Productivity

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Productivity

This air purifier is helping keep my home's air free of wildfire smoke - and it's on sale

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ZDNet

Jul 17, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

5 underrated iOS 27 features that make my iPhone way better - and none are Siri AI

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ZDNet

Jul 17, 2026·1 min read

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There’s a lot of hype around perimenopause. Don’t buy it.

Perimenopause has entered the chat.

MIT Technology Review

Jul 17, 2026·1 min read

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Amazon dropped this Blink video doorbell and security camera bundle to 43% off - and we recommend it

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ZDNet

Jul 16, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

DoorDash Introduces Command-Line Tool for Ordering Food

DoorDash launches DoorDash CLI, a command-line tool for developers to order food directly from AI agents.

TechCrunch

Jul 16, 2026·1 min read

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‘No company is going to go to jail for you’: Proton’s CTO on balancing privacy, policy, and trust

Today on Decoder , we’ve got the first of a two-part series on the systems that run the world: I’m talking with Bart Butler, the CTO of Proton, the company that makes private and secure productivity software.

The Verge

Jul 16, 2026·1 min read

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Hisense XR10 Smart Projector Review: RGB-Powered Wonder

Hisense XR10 projector features RGB backlighting, 6,000 lumens brightness, and 6,000:1 native contrast ratio.

Wired

Jul 16, 2026·1 min read

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Heat pumps remain popular in the US despite loss of tax credit

Heat pump sales have doubled in the US over the past 15 years and continue to outpace natural-gas furnaces despite the end of a key tax credit.

MIT Technology Review

Jul 16, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

HP's OLED-equipped 2-in-1 laptop makes a solid back-to-school deal

Best Buy offers HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 for $999.99, featuring OLED touchscreen, Intel Core 7 Ultra CPU, and 1TB SSD.

The Verge

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Valve Reverses Course, iFixit to Restock Steam Deck Batteries

Valve reverses decision to discontinue Steam Deck battery sales, iFixit to restock

The Verge

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

5 smart home gadgets I consider completely non-negotiable - and why

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ZDNet

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

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73% of tech job listings require AI skills now: How to show off yours

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ZDNet

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

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New Mac malware masquerades as Apple's crash reporter: 3 ways to dodge the threat

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ZDNet

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

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JBL Flip 7 speaker on sale for $89.95, 40% off

JBL's compact Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker is on sale for $89.95, 40% off, with a 90-day warranty at Woot.

The Verge

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

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Spotify brings parent-managed accounts to free tier users

Spotify expands parent-managed accounts for kids to its free tier in several countries.

TechCrunch

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

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The Download: PsiQuantum's Useful Quantum Machine and Record-Breaking Subsea Tunnel

PsiQuantum aims to build a useful quantum machine; world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel underway.

MIT Technology Review

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

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Test Your USB-C Cables with This Free Mac App

A free Mac app identifies USB-C cable specs, helping users avoid faulty or underperforming cables.

ZDNet

Jul 15, 2026·1 min read

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Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update Adds Indefinite Update Pause

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update allows users to pause updates indefinitely, addressing user complaints and improving performance.

The Verge

Jul 14, 2026·1 min read

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OpenCoreDev Releases Domain SDK 0.2.0: One TypeScript API to Add, Verify, and Remove Customer Domains Across Five Platforms

Custom domains are a standard SaaS feature.

MarkTechPost

Jul 14, 2026·1 min read

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1Password moves into AI cost management, betting that token spend is the next enterprise budget crisis

1Password on Tuesday launched AI Spend and Consumption Management , a new capability embedded in its SaaS Manager platform that gives IT and finance teams a unified, real-time view of how their organizations consume and…

VentureBeat

Jul 14, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Windows Search just got a faster, cleaner overhaul - how to try it today

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ZDNet

Jul 14, 2026·1 min read

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Plex Alternatives: Can Jellyfin Replace Your Media Server?

Plex users frustrated with recent changes may consider Jellyfin, a free and open-source media server.

Wired

Jul 14, 2026·1 min read

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9 Tips to Get More Out of Google Chat

Despite having a spot in the corner of the Gmail web interface, Google Chat doesn't often get the attention it deserves.

Wired

Jul 14, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

How I customized YouTube to limit distractions and protect my privacy

A writer shares 12 YouTube settings to enhance user experience, limit distractions, and protect privacy.

ZDNet

Jul 14, 2026·1 min read

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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

With a packet of biscuits in one hand and her smartphone in the other in the biscuits sucrées aisle of her local Hyper U supermarket west of Paris, Nathalie sees red.

BBC Technology

Jul 13, 2026·1 min read

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Microsoft tests ad-free Windows Search

Microsoft tests a cleaner Windows 11 search menu without recommended content and ads.

The Verge

Jul 13, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Shokz OpenRun Pro Earbuds Hit All-Time Low Price of $109

Shokz OpenRun Pro earbuds drop to $109, matching their lowest price since January.

The Verge

Jul 13, 2026·1 min read

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The Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet with 64GB RAM is down to $2,100

Almost all gaming laptops have gone up in price over the past year.

The Verge

Jul 13, 2026·1 min read

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Kubernetes solves the desktop infrastructure problem

Kasm Technologies brings Kubernetes-native workspace delivery to the market, streamlining desktop infrastructure management.

VentureBeat

Jul 13, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Pokémon Go Celebrates 10 Years, Millions Still Playing

Pokémon Go marks its 10th anniversary with over 1 billion downloads and millions of active players.

BBC Technology

Jul 13, 2026·1 min read

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Software Engineers Adapt to AI Disruption

AI disrupts software engineering, leading to layoffs and underemployment, prompting engineers to adapt and maintain their skills.

The Guardian Technology

Jul 12, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Anthropic reveals most common use case for Claude Cowork

Anthropic analyzed 1.2 million Claude Cowork sessions from over 600,000 organizations.

The Decoder

Jul 12, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Best External Hard Drives for 2026: Top SSDs for Storage and Backups

External hard drives offer a solution for those running low on laptop storage or needing to back up data and store large files.

Wired

Jul 12, 2026·1 min read

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The Best Email Hosting for Small Businesses in 2026: Expert Tested

ZDNET's expert tested and reviewed the best email hosting services for small businesses, including Google Workspace, Proton Mail, Microsoft 365, and more.

ZDNet

Jul 12, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Even Realities' G2 smart glasses prioritize productivity over recording

Even Realities' G2 smart glasses focus on productivity with a neon-style heads-up display, no camera or speakers, and reliable phone connectivity.

TechCrunch

Jul 11, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

FL Studio CEO Turns to Reddit for User Feedback and Fun

FL Studio CEO Constantin Koehncke seeks user input on Reddit

The Verge

Jul 11, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Portable Shower Costs $700, Promises Luxury on-the-go

The Hottap Go portable shower costs $700 and offers 12L water tank for on-the-go luxury.

The Verge

Jul 11, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?

It's a mystical quest to the isle of Tortuga...

BBC Technology

Jul 11, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Work, a cloud-based AI agent that manages tasks across email, Slack and calendars

OpenAI on Thursday launched ChatGPT Work , a new AI agent embedded inside its flagship chatbot that aims to transform ChatGPT from a question-and-answer tool into an autonomous work platform capable of executing complex…

VentureBeat

Jul 10, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Ditching Google Drive for self-hosted storage

Author switches to Nextcloud for file storage, citing control, security, and cost concerns with Google Drive.

ZDNet

Jul 10, 2026·1 min read

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David takes over at The Verge for six weeks, invites readers to ask questions

David, a tech reporter and Waveform Podcast cohost, fills in for Allison Johnson at The Verge for six weeks, hosting a subscriber-only AMA.

The Verge

Jul 10, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Is an air-conditioning revolution coming to Europe?

If you're reading this while the blinds are drawn against yet another heat wave and wondering whether it’s finally time to buy an air conditioner, you're far from alone.

Ars Technica

Jul 10, 2026·1 min read

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I'm a Windows user who installed Linux for the first time - here's how the experience changed me

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ZDNet

Jul 10, 2026·1 min read

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Anker's Soundcore Boom 2 speaker is over half off at Woot

The waterproof Soundcore Boom 2 speaker is on sale for $69.99, offering big sound and features like a 50W subwoofer and 24-hour battery life.

The Verge

Jul 09, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

This iPhone bug won't let me save cropped screenshots - but I found a fix

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ZDNet

Jul 09, 2026·1 min read

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The Enterprise AI Challenge: Why Code Generation Isn't Enough

AI-generated code can be fast, but integrating it into large enterprises with live systems, governance, and maintenance requires more than just code.

VentureBeat

Jul 09, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Microsoft's Windows 11 gets 'Undo button' with new recovery tool

Microsoft releases Point-in-time Restore, a new recovery feature for Windows 11, allowing users to roll back their PC to a previous working state.

ZDNet

Jul 09, 2026·1 min read

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Linus Torvalds: I'm Not a Programmer Anymore

Linus Torvalds on the tools he uses, his work pattern, and the impact of AI on Linux development.

ZDNet

Jul 08, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

Best Buy is selling the LG C5 OLED for nearly 50% off right now - and I highly recommend it

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ZDNet

Jul 08, 2026·1 min read

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Roost App Forces Users to Slow Down with Carrier Pigeon Messaging

The viral 'slow-cial' app Roost sends messages at the speed of real birds, providing a break from instant digital communication.

TechCrunch

Jul 08, 2026·1 min read

Productivity

The Download: worms fight pollution, and geoengineering faces reality

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.

MIT Technology Review

Jul 08, 2026·1 min read

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The Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhone and Android, Plus Ones to Avoid

Smartphone battery stamina has improved over the years, but so have cameras, games, and everything else, causing us to spend more time than ever tapping those screens and using up battery.

Wired

Jul 08, 2026·1 min read