If you own a Bambu Lab printer, you probably already know the feeling. You start a print, walk away, and then spend the next two hours wondering if everything is going okay. Maybe you check Bambu Handy on your phone, or maybe you pull up the printer's web interface, but neither of those options feel particularly quick. I wanted something I could glance at, something always on, always showing me exactly what my P2S was doing without reaching for my phone.

Everyone endeavors to build a PC that's somewhat future-proof, but most enthusiasts don't look at the motherboard beyond platform, PCIe generation, and basic slot compatibility. A small number perhaps delve into the finer details like the VRM, and very few think about looking at the BIOS chip.

I'm really glad that I moved from Windows to Linux in mid-2025. I enjoy free and open-source software more than its proprietary cousins, and the freedom to do what I want with my desktop is refreshing. However, I have learned that people are very passionate about their distro of choice, and they care deeply about the minute details.

Most folks own tablets, whether purchased or hand-me-downs, for online classes or creative outlets. Sure, some even tried making it their go-to productivity computer. But when the latest versions of apps stop supporting it, many naturally turn their old tablets into a media playback hub for streaming apps and YouTube.

First came the AI beauty pageant. Then the AI music contests. Now, there is an award for AI Personality of the Year - perhaps the inevitable next step for the AI influencer economy as it transforms from quirky novelty into a serious and lucrative industry. The contest, a joint venture between generative AI studio OpenArt and AI-powered creator platform Fanvue, with backing from AI voice company ElevenLabs, opens on Monday and runs for a month. The organizers said it is intended to "celebrate the creative talent 'behind' AI Influencers" and recognize their growing commercial and cultural clout. Contestants will compete for a total prize f …Read the full story at The Verge.

The Galaxy S26 series like these Ultra models pictured will be the first Samsung devices to support the AirDrop sharing feature. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Samsung is bringing AirDrop support to the Quick Share feature on Galaxy devices, starting with the S26 series. The new AirDrop feature will begin rolling out in Korea starting today, according to Samsung, with US devices seeing the option sometime later this week. It will arrive in more regions and on more Galaxy devices "at a later date," including the rest of North America, Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.This update will allow Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra owners to effortlessly share files with Apple devices over a fast wireless connection. With this, Samsung is now the second Android smartph …Read the full story at The Verge.

Whenever I’m browsing and see a site I want to read later, I usually add it to my browser's bookmarks folder. The problem is that, after a while, the list gets so long that I waste time trying to find the one I want. That’s why I decided to give Raindrop.io a try. It lets me save sites to a Read Later list that's much easier to sort through. The app is free to use, and because of everything the free tier offers, it was enough to make me switch.

Govee has announced a new set of outdoor string lights that allows for more color customization than competitors' products, as well as the company's existing color-changing set. Similar to its Outdoor UpDown Wall Light introduced in July 2025, Govee's new Outdoor Chromatic String Lights don't limit you to just one color per bulb. You can customize each individual one with multiple colors, gradients, and animated effects.Available starting today through Govee's online store and Amazon, the Outdoor Chromatic String Lights are available in two lengths: a 32-foot option with 10 bulbs for $169.99 and a 65-foot version with 20 bulbs for $299.99. …Read the full story at The Verge.

The early 2020s were kind of a dark time if you were a fan of Rock Band. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners didn’t get an improved, more feature-packed guitar controller until early 2024 when PDP launched the Riffmaster. While it launched for $129.99 and later rose to $149.99, you can now grab it for $99.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy in the run-up to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The current deal price (which has only happened once before) applies to both the Xbox and PlayStation versions, as well as the newer Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions.PDP RiffmasterPDP’s Riffmaster is a wireless guitar accessory compatible with Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival. It has two sets of color-coded buttons you can press to hit notes as they appear on the screen, a built-in 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones, and an analog stick to help you easily navigate through each game’s menus. Where to Buy: $149.99 $99.99 at Amazon (PlayStation 5) $149.99 $99 at Amazon (Xbox Series X / S) $149.99 $99.99 at Amazon (Nintendo Switch)While Rock Band 4 was delisted last October, making the game (and its many downloadable songs) impossible to buy on consoles, the Riffmaster is compatible with Fortnite Festival, which, like the rest of Epic’s online multiplayer game, is a free-to-play experience. Additionally, the Xbox version of the Riffmaster boasts Windows PC compatibility, making it the one to get if you want to play community-built games like Clone Hero.As far as components go, the Riffmaster makes it easier to navigate system and game menus with its built-in analog stick, which is located behind the fret buttons at the top of the collapsible neck. The wireless controller features a rechargeable battery that charges via USB-C, too, and PDP claims it can last for up to 36 hours per charge. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack in case you’d prefer to listen to your game audio privately.

With Microsoft recently raising the price of its Xbox Series X, there's a good chance that Xbox One owners felt like they had missed the ideal window to upgrade to a newer console. However, it seems like Microsoft is throwing a raft to the people who are still using the previous generation of Xbox consoles. People are spotting some pretty huge discounts applying to the Xbox Series X, but before you get too excited, there are quite a lot of hoops you'll need to jump through before Microsoft deems you worthy.

Well, that was a close one. Previously, we reported on how some Linux 7.0 release candidates were seeing a larger number of changes and additions than usual. Usually, more stuff getting added to an OS is better, but because the release candidate is all about testing and making sure things aren't breaking, a high number of changes means that things are, unfortunately, breaking.

Even if you've just upgraded to an RTX 5080, you might find that your gaming experience still feels exactly the same. If you're pushing 240 fps and then viewing it on a 60 Hz office monitor or playing on a $20 dining chair, you probably won't be actually feeling the upgrade that you've made. The pro move when it comes to your gaming set-up is investing in an OLED display, the ergonomics, or the input precision.