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We just spotted the 17-inch HP touchscreen laptop going for just $1,000 at Amazon, after the retailer generously took a whopping 67% off its usual $3,000 tag. Orders placed within a couple of days arrive before Christmas, so you can also consider it as a gift for a loved one. Best of all, the retailer throws in a bunch of useful computer accessories worth almost $200 with your purchase - for absolutely nothing.

Little did I know that Google would use the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) to run a local virtual machine powered by Debian to give users access to a lot of powerful commands, even a package manager, and I am 100% on board with the addition. Also: 6 hidden Android features that are seriously useful (and how they made my life easier) With the Linux terminal on Android, you can do so much more (assuming you are comfortable with the Linux command line).

vivo is working on the V70, the successor to the V60 launched back in August. This series refreshes twice a year, with the V50 having arrived in February, so it's unsurprising to see the V70 already getting certified for sale in India by BIS. As is customary, this certification doesn't reveal any specs for the phone, which will have the model number V2538. It does however confirm that the phone is headed to the all-important Indian market.

If you're seeking a fun and affordable stocking stuffer this holiday season, it's hard to pass up Shashibo Magnetic Puzzle Cube. They're something between a fidget cube and a Rubik's Cube. The shape-shifting puzzle cube is wildly popular, and comes in dozens of designs based on pop culture properties like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob, and more. Even better, many models are on sale at Amazon, with some as much as 30% off.

If you want a cheap gift that feels expensive, the Echo Spot is a great pick. The versatile smart display can handle dozens of everyday tasks, and right now it's back at its all-time low of $44.99 ($35 off) at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy. That actually beats its Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing and marks the first time it's dropped this low since Prime Day.

Google has announced that it is rolling out new video creation and editing tools to the Photos app on Android and iOS. On Android, users can now create highlight videos using templates on the Photos app. The app offers pre-set templates that feature music, text and cuts. Users can then select photos and videos and the app will automatically create a highlight video.

Pebble is launching the Pebble Index 01, a thin smart ring fitted with a microphone for recording thoughts and reminders. Also: Wearing this smart ring reminded me of my Oura - then it started mimicking my voice The world of mobile accessories is catching on to people's poor memories and lack of focus. Its solution? Help people quickly store and remember the stray thoughts and ideas they would've forgotten otherwise in a new, discreet form factor.

Opera includes a feature called Workspaces, which makes managing tabs not only easy but also efficient. Instead of having 30-60 tabs open in a single window (which can lead to confusion), I categorize my tabs into categories such as Work, Social, and Shopping. I can then dump all related tabs into each Workspace and work with a far less cluttered UI.

However, Asus is giving us something very close. In partnership with Microsoft, Asus has updated the ROG Ally, adding official Xbox branding. Enter the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, a new handheld gaming device aimed to rival the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch 2. Released less than two months ago, the device is already seeing a solid discount. Originally priced at $600, it's now 18% off, dropping to $490-a savings of $110 this soon after launch.

The latest Lenovo IdeaPad in the stunning cosmic blue color, just dropped by 73% on Amazon, which brings its price down to $1,235. It typically sits over $4,000, so this discount puts it in a much more affordable price range. This version comes packed with features that are great for professional use, and apart from the discount, you're also getting an accessory kit thrown in for free with your purchase.

We're well into December now. If you still haven't secured all your gifts for the holidays, the clock's a-tickin'. Though, you're not out of luck just yet. We're well past the big deals days of the season like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but some deals are still holding strong so you can save big. Take a moment to check out this Anker USB-C docking station, a device that does far more than simply expand the number of ports available on your computer.

This pair of lightbars, with a smart controller, retails for $90, but you can pick them up for just $55 today, after a sweet 39% discount. There are no coupon codes to enter or long checkout steps to follow; just add the product to your cart, and the discount applies automatically. Both Prime and non-Prime members will also enjoy free shipping with their purchase, which ultimately brings the total cost down even further.

Amazon just slashed 27% off the 16-inch ASUS TUF F16, bringing its price down to $800. You're saving a whopping $300 on a machine that makes working on resource-intensive tasks during the day and gaming at night a lot more efficient and, honestly, fun. Just note that orders placed now are likely going to arrive after Christmas, so you'll want to plan accordingly if you're planning to pick it up as a gift.

Portable monitors solve the productivity problem of trying to work effectively on a laptop's single screen when you're away from your desk setup at home or the office. Adding a second display while traveling (or working from coffee shops) dramatically improves multitasking capabilities and lets you reference documents while writing, monitor data dashboards while coding, or keep communication apps visible alongside your main work.

Amazon's limited-time 20% off deal drops the price of the GoPro MAX2 camera and all of its amazing features and technology to $400, and just in time for the holidays. The GoPro MAX2 makes an amazing gift for a friend, loved one, or yourself so you can capture all your family's holiday memories in the best and highest resolution ever for a GoPro to share and keep forever.

This will include measures such as price increases, accounting for new costs like tariffs, and extending the replacement cycle of its in-market devices, per the memo. "Our devices will be more premium in price going forward, but we'll have a healthier business to anchor on and free ourselves from feeling existential about any singular device's success," Aul and Cairns wrote in the memo, shared with staff on December 4.

The good news is that in just three months, AMD has more than doubled the number of games that support the flagship machine-learning version of its upscaling tech, FSR4, to over 200 games in all, and it's launching ML-based frame generation (yes, "fake frames") for over 30 titles too. You should be able to find full game lists here sometime today. Both techniques can dramatically increase your framerate while preserving image quality better than FSR 1, 2, or 3 allowed.

The origins of the term white elephant point to one definition: According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was a far more devious punishment than simply having them executed. The recipient had no choice but to simply thank the king for such an opulent gift, knowing that they likely could not afford the upkeep for such an animal. It would inevitably lead them to financial ruin.

This is why I take precautions. I pretty much everything that can be tagged (using the range of AirTag accessories from the fantastic Elevation Lab ), I wear clothing that not only has a lot of pockets, but ones that are secured with zips, and I keep valuables out of sight as much as possible. This last one means I like to put things like my iPad, power banks, and charger into a bag.

Backcountry adventures demand gear that refuses to quit when conditions turn challenging. The right lighting solution transforms a tense moment into a manageable one, whether you're searching for a misplaced carabiner at midnight or navigating an unexpected detour off-trail. In 2025, portable lighting has evolved beyond simple illumination, offering adaptive brightness, extended battery life, and multipurpose designs that earn their weight in any pack.

If you're off on adventurous vacation, a single pouch might do the trick - with a padded interior and handsome exterior, it can keep your dress watch safe while you're off SCUBA diving, then hold onto your Submariner while you put the dressy piece on for a nice dinner, for example. Meanwhile, if for any reason you need a travel solution for a bunch of watches, a leather or canvas watch roll with a simple cord closure can easily do the trick.

The 10,000Pa HyperForce suction is strong enough to pull dirt out of carpet fibers and pick up pet hair that other vacuums leave behind: This vacuum has a lot of suction power, similar to what you would get from many upright vacuums which means that the robot doesn't just move dirt around but it actually lifts it up and takes it away.

5G - I was a leader on 5G, getting that done, and now they're up to 6. What does that do, give you a little bit deeper view into somebody's skin? See how perfect it is.

The 1000R curvature matches the natural curve of the human eye so the edges of the screen are almost the same distance from your eyes as the center for an immersive viewing experience. This aggressive curve pulls you into games better than flat panels do and it fills your peripheral vision with action and makes it easier to follow movement across the whole screen without having to move your gaze all the time.

Introduce him to a new gadget he hasn't thought of for his man-cave (yes, our respondents still have those). Show him that it's OK to cry with a personalized keepsake commemorating your shared history. Introduce a little color into his life if his year has been a bit bleak. We tapped several guys to hear about the unexpected gifts they now couldn't live without and we heard from some of the givers, too.

You've deployed LoRaWAN sensors. They're transmitting to The Things Network perfectly. But here's where most people get stuck: turning that raw sensor data into actual dashboards you can use. If you've searched for "The Things Network Grafana visualization" or "how to store TTN data," you've probably found tutorials that require setting up InfluxDB, configuring Telegraf with MQTT, wrestling with Docker containers, or paying for Azure IoT Hub. Hours of configuration, multiple moving parts that can break, and the constant burden of maintenance.

The razor's head is two parts that dovetail together and are then compressed using the screw-on handle. The handle holds the blade in place with extreme rigidity at a precise angle so the blade doesn't chatter around, which can cause skin irritation. The blade barely sticks out from the head, with an edge only about half the width of a hair exposed-you'll have to look very closely to see it.

A kitted-out vintage Land Rover Defender is every car guy and outdoorsy type's dream. Sadly, they'll probably never get the money to make that dream a reality. You can give them the next best thing, a Lego version. The level of detail is absurd, with working suspension, wheel, and plenty of accessories.