Ace Two Lite. | Image: Veloretti Dutch bicycle brand Veloretti just announced a slimmed-down version of its excellent Electric Two series of electric bikes for European commuters.The step-over Ace Two Lite is a lighter and less expensive version of the very heavy Ace Two e-bike I reviewed back in 2023, which ditches the sublime Enviolo automatic shifter in favor of a simpler single-speed, belt-driven transmission. It’s being sold alongside the step-through Ivy Two Lite for €2,599. The original Ace Two and Ivy Two e-bikes live on, only now they carry a Pro suffix and a new lower price of €2,999. That gives Veloretti a collection of e-bikes that straddle the €2,681 European average.I should note that the Lite models aren’t exactly lightweight. They shave 3kg (6.61 pounds) off the Pro frames, putting them at 27kg (59.5 pounds) instead of 30kg (66.1 pounds). That’s still heavy, but Veloretti e-bikes ride super sturdy when carrying around groceries or kids as Europeans are apt to do — with hydraulic brakes that carry over to the Lite models to bring everything to a controlled stop. The removable 540Wh battery is still there too, which contributes another 3kg (6.61 pounds) to the overall weight. That large battery is capable of providing between 60-120km of range, which varies based upon the rider, chosen power-assist level, weather, and terrain. The Lite models still feature integrated front and rear lighting, but the brake-light feature has been removed. I’d have preferred that Veloretti ditched its overwrought integrated display, but it lives to fight another day. The Ace Two Lite is available in graphite or matte black, while the Ivy Two Lite is only available in matte black. They’re available to buy now with delivery in 6 to 8 weeks.

Mini PCs can be quite versatile, becoming easy replacements for your work PC, home lab, security setup and more. Perhaps the most surprising thing, though, is that they can be gaming PC replacements as well, coming in with plenty of power at a fair price. So, if you've been looking to downsize your setup but still maintain the same type of power you're used to, we think this GMKtec mini PC is going to be a fantastic solution.

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to have one of the biggest maps the series has ever seen. And in expected Rockstar fashion, they’re filling this massive open world with a ton of fun and interesting activities for players to do. While there has been speculation that we may be able to scuba dive or participate in dirt bike races. These are the side activities that Rockstar has confirmed are in the game at this point.

I've covered a lot of Raspberry Pi projects in my time, but my favorite ones have to be the devices that involve pets in some way. People have gotten really inventive with how they use technology to fix their pets' annoying habits, and there are endless projects ranging from fitness trainers to diet enforcers.

Have you ever wondered what your old video games would look like if they were in 3D? Sure, we have remasters of classic games, but what about taking the same sprites and game logic of the original game and adding a 3D plane to it?

You can access and swap out several components in the Fairphone 6, including its battery, with a single screwdriver. | Image: Fairphone Fairphone has announced its latest repairable smartphone, nearly two years after introducing the last upgrade. The new Fairphone 6 is smaller and 9 percent lighter than its predecessor, but it includes a larger 4,415mAh battery — easily replaceable by removing just seven screws — that will power the phone for up to 53 hours on a full charge. It’s also more modular than previous versions, with new accessories like a card holder and finger loop that can be attached to the back of the phone.The Fairphone 6 is available now through the company’s online store and other European retailers for €599 (around $696). There are black, green, and white color options. But as with previous versions dating back to the Fairphone 3, the new model will only be available in the US through Murena, and delivery is expected sometime in August. Instead of running standard Android, the Murena version of the Fairphone 6 will feature a privacy-focused and de-Googled version of Android that the company calls /e/OS. It’s available for preorder now for $899.The Fairphone 6 has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage that’s expandable up to 2TB using an SDXC card. It also features a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display that’s slightly smaller than the Fairphone 5’s 6.46-inch screen, but with a refresh rate boosted from 90Hz to 120Hz.On the back, you’ll find a 50MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide camera, while the front has a 32MP hole-punch camera for selfies and video calls. That’s a significant step down from the Fairphone 5, which used 50MP sensors on all three of its cameras.The Fairphone 6’s physical design is similar to the previous model, although the lenses on the back are no longer located on a small camera bump and instead sit directly on the back panel. That panel is more modular now, allowing the lower section to be removed using just two screws and replaced with alternatives that add more functionality, like a wallet for holding cards or a finger loop for more securely holding the phone with one hand. The idea is similar to the swappable accessories Nothing offers for its CMF Phone 1 and Phone Pro 2, but how useful it will actually be depends on how many accessories Fairphone makes available.Repairability is still a priority for Fairphone, and its new phone carries forward the same modular design of past versions. The modular aspect lets you access and swap 12 different parts — including the screen, battery, and USB port — using just a single standard screwdriver instead of specialized tools.To further extend the Fairphone 6’s lifespan, the company includes a five-year warranty and promises eight years of software support through 2033. But the downside to not having everything inside the phone being glued in place and sealed tight is that the Fairphone 6 still has a limited IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. It can get splashed or even blasted with a jet of water, but it won’t survive an accidental submersion.Aside from performance improvements and the new modular accessories, Fairphone seems to be staying the course with its latest smartphone, but it is introducing one additional new feature on the software side: Fairphone Moments. Activated through a physical switch on the phone’s side, it will let you “toggle between a full-featured smartphone and a minimalist experience.” We don’t know exactly what Fairphone Moments will be minimizing, but since the company describes it as being “a mindful way to engage with technology, putting owners in control, not their notifications,“ it sounds like an alternate mode that reduces distractions so you can focus on specific tasks.

I've been saving webpages offline ever since I started reading blogs. From setting up RSS feeds to read articles from multiple sources to using Pocket to save links I want to read later, I've done it all. This is exactly why I was quite bummed when Mozilla announced that it was shutting down Pocket. Sure, I found other alternatives like Karakeep to save my links and perform a lot more tasks, but it took away from the familiarity of using an app I was comfortable with for years. This also made me wonder if most people feel the same about new apps. So, I decided to look for ways to save webpages for widely used apps. Thankfully, it didn't take me long to find a handy browser extension that does this.

Since 2020, the cost of groceries has increased by approximately 24%. Unfortunately, my income has not. Enter Notion.

For many PC builders and tech enthusiasts, the go-to choice for fast storage is almost always a brand-new consumer SSD. After all, they are fast, readily available, and affordable. However, I’m deliberately opting for used enterprise-grade SSDs instead of their brand-new consumer counterparts. This isn’t just about chasing a bargain; it's a calculated decision to strike a balance between durability and consistent performance.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is an expansive, captivating sequel filled with huge environments to explore and a big story from Hideo Kojima to try and wrap your head around. But one of my favorite additions is a small one: an in-game music player that basically functions as your own iPod.Woodkid, a co-composer on the game (and whose real name is Yoann Lemoine), tells The Verge that the music player was important to Kojima because it's "the way Hideo is in everyday life… He plays songs all the time." (And posts about songs on social media, too.) "I think he wanted the players to be able to have the same experience," Woodkid says.Music was a big part of the original game. Some of my favorite moments from the first Death Stranding took place when songs from artists like Low Roar, Silent Poets, and Woodkid kicked in while exploring the game's world. That still happens a lot in Death Stranding 2, and it's just as effective at setting a mood. But with the personal music player, accessible right from the pause menu, you can create your own vibe as you're traversing the game's expansive environments.Woodkid worked with Kojima for three years to make music for DS2. In the game, hi …Read the full story at The Verge.

Raspberry Pis may look inconspicuous, but they can be really powerful security tools. We've seen them as pen testers, and we've also seen them use cameras to keep an eye on physical things. The best part is that, because you make the security tool with your own hands, you know exactly what is and isn't lurking within the code. No more trusting a third party to keep your data safe.

While there are some worthy competitors to Microsoft's spreadsheet application, Excel remains the leading performer in terms of both popularity and the number of features it offers. And it continues to get better, with Microsoft adding a plethora of new features to Excel every month. Not only that, but the company also highlights everything it adds to Excel, which is super convenient for tracking what's new.