What’s the difference between FTTH and FTTC?

When picking an internet service provider (ISP) for your home or business, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting. Whether it’s a local co-op or a national giant, the speeds, latency, and bandwidth that you can expect depend on how the signal reaches your building.

John Doe
New York

Windows Task Manager still speaks a language that’s probably older than you are, but there’s a reason why

You would have used Task Manager on your Windows PC countless times, whether to terminate a stuck application or reduce your startup app clutter. Windows 11's Task Manager has evolved considerably over the last three decades, but it can be traced back to the first version shipped with Windows NT...

Faith Farragher
Ireland

Teenage Engineering’s CEO says it’ll stop making synths

Teenage Engineering founder and CEO Jesper Kouthoofd told Highsnobiety that it plans to stop making synths. And yes, that includes the iconic OP-1, which put the company on the map. TE isn't just a music gear maker; it's also a sought-after design firm. It's collaborated with Ikea, Nothing, and Playdate,...

Michael Johnson
Chicago

Anthropic reveals Claude Haiku 5.5, its cheapest and fastest small model yet

Anthropic has been moving pretty quickly lately. Only yesterday did it announce a Google Workspace plugin that lets you invoke Claude in a sidebar to help you get your work done. Now, the company has announced that it's releasing the cheapest, fastest light model yet with Claude Haiku 5.5.

John Doe
New York

Android’s physical navigation b***ons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think

What year is it, and what dessert name of Android are we up to? | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge A common misconception I've seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They're not, as they first debuted a couple of...

Jane Smith
Los Angeles

Call of Duty coming to Nvidia’s RTX Spark is a huge win for Windows on Arm

Even though some people don't want to admit it, Call of Duty remains one of the biggest video game series out there, and Microsoft just revealed that the long-running first-person shooter series will come to Nvidia RTX Spark-powered devices in 2027, including the Surface Laptop Ultra.

Jane Smith
Los Angeles

BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover

While much of the automotive world sits dumbfounded as China gobbles up all its customers, BMW continues to roll out extremely well-crafted, technologically advanced electric vehicles that impress in both drive quality and price. The latest is the BMW iX4, a coupe-shaped SUV that puts a sportier spin on the...

Emily Brown
Houston

Reading DLSS 5’s source code finally made sense of the neural rendering complaints

I've spent enough time testing DLSS 5 to know that it can be both incredibly impressive and incredibly frustrating. The tech has genuinely felt transformative in a lot of games, especially when I used to create free remasters of classic games. However, DLSS 5's Neural Rendering tech has also brought...

Sophia Wilson
Atlanta

We found some great October Prime Day deals under $50

Anker’s 45W charger is less than $50 during Amazon’s October sale. In fact, you can get two for under $50. Getting in on the Prime Day action doesn’t have to result in an empty wallet. Just as we found a couple handfuls of goodies that are under $25, there are plenty of deals during Amazon’s October sale that are $50 or less, many of which offer a lot of practical value. Everything from chargers to coffee makers are discounted until 3 AM ET on October 8th, 2026, so you only have a few hours to take advantage of some of these deals.For the full range of deals, make sure to head over to our main roundup, where we’ll keep updating prices and stock into the evening.LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian’s N-1 StarfighterThis 412-piece set features the Mandalorian’s reconstructed Naboo starfighter, with minifigs for Din Djarin, Grogu, and Peli Motto.Where to Buy: $59.99 $41.99 at AmazonVidaBay NFC E-Paper Fridge MagnetA tiny magnetic digital photo frame that repurposes a color E Ink screen developed for use as electronic shelf labels.Where to Buy: $29.99 at Amazon $35.99 $30.99 at VidaBay $99.99 $88.99 at VidaBay (three-pack)EasySMX S10The EasySMX S10 is our favorite Switch 2 controller for people who don’t want to spend twice as much on Nintendo’s option. It offers an excellent take on HD rumble, along with amiibo support and the ability to wake the Switch remotely. Where to Buy: $59.99 $39.89 at Amazon (black) $59.99 at EasySMX $59.99 $44.99 at Amazon (white, for Prime members)Ridge Tracker CardThis incredibly slim tracking card is just 1.55 millimeters thick, compatible with both iOS and Android, and recharges wirelessly via MagSafe or Qi.Where to Buy: $39 $32.99 at AmazonHOTO Electric Screwdriver RechargeableHoto’s compact rechargeable electric screwdriver includes 12 magnetic tips. It’s great for quick fixes at home or on the go.Where to Buy: $59.99 $37.99 at AmazonTP-Link Tapo Matter-Certified Smart Plug MiniA smart plug adds functionality to an existing gadget rather than replacing it. Once the plug is connected to your Wi-Fi network and a gadget, you can turn it on and off using an app. TP-Link’s Tapo smart plug supports Matter, so you can add it to whichever smart home platform you use. Where to Buy: $19.99 $7.99 at AmazonAnker Nano 45W charger with displayAnker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.Where to Buy: $39.99 $23.99 at Amazon $39.99 $25.99 at AnkerBlink Outdoor 4 and Battery Doorbell 2K+This Blink bundle includes the battery-powered video doorbell with a 2K resolution, and an outdoor camera.Where to Buy: $149.98 $27.99 at AmazonLoop Quiet 2 earplugsAttending a live concert? You can protect your hearing with Loop’s Quiet 2 earplugs. They pack up to 24dB (SNR) of noise reduction and come with four eartip sizes, allowing them to accommodate a range of ear shapes.Where to Buy: $24.95 $19.95 at Amazon $24.95 at LoopAmazon Echo Dot (Fifth-Gen)Amazon’s Echo Dot is an affordable way to add a smart speaker to your space. The small, powerful speaker offers surprisingly robust sound, and it’s great for controlling smart home devices, including those compatible with Matter. The Dot also offers faster response times than its predecessor, and it can act as an extender for an Eero Wi-Fi system. Read our review.Where to Buy: $79.99 $39.99 at Amazon $79.99 $39.99 at Best Buy $79.99 $39.99 at TargetAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023)Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is noticeably faster than its predecessor, features Wi-Fi 6E, and benefits from twice the storage. It can also showcase widgets and artwork when idle, and continues to offer robust Alexa integration. Where to Buy: $59.99 $44.99 at Amazon $59.99 $44.99 at Best Buy $59.99 $44.99 at TargetJBL Go 4The last-gen JBL Go 4 has been around for a bit, but the pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker still delivers with up to seven hours of runtime, dual device connectivity, and an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. You can also pair it with other Go 4 speakers for bigger stereo sound, if desired.Where to Buy: $49.95 $34.95 at AmazonLife360 Tile TrackerThe Tile can help you keep track of your personal belongings from up to 350 feet away, which is 100 feet more than its predecessor. The handy location tracker is also platform-agnostic and can send SOS alerts, though only if you pay for Life360’s Gold subscription ($14.99 a month).Where to Buy: $24.99 $19 at AmazonAnker Zolo MagSafe power bank (10,000mAh, Qi 7.5W)This compact 10,000mAh power bank is MagSafe compatible, with both 7.5W wireless and 30W wired charging over USB-C.Where to Buy: $49.99 $34.99 at AmazonBlack & Decker DustbusterBlack & Decker’s handheld vacuum can help you quickly clean up small messes in your home or car. Where to Buy: $59.99 $42.43 at AmazonLifeStraw personal water filterLifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted bacteria and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.Where to Buy: $17.95 $12.98 at AmazonRing Solar Panel (2nd Generation)The Ring Solar panel can keep your outdoor cameras or other small devices charged up with up to 4 watts of power via USB-C.Where to Buy: $59.99 $47.99 at AmazonGoodr OG SunglassesGoodr’s classic OG sunglasses have polarized lenses and come in a variety of stylish colors. They’re cheap, durable, and practical.Where to Buy: $29.99 $24 at AmazonKeurig K-ExpressThe compact Keurig K-Express brews single cups of K-Cup coffee pods, with a 48 ounce reservoir for fewer refills.Where to Buy: $109.99 $49.99 at AmazonPokémon Legends: Z-APokémon Legends: Z-A is the first game in the main series with a real-time battling system instead of the traditional turn-based formula. Its more action-oriented battles and smooth performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 are very welcome.Where to Buy: $69 $39.99 at Amazon (Switch 2)

Olivia Miller
Seattle

My TV speakers were never the problem, and one audio setting fixed dialogue I couldn’t hear

I've been using a soundbar instead of my TV's onboard speakers for years because, well, the latter is rarely a good option. When I got this TV back in 2020, its speakers were serviceable for a while. After all, I finished The Last of Us Part 2 without ever buying...

Sophia Wilson
Atlanta

I connected Claude Code to Mermaid, and it replaced every diagramming app I ever used

Diagramming sounds like one of those tasks that should be quick, until you're trying to nudge the fourth box in place with arrows that refuse to line up, and 20 minutes have passed. Handing all that work to Claude is the obvious solution to the problem. This is exactly what...

William Garcia
Boston

I lost my old laptop’s barrel charger, so I added USB-C charging for less than $10

My old laptop has the right specs to act like a sleeper home server, but it's been collecting dust for a while. The reason is that I have lost the laptop's barrel plug charger, and I don't want to add a chunky adapter to my setup, which I try to...

Rafaelo Cavalcanti
Brazil

Voicebox cloned my voice from a few seconds of audio on my own PC, and it’s the most terrifying thing I’ve seen local AI do

A few months ago, when Kyutai released Pocket TTS, I was able to clone my own voice from a 5-second-long clip, which was an experience that left me wondering just how fragile the voice-based identity checks at banks and insurers had become. The barrier to access was so low that...

Jane Smith
Los Angeles

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What’s the difference between FTTH and FTTC?

Windows Task Manager still speaks a language that’s probably older than you are, but there’s a reason why

Teenage Engineering’s CEO says it’ll stop making synths

Anthropic reveals Claude Haiku 5.5, its cheapest and fastest small model yet

Android’s physical navigation b***ons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think

Call of Duty coming to Nvidia’s RTX Spark is a huge win for Windows on Arm

BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover

Reading DLSS 5’s source code finally made sense of the neural rendering complaints

We found some great October Prime Day deals under $50

My TV speakers were never the problem, and one audio setting fixed dialogue I couldn’t hear

I connected Claude Code to Mermaid, and it replaced every diagramming app I ever used

I lost my old laptop’s barrel charger, so I added USB-C charging for less than $10

Voicebox cloned my voice from a few seconds of audio on my own PC, and it’s the most terrifying thing I’ve seen local AI do

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