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Quick Links Just purchased a Google Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2? Even if this isn’t your first time owning a smartwatch, Google’s stock Wear OS experience may be different from what you’re used to—especially a Samsung Galaxy watch. Here’s how to make the most of it. Launch Google Play from the Pixel Watch App to Discover Wear OS Apps One of the primary benefits of getting a full-featured Wear OS watch, rather than a more limited alternative or a fitness tracker, is the ability to install additional apps....

Security camera company Reolink has joined the Works with Home Assistant program. This partnership means many Reolink devices now work smoothly with Home Assistant, and supports Home Assistant’s focus on local control and privacy. The approved devices include several types of cameras and doorbells. You can find these products on the official Reolink website: All of the above have been certified. This includes both battery-powered and wired options, which will give Home Assistant users flexibility depending on their needs and setup....

Professionals and hobbyists who deal with a boatload of data should check out the new TerraMaster D8 Hybrid, an eight-bay drive enclosure that combines HDD capacity with SSD speed. It looks impressive, and you can save $100 on your pre-order during TerraMaster’s crowdfunding campaign. TerraMaster debuted its first hybrid drive enclosure, theD5 Hybrid, earlier this year. It was an “industry first,” utilizing a pair of HDDs and three M.2 NVMe SSDs for a fast and flexible mix of “hot and cold” storage....

Raspberry Pi has created a Wi-Fi-enabled version of its recently released Pico 2 dual-architecture board for just $2 more. Raspberry Piis best known for its Linux-based single-board computers, but the company also makes cheaper programmable microcontrollers in its Pico range. Now, the company has unveiled an updated version of its Pico 2 board,released in August. It uses an improved chip running at 150MHz that made its debut in the original Pico as Raspberry’s first in-house chip with a dual-architecture design, which lets you flip between the ARM and RISC-V CPU architectures....

Summary Sony’s mid-generation PS5 refresh boosts rendering performance, doubles storage, and puts another nail in the coffin of physical game releases. The future is looking depressingly all-digital. Disc Drive Not Included The PS5 Pro is the first flagship PlayStation console that doesn’t include a disc drive. The original PS5 launched in two configurations: one version with a built-in disc drive, and one version without. This was the only notable difference between the two, apart from the size and weight....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

The warm summer months are fast approaching, and ahead of the heat we found some killer deals on all sorts of tech you’ll love. Whether you’re sitting by the pool, hiding inside, or going on a vacation, here are some tech discounts you don’t want to miss. This week, we’ll help you save on portable speakers, magnetic phone chargers, or even a robot pool cleaner that’ll do all the hard work for you....

Labor Day is fast approaching, and there are some great deals to take advantage of! This week, you’re able to score a discount on a Hisense smart TV, Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker, and more. Samsung’s Back-To-School Sale Samsung Galaxy S24 If you have someone you’re sending off to college, a smartphone is a necessity. The S24 is the perfect school companion! Samsung has launched a Back to School sale just in time for students getting ready for the school year and returning to class....

Quick Links Summary SMR technology continues to develop and evolve, driven by global demand for clean, reliable, and sustainable energy. Although you may not be getting an SMR in your home any time soon, the technology is far from obsolete, with several companies currently working on their own designs. Years ago, news about Toshiba’s 4S small modular reactor (SMR) stirred our imaginations and made us wonder if we’d be powering our homes with personal nuclear power plants....

Summary Sony’s latest attempt at handheld gaming, the PlayStation Portal, falls short of being a “proper” portable console because it cannot run games natively. Considering the success of this device and the growing popularity of remote-play devices, I’m doubtful that we’ll see another “proper” handheld PlayStation again. The PlayStation Portal is ahandheld accessory that connects to your PlayStation 5 console over Wi-Fiif the PS5 itself is powered on or in rest mode....

Summary As humans, so many things in life can remind us of how frail our flesh is. An injury, an accident, or just the humbling experience of trying to lift something heavy. So why not give yourself a little robotic boost? Robotic exoskeletons have been a staple of sci-fi films likeAliensorElysium, but for a long time you’d only find real examples in expensive military research programs or medical facilities. Now? you’re able to buy one for yourself for less than you might expect!...

Civilization VIIis here, and with it comes a new era for 4X strategy games. Traditionally,Civgames need a bit of post-launch love to earn a full-throated recommendation, so here are some cheaper titles to play if you’ve decided to wait. 10Age of Wonders 4 Age of Wonders 4takesthe 4X strategy approachthat definesCiv, adds a side of tactical turn-based-combat, and drops you into a beautiful high fantasy setting. What sets the game apart is the freedom you have to craft which race you play and the world you encounter, making each game different from the last....

The electric vehicle market is expanding rapidly, with more and more models popping up all the time. This has meant more affordable options for those on a budget, but it has also meant that the options on the used market have become much more plentiful. As time passes, we’re getting more data to make informed decisions when it comes to buying electric vehicles. One of the most important things to consider, especially when on the used market, is reliability....