October 2025
The Apple Watch SE 3 is cheap, but it doesn’t skimp out on what matters
[ad_1] Since its launch a few years ago, the Apple Watch SE has been Apple’s almost-good-enough entry-level smartwatch aimed squarely at the average iPhone user. It features a design similar to the Series line, but larger bezels and a smaller display, along with key health features like a heart rate monitor, resulting in a solid,…
Are you a YouTube TV subscriber looking for ESPN and ABC? Here are your options
[ad_1] If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, you may have noticed that ABC, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels have gone dark on the platform today. The Walt Disney Co. has pulled its channels from YouTube TV as of midnight on Oct. 30 after the two companies failed to reach new terms on their latest carriage…
The MSP Cybersecurity Readiness Guide: Turning Security into Growth
[ad_1] Oct 31, 2025The Hacker NewsBusiness Continuity / Risk Management MSPs are facing rising client expectations for strong cybersecurity and compliance outcomes, while threats grow more complex and regulatory demands evolve. Meanwhile, clients are increasingly seeking comprehensive protection without taking on the burden of managing security themselves. This shift represents a major growth opportunity. By…
American startup Substrate promises 2nm-class chipmaking with particle accelerators, at a tenth of the cost of EUV — X-ray lithography system has potential to surpass ASML’s EUV scanners
[ad_1] American startup Substrate is developing a new X-ray lithography (XRL) system, powered by a particle accelerator-based light source, that promises superior performance and cost efficiency compared to standard EUV lithography, aiming to achieve resolutions equivalent to ASML’s 2nm-class processes. The firm also claims it can advance beyond that. Substrate also claims that its efforts…
Solar-powered cars: is it “déjà vu” all over again?
[ad_1] I recently came across a September 18 article by the “future technology” editor at The Wall Street Journal, “Solar-Powered Cars and Trucks Are Almost Here” (sorry, behind paywall, but your local library may have free access). The author was positively gushing about companies such as Aptera Motors (California), which will “soon” be selling all-solar-powered…
Surfshark vs. Proton VPN: Two of the Best VPNs Compared
[ad_1] Joseph Maldonado/René Ramos/CNET/Getty Images Surfshark and Proton VPN are two of the best virtual private networks you can buy. Based on my testing, I can confirm that each one delivers top-notch streaming capabilities, fast speeds and exceptional usability across platforms, while keeping prices cheaper than much of the competition. You can also count on…
Agentic AI Explained: How AI Agents Go Beyond GenAI Prompts
[ad_1] Generative AI (GenAI) has transformed how professionals work—making it possible to draft content, summarize reports, and brainstorm ideas in seconds. These capabilities have been revolutionary, but they also reveal limitations. GenAI often operates in isolated moments, requiring users to re-prompt, copy, paste, and manually integrate outputs into real workflows. This gap has led to…
Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro: A damn near perfect $99 smartwatch
[ad_1] I’ll admit, I initially judged this smartwatch by its good looks. It’s sleek, modern, minimalist, boasts an OLED display, and certainly doesn’t look like a cheap smartwatch. However, I was suspicious given its $99 price, which drops to $79 when on sale. But as it turns out, Nothing’s CMF Watch 3 Pro is awesome….
Ball X Pit: 10 Strongest Fusions
[ad_1] When you first start a level in Ball x Pit, you have pretty basic balls, dealing minimal damage to the enemies. However, as you progress through a round, you will earn stronger balls that each have a unique effect. Eventually, you will get the chance to create Fusions, which combine two of the stronger…
Sharp Poketomo: A Pocket-Sized AI Friend, A Robot With Empathy and Snapdragon Power
[ad_1] At CEATEC 2025, Sharp drew considerable attention with Poketomo, a palm-sized AI companion that blurs the line between toy, robot, and emotional assistant. Announced in August 2025 and now showcased publicly for the first time, this 11.7 cm-tall, meerkat-inspired robot embodies Sharp’s long-term vision of “Empathy Intelligence” — technology designed not just to answer…