There’s a new ROG Ally competitor, and it’s even more portable

Planning to buy the newly launchedAsus ROG Ally? Hold up, because there’s a new competitor in town. Ayaneo has announced the Air 1S, a brand-new handheld gaming console that has some interesting tricks up its sleeves. Rather than emphasizing how powerful this console is, the company focuses on its size and design. It is arguably the most compact and lightweight handheld, AMD-based Windows console on the market. Available in two variants, the standard edition weighs 450 grams with a 21....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Jennifer Diaz

These kids’ 3-ply face masks only cost $0.45 (and they’re in stock)

Masks and face coverings have become a necessary part of our everyday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made it clear that they’re important: “Face coverings are one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus — particularly when used universally within a community setting.” But that doesn’t mean we love wearing, and especially not our kids. But getting kids the right mask can really help....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Joshua Rich

This 8K monitor has 3D tech that can be viewed from all angles

BOE showcased an interesting new 110-inch 8K display, which includes a new 3D technology that allows you the ability to view the monitor from all angles without the need for special glasses. The Chinese brand revealed the display at the annual European conference ISE 2023 as a part of its lineup of enterprise displays, according toithome.com(viaWccftech). It features a QD (Quantum Dot) Mini LED backlighting, which is already a potential monitor trend for 2023....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Brian Briggs

This Yale smart lock Black Friday deal brings a $54 discount

You can never have too much security for your home, so you should consider taking advantage of this Yale smart lock Black Friday deal from Amazon. Thebest Black Friday dealsfor home security will give you peace of mind at affordable prices, and with its easy installation, the touchscreen version of the Yale Assure Lock must be on your radar. The smart lock isavailable from Amazon for $225, after a $54 discount to its original price of $279 for an offer that may be too good for you to ignore....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Dawn Golden

Typing on a gamepad gets less annoying with this new Windows keyboard

Anyone who has ever had to use a game controller for text inputs — whether it’s for logging into a service or typing a quick message — knows what a frustrating experience it can be. While controllers are perfectly designed for gaming, they are a nightmare for typing with. But a new feature in Windows 11 aims to address that, as Microsoft is introducing a new keyboard layout for gamepads....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Corey Washington

Virginia, North Carolina could be tech hub as Amazon, Apple consider campuses

The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.Matthew Roberts Tens of thousands of the world’s brightest technology developers could be heading to Northern Virginia in the next few years, as two of the world’s largest tech companies are said to be considering building their next facilities there. Amazon previously suggested the territory was in its top 20 choices for building a new 50,000-employee second headquarters, and Apple is also rumored to be considering the area for a 20,000-employee campus....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Christopher Lewis

Vudu now lets you cancel a movie rental while you’re watching it

If you drop a few bucks on a movie rental through the likes of Amazon, Google, YouTube, or Apple and you quickly realize the film is a dud, that’s your money wasted right there. But another company in the movie-streaming space, Vudu, has just launched a neat feature that lets you ditch the film and switch to something else without having to pay again. Called Rental Redo, the option lets you abandon a movie within the first half an hour — plenty of time to confirm that what you’re watching deserves not one additional minute of your precious time....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Andrew Hayes

What time is Reacher Season 3 Episode 5 out on Prime Video?

What time is Reacher Season 3 Episode 5 out on Prime Video? Reacher featured a heartbreaking flashback episode last week, so here’s when you may watch the fallout from that installment in Episode 5 of Season 3. Episodes 1-3 of Reacher Season 3found Jack going undercover at a shady import and export business, in search of a missing woman. Episode 4 of Reachergave some context to what’s happening, flashing back to the past, where a friend and colleague was murdered by this season’s villain, who also happens to be anenemy from Jack’s past....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Jaime Black

Wheel Of Time Season 3 Theory Replaces A Major Book Villain With Padan Fain

Summary A theory onThe Wheel of Timeseason 3’s story postulates that Padan Fain will take the place of a major book villain. While there are some noteworthy differences, Johann Myers' take on the evil Darkfriend is quite similar to his book counterpart, especially when it comes to his loyalties and sinister nature. However, there’s a chance the character’s path is about to deviate fromRobert Jordan’sWheel of Timebooksin a significant way....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1083 words · Jenny Wright

Which AirPods should you buy on Prime Day?

Amazon’s Prime Day has become a shopping event to rival Black Friday, with tons ofPrime Day dealsacross dozens of categories. It has also developed a reputation as a great time to score a deal on Apple’s crazy-popular AirPods. With super-easy pairing to Apple devices and hands-free access to Siri, AirPods are some of thebest true wireless earbudsfor folks who own an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. So, whichPrime Day AirPods dealsshould you be on the lookout for, and what can you expect to pay?...

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Christopher Colon

Why Tracy Spiridakos Left Chicago P.D. & What Happened To Hailey Upton

Chicago P.D.has lost many characters over the course of its 11 seasons (as any show would if it lasted that long), and one of its most significant exits was Hailey Upton during the season 11 finale.Tracy Spiridakos joined theChicago P.D.cast as Upton towards the end of season 4in 2017 and became a series regular by the next season. As many will recall, Spiridakos was Sophia Bush’s replacement after she left the police procedural in season 4....

August 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1284 words · Connor Christensen

Your iPad might finally be able to replace your MacBook – but there’s a catch

For the longest time, Apple has confidently claimed that the iPad can replace your laptop, and for the longest time, that simply wasn’t true. But after yesterday’sWorldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)announcements about changes coming iniPadOS 15, we are starting to think Apple might actually be coming closer. That is because most people, whether they mainly use a tablet or a laptop, do not need a huge amount of power — they need a capable work and leisure machine....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Jose Rodriguez

‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ could get custom matches, but at what cost?

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundshas struggled to keep pace with Epic Games’Fortniteso far in 2018, but a new feature could lure players back in: custom matches. Currently being tested on PC, the matches are free to try out, though this could change when they eventually go live to everyone. “Earlier this year, we promised to make custom matches available for more players. As our first step towards fulfilling that promise, we’re making custom match access available to everyone on our test servers,” the development team said in aSteam update post....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Derrick Garcia