Microsoft doesn't release Windows Insider builds every week, nor do we get new features with every build. However, in the case of Microsoft 365 apps, the company appears more committed to adding and highlighting new features every month. And now that we're approaching the end of September, the software giant has come up with all the changes it added to one of its widely popular Microsoft 365 apps: Microsoft Excel.

These days, the gap between high-end iPads and the best Windows tablets is smaller than ever. Apple has slowly made tweaks to iPadOS by introducing features like Stage Manager that make it more of a laptop replacement. A few more have arrived with iPadOS 18, which is finally here. However, it's still not quite there, especially because it doesn't have a desktop environment like Windows 11 tablets do.

AMDs Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming CPU for high-FPS gaming, especially in competitive titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 2, where every frame counts. It will also need one of the best AM5 motherboards for gaming to work at its optimal level, coupled with a quality CPU cooler for peak performance and longevity. It's still the best gaming CPU, even with the release of the Ryzen 9000-series, as the X3D chips in that range haven't been announced yet. While the 7800X3D has a 120W TDP, our testing found it used closer to 90W under full load, closer to the 65W Ryzen 7000 chips. That means you can cool it with a wider range of CPU coolers, and these are some of the best.

Degrii Zima Pro Pool Cleaner is redefining the standards of pool maintenance with its extraordinary cleaning power. Engineered with state-of-the-art technology, this pool cleaner delivers unparalleled suction and advanced cleaning capabilities, ensuring every corner of your pool is spotless.

When I was putting together my ideal home office space, I considered using three of the best monitors to maximize space and productivity. I even picked out a triple-arm mount, with the thought of having two monitors stacked with a large drawing pen display on the third arm for editing photographs.

The Smart Stack is much more contextual this year. watchOS 11 is nowhere near as flashy as Apple Intelligence, but it’s full of neat little moments. Continue reading…

ECOVACS is once again revolutionizing home cleaning with the launch of its new DEEBOT N30 family, which includes the DEEBOT N30 OMNI and the DEEBOT N30 PRO OMNI. Set to hit the market in late September to early October, these two models bring a host of innovative features designed to make your cleaning routine smoother and more efficient than ever before.

Palworld | Screenshot: PlayStation (YouTube) Sony included the PS5 launch of Palworld as one of its news items during Tuesday evening’s State of Play presentation, but it left out a detail. While the game has launched on PlayStation platforms in 68 countries and regions worldwide, Japan is not one of them.The official Japanese account for the game said on X, according to machine translation, that the release date in Japan “has not yet been decided,” without going into detail about the reason. It certainly seems like a reason could be the patent infringement lawsuit Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed against Palworld developer Pocketpair last week, but the tweet didn’t confirm things either way.The most recent statement about the issue from Pocketpair is still this one from... Continue reading…

So would you say this is...Loogie green? | Image: Duolingo Duolingo, best known for its language-learning app, has teamed up with the instrument brand Loog to offer a beginner-friendly portable piano. The $249 Loog x Duolingo Piano is meant to complement Duolingo’s similarly gamified music course launched last year. The keyboard is essentially a co-branded version of the portable digital piano that Loog launched on Kickstarter last year, featuring a near-identical wooden design, 37 keys, and a volume adjusting knob. Beyond the green color there are some additional aesthetic differences. The knob on Duolingo’s version is a lighter wooden finish, and it comes with a matching phone stand to follow the company’s music lessons as you play, for example. The most notable feature shared by both models... Continue reading…

The quality of home entertainment options is constantly improving, meaning that achieving a true cinematic experience in your own home has never been more achievable than it is today. While perhaps once high-quality projector systems were prohibitively expensive, nowadays, anybody can enjoy all the cinematic wonders of going to the movies without needing to leave their own home.

Apple recently launched the iPhone 16 Pro series, and the phones have been in our hands for a few days now. The iPhone 16 Pro costs $1,000 this year and packs 128GB of storage, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max gets the boost to 256GB base but costs $1,200 now. So, how does that compare to the value-focused OnePlus 12, which gives you flagship specs and 256GB of storage for $800? Let's break that down and figure out which flagship smartphone is right for you.

Logitech has been in the computer accessories business for quite some time. And as you might expect, it does make some of the best keyboards and mice that you can find on the market today. Of course, with excellence comes a steep price, and Logitech is no exception. The brand's G915 keyboard is one of the more expensive offerings, with a price that sits north of $200.