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Nvidia showed off its own Grace Blackwell-powered “personal AI supercomputers” yesterday, but it also made another announcement: third-party manufacturers can come and make their own versions as well. So far, Asus, Dell, and HP have come forward showing their own mini PC designs that tout the same GB10 super chip present in the Nvidia DGX Spark (formerly known as Digits).Asus is among the first to show off its GB10 computer: the Ascent GX10. It’s a mini PC with the same 1,000 AI TOPS processing power and 128GB of unified memory as Nvidia’s Spark. The Ascent swaps the champagne metallic chassis…

Sennheiser makes some of the best noise-cancelling headphones around, but they’re geared more towards audiophiles. Or at least, they were. The freshly announced HD 550 cans are officially aimed at both audiophiles and gamers. Although, I’m neither and I still want them parked on my desk immediately. The HD 550 headphones blur the line between hi-fi audio and gaming gear. You’ll find no gaudy LED lights here, thankfully. Instead, these are slick headphones with what Sennheiser is calling “effortlessly smooth tuning” and stereo imaging. At the core of the HD 550 is a custom 38mm transducer. It covers a frequency range from…

Last year, GameStop shut down Game Informer, laying off all its staff and putting an end to one of the last remaining video game magazines still published in the United States. But now, cryptic posts on social media hint that the publication may make a return.On Bluesky, the Game Informer account, which had not posted since July of last year, returned to life with a short video featuring the publication’s farewell message. At the bottom of the screen, code appears with the words “Continue” as though it were an arcade game asking if you wanted to put in more quarters…

The Pixel 9a is the latest addition to Google’s long-running A-series range, which continue to be some of the best smartphones around as far as bang per buck is concerned. But with the Pixel 9 sitting just above it in the line-up, might it be worth spending a little extra? Both phones offer top-tier features, bright OLED screens, and Google’s Gemini AI smarts, as well as an impressive seven years of software support. They even share the same Tensor G4 chip at their core. But there are still a few key differences that might help you decide which one to…

Google is breaking European antitrust laws by favoring its own Shopping, Hotels, and Flights search services over rival comparison providers, according to the European Commission. The EU announced in its preliminary ruling today that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, had also violated anti-steering rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by preventing app developers on its Play Store from steering customers to other distribution channels.Google can challenge the preliminary charges or make additional compliance changes ahead of the EU’s final ruling. The EU can fine companies up to 10 percent of their global annual revenue for DMA violations, which would be…

Whether you’re a digital nomad, a frequent flyer, or just someone who likes to stay connected on the go, the right travel backpack makes all the difference. Recently, travel bags have evolved beyond simple storage – they now offer built-in power banks, RFID-blocking pockets, smart tracking, and even expandable compartments that adapt to your trip. But with so many options, how do you find the perfect one? This guide breaks down the best travel backpacks of the year, focusing on those designed for laptops, tech gear, and all your essentials. We’ve considered everything from durability and comfort to security features…

Copilot is coming back after Microsoft accidentally uninstalled it from some Windows 11 devices. In an update to its support page, Microsoft said affected devices “are being returned to their original state,” ending what some may have considered a brief respite from the AI assistant.On Monday, Microsoft said it was aware of a bug that uninstalled Copilot and unpinned it from the taskbar following its March 11th update. While it worked on a fix, Microsoft suggested reinstalling Copilot from the Microsoft Store and manually pinning it to the taskbar.Microsoft is also aware of a bug where users on Arm-powered devices…

If you’re in the market for a new set of headphones, you’ve got plenty to pick from. We’ve banged on about the Sony WH-1000XM5s being a top set of headphones for a while now, and that’s still true. In fact, it’s more true than ever thanks to this offer in Amazon’s Spring Deal Days sale. You can score up to 30% off. I’m going to nab a set while they’re on offer. Right now, you can score the Sony XM-1000XM5 headphones for $328 on Amazon US. That’s a pretty tasty saving of $72 from the regular ticket of $400. It…

Google Wallet’s latest update will let kids download the app and use tap-to-pay on Android with parental consent. The feature, which is rolling out over the next few weeks, will also let kids store passes such as event tickets, library cards, and gift cards within the app.After rolling out tap-to-pay support on the kid-focused Fitbit Ace LTE, Google announced plans to bring it to young users’ Android phones, too. Parents will be able to control whether their child has access to Google Wallet and tap-to-pay through the Family Link app.Parents will receive emails each time their kid makes a purchase.…

Google’s A-series Pixels have always been an affordable phone watermark, but the Pixel 9a is now so fully-featured I’m wondering if I’ll ever buy a flagship handset again. It packs in a huge amount of what makes the regular Pixel 9 so appealing, and even bests it in one or two areas – yet lands at a considerably cheaper £499 / €559. This year’s model is less of a carbon copy than last year’s Pixel 8a was of the Pixel 8. Google has ditched its distinctive camera bar in favour of a flatter oval, although the flat central frame (made…

Smart lighting is one of the best applications of smart home technology, as it makes an instant, obvious change to your surroundings, and is also pretty easy to get set up. Stuff has written hundreds of articles on the subject, but they tend to shed most light on bulbs you plug into existing ceiling lights or table lamps. These lamps are something different. They’re self-contained and rechargable, so all you have to do is plonk them on a shelf and get them connected without all that faffing around with light switches and ladders. Wiz Mobile Portable Light Price £80 /…

I don’t remember when I started using Google. Google just… is. It’s the verb for internet search, it commands 10 times the market share of all its competitors combined, and it is responsible for routing a huge amount of the internet’s traffic.Almost two years ago, I got out. I signed up for a search engine called Kagi, which charges $10 a month and, in return, promises better search results, no ads, no data collection, and lots of advanced features. I’ve tried a lot of search engines and always ended up back with Google — the results elsewhere just felt somehow…