The fastest mobile services have been ranked, and there’s a clear winner
For as long as the industry has existed, mobile carriers have been competing to offer the biggest and fastest mobile network. You can find yearly stats on the big players’ speeds since the 3G era. Well, testing hasn’t stopped, and carriers have continued to expand and beef up their networks to get faster download speeds, […]
Microsoft quietly dropped a Smurface Edition Smurfs-themed laptop. Why?
Do you need a new laptop? Do you also really, really love tiny blue creatures that wear white Phrygian caps, live in mushroom houses, and stand three apples high? Well, it’s your lucky day. Microsoft has quietly launched the Surface Laptop “Smurface Edition,” a custom, limited-edition variant of its 13-inch PC that has laser-etched Smurfs […]
Google Chrome adds online store reviews to help you know if a retailer is legit
If you’re an experienced online shopper, then you know what it’s like to question a site’s legitimacy. It’s common to come across something cool — or something you’ve been searching for far and wide, like, say, a Labubu — only to be unsure if the site is a scam. Google Chrome is rolling out a […]
If you want to write a book, this AI tool can help
TL;DR: Youbooks is a unique AI tool that combines AI models to write your book how you want it, and it’s only A$75 for life. Opens in a new window Credit: Youbooks Youbooks – AI Non-Fiction Book Generator: Lifetime Subscription AU$75 AU$827 Save AU$752 Get Deal If you’ve ever thought about writing a book but got […]
The Shortcut AI Excel agent could one-shot spreadsheet jobs. Heres how to try it.
There’s a new AI agent on the block for people who spend their waking hours inside spreadsheets. Navigate to Shortcut AI’s website, and you’ll find a page that looks almost exactly like an empty Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The main difference is a sidebar chatbot that can be tasked with taking on the tedious legwork of […]
Final warning: Microsoft will delete your passwords unless you act ASAP
Microsoft is killing off the password functionality in its popular Microsoft Authenticator app as the company moves toward a “password-less” future. That means your passwords will be deleted on Aug. 1 — this Friday — unless you act quickly. We’ve covered the ongoing Microsoft password saga in detail, but now the key deadline is approaching. […]
OpenAI launches study mode for ChatGPT, turning the bot into a teacher
OpenAI wants ChatGPT to be a pocket companion, friend, and now teacher, as the company launches Study Mode, a ChatGPT mode that turns the all-answers bot into a personal tutor. In Study Mode, ChatGPT no longer provides direct answers to user queries. Instead, when toggled on, users are prompted to explain their goals and knowledge […]
Edit and convert PDFs with ease thanks to this A$36 app
TL;DR: Take control of your documents with PDF Converter and Editor. Easily convert, edit, and manage PDFs with this lifetime license, now just A$36 with code SAVE20 through September 7. Tired of the daily PDF struggle? With PDF Converter and Editor, you can easily switch between formats, edit text, and organize your documents like a […]
The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is a sweet back-to-school deal at only $210
SAVE $70: As of July 29, the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is down to its lowest price ever of $209.99 at Amazon. That’s just shy of 20% in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Idea Tab Pro (with folio case and Lenovo Tab Pen Plus) $209.99 at Amazon $279.99 Save $70 Get […]
India overtakes China in smartphone exports to U.S.
India is now the top exporter of smartphones to the U.S., overtaking China in the race, according to research firm Canalys. The number of smartphones assembled in India and imported to the U.S. skyrocketed this year, accounting for 44 percent of phones imported to the U.S. in the second quarter of 2025. The total volume […]