Author: Michael Comaous
All our guidelines for choosing a laptop also apply to a device for college, including evaluating the quality of the display and chassis, along with ensuring that the laptop is fast enough for your work. Get something with at least 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and you’ll be happy.There are a couple of important things to consider specific to college. Portability and battery life are paramount. Regardless of your budget, you want something that will last throughout the day and won’t weigh you down while carrying it from class to class. Anything over four pounds or…
Quick SummaryPanerai has launched a pair of models to celebrate its ties to the Italian military.The model is offered in classic steel or modern Carbotech.While all manner of watch brands can claim to have some heritage, Panerai’s is undeniable. The brand’s roots include a link with the Italian Navy, which has been ongoing since the 1910s.We recently saw the launch of an experience edition model from the brand, which gave buyers the chance to spend three days in the company of the Italian armed forces. That gave users the opportunity to experience the kind of environment the piece was designed…
I’m nearing the end of my first month with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and for the first time in nearly a decade of reviewing wearables, I’m reluctant to switch back to the Apple Watch. That hesitation comes down to one surprising new addition: Gemini on the watch.Samsung’s latest watches were the first to debut with Google’s Gemini AI assistant, and the experience has left a lasting impression. Gemini isn’t just more conversational than previous voice assistants, it’s smarter, faster and, most importantly, actually useful on a smartwatch. With Apple Watch season fast approaching, it’s hard…
The Turboant R9 is the most powerful electric scooter in the company’s current lineup. That would mean more if Turboant didn’t specialize in inexpensive models best suited for casually zipping around town and last-mile commutes. On the other hand, at $550, the R9 overdelivers on features and performance with its 500-watt rear brushless motor, 10-inch knobby tubed tires and a design aimed at riders who want a little more freedom in where they ride.Unboxing is simple: The R9 arrives mostly assembled. Just bolt on the handlebars, charge it up (a full charge from empty takes 6 to 8 hours), and…
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has hired a chief AI officer as part of a three-year action plan to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) across the justice system. The action plan includes setting up the Justice AI Unit, an interdisciplinary team comprising experts in AI, ethics, policy, design, operations and change management. The plan includes ensuring a secure supply chain for AI software and a set of targeted data initiatives to improve quality, governance, interoperability and infrastructure. Among the key requirements is having a single, consistent ID for each offender, which the MoJ regards as critical to making better-informed decisions…
Just because it’s tiny doesn’t mean it’s not powerful. This Kamrui Hyper H1 mini PC proves it–it’s small enough to tuck under your monitor, yet powerful enough to rule your workday. Plus, it’s only $400 right now thanks to a 20 percent discount at Amazon. The beauty of mini PCs is that they can sit on your desk or mount behind your monitor, clearing up space completely. The Kamrui Hyper H1 includes a VESA mount and all the screws you need to set it up easily. Speaking of monitors, you can hook up to three of them to this tiny…
The original iPad debuted in 2010 and the tablet has been steadily getting better ever since. Since then Apple has certainly stepped up their game, releasing tablets with powerful chips like the M4. But the original is still an iconic device — and the entry-level option for iPad buyers. The latest 11th-gen A16 iPad has come a long way since that 2010 model, as you’d expect, and it’s a solid option in 2025. In fact, it’s one of our favorite tablets right now. It’s fast, has a big display and you can choose from a handful of colors as well.…
How to get to the Moon … The report estimates that canceling the SLS rocket, its ground systems, Orion, and the Lunar Gateway would save NASA $5.25 billion a year. The authors posit several different architectures for a lunar lander that would be ready sooner and be compatible with existing rockets. This includes a novel plan to use Crew Dragon, with legs, as a lander. It is not clear how much impact the report will have, as Congress seems to want to fly the SLS indefinitely, and the Trump administration seeks to cancel the rocket after two more flights. NASA…
Summary Most cars with Apple Wallet keys are made by BMW, but other compatible brands include Hyundai, Kia, Ram, BYD, and Volvo. You’ll want to doublecheck compatibility for any particular model and trim, especially since only some models support features like passive entry. At WWDC 2025, Apple announced that brands like Acura, Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, Lucid, Porsche and Rivian will be adding support in the near future. This marks my age, but I remember that as a kid, it was legitimately novel when cars started getting remotes to unlock them instead of manual keys. It felt like a luxury. In…
Evidence is mounting that Google’s Pixel 10 series will support Qi2 wireless charging, including built-in magnets, finally offering a mainstream Android alternative to Apple’s MagSafe. The latest sign is a leaked image of the Pixel 10 with what appears to be a magnetic wireless charging puck attached to the back.The leaked image comes from the reliable leaker Evan Blass, and shows a bright blue Pixel 10 — the base model, going by other renders we’ve seen so far — with what appears to be a wireless charging puck attached magnetically to the back. It’s part of a selection of leaked…