Ollama is a command-line application for running generative AI models locally on your own computer. A new update is rolling out with some impressive improvements, alongside Ollama’s own desktop application for easier use. If you’re not familiar with it, Ollama allows you to run generative AI models like DeepSeek-R1, Google’s Gemma 3, Meta’s Llama 3, Microsoft’s Phi 4 and Phi 4 Mini, and LLaVA on your own hardware. You can use them in a chat context, just like ChatGPT and other cloud services, or connect them to automations and scripts for batch operations....

Quick Links Summary Budgetwireless headphoneshave come a long way in the last few years, but even now, you don’t see noise cancelation in headphones as much as you do earbuds. TheOneOdio A10headphones are wireless over-ears that don’t just offer up noise cancelation on a budget, but some nice other features too. In addition to the active noise cancelation, the A10s also feature a transparency mode to let you hear your surroundings, plus surprisingly long battery life....

In anticipation ofmacOS Sonoma, Alludo (previously Corel) has launchedParallels Desktop 19. The updated virtualization software offers several interesting improvements, including ARM-based Linux VM support with x86-64 emulation and the ability to use Touch ID verification in Windows VMs. Of course, Parallels Desktop still costs $100 a year or a one-time payment of $130 for a perpetual license. Those who bought a perpetual license for the previous release must pay $70 to upgrade....

Roku makes some of thebest streaming devicesaround, especially if you want a way to watch your favorite stuff without the extra complexity of a Google TV or Fire TV device. Several Roku streaming sticks are now on sale. Let’s start with the cheapest option. TheRoku Expressis Roku’s most entry-level option, which still provides you with access to a vast library of content available to stream immediately and in a fast manner, thanks to dual-band Wi-Fi....

Quick Links Android updates aren’t what they used to be. In recent years, I haven’t been able to tell if I’ve received one without checking the version number. That isn’t the case with One UI 7, and I’m looking forward to getting my hands on something that actually feels new. ​I Dig the Visual Refinements Samsung’s One UI 7 update has new features, but the biggest changes have to do with how things look....

Summary So you’re thinking of buying a Steam Deck. You’ve heard PC owners sing praises about how good it is to play PC games on the go, in bed, or on the sofa. The only snag? You don’t have a gaming PC. The Steam DeckIsa PC Let’s get one thing out of the way. Despite its handheld form factor, built-in analog sticks, and the fact that it runs SteamOS out of the box; the Steam Deckisa PC....

Samsung’s SmartThings smart home ecosystem is compatible with a lot of hardware, and blends seamlessly into your home if you happen to have Samsung devices. Samsung is rolling out a new SmartThings Pro panel, and we’d really like it if the company made it available to everyone. Samsung has just announced a new SmartThings Pro panel, which allows businesses and other organizations to keep track of SmartThings appliances and devices throughout a workplace....

When it comes towireless earbuds,Sonyhas some of the best options out there, especially in the company’s WF-1000XM lineup. Those earbuds have fantastic noise cancellation, amazing audio quality, and solid battery life, all in one package. Now, the WF-1000XM5 are out, and they look great. Sony’s release schedule for premium earbuds and headphones is pretty well known by this point. The company has been releasing wireless earbuds in odd years, while wireless over-ear headphones are released in even years....

Summary Spotify’s ads interrupting music is annoying at the best of times, but that level of annoyance gets turned up to 11 when you keep hearing the exact same ads repeated back to back. I was at my wit’s end with this happening, until I found the toggle in Spotify’s settings that stopped it. Why Does Spotify Keep Playing the Same Ads? If you aren’tpaying for Spotify Premium, you’ll be used to hearing ad breaks every few songs....

Quick Links A total solar eclipse may be a once in a lifetime event, but that doesn’t mean you should be careless. Here is how you can protect your phone from any accidental damage, and take the best possible photo. How to Photograph the Eclipse with your Phone There are a few important factors that determine what safety precautions you should take, including what type of eclipse you’re photographing, what sort of picture you want to take, and what equipment you’re using....

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is Samsung’s most durable flip-style foldable to date. But that doesn’t mean it’s impervious to damage from everyday mishaps. So, a case is essential if you want it to stay pristine. Spigen Tough Armor Pro for Galaxy Z Flip 6 Although theTough Armor Pro from Spigenisn’t the slimmest case, it offers fantastic protection from everyday accidents and will keep the Galaxy Z Flip 6 safe. It’s made from polycarbonate andthermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)to withstand bumps, dents, scratches, and scrapes....

When one thinks about iconic design, there are certain products that instantly come to mind. The curvaceous lines of the Coca-Cola bottle. The smooth, enticing finish of the iPhone. The unforgettable, ageless profile of the Porsche 911 - the ThinkPad?! Why are the Porsche 911 and the ThinkPad kindred spirits in design philosophy? The Porsche 911, with its teardrop rear end and frog-eyed headlights, is a design that refuses to age....

If you’ve got a busy family or an always-on-the-go lifestyle, few vehicles pull their weight like athree-row SUV. These midsize crossovers have stepped into the role minivans once played, hauling kids, pets, groceries, sports gear, and even that last-minute Craigslist sofa without looking out of place at a nice restaurant. For one-vehicle households, that kind of versatility isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. And when one car has to do it all, reliability becomes the top priority....