What could possibly be more fun than going out into an untamed wilderness, slaughtering dozens of terrifying creatures, then eating them and wearing their skin? Nothing! Which is probably why Monster Hunter Wilds is currently number one with a bullet arrow made from dragon fangs on the Steam charts even before it’s out. And if…
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This Baseus charging station is pretty much all you need to have on your desk, delivering outlets, ports, and even a magnetic charging pad. The best part? We have a special discount code for you, letting you snag this for under $50 instead of its $90 MSRP. The Baseus Nomos is listed with a 24…
Google is changing how Chrome extensions work on the desktop and Chromebooks. While the Manifest V3 changes are billed as ways to improve safety and efficiency, the way they also limit how adblocking extensions like uBlock Origin work has drawn a lot of criticism. And now, uBlock Origin is dead on Chrome (along with any other…
There’s no denying that ChatGPT and other AI chatbots make impressive chat companions that can converse with you on just about anything. Their conversational powers can be extremely convincing too; if they’ve made you feel safe about sharing your personal details, you’re not alone. But — newsflash! — you’re not talking to your toaster. Anything…
A Framework…desktop? Yes, and it’s coming soon: the Framework Desktop harnesses Framework’s talent for building modular PCs and applies it to desktops — and AMD’s killer Ryzen AI Max processor (also known as Strix Halo). Framework will begin shipping the first Framework Desktops in the third quarter, and you can pre-order one for as low…
Laptops are great if you need portability, but these days you can get the same performance with a mini PC while saving a bunch of money and taking up less space on your desk. For example, this Bosgame P3 mini PC is darn powerful and it’s only $330 right now on Amazon, down from its…
We absolutely adore the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro, and we’re sure you’ll love it too, especially when you can get it with a deep discount. Right now, this high-performance laptop is a whopping $750 off on Amazon, bringing its price down to just $1,000. That’s the best price we’ve ever seen for this powerful machine….
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Relationships issue Relationships are the stories of people and systems working together. Sometimes by choice. Sometimes for practicality. Sometimes by force. Too often, for purely transactional reasons. That’s why we’re exploring…
Studies have indicated that psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin and MDMA, have swift-acting and enduring antidepressant effects. Though the US Food and Drug Administration denied the first application for medical treatments involving psychedelics (an MDMA-based therapy) last August, these drugs appear to be on the road to mainstream medicine. Research into psilocybin led by the…