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Lexar Professional 1800x SDXC UHS-II Gold 256GB Review (Page 1 of 6)

How many sheets of toilet paper do you use to wipe your behind after you take a dump? I do not know if you have ever counted it, or if you have ever wondered what your usage is compared to other people, but that came up in a recent conversation among my group of friends. I do not know how this conversation even came up in case you are wondering. As it turned out, the number of toilet paper sheets used per wipe among me and my friends ranged...

ARCTIC Freezer A35 A-RGB Review (Page 1 of 4)

When skiing this year, I sported two jackets when ripping it down the hills. One jacket was an Arc'teryx Beta AR, while the other was a Ripzone. Both these jackets have their advantages and disadvantages, and I would like to focus this introduction on the Ripzone jacket. This jacket was less fancy than the Beta AR, but it was much thicker and warmer, which has a great advantage for colder days. This was much different than the Beta AR, which...

Epic is asking a court to stop Google from yanking Bandcamp off the Play Store

From The Verge: Epic Games has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop Google from removing independent music storefront Bandcamp from the Android app store — which Google has apparently threatened to do because Bandcamp is using its own billing system instead of paying Google an app...

Report Reveals How Amazon Uses Alexa Voice Data for Targeted Ads

From PC Mag: We already knew that Alexa collects more data than any other smart assistant, but a new report reveals how Amazon uses our voice data to serve targeted ads, and how it shares the data with 41 different advertising partners.

The research was carried out by a team of researchers from the...

iPhone 13 and Mac Sales Remain Strong, but COVID and Chip Shortages Strain Apple

From CNNET: At nearly 15 years old, Apple's iPhone remains one of the most popular consumer products of all time. During the holidays, the device helped Apple ring up record revenues and profits. And even now, with war overseas and nagging inflation at home, Apple's fortunes are still largely tied...

VIPER Gaming launches VENOM RGB and non-RGB DDR5 Memory Kits

From Patriot Press Release: Viper today is proud to announce the market launch of their new VIPER VENOM RGB and non-RGB DDR5 high-performance DRAM memory kits. These brand-new VIPER VENOM DDR5 memory kits are available with and without the RGB illumination, it provides enhanced speeds ranging up to...

Thermaltake Announces the Worldwide Availability of the Divider 550 TG Ultra Chassis

From Thermaltake Press Release: Thermaltake is thrilled to announce the worldwide availability of the Divider 550 TG Ultra ATX Mid-Tower Chassis, the first Thermaltake chassis with an LCD screen, allowing users to show off their unique style whilst monitoring PC real-time information.

Being the new...

PlayStation Plus’s upcoming game trials will reportedly be at least 2 hours long

From The Verge: New details have emerged about the time-limited game trials that Sony previously announced would be part of its new PlayStation Plus Premium subscription tier. According to sources speaking to Game Developer these free trials will be required for any game with a wholesale cost of $34...

Google Can Now Remove Your Phone Number, Address From Search Results

From PC Mag: Google is now letting users request to remove their phone numbers, physical addresses, and email addresses from the company's search results.

The new policy is intended to prevent bad actors from using people's sensitive information in malicious ways, like identity theft or in-person...

Amazon Fire TV Cube Now Connects With Starkey Hearing Aids on Bluetooth LE

From CNET: People with hearing loss can now pair their hearing aids with the Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device, improving the experience of watching their favorite TV shows.

The Fire TV Cube, now in its second generation, is the first streaming device from a US tech company that can turn a...