John Shirley

Dell 16 Premium Review: A Stunning Laptop That Fails on Function We had less than a year to mourn the loss of Dell’s iconic XPS laptop brand, and frankly, I am still not over it. But time moves on. I have finally had a chance to put the larger Dell 16 Premium, formerly the XPS […]

Secret Santa on a Budget Clever Gift Ideas for Under 50 Dollars Secret Santa exchanges are meant to be a fun holiday tradition but finding the right gift can cause stress. The goal is to find something that feels personal and considerate without crossing into awkward territory. It should be practical but not mundane and

Black Friday SSD and Storage Deals for 2025 If you are looking to upgrade your storage for a PC, PS5, gaming handheld, or any other device, Black Friday is an excellent time to shop. To help you find genuine discounts, we have compiled a list of the best deals on SSDs, external drives, and microSD

Upgrade Your Home Audio This Black Friday With Sonos Deals Black Friday is the perfect time to enhance your home audio setup, and Sonos has a range of compelling discounts available right now. The standout offer is on the Sonos Era 300, the company’s only standalone speaker designed specifically for spatial audio. You can get

Black Friday is the perfect time to grab essential tech accessories without spending a fortune. While big-ticket items get most of the attention, you can find incredible deals on smaller gadgets like cables, chargers, speakers, and smart home devices for under $50. These picks are curated from rigorous testing, so you know they are worthwhile.

White elephant gift exchanges have become a popular holiday tradition, but what exactly are they? The term originates from a legend about the King of Siam. The story goes that the king would gift a rare white elephant to any courtier who displeased him. While appearing to be a magnificent and opulent present, the recipient

Nothing Phone 3 Gets Android 16 with Major OS 4.0 Update, Other Models Wait Nothing has officially begun the rollout of its Nothing OS 4.0 update, headlined by the integration of Android 16, for its flagship Nothing Phone 3. This marks a significant software milestone for the device, bringing Google’s latest mobile operating system alongside

SpaceX Third Gen Super Heavy Booster Experiences Testing Anomaly SpaceX has confirmed its third generation Super Heavy Booster, the first stage of the massive Starship rocket system, experienced a significant failure during ground testing. The incident occurred during pressure testing of the booster’s gas system. In a post on its official social media channel, the

HP and Dell Remove Built In HEVC Video Support from Some Laptops A recent report reveals that HP and Dell have disabled the built in hardware support for the HEVC video codec in some of their laptop models. HEVC, also known as H.265, is a crucial standard for efficiently compressing high quality video, including 4K

Oura Smart Rings See Major Black Friday Price Cuts Oura has launched significant Black Friday discounts across its lineup of popular smart rings. The standout offer is for the Oura Ring 4, which has seen its price drop to 249 dollars. This represents a substantial 29 percent discount from its regular price of 349 dollars.