You’ve gotta be careful buying random laptops on Amazon. There’s a lot of junk masquerading as good deals, especially when you get under $500. Don’t fall for it. Below, you’ll find the best Prime Day laptop deals on devices and accessories we’ve personally reviewed. More than ever, it’s possible to get an affordable computer you…
Both canned and frozen fruit and vegetables can be great options, especially when fresh produce is out of season or too expensive. But there are some key differences between the two preservation methods that give frozen produce a slight edge. A package of frozen fruit or vegetables typically contains just the produce itself, blanched and/or…
Just about any monitor can work with a Mac Mini. It doesn’t need to be made by Apple or have any official certification. There’s a case to be made for using a cheap 1080p monitor with the Mac Mini, but most Mac users will want something a bit more premium. As you can see by…
The video game Valorant, a fast-paced team-based shooter, has recently become a testing ground for a promising new direction in artificial intelligence research. The game’s developers at Riot Games (a Tencent subsidiary) are using 3D-native AI models to prototype new characters, scenes, and storylines, according to a researcher familiar with the company’s efforts who spoke…
Vehicles Recalled • Hyundai Sonata sedans manufactured between Oct. 22, 2019, and Oct. 27, 2023. • Kia K5 sedans manufactured between March 27, 2020, and Jan. 23, 2024. Only vehicles with 1.6-liter gas direct injection engines are included in the recall. The problem: A faulty check valve could let air into the fuel tank, causing…
CR can help: We test a broad selection of tablets across brands, scoring each model on battery life, performance, and the quality of the display, among other factors. Our tablet ratings feature every version of Apple’s iPad; Android tablets from Samsung, Lenovo, and others; and Amazon Fire tablets that run on the online retailer’s unique…
The Jeep Recon boasts 650 hp and 620 lb.-ft. of torque. There is a front and a rear electric drive module (EDM), each rated at 250 kW. Jeep says that the SUV can race from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds in Sport mode. In regular ol’ Auto mode, it will go to 60…
While sleek styling and a dazzling array of features might impress, what’s most important is a range’s ability to perform some very basic tasks really, really well, day in and day out. And that’s what we zero in on when we’re choosing the best electric ranges. Here’s what our recommended ranges have in common: They…
A small clause inside OpenAI’s contract with Microsoft, once considered a distant hypothetical, has now become a flashpoint in one of the biggest partnerships in tech. The clause states that if OpenAI’s board ever declares it has developed artificial general intelligence (AGI), it would limit Microsoft’s contracted access to the startup’s future technologies. Microsoft, which…
It’s Too Early for the lame turkey and family jokes that always start Black Friday deals posts, so I’ll just cut to the chase. Sony’s top-of-the-line mirrorless camera, the A7R V, is on sale at the lowest price we’ve ever seen. If you’ve been thinking of updating, now is the time to buy. The A7R…