For just $3, Google’s magic stick will save your aging PC

Google and Back Market have launched a $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit to rescue aging Windows 10 PCs. It includes the free OS, guides, and video tutorials — and it’s a much cheaper fix than buying a new laptop.

The ‘best budget laptop you can buy’ just got a rare early discount at Amazon

The 256GB and 512GB Apple MacBook Neo just got a surprising early price drop at Amazon, making this stellar budget laptop even better value for money.
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AI is doing the dirty work for insurance companies, and it’s getting worse

AI is now deciding whether your insurance claim gets approved, and denial rates are climbing fast. Here’s what’s happening and why your doctor’s opinion might not matter anymore.

Even astronauts on the way to the moon hit Outlook problems

Astronauts on Artemis II ran into a familiar Outlook failure mid-flight, forcing mission control to step in and troubleshoot. The glitch shows how even deep space missions still depend on everyday software.

Your chatbot may have emotions, and it changes how it behaves

Your chatbot may not feel anything, but new research shows emotion-like signals inside AI can shape responses, steer decisions, and even push systems toward risky behavior under pressure.

Your next Android flagship may get a big Gemini Nano 4 boost

Google is prepping Gemini Nano 4 for Android flagships, promising faster on-device AI and better efficiency while giving developers early access to build and optimize apps ahead of launch.

Alogic Edge 40-inch 5K ultrawide monitor review: This stunning Mac-friendly display is outstanding for creatives — but calibration is needed before use

Keep your workspace clear with this huge 21:9 40-inch 5K monitor. It’s an excellent pick for studios and creative offices.
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Microsoft no longer wants to borrow its AI, it wants to build it

Microsoft wants to stop relying on OpenAI and build its own cutting-edge AI models by 2027, and the move could change how you use Teams, Copilot, and more.

‘Side effects may include curiosity’: Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex kit aims to save your old Windows 10 laptop from the scrapheap

Google’s kit aims to breathe new life into old hardware, and that could be Macs as well as Windows 10 PCs.

‘I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one is working’: Artemis II astronauts have the most relatable complaint

Artemis II crew reports Outlook software bug on one of the Orion capsule’s PCDs (personal computer devices).