Browsing: Breaking Tech

Cable category terms like Cat5e and Cat6 have that industrial twang, so, understandably, some may assume they’re tough enough for outdoor use. And they can do more than just improve home internet, which is especially helpful for security cameras on your porch or in your yard. Sure, you can use standard Ethernet cables outdoors, but…

There are plenty of non-Apple foldables out there, but finding a perfect match is tricky.

Windows has a lot of useful-yet-hidden features to find, from clipboard history to a bundle of customization options. One of the best that you probably aren’t using is the ability to create multiple desktops. Virtual desktops are a great productivity tool that segment your computer into specialized sections, helping you stay organized and focused.

Google generated a bit of fury in October 2025 when it discontinued support for Nest’s first- and second-generation Learning Thermostats. Understandably — while we’re all used to upgrading phones and computers on a regular basis, thermostats are relatively permanent fixtures that we depend on for comfort. They’re not even that demanding on a software level,…

The average internet speed in the United States has been steadily rising for decades, but that doesn’t mean every device in your life enjoys speedy performance. You could be paying for a connection delivering hundreds of megabits or even a gigabit per second, yet your router setup could still result in slow downloads and buffering video…

Three months after Elon Musk declared that Grok would release a full-length, “historically accurate” movie version of “The Odyssey,” Grok has published a whole seven minutes — what the company is now calling “Episode 1 of our Odyssey series.”

Half of Google’s users now reach it over IPv6, but your router may still have it switched off.

It’s hard for books about technology to age well. They always risk becoming outdated as companies rise and fall, and as one hot new product is replaced by the next.

The Arcade Controller Pro starts at $119.99 and will start shipping in late November.

The best way to measure something is still a tried-and-true tape measure. But if you don’t have one on hand, your iPhone has a built-in tool that uses the camera (and, on Pro models, LiDAR) to get the job done.