Charging by USB port means the end, for the new 12" MacBook, of MagSafe. Gravity is once again your enemy.
Power-friendly USB-C ports yank MagSafe off table
Study finds most new articles generated by AI
A study of online content finds that the quantity of AI-generated articles now exceeds the number posted by human authors. But it's been a close-run thing for about 12 months,… READ THE REST
Thermal cameras show our noses cool when we are stressed
You might hide your bout of acute stress from human observers, but thermal imaging cameras won't be fooled: our noses cool sharply when we're under pressure, the result of our… READ THE REST
AOL ends dial-up service
Announced only a few weeks ago but long in coming, AOL's dial-up internet service dies today. The "final screech" is nigh, writes Rob Wile, lamenting the modem's last gasp. At… READ THE REST
Save money on heating bills this winter with a smart thermostat
TL;DR: Get a refurbished 3rd generation Google Nest in near-mint condition for only $99.99 (MSRP $249). Want to stay warm and toasty this winter without driving up your heating bills? Save where you… READ THE REST
If you're still using Windows 10, you're about to be in trouble
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro + The Essential Windows 11 Pro Course is available for only $19.97 (MSRP $237) until Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. As of October 2025, Microsoft has phased… READ THE REST
For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is now $39.97 (MSRP $219.99). Ramping up for the most important quarter of the year for many industries, you're going to want to be organized… READ THE REST
