Summary NV NVIDIA’s RTX 5000 launch hasn’t been its best. Amid issues with the company overpromising on its GPUs' performance, it also turns out a whole lot of graphics cards are defective. NVIDIA wants to assure you that this is not the case for its laptop GPUs, though. NVIDIA has firmly denied that any issues with missing render output units (ROPs) are affecting its mobile GPUs, reassuring consumers potentially looking into buying one that all RTX 50-series laptops will deliver the full advertised performance....

Summary Researchers are developing an AI that can come up with hypotheses, perform experiments, and compose research papers independently. I have always felt that AI works best as a tool for humans rather than a replacement for humans, but this AI scientist does seem to have potential. The Difference Between Scientists Using AI, AI Scientists, and AI Scientists There are many recent examples of scientists using AI, but my favorite first occurredat MIT in 2019where an AI was trained on 1,700 FDA-approved drugs and 800 natural products, all of which were antibiotics or had antibacterial properties....

Samsung has released a 512GB version of its USB-C flash drive, priced at $80. The sleek metal drive incorporates a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface capable of reading and writing data up to 400MB/s and 110MB/s, letting you transfer big files between computers, back up data, or even boot a PC. The company announced this model alongside 512GB versions of its USB-A flash drivesback in April, but it took until early-August to go on sale....

Quick Links The memories you capture in photos are special, so the system you use to manage them should be up to the task. With theMylio Photosapp, keeping your images organized and accessible is easier than ever. Whether you opt for the free or paid version, Mylio’s intuitive app can help you get the most out of your photos. Everything You Need in One Inclusive Photos App The Mylio Photos app allows you to seamlessly store, organize, edit, and search your photos in a fast and safe way....

Quick Links Summary Advanced Data Protection secures your iCloud data with end-to-end encryption, using keys stored on local, trusted devices like your iPhone. You should only enable the feature if you’re confident you can restore access to this data with a recovery key or trusted contact should you lose access to your iCloud data. Do you have important information iniCloudthat you want to keep private? Advanced Data Protection lets you do just that, but there’s more to turning the feature on than simply flipping a switch....

Summary In the late 2000s, Skullcandy was a force to be reckoned with. Their knack for fashion skyrocketed them above a less than competitive headphone market. However, times have changed to favor sound quality, and with their Dime Evo wireless earbuds, the company shows a struggle to keep up. Wallet-friendly wireless earbuds with a unique sliding case. Price and Availability Skullcandy’s Dime Evoearbuds are available for $49.99 and come in three color variants: True Black, Preppy Sage (a blueish green), and Bone (white)....

The number of electric vehicles on the market is slowly but surely growing, with more competitors in every segment. If you’re looking for an electric family SUV with three rows of seats, there is one option that stands out by offeringa spacious interior, tons of standard features, and impressive range. There aren’t many fully electric three-row mid-size SUVs on the market, meaning your choice is fairly limited. However, the options that you do have are pretty fantastic, saving you money on gas in the long run and delivering some exceptional performance....

Summary Imagine a storage technology that could safely preserve your data for 100 years, was immune to ransomware, and could store petabytes of data—yet most people have never heard of it. Sony’s Optical Disk Archive could do all that, but it never took off. What’s the Optical Disk Archive, and How Does It Work? As the name suggests, Sony’s Optical Disk Archive, or ODA, is an archive of discs that builds on the company’s previous success with Blu-ray discs....

Summary Acer makes awesome computers, and its latest range of gaming laptops looks amazing. But the company also unveiled a desktop PC among those computers—and not only does it sit in an awkward place in Acer’s lineup, but it has reasons to do so as well compared to other SFF computers. Acer today expanded its popular Nitro gaming lineup with the announcement of four new laptops and a redesigned compact desktop PC....

I’ve been busy this year morphing my home into a smart home but I don’t have unlimited money, and I’m being frugal with the brands that I pick. This small gadget has given my home climate controls a big boost, and it cost me less than $20. It’s the SwitchBot Meter Plus SwitchBot Meter Plusis the short name, the one you’ll likely see if you look for the product online. The front of the box reads SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer Plus....

Quick Links As promised, we’re back with a special Monday edition of the How-To Geek Deals roundup. Today, we’re highlighting some of the hottest Cyber Monday offers on the block, including up to 50% off Cyber Protect Home Office from our friends at Acronis, as well as savings from SanDisk, LG, and more. Let’s do it! Save Up to 50% On Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office If you’ve been waiting for this year’s seasonal sales to shop for an all-in-one data protection solution, you’re in luck....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has officially kicked off right in time for warmer weather. While we’ll be monitoring for all the best tech deals, right now, you can save big on an LG TV, neat little Anker portable chargers, premium headphones, a new Apple Watch, and so much more. Check it all out below while you still can. Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) for $299 ($100 Off) Apple Watch Series 10 Discover the Apple Watch Series 10, the thinnest and most advanced Apple wearable yet....