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Fordis recalling over 270,000 of itsfull-size SUVsacross the U.S. due to a safety issue that’s raised some red flags. A potential brake fluid leak could interfere with front brake function—definitely not something to ignore. The recall affects certain 2022–2024 models of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. These flagship SUVs are known for theirsize and luxury, but now they’re making headlines for the wrong reason. If you own one, it’s worth checking your VIN and getting in touch with your dealer....

Quick Links The Android operating system powers billions of phones, tablets, embedded devices, and other hardware. Since its inception, a green robot has served as a mascot, serving as inspiration for many more variants over the past 15 years. Here’s a look back. The Original Robot (2007) The iconic mascot for Android was created byIrina Blok, who was working as a designer at Google when Android was under development in 2007....

Quick Links Most of us know that phones are small computers, but we don’t think of them that way. Thing is, a smartphone can do almost anything a laptop can do—so it makes sense to use them for similar work. We Need to Change How We Talk About Phones We speak of certain tasks as PC tasks and others as phone ones. It feels like we’re stuck in time, unable to change the way we think about the technology we’ve grown up using....

JBL has announced its new PartyBox speaker lineup at CES 2025. This lineup includes the PartyBox 520, PartyBox Encore 2, and PartyBox Encore Essential 2. The PartyBox 520 sounds great for big events. It has strong sound, is splashproof, and is built to last with a telescopic handle and solid wheels for easy moving. The battery can be replaced, lasts up to 15 hours, and charges quickly for longer use. Plus, it comes with a cool light show that matches the music....

Quick Links If you’ve been thinking about getting theGalaxy S22 Ultra, now might be a perfect time. With the Galaxy S23 Ultralaunch eventtaking place on February 1st and getting released a few weeks later, I’d typically recommend people wait for the latest phone, but that’s not the case this year. Sure, the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup will have the latest and greatest processor, be a year newer, and be the cool new thing....

Summary Obsidian and Notion are two of the most powerful and widely recommended note-taking apps, each offering unique features to help you capture and manage your thoughts. But which one aligns best with your needs? Let’s delve into their strengths and differences to help you decide. The Overall Note-Taking Experience Note-taking isn’t just about jotting down information; it’s about creating a seamless system for capturing, organizing, and retrieving your thoughts.ObsidianandNotionboth aim to enhance this experience but offer distinct approaches that cater to different user preferences....

Summary Apple TV+ is making some of the best television in the history of the medium, but rarely if ever releases any of its movies or shows on Blu-ray or DVD. The shows thatdomake it to physical media usually get there by way of a third-party that has an interest in the show or film, but it seems that if it’s a pure Apple production, then it remains locked to the streaming service itself....

Quick Links Summary The Pixel 9 Pro XL is Google’s response to Samsung’s S24 Ultra. It features a similar display, a powerful processor, and one of the most capable camera systems on a Pixel smartphone. So, what are the differences between the two phones? Has Google managed to dethrone the S24 Ultra, or does it take the second place? Let’s find out. Price and Availability ThePixel 9 Pro XLcosts $1,099 for the baseline model with 128GB of storage and launches on June 01, 2025....

Summary Plugable did it again with itslatest 40W Dual USB-C Charger. Delivering 40W from a single USB-C port, or 20W when both are in use, this charger now has a permanent place in my tech bag. Plugable 40W Dual USB-C Charger (PS-40C2B/W) The Plugable 40W Dual USB-C Charger (PS-40C2B/W) features two downward-facing USB-C ports and a total of 40W combined output. This charger will either send 40W out of a single USB-C port, or 20W out of both if you have two devices plugged in....

When building a new PC, it’s only natural to focus on the big-ticket items, like the CPU, GPU, and RAM. Fans almost feel like an afterthought. But unless your PC case comes with a few pre-installed fans, it’s easy to overlook one essential component—the rear case fan. The Rear Fan Is in a Crucial Spot There’s a good reason why tower PCs have included a rear fan since the ’90s. Since it’s positioned near your GPU, CPU, andmotherboard VRMs, the rear fan is in the ideal spot to move hot air away from these critical components....

Quick Links Nowadays, it seems like many PC hardware upgrades are mostly iterative, incremental upgrades. Other than a few extra cores, or faster-clocked cores, we’re not getting anything truly exciting or earth-shattering. What ever happened to the good old days? PCs in the 2000s I’m probably one of the youngest writers on this site, and I’m part of Generation Z, so most of the big moments of that era’s PC space happened when I was a kid....

Some browsers promise real privacy by blocking trackers, limiting data leaks, and putting control in your hands. Others need careful setup to deliver. Know what each one offers—and what it takes to keep your browsing truly private. Brave Brave is built on Chromium. That means it works a lot like Google’s Chrome browser and it’svery easy to switch. It has the same speed and the same extensions. But,unlike its snoopy sibling, it puts privacy first from the moment you install it....

It’s the new year, and you know what that means—it’s time to start carefully curating your music listening so you can convince people you have great taste when Spotify Wrapped drops. But why stop there? Spotify isn’t the only one doing a year-end recap these days. Practically every app has one now, and if you start working at it, you can have the most epic Wrapped collection come year’s end....