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DeepSeek R1 is great, but ChatGPT still has the AI advantage

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Just a week ago — on January 20, 2025 — Chinese AI startup DeepSeek unleashed a new, open-source AI model called R1 that might have initially been mistaken for one of the ever-growing masses of nearly … Read more

2025 could finally be the year of the external GPU

Years ago, I really wanted a laptop with an external GPU. It seemed like the holy grail of portable laptop gaming — a power-hungry GPU that lived on your desk, to be plugged in for gaming performance as needed, then unplugged when you needed to work on the go. Sadly, external GPUs never really took … Read more

Guaranteed to Wow: Best Valentine’s Day tech gifts for everyone

Table of Contents Table of Contents Best for Wellness Best for Fur Babies Best for the Grill Master Best When on a Budget Best for Those Always On-the-Go Best for the Eco-Conscious Best for the Coffee Lover Best for Hot Cocoa Drinkers Best for Movie Nights Best for Beauty Mavens Best for the Safe Home … Read more

Best Internet Providers in North Carolina

CNET’s broadband experts have done the work to help you find the right internet provider and plan. Whether you want the fastest speeds or the most budget-friendly option, there’s something for everyone. After reviewing the available providers, our experts selected Spectrum as the best internet service provider in North Carolina —thanks to its fast speeds, … Read more

Ichi the Witch Might Have Given Us Manga’s Next Great Overpowered Mentor

Now more than ever, the anime and manga spheres are gravitating toward exceptional fantasy series. Last year witnessed remarkable successes such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Delicious in Dungeon, and the manga series Witch Hat Atelier, which is on the verge of its upcoming anime adaptation. Although none of these series fit the shonen (boys) … Read more

How to choose the best TV for gaming right now

Most of the time, the best TVs for gaming are the best TVs you can buy, period. That said, there are a few key features to prioritize when picking out a big screen for your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. While nobody needs a fancy TV to just enjoy a video game, the right … Read more

The Pebble smartwatch is making a comeback, with some help from Google

Eric Migicovsky still wears his Pebble. Thirteen years after he founded the wearables company and found huge success on Kickstarter, and more than eight years after he sold the company to Fitbit, which was then acquired by Google, Migicovsky’s watch still works. (In case you’re wondering: when I saw him at CES a few weeks … Read more

I Love My Smartphone Camera, but My DSLR Wins for These Shots

Smartphone cameras are incredibly convenient, but they have their limits. After capturing over 10,000 photos with both my phone and DSLR, my DSLR still takes amazing shots that a smartphone simply can’t replicate. 1 A Portrait in Nature I love including other people in my pictures, especially when they’re friends and family. I took this … Read more

Be Quiet Light Base 900 DX Case Review: Innovative design with lots of space

The latest fishbowl-style PC case on our test bench is Be Quiet’s Light Base 900 DX, a chassis that supports three layout configurations. It also features ARGB lighting strips along the side, back-connect motherboard support, and includes two pre-installed ARGB and PWM hardware hubs. In many ways, the Light Base 900 DX is simply a … Read more

The best cheap headphone sales and deals for January 2025

Cheap headphone deals are always ready and waiting to offer up a discount – whether you’re on the hunt for the latest and greatest cups or something a little more wallet-friendly. We’re rounding up all the biggest discounts on everything from Sony to Bose right here, as well as some of our favorite budget picks … Read more