by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tough sell. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent...
by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.
by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists’ work without permission. They’ve pointed out how the practice is tantamount to theft, and in response, many gen AI boosters...
by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and Android, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How...
by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
In cities where space is tight, underused golf courses are, in theory, ideal canvases for new housing. | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP Maybe it was never a great idea to build so many golf courses in the desert. But in the 1990s, when Tiger Woods mania was at its peak, Las...
by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
A senior couple sold their house in Minnesota and moved to central Florida, where they will have more time for their convertible sports car. | Bruce Bisping/Star Tribune via Getty Images Over the next 20 years the United States will see a massive transfer of wealth as...
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