Okay, sit down for this one. If you're already seated...I don't know, you can get even comfier or something. Remember the Blackberry phones? You know, those cool devices that had a physical keyboard and didn't feel terrible to type long passages on, unlike a software keyboard? Well, take this with a pinch of salt (okay, a fistful of salt), but apparently it's coming back.

Only yesterday did we see that Microsoft was trying to close off loopholes that allowed people to log into Windows 11 using a local account. The change would force people to use a Microsoft account, which wasn't ideal for people who didn't want to associate their Windows login with an online account. Well, if you're part of that group, you're in luck; someone has already discovered a way to get around the restriction.

If you're familiar with discussions about Notion, you'll know that it is often described as having a steep learning curve and being overwhelming for newcomers. This is especially true if you're not used to setting up documents for project management and databases.

In the early days, Excel only handled cells as text and numbers. There wasn't a great deal more context added to cells past that. However, as Excel grew and more and more people depended on it to manage their daily lives, Microsoft added special data structures like currencies and geographical locations.

Finding a TV that fits your needs can be incredibly tough. From finding one that offers the ultimate visual experience, is optimized for both your late-night binge-watching and gaming sessions, has a well-designed user interface, and most importantly, won't cut a massive hole through your wallet, the search can feel overwhelming. Add the endless options on the market, most with similar specs, and the decision becomes even more difficult.

Having enough storage space is incredibly important for our digital lives, whether it's for documents, pictures, or other important files. We can handle this storage in many ways, from external hard drives, cloud storage providers, and networked storage like NAS devices. Plus, don't forget about the 3-2-1 backup rule, which is just as important as the storage in the first place.

We've come a long way from the days of big, bulky and beige PCs. The sheer range of case shapes and sizes you can stuff parts into borders on overwhelming, and small-form-factor builds have become very popular in the last few years. It can be a great route for both aesthetic and functional reasons, but it has its drawbacks as well. Before you put together an SFF PC, consider these 5 pros and cons of a tiny system.

In my chaotic daily life, I need a "second brain" to keep everything in check. This usually takes the form of a to-do app, where I can note down things I want to do and create reminders so I never get stranded in information.

A Tesla Cybertruck drives past protestors during a Tesla Takedown, a nationwide peaceful protest movement, at a Tesla Showroom in the Coral Gables neighborhood on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Miami. | Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui / The VergeThousands of anti-Tesla protesters took to the streets Saturday March 29th in opposition to Elon Musk and his efforts with DOGE to eliminate humanitarian aid, close federal agencies, and fire government workers. It was the culmination of nearly two months of steady, almost daily demonstrations aimed at hurting Tesla’s sales — and ultimately Musk himself. Today was billed as a “Global Day of Action” with protests targeting hundreds of Tesla locations in the US, Canada, and Europe. The Verge wanted to check the temperature and see how these protesters were thinking about this current moment, and whether they felt their boycott was having its desired effect. Tesla sales have slid significantly since the protests started, and its stock has shed a lot of its value. But Musk shows no signs of being deterred, as he ramps up his threats to sic the government on anti-Tesla forces. So we fanned out across the globe, from London to New York to Washington, DC to Los Angeles — and Paramus, NJ and Akron, Ohio too — to observe the movement as it enters it third month and talk to the people who opted to spend a good chunk of a Saturday afternoon waving signs and shouting about M …Read the full story at The Verge.

Samaung’s new Bespoke AI Jet Ultra cordless stick vacuum has an AI cleaning mode that senses floor types and automatically adjusts suction power and brush speed.In our notification-heavy world, there is still one activity where you might just miss that buzz on your phone or ping on your smartwatch – while you’re vacuuming. Thankfully, Samsung has a solution. Its newest cordless stick vac, the new Bespoke AI Jet Ultra ($1,099), now has an LCD display control panel that, along with standard features such as power level and battery life, can notify you when you have an incoming phone call or text message. The vacuum, which works with an auto-empty charging station, also features 400AW suction and 100-minute battery life.Even better, if you’re doing the wash and left your phone in the other room, Samsung’s added touchscreens to its washers and dryers, including the new Bespoke AI Laundry Vented Combo washer / dryer ($3,099). This lets you answer a call directly on the built-in 7-inch LCD screen. The Combo can also (perhaps more usefully) put detergent in for you automatically and then, when the cycle is done, open its door.The company has been rolling out the ability to answer your phone from your appliance to its entire Bespoke AI line. At CES this year, Samsung showed off these AI Home control panels on several appliances, including its new Bespoke AI smart fridges and wall ovens. The features work with Android and iOS and require a Samsung account and the SmartThings app. AI Home is a new terminology Samsung uses to refer to the 7- or 9-inch LCD screens on its products and the screens built into its flagship Family Hub smart fridge. The fridge now has the option of a slimmed-down screen that — like the other AI Home screens — includes music, weather, and cooking apps, and smart home controls. Of course, you can still get the fridge with a giant 21.5-inch or 32-inch screen that can run even more apps, including Samsung TV and TikTok. These screens all also work as controls for the appliance and integrate with other Samsung appliances and services, sometimes using AI. For example, on the fridge screen, you can look up a recipe in the Samsung Food app using ingredients it has identified you have using its AI-powered cameras. You can then send the cooking instructions to your oven and use the screen to view the recipe. It’s like having your phone with you everywhere, except your hands are free.The AI Home screens can connect to Samsung’s SmartThings smart home platform. That means you can get alerts on your appliances about other events in your smart home, for example, you can see (and talk to) whoever is at your Ring video doorbell while unloading the washer.Samsung’s “screens everywhere” approach is part of its AI for the home push, its vision of tech working in the background to help you with your daily life.  While the smart home has plenty of potential to save you time, money, and energy, putting screens into everything feels like overkill. A smart display could serve much of the same purpose, and would probably cost less to replace than a cooktop when you drop a pan on its screen.Tech-heavy touchscreens built into appliances also feel susceptible to obsolescence, not to mention being more likely to malfunction than that plastic knob on your washing machine. The other concern about screens in the home is that they could be used to serve up ads, as is the case with Amazon’s Echo Show smart displays. While Samsung has not done this yet on its appliances, it’s an understandable worry. The Verge reached out to Samsung about these concerns and will follow up with the company’s response.

Many of us utilize an external hard disk as our only data backup solution, storing our important files, photos, videos, games, and projects in it. It's kind of a safety net in case our primary storage fails or becomes corrupted. But is the external hard drive a reliable backup, and can we depend on it entirely for our valuable data? The answer is a big NO.

I'll admit it; I usually lean toward covering Raspberry Pis when it comes to DIY electronic devices. They're easy to understand, they're popular, and it seems like everyone's creativity with those handy SBCs grows by the week.