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K3 Ultramulti keychain packs 800-lumen light, UV, laser and lighter for $30

ZDNET reviewed the K3 Ultramulti, a multifunctional keychain accessory available now on Amazon for $30. The compact aluminum unit combines a portable flashlight with several other tools and can attach to clothing or metallic surfaces via a clip and a side magnet. The reviewer noted the K3 includes an 800-lumen

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RedMagic launches slimmer, cheaper 11 Air gaming phone in China

Gamesradar reports RedMagic has launched its latest gaming handset in China, the RedMagic 11 Air, arriving shortly after Asus may have bowed out of the race to make gaming phones. The 11 Air trims several features from the brand's flagship 11 Pro, taking RAM speeds down from LPDDR5T

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TP‑Link Archer AX21 Wi‑Fi 6 router on Amazon for $52 in limited‑time sale

Kotaku reports Amazon has the TP‑Link Archer AX21 Wi‑Fi 6 router on sale for 35% off, reduced from $80 to $52 for a limited time. The dual‑band router offers up to 1.8 Gbps total bandwidth — 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.

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Razer CEO says users could fall for Project Ava but product won't be built that way

Pcgamer reports Razer CEO Tan said users could fall in love with Project Ava, the company's holographic AI assistant, but “that’s definitely not something we plan to build the product toward.” Tan placed Ava in the context of Razer's wider AI push: the company opened

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Anker Solix opens preorders for E10 modular whole-home backup system

Anker Solix has begun preorders for the E10, a hybrid whole-home backup system that combines battery storage, solar input and optional generator integration. The company says the E10 is the first residential system of its kind to blend all three power sources across the continental US. The E10 uses a

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Windows 95 shift+restart dropped into real mode to relaunch Windows

Pcgamer reports that the old Windows 95 trick of holding Shift while choosing Restart was deliberately implemented by Microsoft’s engineers so the operating system could relaunch without a full hardware reboot. The site's look at win.com shows it prints the message "Please wait while Windows

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Windows 11 Home vs Pro: key differences and which users each suits

ZDNET compared Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro and set out the principal differences to help users decide which edition fits their needs. Both editions share the full Windows 11 experience — UI, Snap Layouts, Widgets, Clipchamp, AutoHDR, Game Mode, taskbar personalization, Android app support and Copilot. The article lists

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Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G50D drops to $250 after 42% discount

Kotaku reports the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G50D Series is on sale at Amazon for $250, a 42% reduction from its $430 price. The monitor features QHD resolution with about 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD, a fast IPS panel, 178-degree viewing angles and VESA DisplayHDR 400 support,

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Linux root account: powers, risks and commands to avoid

The root user on Linux can execute any command with zero restrictions and has unrestricted access to every file and folder on the system, according to ZDNET. Most modern distributions grant temporary administration rights via sudo, and some, such as Ubuntu, disable the root account by default (it can be

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Realme P4 Power 5G debuts with a 10,001mAh battery

Realme has introduced the P4 Power 5G, a smartphone that houses a 10,001mAh battery. The company said the phone will debut in India on Jan. 29. Realme's estimates put the battery at 932.6 hours of standby, 32.5 hours of YouTube streaming and 185.7 hours

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iScanner lifetime access $39.99 turns iPhone or Android into document scanner

For a limited time, new users can get lifetime access to the iScanner app for $39.99 (regularly $199.90), turning an iPhone or Android device into a portable document scanner and editor, the sponsored Mashable Deals promotion says. The offer includes a smart document scanner for contracts, receipts, notes,

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Guardian test: top electric heaters in the UK, from Beldray to Everhot

The Guardian reviewed a range of electric heaters for UK homes and shortlisted nine models from an initial 12 tested, naming the Beldray 2,000W smart ceramic core radiator as the best overall and highlighting budget, fan, stove-style and efficient options. The reviewer tested each heater in a living room

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ZDNET roundup: 50+ Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts to speed up work

Kerry Wan at ZDNET published a roundup of more than 50 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11 aimed at boosting productivity and reducing mouse clicks. The guide groups shortcuts into categories such as productivity (for example Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Shift+V and Win+V for clipboard access, plus Ctrl+

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Ayaneo launches Konkr sub-brand and reveals 7-inch Konkr Fit handheld

Gamesradar reports Ayaneo has unveiled a new Konkr sub-brand that includes a Windows model powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with an OLED screen, and announced the Konkr Fit, a 7-inch handheld gaming PC. Ayaneo says the Konkr brand aims to deliver "high performance and great

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UGREEN USB-C 100W Cables on Amazon at Discounts Across Four Lengths

Kotaku reports Amazon is discounting UGREEN USB-C to USB-C 100W cables across four lengths, with markdowns of up to 42% off. The cables come in 1.6ft, 3.3ft, 6.6ft and 10ft options and are sold individually or in pairs. Per the outlet, the 1.6ft bundle of two

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Logitech G Driving Force Shifter discounted to $50, compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, PC

Kotaku reports the Logitech G Driving Force Shifter is listed on Amazon for $50, down from $60, a $10 discount (about 17% off). The compact unit is a six-speed, short-throw H-pattern shifter with a push-down reverse and gear positions that are described as clearly audible and tactually distinct. It uses

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Nexus Mods drops multiplatform app to focus on Windows-only Vortex

Pcgamer reports that Nexus Mods has cancelled plans for its multiplatform Nexus Mods App and will instead concentrate development on Vortex, its Windows-only mod manager. Vortex first entered alpha in 2018 and is now fully released. Nexus announced the change on its site last week (via GamingOnLinux), saying it had

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Herman Miller brings Ignite and Nova Embody colorways to the UK

Gamesradar reports Herman Miller has launched two new colorways of its Embody gaming chair in the UK. Originally released in 2020, the Embody was already offered in Cyan, all-Black, Amethyst and Galaxy; the new additions are Ignite (white and solar orange) and Nova (navy blue and deep purple). Buying directly

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INIU 10,000mAh Ultra Slim 45W power bank on Amazon for $20

Kotaku reports Amazon has reduced the INIU Ultra Slim 45W Portable Charger to $20, a 17% discount from its usual $24 price. About the size of a credit card, the charger contains a 10,000 mAh battery, a built-in USB-C cable, two USB-C outputs and one USB-A output, and can

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ZDNET review: 0patch offers Windows 10 micropatches, Pro about $30/year

ZDNET tested 0patch, a Europe-based third-party security company that delivers micropatches for Windows 10, installing the free version on a Windows 10 laptop. The review comes after Microsoft ceased regular updates and security patches for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leaving users seeking alternatives. 0patch produces targeted “micropatches” that

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Micron warned at Computex that AI-driven memory demand would spur price rises

At the summer 2024 Computex event, Pcgamer reports Micron vice president Dinesh Bahal warned a memory-pricing crisis was on its way, tying the shift to AI's growing appetite for memory. Bahal told attendees that "this thing called high bandwidth memory" was a focus for the "

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Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand discounted to $97

Kotaku reports Anker’s 3‑in‑1 MagSafe Wireless Charging Stand is available on Amazon for $97, reduced from $150 — a $53 savings, roughly 35% off — and can charge an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. The compact cube connects to an outlet via a single USB‑C AC

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Fallout: London lead warns Creation Engine needs overhaul for Fallout 5

Gamesradar reports Fallout: London project lead Dean Carter said he is "really worried" Bethesda will keep using its proprietary Creation Engine for Fallout 5 and that the engine "needs to be overhauled somewhat." Carter, speaking to Esports.Net, acknowledged there are positives to Bethesda's

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Boiler malfunction briefly seals off Rockstar North studio

Kotaku reports first responders, including six fire engines, descended on Rockstar Games’ Edinburgh office, Rockstar North, early on Monday after an apparent explosion caused structural damage. Emergency crews told The Herald they were alerted at 5:02 a.m. on Monday, 19 January, and that Operations Control mobilized three fire

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Explosion at Rockstar North Edinburgh HQ causes structural damage, no injuries

Pcgamer reports seven Scottish Fire and Rescue Service vehicles attended Rockstar North's Edinburgh HQ this morning after an explosion rocked the building at around 5am local time. Fire crews spent around three hours securing the scene and a cordon was put in place; no-one was injured. "We