Silicon Roundabout
The OnePlus 12 is still a powerhouse in 2025 - and it's on sale for a limited time
Originally released in 2024, the OnePlus 12 remains a formidable Android phone with many features and a few limitations. A new promotion has lowered its price by $150.
3 ways to connect your phone with Windows now that this popular sync tool is getting the axe
With Intel Unison being retired in June, you'll have to turn to another app to sync your iPhone or Android phone with Windows 11.
Why Verizon's new '3-year price lock' is a bit of a misnomer
The carrier is offering a free phone, too, but don't skip the fine print.
My favorite keyboard shortcut of all time (and it works on every browser)
The more open tabs, the higher the chances you accidentally close one. This handy shortcut flips those odds.
How Bill Gates, the Altair 8800 and BASIC propelled me into the PC revolution
In 1975, Bill and I were using the same computing tech - the Altair 8800 and DEC's PDP-10 - as BASIC became a gateway for generations of developers. Where were you all those decades ago?
These wireless headphones are an audiophile's dream - and my new all-time favorite
If you're looking for headphones with sonic clarity and brilliant EQ, the Dali IO-8 will transport you to audio nirvana.
I finally found a high-quality multitool for under $30
The NexTool E1 delivers impressive performance in a compact form, packed with versatile features. After extensive use, here's my verdict.
11 Samsung Galaxy phone settings I always change right away - here's why
Samsung phones are amazing - but are you really using yours to its full potential? These settings could be the game-changer you didn't know you needed.
Can a 200MP Android phone replace my $3,500 Sony camera? I tried it and can't go back
When the Xiaomi 15 Ultra debuted its new periscope lens and stacked camera configuration earlier this year, both Android and Apple users took note.
Why I recommend this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice as much
The sixth-generation Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is a reliable workhorse laptop that delivers solid performance without costing an arm and leg.
Android quietly installed a feature that scans your photos for 'sensitive content' - how to remove it
Google didn't tell Android users much about Android System SafetyCore before it hit their phones. Fortunately, you can disable it.
TikTok is shutting down its Instagram-like Notes app
TikTok is shutting down Notes, its photos-sharing app that rivaled Instagram. In a notification to users, the TikTok Notes team says the app will stop working starting May 8th, and “all related features will no longer be available.”TikTok first rolled out Notes in April of last year, which lets users share photos alongside a caption, as well as scroll through a “For You” feed with recommended content. The app was initially rolled out in limited testing to Australia and Canada.The decision
Windows 11 tests taskbar icons that scale up and down like on a Mac
Microsoft is testing out resizable taskbar icons in Windows 11 that can shrink as you open more apps or stay at a smaller size for good. The new options are included in the latest Insider Preview Beta.If you’re on the beta, under Taskbar settings > Taskbar behaviors, you can now select options under Show smaller taskbar buttons: Always, Never, or When taskbar is full. The third option will scale down icons so that they all can fit and not get hidden away in a second menu.The behavior ap
How the Nintendo Switch 2 stacks up to the Steam Deck
The biggest threat to the Steam Deck in 2025 won’t be the arrival of other Windows-based handheld gaming PCs. Instead, it’ll likely be the Nintendo Switch 2, which arrives on June 5 for $449.99 — smack dab between the cost of the $399 Steam Deck LCD and the $549 Steam Deck OLED. Ironically, the Steam Deck is also the Switch 2’s biggest threat. While Nintendo’s new console may have Valve&ac
The Kindle’s new Recaps feature will catch you up on a book series
Amazon has introduced a new Recaps feature on several Kindle models. | Image: AmazonAmazon is comparing a new feature for the Kindle to the “Previously on…” segments that TV shows frequently use. But the Kindle’s Recaps feature is instead focused on book series and provides a “quick refresher on storylines and character arcs” before readers start the next book, Amazon says.The short Recaps, which do include spoilers, are available to readers in the US for “thousands of bestselling English
Amazon can now buy products from other websites for you
Amazon is testing a new “Buy for Me” button that will let you purchase products from third-party websites without leaving the e-commerce giant’s mobile app. The feature is powered by agentic AI, allowing the company to purchase items on your behalf.Last month, Amazon rolled out a test that directs you to other brands’ websites for products it doesn’t sell. But now, instead of directing you to the website to fill out your payment details and shipping address, “Buy for Me” is supposed to do
Sonos says it’s ‘assessing potential implications’ of Trump tariffs for customers
Even with all the self-induced turmoil that Sonos has been through over the last year, if you’ve been eyeing any of the company’s products, it might be wise to buy sooner than later. In an email, spokesperson Erin Pategas tells me that Sonos is “closely monitoring developments related to the proposed tariffs and actively assessing potential implications for our business, customers, and supply chain. At this time our focus remains on delivering the best audio experiences for our customers.”
Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock
Genki’s Energy Pack powers up the Switch 2 using a short USB-C cable. | Screenshot: YouTubeWith every new portable console comes a mountain of new third-party accessories. We’ve already seen Hori’s Piranha Plant alternative to the Switch 2’s USB-C camera, but Genki has announced a larger lineup of accessories designed to help protect the portable console while you’re playing away from home, plus some clever ways to keep it and its Joy-Con controllers charged.The $49.99 Genki Joy-Station lo
Nintendo’s Switch 2 era comes at a price
Just about everything with the Nintendo Switch 2 is more expensive than the original Switch. It’s perhaps not unexpected that the console itself costs more money than the first Switch. That device launched more than eight years ago, after all. But following yesterday’s big Switch 2 Direct, there has been a lot of sticker shock as people have seen just how much Nintendo is charging for the console and its games, including multiple titles with a price
These XR glasses gave me a 120-inch screen to work with - and they're surprisingly affordable
I can't travel without my XR glasses now. If you're ready to give them a go on your next trip or commute, the RayNeo Air 3S gives you an unbeatable experience for the price.I can't travel without my XR glasses now. If you're ready to give them a go on your next trip or commute, the RayNeo Air 3S gives you an unbeatable experience for the price.