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The best Linux dictation apps I’ve tried for voice typing – with local AI for maximum privacy
If you need voice dictation on Linux, there are plenty of options available, some of which are just as good as those found on other operating systems.
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7 open-source apps worth paying for in 2026
Can you imagine if open-source apps had an associated price? I wouldn’t blame my favorites if they did.
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This Hisense TV beat out Samsung and Sony models for best color – and it’s on sale for Prime Day
The Hisense U8 won our Lab Award, and offers incredible picture and sound – and it’s almost $500 off.
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Level up your gaming rig with $300 off this iBuyPower PC at Best Buy
Grab the iBuyPower Element X for less in this rival Amazon Prime Day sale.
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The best Echo smart home display and speaker combo is 40% off for Prime Day
The Amazon Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever, and it’s worth every penny.
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Use Gemini for free? You’ll soon be limited to its weakest AI model
Google is cutting off free users from the Flash and Pro models. AI Plus subscribers are losing out too
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These are the 5 Apple Watch models our readers bought the most (and all are on sale)
These are the Apple Watches our readers continually scoop up – and some may be on sale for Amazon’s October Prime Day event.
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I’ve been a Kindle user for 15 years, and this deal is the one I’m shopping on Prime Day
October Prime Day is live on Amazon, and Kindle models are up to 31% off right now.
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Best Buy just dropped this Zelda-themed 1TB microSD card to 33% off
Expand your Nintendo Switch’s storage with this 1TB microSD card for almost $100 off at Best Buy.
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Office 2021 support ends this month – you have 5 options
Microsoft is ending support and updates for Office 2021 on October 13. What does that mean, and what are your alternatives?
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My 4 top browsers of 2026 – and not one is Chrome or Safari
Opera’s been on my favored list for years, but I have three more to recommend now – and each one meets specific productivity and security requirements.
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1 in 4 organizations can’t detect rogue AI agents in their business – survey
More than half of senior AI decison makers say they’re bypassing their own AI governance processes to speed agentic deployments, according to an EY survey.
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7 Prime Day deals to buy ASAP (and 4 to skip) – we checked CamelCamelCamel
Just how good of a deal is that discount you’re seeing? We dug into price history, trends, and more to verify for you.
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Mistral’s new Le Chonk model brings AI cybersecurity to your business – and you control it
Open models are vying to become the everyman defense solution for a growing swarm of agent breaches.
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I tried the viral 2-in-1 headphones and speaker – it’s weird in the best way
The TDM Neo has a unique folding mechanism, but is it a gimmick or innovation?
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Still figuring out AI? So is Google, says its Cloud chief evangelist
AI is inducing chaotic innovation inside one of the world’s biggest tech companies.
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Is AI conscious? Why experts are worried
No matter where you stand, researchers want everyone to pay attention to what developers are ignoring.
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5 WFH gadgets that majorly improved my quality of life (and they’re on sale)
I’ve used these five work from home products in my own home office – and they’re on sale for October Prime Day.
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October Prime Day is here – these are the 10 most popular deals so far
October Prime Day 1 is here, but these are the early deals our readers loved most.
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I found a $7 smart plug with this Prime Day deal – and there are many more
Amazon Prime Day is a great time to stock up on smart home devices, and smart plugs are hitting all-time low prices.
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I recommend this Bose Bluetooth speaker to everyone – and it’s 33% off for Prime Day
The SoundLink Plus is one of my favorite Bluetooth speakers, and it’s on sale for Prime Day.
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How I built the writing app I needed in 2 hours for free – with Ollama and VS Code
I’m not a developer, but I was able to use locally-installed AI to create a writing app suited to my needs. Here’s how.
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This Google Play Store alternative is my first stop for Android apps now – here’s why
The third-party Android app store called F-Droid has been completely overhauled and I urge you to give it a try.
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Are Amazon’s Prime Day Apple Watch deals worth it? These are the only 4 I’d buy
I review Apple Watches, and there are only a few deals worth considering this Prime Day.
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My 5 favorite Linux distros for security – and how they protect your privacy
If security is a top priority, you should consider one of these five Linux distributions. They’re all free to install and use.
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Companies are ditching the cloud to save millions – should you? One factor matters most
Enterprise leaders explain why so many companies are suddenly pushing to move their workloads off cloud.
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How I avoided a $300 Wi-Fi bill on my cruise – and the 12 useful gadgets I packed
After a week in the Norwegian fjords, here’s the tech I’ll make sure to bring next time.
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Best Prime Day AirPods deals: Up to 40% off the Pro 3, Max 2, and more models
AirPods blend in seamlessly with your iOS ecosystem, and several models we’ve tested are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
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Amazon just dropped the price of this Fire TV and soundbar bundle 40% off for Prime Day
Getting a quality TV and soundbar for less than $450 is a deal so good it almost feels criminal.
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October Prime Day live blog 2026: All the best deals from top brands in one place
LIVE: October Prime Day 2026 deals are here. Follow our live blog for real-time tracking on record lows for Apple, Samsung, Sony 4K TVs, and Kindle gear.
