The M4 Mac Mini is currently my favorite computer out there, and it shouldn't be too hard to understand. At its base level, it offers excellent performance and efficiency that can handle just about anything I throw at it.

Google may not have taken the lead in the AI race, but the company is leaving no stone unturned to ensure its AI features are available across all its apps and services. Also, its Gemini AI is available on almost all the latest Android phones, acting as an assistant that helps you understand what's written on the screen, ask questions about it, and more.

Portable SSDs are the way to go if you want storage that's durable, light, and quick. The Crucial X9 SSD delivers on all these points, while also providing tons of space thanks to its 4TB capacity. This drive usually comes in at around $269, but a reasonable 22% discount from Amazon brings it down to its lowest price at just $210 from Amazon.

In November 2024, Paint 3D was removed from the Microsoft Store as the app was officially deprecated by Microsoft. But here I am in 2025, and I still use the software daily even though Paint has become a better app with Windows 11. But why would I stick with an old app while there are newer options available?

Cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive have become popular for their convenience and accessibility. However, storing data locally on physical devices such as external hard drives, USB flash drives, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), or even your computer’s internal storage still has significant advantages in certain scenarios. While cloud storage has its merits, there are compelling reasons why keeping your data local might be a better choice for many individuals and businesses.

Whenever you want to see what's eating up your Windows machine's resources, the Task Manager is usually the first port of call. However, if you wanted to use it to check out your CPU usage, you'll notice that it uses a format that other tools don't use. Fortunately, Microsoft is now changing that with a new update, but if you prefer the old method, don't fret.

If you're looking for a monitor that can pull double duty as your smart TV, then the Samsung M80D is going to be a fantastic option. Not only does it provide a lot of screen real estate thanks to its 32-inch size, but it also packs great versatility because it runs Samsung's powerful Tizen OS. The best part is that this monitor is now $300 off, with this deal dropping the price by 43%.

If you are a Windows 11 PC user, there are some essential skills you need to master to keep your system and data secure and ensure you get the most from the operating system. From reinstalling apps to locking down your data online, it’s important to have a solid grasp on ways to get more from your PC and allow the experience to thrive.

“The Strange $55 Million Saga of a Netflix Series You’ll Never See,” reported in 2023 by the New York Times, is now a criminal matter, as today prosecutors in the Southern District of New York charged director Carl Erik Rinsch with wire fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes. They allege that after Netflix (referred to as Streaming Company-1 in the indictment) won the bidding for his 13-episode show, it paid $44 million over the course of 2018 and 2019 to produce the sci-fi series about a species of superintelligent humanlike clones. According to the Times report, Netflix secured the show by offering millions more than Amazon and promising Rinsch, whose only feature film is 47 Ronin, final cut. The fraud he’s being charged with came into play once he told Netflix he’d need an additional $11 million to finish the show, which was originally called White Horse before it was renamed Conquest. After Netflix sent the money in March of 2020, however, Rinsch allegedly took the money for himself, putting $10.5 million in a brokerage account and losing more than half of it in less than two months while telling Netflix that work on the show was “awesome and moving forward really well.” He had better luck with the rest of the money, making crypto investments starting in the spring of 2021 that prosecutors say “eventually proved profitable.” However, as detailed by the Times, his behavior became erratic, and after Netflix canceled development in 2021, he sent executives emails claiming he’d found a way to map “the coronavirus signal emanating from within the earth” and told his wife he could predict earthquakesThey made enough money that Rinsch allegedly spent $10 million on himself, including over a million dollars to pay for lawyers to sue Netflix in an attempt to get more money, buy five Rolls-Royces and one Ferrari, and spend nearly a million bucks on two mattresses, bedding, and linens. According to the Times, Rinsch claimed they were props for the show, but a mediator who ruled last year that he owed Netflix $12 million decided none of them were necessary for the production.White Horse still has not been completed.

One UI 7 running on this year’s Galaxy S25 Plus.Samsung has announced that One UI 7, its smartphone software based on Android 15, will start rolling out to existing phones and tablets from April 7th worldwide, with a US rollout slightly later on April 10th. In the US the update will first arrive on 2024’s Galaxy S24 models, along with the Fold 6 and Flip 6 handsets, with other smartphones and tablets to follow. So far those are confirmed to include the S23 series, the S24 FE and S23 FE, the Fold 5 and Flip 5, and the Tab S10 and Tab S9 lines.Along with updating phones to Android 15 and a few interface tweaks, One UI 7 is primarily an AI update. It deepens Google Gemini integration, making it the default assistant and enabling multi-app actions. Natural language search comes to the phone’s Settings app, while the Now Bar adds dynamic widgets to the lock screen. Samsung’s various AI tools have also received performance updates, along with the addition of a new Audio Eraser that can eliminate various types of noise from videos.One UI 7 has been available on the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra flagships since they went on sale in February, and can also be found on the affordable Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 handsets Samsung announced earlier this month.

Amazon’s latest promo applies to both the dock and dock-less configurations, too.Amazon’s next Prime Day event likely won’t occur until July; however, that hasn’t stopped the retail giant from launching a slew of seasonal promos. The next one comes in the form of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which kicks off on March 25th and runs through March 31st. And, in typical Amazon fashion, we’re already seeing a number of early deals on Bose headphones, Fire TV devices, and video doorbells.The bulk of the discounts we’ve seen thus far are pretty ho-hum — that is, aside from the current promo on Google’s Pixel Tablet, which is on sale at Amazon with its speaker dock starting at $399 ($100 off) or without the magnetic dock for an all-time low of $279 ($120 off). If you prefer a retailer other than Amazon, you can also grab the base-model tablet from Best Buy and Google for the same price.Despite having launched in 2023, Google’s latest slate is still arguably the best Android tablet available. Google’s app ecosystem isn’t as robust or as optimized for larger screens as Apple’s, but the Pixel tablet is still a great device for streaming, browsing the web, and some light gaming. The Google-made Tensor G2 processor is speedy and reliable, and thanks to the tablet’s four-speaker sound array, you actually get some decent stereo separation. The optional dock charging dock provides even fuller sound while allowing the tablet to function as an ad hoc smart display, which is handy if you want to control your smart home devices via Google Assistant or the tablet’s 11-inch LCD display. Read our Google Pixel Tablet review.More ways to save todayThe Amazfit Active 2 is probably the best bang for your buck as far as fitness trackers go, but if you want something truly minimalist, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is on sale at Wellbots for $74.95 ($25 off) with promo code VERGE25. It’s a pretty basic fitness band, though you do get Fitbit’s excellent sleep tracking, stress management features, and irregular heart rate notifications. It’s also outfitted with a bright OLED display and up to 10 days of battery life with the always-on display disabled, which, frankly, isn’t something you’re going to get with most smartwatches. Read our impressions.Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on March 20th; however, if you want to save on Ubisoft’s latest open-world title, the Xbox Series X / S version is already available for preorder at Newegg for $59.99 ($10 off) when you use coupon code ACSPPXD at checkout. Based on our time with the game, it’s more of a refinement of previous titles than a complete reinvention, but it’s nice to see Ubisoft finally embrace the setting fans have been clamoring for since the franchise’s inception. Well, that and the welcome return of the dual protagonist system from Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.If you’re looking for a budget drawing tablet, Wacom’s One 12 pen display is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart with its customizable stylus for $249.95 ($50 off), matching its all-time low. The 11.6-inch display packs 1920 x 1080p resolution with 99 percent sRGB coverage, and unlike most display tablets geared toward creative professionals, it uses a single USB-C cable for connectivity. It also supports Windows, macOS, Android, and Chrome OS, so you shouldn’t run into any trouble regardless of which OS you prefer.

3D printing has changed how we create, but some innovators take it to an entirely new level. While most people print toys, functional tools, or art, others push the boundaries of what’s possible and sometimes what’s sensible. You’ve definitely got to see these weird and wacky experiments that showcase the wild creativity and ingenuity that 3D printing enables.