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3 new Paramount+ movies you should watch this week (April 13 - 19)
We're just about halfway through April, and Paramount+ still has plenty of life left in it when it comes to movies recently added to the service for U.S. subscribers. With so many movies to choose from—not to mention all the new CBS and Paramount+ Originals TV series like Marshals and The Madison—deciding on what to watch can be tough.
Gas prices are rising—these 3 used EVs are the cheapest way to switch
<p>With gas prices trending upward this spring, the appeal of going electric for some has never been stronger.</p>
'Accuracy over volume': Here's why high-value pros are using AI to work slower, not faster
High-earning professionals increasingly use AI tools for validation and error prevention rather than speed, reflecting a shift toward accuracy-focused workflows.
3 blockbuster Netflix movies to watch this week (April 13 - 19)
Netflix's subscribers have been treated to a solid couple of months of movies, with some top-shelf titles gracing its Top 10 and beyond, including Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, all the James Bond movies (which are leaving soon), and some fun creature horrors like Anaconda and the newly-released Thrash.
I’m a smart glasses expert — and Apple’s rumored Meta Ray-Bans rivals could tempt me to switch thanks to one key strength
Apple's privacy-first approach could help it dominate the smart glasses sector.
Google Play is making a big change for gamers, and I can't wait
<p>After just over four years, I've finally come back to the world of Android, which means that once again I care about Android mobile games. A lot has changed since I was last here, but it seems I'm just in time for the biggest set of changes to hit the mobile platform since the first games hit the Play Store.</p>
'Building gigawatt data centers in the US is becoming increasingly difficult': Why Orbital is taking AI infrastructure into space to solve power and cooling issues
Orbital outlines its vision for space-based AI infrastructure, using solar-powered satellites to overcome energy and cooling limits and scale compute beyond Earth’s grid.
The kings of ANC headphones from Bose hit their Black Friday price of $199
Grab the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $199 at Amazon right now — the same price we saw during Black Friday.
3 gripping Netflix thrillers worth watching this week (April 13-19)
We're inching closer to the blockbuster movie season, which unofficially begins the first weekend in May. However, Netflix gave us a taste of the summer with a new shark thriller that premiered on April 10. It might not be Jaws, but I'm always entertained by sharks and how they terrorize humans. That formula will always work for me.
Score best-selling running shoes on a budget at Amazon — save up to 40% on Nike, Hoka, Brooks, and more
Amazon has a huge sale on best-selling running and walking shoes, and I'm rounding up the best deals, including up to 40% off Nike, Hoka, and New Balance.
7 Linux features I miss every time I boot into Windows 11
<p>Ever wondered what you're missing by sticking to Windows and not trying out Linux? As a dual booter, I jump between Linux and Windows every day, and I find Linux far more feature-rich compared to Windows.</p>
Russia launched a covert operation to deploy undersea sabotage vessels in UK waters while the world was distracted by the Middle East - UK threatens Putin with ‘serious consequences’ if subversion continues
Russia launched a covert operation to sabotage subsea cables while the world was distracted by the Middle East.
Your single router is why Wi-Fi dies in your bedroom—why a mesh network is the only real fix
<p>The first time I encountered mesh Wi-Fi was when I went to university. One Wi-Fi password, but no matter where you roamed on campus you'll stay connected. I've always thought of mesh networks as enterprise technology that you need an IT department to handle, but then router makers figured out how to make mesh easy enough for mere mortals.</p>
George Méliès tried to warn us about an AI robot uprising 130 years ago, and I'm not surprised
A long-lost George Méliès depicts exactly the kind of human-robot interaction you don't want to see.
'Industrial-scale scam operations': Global criminal organization operated slave compounds in Asia behind huge malware-as-a-service hydra targeting 35+ government agencies monthly
Shocking report claims forced labor used to distribute malware in Cambodian compounds.
Why I purge every icon from my desktop, including the Taskbar
<p>If an app icon appears on my desktop—ZAP! Gone. I now even hide my taskbar so that nothing greets me but a pristine wallpaper and my open apps. I don't plan to be less vigilant any time soon.</p>
5 action-packed Prime Video movies to watch this week (April 13 - April 19)
<p>The sun is out, the birds are singing, and the wildlife is buzzing with plenty of activity, which puts me in the mood for some <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/greatest-action-movies-of-the-21st-century-so-far/" target="_blank">action-packed streaming entertainment</a> to watch this week.</p>
Tesla says goodbye to Model S and X with Signature Series Plaid editions
Tesla is bidding farewell to the Model S and X with ultra-limited editions for both. The car giant is making Signature Series versions of the Model S and X Plaid with unique trim that will help them stand out in an already rarified EV category.
'The decision is deeply troubling': Tesla gets a green light for Full Self-Driving in Europe — but not everyone is happy about it
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system has just been approved in Europe for the first time, but critics have called the decision "deeply troubling" —here's why.
An ex-programmer’s devastating take on AI data centers is going viral — and it’s hard to ignore
A viral speech from an ex-programmer opposing a new Ohio data center highlights the growing backlash against the real-world environmental and economic costs of powering AI