Millions of Americans rely on Xfinity as one of their only internet options, and with some of the best average download speeds in the country, it’s also one of the best options for many people. Xfinity uses copper coaxial cables for most of its customers meaning you’ll need a DOCSIS compatible modem in order to use your own modem. While you can get a router-modem combo that does it all, a standalone router and modem gives you the most flexibility moving forward.

As much as we love watching cat videos on the internet, it turns out that some cats love watching our media, too. There are plenty of videos out there of cats sitting on the sofa and watching everything from TV shows to sports games. Now, someone has created a TV for their cat that runs off a YouTube stream and a Raspberry Pi 5, and you can make one yourself.

Large Language Models (LLMs) are powerful tools, and ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini consistently manage to blow me away. Their capabilities are extensive, but they're not without their faults. Hallucinations are a big problem with LLMs like these, though companies are aware of them and try to stamp them out whereveer possible. However, I don't think these models are the future of LLMs. I think the future of AI are the smaller, specialized models, rather than the general purpose tools that these are.

Looking at a lot of the best laptops on the market today, generous port selection beyond Thunderbolt/USB-C has been sacrificed in the name of mobility. Even if your laptop still holds onto USB-A, HDMI, or an SD card reader, it might not have enough native ports to connect all of your favorite accessories.

Samsung is best known for its smartphones, but it also makes some excellent displays as well for its TVs and monitors. While the brand does have a wide variety of options to choose from, some of its more impressive options come with its ultrawide selection. If you've been thinking about going with a new ultrawide monitor, and want the largest screen real estate, then Samsung's 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 ultrawide gaming monitor is going to be right up your alley.

Good browser hygiene, believe it or not, is crucial for online safety. I say that because things like your browsing history — which is essentially a window into who you are — can cause a lot of problems for you when it gets in the wrong hands. That's why clearing your browser history frequently is just as important as, say, using a password manager. Consider this as a reminder to clear your browser history if you haven't done it in a while.

Sony’s latest bundle nets you either the standard or disc-less PS5, along with one of its best exclusives to date. | Image: Sony Interactive Entertainment Happy Saturday, dear readers! Just over a week ago, we saw a bundle containing the disc-based PlayStation 5 “slim” and a digital copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 drop to $449 ($50 off) — a deal that’s still readily available at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. What’s changed over the past week, however, is that Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop are all now selling the disc-less PS5 Digital Edition with the same Spider-Man sequel for $399.99 ($50 off), an all-time low.If you’ve been thinking about picking up Sony’s latest console, there’s never been a better time to do so. Sony’s new midcycle refresh isn’t drastically slimmer than the original model that launched in 2020, though it does feature two front-facing USB-C ports — instead of one... Continue reading…

Image: William Joel / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 29, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, I promise I don’t always complain about music streaming, and also, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been plowing through Shōgun and watching Ricky Stanicky, catching up on all the Oscar-nominated documentaries, reading about the rivalry between Steve Jobs and Adam Osborne and the scary potential of solar storms, watching the story of the US’s nuclear bunkers, staring at the thoroughly fun and weird MacPad that Federico Viticci made, and playing a whole bunch of the new New York Times word game, Strands.I also have for you a cheap new smartphone, a cheap(er)... Continue reading…

Are you a subscriber to Copilot Pro? If so, you may have noticed that you don't have access to Microsoft's GPT Builder, despite it being part of the subscription plan. Well, now's a good time to double-check if you have it, as Microsoft has rolled out the feature to more people around the world.

Years ago, it was impossible to imagine running games on a remote system and streaming them to the device of your choice. Thanks to advancements in hardware capabilities and network bandwidth, today, you can not only broadcast your entire library from a cutting-edge PC, but also enjoy high graphical fidelity and solid frame rates while doing so.

If you're a gamer who dabbles with content creation on the side, you've probably heard of the Razer Blade 14 (2024). It's a great gaming laptop featuring AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. However, you might also be thinking about the MacBook Pro M3, one of the most popular creator laptops on the market that features Apple's very own powerful M3 processor.

As our favorite smartphones have grown over the years, they have allowed us to become more immersed in our content with larger screens. But they have also become more challenging to hold. If you're having trouble holding onto your device, whether an iPhone or Android device, try getting a grip. There are standard grips, as well as those that add a bit of extra functionality, including kickstands, MagSafe compatibility, rechargeable batteries, and wallets. We've rounded up the best ones you can buy below, and you can't go wrong with any one of them.