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Hands on With the Google Pixel 9 Series, 9 Pro Fold, Watch 3, and Buds Pro 2

Instead of waiting for October, Google took to its Silicon Valley HQ to unveil its latest generation of products at today's Made By Google event. Instead of relying on AI and software features to be the star of the show, Google made serious improvements to its Pixel 9 lineup, with much-needed upgrades to the Watch 3 and Buds Pro 3.

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There's Never Been a Better Time for Used PC Hardware

Computer hardware is more capable than ever, but it's also incredibly expensive during tough economic times. The good news is that there's never been a time with fewer downsides when it comes to buying used hardware. Here's why.

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How to Install Updates Manually on Windows 11

If automatic updates have failed to install, you have alternate ways to manually update your Windows 11 PC. We’ll show you the available methods, so you can get the latest bug fixes and possibly new features on your computer. Let’s get started.

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How to List the Installed Packages on Linux

With thousands of free Linux applications, it's easy to lose track of what you once installed but no longer use. Here's how to list the installed applications on the major Linux families, and a few methods that don't depend on your Linux distribution.

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Claude App vs. ChatGPT App: What's Better For Everday Use?

Anthropic and ChatGPT are two of the biggest names in AI that the public can use. With both of these companies releasing mobile apps, the big question is which of their apps is better for you to use in your everyday life. Let's see what each has to offer.

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Top Tech Deals: iPad Mini, 4K TVs, Pixel 8 Pro, and More!

You don't have to wait for Labor Day deals to save big on some of the best tech available this summer. We're already seeing lucrative discounts on items like the Google Pixel 8 Pro, 4K TVs in time for football, iPads, smart home gear, and other back-to-school items.

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PSA: Don't Get Duped Into Downloading "New" Switch Games

Some of the newest releases on the Switch eShop are already on Nintendo’s digital storefront and some of them have been released many times over. Here's why you should look a little closer before you download.

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Question of the Day

Are You Sick of Hearing About AI Yet?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. We have AI-powered GPT chatbots, generative AI, Midjourney, Grok, countless Gemini variants from Google, "Apple Intelligence" coming to iOS devices, Copilot, and more. Every major brand is leaning into it, for better or worse. Google mentioned AI or Gemini so many times during its Pixel 9 launch that I lost count. Honestly, I'm a bit tired of hearing about endless AI features without any real focus. What about you—are you sick of hearing the word AI yet?

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