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According to Specialized's safety notice, "The fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a small fatigue crack which depending on use could lead to a progressive failure of the fork, posing a fall hazard." The notice applies to all Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 models with either belt or chain drives. Affected e-bikes were sold starting in 2021 and continuing up to the present.

Mini PCs used to be defined by how invisible they could be, small black rectangles tucked behind monitors or under shelves. That made sense when they were just low-power desktops, but feels out of step now that these machines are running models, listening, watching, and routing data. If AI is going to sit on your desk, it might as well look like it belongs there instead of hiding like a piece of infrastructure.

In the not-so-distant past, the solution for boosting the speed of an aging, sluggish PC was to add more RAM or upgrade the processor. Now, the way to sail over that speed bump is to get a new storage drive, and there's no better storage upgrade for performance than fitting your system with an M.2 drive. Also: What is MoCA 2.5? How this low-cost networking option can seriously improve your internet There is no shortage of excellent M.2 drives out there, but if you're looking for high-end performance and stability when the going gets tough, the is well worth a look.

The Pixel 9A is an incredible phone that's worth hopping on while it's $349 for the 128GB version in blue, black, or pink at Amazon and Best Buy. It's discounted ahead of the new Pixel 10A, for which Google will open pre-orders on February 18. That's also when the company will share more details regarding specs and price for the midrange phone.

If you want to move past the beginner phase and actually make Gemini work for you, here are four tricks that might not be immediately obvious but are surprisingly handy. Stop copy-pasting your own emails If you're trying to summarize a long email thread or find a specific document to pull data from, your first instinct is probably to open a new tab, find the email, copy the text, go back to Gemini, paste it in, and then ask your question.

The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut later this year and will likely comprise a standard model alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro. While details about the lineup remain scarce, a new leak suggests that the devices could feature a dual 200MP camera setup. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, an upcoming compact flagship with a 6.3-inch display is tipped to feature dual 200MP rear cameras.

Motorola appears to be preparing a new addition to its true wireless earbuds (TWS) lineup. The company launched the Moto Buds+ in April 2024 in select global markets, followed by an India release in May. Now, a fresh leak suggests a follow-up may be on the way. Renders shared online indicate Motorola could soon introduce the Moto Buds 2 Plus, with early images hinting at a revised charging case design and continued "Sound by Bose" branding, though official details remain unconfirmed.

Phones have messed up our sleep in more ways than one. Not Only do their addictive functions keep us up scrolling well past our bedtimes, but they also wake us up with jarring sounds and haptics, shocking our systems with loud sounds and frantic measures that, once the alarm is disabled, send us back to sleep, overwhelmed. Also: I biohacked my sleep with these 5 gadgets (and it worked) Smart sunrise alarm clocks have grown in popularity as an alternative to our blaring phone alarms.

Boat has launched the Chrome Iris smartwatch in India as part of its expanding porfolio of wearables. The new model features an ultraslim metal body paired with an AMOLED display that reaches up to 1000 nits of peak brightness. Along with its lightweight design, the smartwatch includes a mix of health monitoring, fitness tracking, and everyday smart tools. Boat has equipped the Chrome Iris with Female Wellness Tracking, Bluetooth calling support, and various utility features. It is claimed to deliver up to five days of usage on a single charge.

The next-gen Xbox is believed to be targeting a 2027 launch, with AMD CEO Lisa Su recently suggesting that the console is on track to release next year. Microsoft, however, hasn't "fully internally committed" to that launch window, according to a new report. The Xbox parent is reportedly considering 2027 as the "best case scenario" for the launch of its next-generation console. Additionally, the company is said to be working with other OEMs to bring more Xbox hardware options to consumers.

Lyft has officially introduced teen accounts for ages 13 to 17. This is a rideshare feature in which teenagers can request their own rides, which is similar to Uber's pre-existing platform. Teens request the rides on their own, but parents can keep an eye on things every step of the way. Lyft says that parents or guardians can see every ride in real time and manage the account.

Logitech's latest productivity power-house updates one of the greatest mice of all time with smoother materials, a repair-friendly design and a haptic motor for phone-like vibrations on your desktop. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The MX Master 4 is the latest evolution in a line of pioneering mice that dates back more than 20 years

BrowserCoPilot is designed to make your workflows easier and faster - and completely customized to you, your prompts, and your writing style. One useful example? Integrate the program directly to your inbox, and let it create one-click emails that use your phrasing and tone, and that gather context from your conversations. Or, write directly in the browser to revise or analyze documents using your saved prompts - or upload images and PDFs to interact with directly.

I personally ride a Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT and love it - but a lot of riders don't want to spend $350 on a bike computer. The COOSPO CS600 usually sells for around $100. Sometimes a little less. That puts it in a completely different category than the Wahoo. I want to be very clear about something: I do not ride this unit myself. I'm not pretending I do, and I'm not recommending it as a replacement for the Wahoo.

But there's also a third category: the monster docking stations that shout, "There's no kill like overkill." These setups typically feature cutting-edge hardware or are built with a high level of redundancy and future-proofing. Also: The best GaN chargers you can buy That's exactly what the Anker Prime DL7400 docking station is designed for: the highest-end setups and folks who positively never want to be lacking in ports.

As explained by Snap: Snapchatters can set one-time or recurring alerts for places beyond their home, offering a simple, automatic way to share when they've arrived where they are going. Arrival Notifications now work for everyday moments - like letting someone know you're back for the night while traveling, or automatically sharing when you arrive at a weekly class, practice, or meeting - without needing to remember to send a message.

Instead of running continuous hash power, it submits lottery-style tickets, each representing an attempt to solve a full Bitcoin block. With 1,000 KH/s of hashing power - roughly 18 times higher than many ticket-based alternatives - it submits more attempts per day while consuming under 18 watts, the company says. The device runs silently, operates independently over Wi-Fi using NMMiner firmware, and requires no licensing or activation fees. For founders who are already paying for 24/7 office power, the marginal cost is effectively negligible.

They do sound good in open mode. When they're not covering your ear canals, the Aerofit 2 Pro rank among the best open earbuds in their price class, with an airy sound signature that naturally focuses on the upper registers. While no open earbuds I've tried accentuate bass as well as regular buds, the Aerofit 2 Pro have more resonance down low than most, accompanied by splashes of keen instrumental detail and clear stereo separation.

This week, meet a reader we'll Regomize as "Fred" who told us that in the 1990s he worked in tech support for a government agency. "The work was pretty routine, but being in that particular environment was never dull... at least not for me," he told The Register. To prove his point, Fred told us that one day a user he said we should refer to as "Emily" complained that her word processor had lost the ability to print on the resident HP LaserJet.

The Floating Sea Otters set (21366) started as a fan submission by Maximilian Lambrecht and evolved into something even more endearing than the original design. What began as a single otter floating in kelp became a mother cradling her pup, complete with articulated arms and a secret feature that lets two sets connect so the otters can hold hands. The LEGO designers didn't just approve the concept. They found ways to make it cuter.

This 5,000mAh/19Wh wireless charging power bank is perfectly designed to fit the iPhone. It measures 4.0 x 2.7 x 0.4 in/102.7 x 68 x 11 mm and weighs 4.8 oz/137 g. The magnetic wireless charger is built to Qi2 standards, which means that it can output up to 15W of power for a fast charge. The magnets are also strong enough to securely hold the charger to the phone when in use.

I won't bury the lede: the is one of the brightest projectors I've tested, and that's one of the prime concerns with replacing a TV for a projector. The Horizon S Max also includes my favorite design element from the JMGO N-series of projectors, making it easy to plug in, set up, and play. Also: How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics: Streaming options, schedule, and times I'm also fond of the sleek and portable form factor.

If your daily routine has gotten a little too routine, one of the easiest ways to shake things up is to bring in some badass stuff. And this doesn't have to mean dropping cash on a motorcycle or fancy car. There are tons of game-changing life additions available right on Amazon - for less than the cost of dinner out. From wireless security cameras to lightbulbs that look like fireworks, these finds are both badass and budget-friendly. So get to browsing, because your life isn't

Tech moves fast, breaks things, ships updates, iterates. The entire industry is built on the assumption that this year's product will be obsolete by next year, and that's fine because next year's version will be better anyway. Then you see someone in Fukui Prefecture spending twenty minutes hand-sanding a single wooden keyboard key, checking it by touch, and the whole paradigm feels suddenly optional.

They're called open earbuds (or open-ear buds, depending on the brand), and just about every audio brand has a pair (or three). They come in a slew of styles, but most either loop around your ears like older Beats buds, or clip on like funky-futuristic earrings. Whatever the style, they're designed to deliver satisfying sound while keeping your ear canals open to the sounds of the world around you.

The contrast between Sunday night at a concert and Monday morning at your desk is brutal. One moment you're lost in the music, feeling every guitar riff vibrate through your chest. The next, you're answering emails and pretending last night's euphoria wasn't real. The transition back to routine work feels especially cruel when the weekend gave you a taste of something electric.

The Verge spoke with Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas, two of the three execs behind Trump Mobile, about the company's first smartphone, which will get a more expensive price tag and no longer boast being made in the USA. Thanks to a screenshot from the report, we can see that the latest T1 design also changed the camera array, which first resembled the iPhone's but now has three cameras in a misaligned vertical stack.

Right now, I'm working from the driver's seat of my car, using a setup that feels perfect for remote work. I use an M2 MacBook Air for when I need efficiency and long battery life, and sub in a Lenovo Yoga Book 9i with a dual-screen form factor for peak productivity. Theoretically, I've built out my car with the right gadgets to help me work from anywhere. There's just one thing missing - none of the laptops I own offer cellular connectivity.

Your phone's flashlight works fine until you're elbow-deep in a car engine bay or fumbling with tent poles in the dark. Then you realize the limitation: you need both hands free, you need the light exactly where you're working, and you need it to stay there without propping your $1,200 device against something greasy or precarious. The NanoB10 from Gadget On lives in that gap between "good enough" and "actually useful."

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.

Confession time: I'm not much of a moviemaker. I try. I strap action cameras to my bike handlebars all the time. And I have hours of GoPro footage I shot living in a vintage RV for years. All these clips sit, unused, collecting dust on external hard drives. I just haven't figured out how to tell stories with video, so the footage sits, waiting for me to learn.

There's something oddly comforting about watching the vinyl resurgence happen in real time. We've collectively decided that convenience isn't everything, that sometimes the ritual matters as much as the result. But while turntables have been getting their moment in the spotlight, another piece of audio history has been quietly staging its own comeback: the dedicated digital audio player. Enter the DAP-1, a concept device from Frankfurt-based 3D artist