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Quick Links We’re already almost halfway through April (I know, it’s far too soon), and the deals just keep coming. This week’s roundup is packed with all kinds of goodies, from keyboards, to smart weather displays, to Wi-Fi 6E mesh systems, and tons more. Let’s get to it! Razer Huntsman Mini Gaming Keyboard For $75.99 ($74 Off) – Best Price Whether you have minimal desk space in your home office or gaming room, or you simply like to roll with a minimalistic aesthetic, theRazer Huntsman Mini Gaming Keyboardwould make a great addition to your setup....

Summary AI-generated voices now sound so real that it’s hard to tell the difference from an actual person, making those urgent, unexpected calls even more convincing as they try to trick you into giving up personal and financial information. How AI-Generated Voices Work AI-generated voices are synthetic voices that use AI to mimic human speech, generated bydeep learning algorithmsandneural networks. AI voices work by analyzing large amounts of real human speech (voice recordings) to learn patterns in intonation, pace, and accents....

Quick Links One of the best things about building your own PC is that you’re able to put those components in just about anything as long as it prevents your parts from shorting out. Case manufacturers have certainly taken advantage of this, with some of these weird and wonderful cases. 1DeepCool Tristellar TheTristellarfamily of cases really had the sort of sci-fi vibe I love the most, and there’s a practical purpose behind the design of this chassis as well....

If you’re a fan of themany excellent LEGO Marvel sets, you’ll absolutely love the massive new Captain America shield. At first glance, it looks like an epic cosplay accessory, but you probably don’t want to throw this LEGO set and have it shatter into 3,100 pieces. Over the last several months, LEGO has released countless large sets for builders. Everything from theLEGO Batcave, the newTechnic series Crane, aDisney Castle, and now one of the most iconic items in the MCU....

Summary Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started as a content creator, making sure your audio sounds as good as possible is essential for making great videos. With two wireless mics and one transmitter, plus some handy extras, theDJI Mic 2is an all-in-one solution for improving your videos’ sound. DJI Mic 2 The DJI Mic 2 is an easy to use, great-sounding upgrade to your camera or phone’s onboard microphone, with multiple connectivity options, over 800-foot range, and solid battery life....

Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this week, revealing dozens of new features and changes coming to the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and other Apple devices. Here’s everything you might have missed. We got our first real look at the upcoming iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11 updates this week. The big reveal was Apple Intelligence, the company’s long-awaited answer to the generative AI rush....

Getting from A to B in a hurry can be problematic for many of us. Often, you’re either stuck in traffic or stuck in line waiting for public transport. And though they each offer greener alternatives, you may often be pushed for time when cycling or walking. Switching things up with an electric scooter can offer you a bona fide alternative to the ordinary. With impressive top speeds and durable designs, they’re a versatile and eco-friendly means of transport, not to mention great fun, too....

Summary Generative AI, whether you love it or hate it, is here to stay. Which means that lots of content is being generated by these software systems and flooding the internet. The web has never been the most concrete source of information, but if things keep going the way they are, printed paper sources of information from before the AI flood may become a priceless resource. AI Makes Up Way Too Much Stuff Why is generative AI a threat to information?...

AI keeps being integrated further into our lives and the services we use, and as that happens, you’ll probably want an easy way to pull up a chatbot to request something. Microsoft has come up with a lot of ways to pull up Copilot across its range of services. Now, Google is further integrating Gemini into its Workspace suite of apps more seamlessly. Google has announced the widespread availability of Gemini, its advanced AI assistant, directly within the side panels of Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive....

Summary There are always rumors of an imminentHalf-Life 3release, but this time it feels different. This time, there might actually be a continuation of the story that left us hanging so many years ago withHalf-Life 2: Episode 2. The thing is, the more I think about it, do I actually want this game to come out? The Real Half-Life 3 Can Never Live Up to Our Imaginations There are a few games in the history of game development that spent an eternity in so-called development “hell....

Quick Links Summary CDs and DVDs last anything from two years to several hundred years, depending on factors like storage condition and disc quality. Do you have a CD or DVD collection holding precious data or your impressivemusicand movie collection? The lifespan of CDs and DVDs can vary depending on a number of factors, but we’ll explain what you need to know. The Lifespan of CDs and DVDs In general, factory-pressed CDs and DVDs are expected to last many years if you store them under ideal conditions, but the exact lifespan can vary....

You can cut and paste on your Mac, but this functionality behaves differently in Finder. This can be jarring for newcomers, and may even bug die-hard Mac users. Thankfully, there’s a small free app that “fixes” this inconsistency. Cut Files and Folders Using Command X Command Xis a free app that adds Windows-style cutting for files and folders to the Mac. This allows you to hit the Command+X keyboard shortcut to paste a file in a new location, rather than using the default macOS copy and move command instead....

Quick Links IFTTT (If This Then That) is an excellent app that allows you to automate many tasks on your Android phone. I’ll show you some interesting uses of this app so you don’t have to perform certain tasks manually. Mute Your Phone When You Reach the Office You can get IFTTTtomute your phoneautomatically when you reach your workplace. This is done by setting your office location as the trigger and muting the phone as the action....