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Google is taking a more direct approach to personalization by introducing what it calls Personal Intelligence, a new feature that feeds select user data directly into its Gemini AI assistant. The idea is simple but far-reaching: instead of Google merely using your data in the background to rank emails or surface photos, Gemini can now actively reference information from apps like Gmail, Google Photos, and YouTube to provide more contextual and personalized responses. For now, the feature is limited to users in the United States who subscribe to either Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra, though Google says broader…
Ultrawide OLED monitors are already expensive, and once you start pushing screen size past the usual 34-inch range, prices normally skyrocket. That’s what makes this current deal stand out. B&H is selling Acer’s massive 39-inch Predator X39 OLED gaming monitor for $699.99, a staggering $800 discount that slashes the price by more than half. For a display of this size and caliber, that’s an unusually aggressive cut. The Predator X39 takes the familiar 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution and stretches it across a much larger 39-inch panel, delivering an expansive field of view without the GPU strain of full 4K. Despite its…
Traditional power strips are starting to feel outdated, especially on modern desks where most devices charge over USB. Between bulky power bricks and tangled cables, things can get messy fast. A cleaner, more future-proof alternative is the Anker Prime 140W 6-port USB charging station—and right now it’s an especially compelling buy. The charger has dropped to $60 on Amazon, a steep 45% discount off its usual price and the lowest it has ever been. Despite its compact footprint, the Anker Prime doesn’t abandon legacy gear. It still includes two AC outlets, which are handy for devices that need conventional power,…
Google is rolling out a new “Checkout” feature for its Gemini AI chatbot and Google Search’s AI Mode, allowing users to purchase products directly within the chat or search experience. Announced in a recent blog post, the feature removes the need to visit external retailer websites, letting users complete purchases using either Google Pay or PayPal without leaving the interface. Alongside Checkout, Google is also introducing the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to connect AI agents, payment systems, and online stores into a single, interoperable ecosystem. The goal is to make AI-driven shopping more seamless by allowing…
Samsung is widely regarded as a premium brand, and that reputation usually comes with premium pricing. That’s why this deal stands out. Right now, Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G50SF OLED gaming monitor is available for just $379.99, a steep $170 discount off its original retail price and one of the best OLED monitor deals Samsung has offered to date. The Odyssey G50SF doesn’t lean heavily into flashy design or cutting-edge specs, sticking instead to a more conservative 2560×1440 resolution. Its 180Hz refresh rate is slightly behind newer OLED gaming panels that now push 240Hz, but it’s still more than fast enough…
One of the most impactful upgrades you can make to a home office isn’t an expensive keyboard or a feature-packed mouse—it’s a monitor arm. Even better if it’s a gas spring model. Right now, this Huanuo gas spring monitor arm is down to just $33 on Amazon (normally $45), making it an easy recommendation for anyone looking to improve ergonomics without overspending. A monitor arm like this instantly clears up desk space by lifting your display off its bulky stand, but the real benefit is flexibility. Being able to raise, lower, tilt, swivel, or pull your monitor closer makes a…
It feels eerily similar to the last major tariff-driven PC surge. According to IDC, preliminary global PC shipments grew 9.6 percent year over year in the fourth quarter, reaching 76.4 million units. But that growth is somewhat artificial: many of those systems were built and shipped before the worsening memory shortage and any additional tariff pressures could fully take hold. IDC observed a similar pattern a year ago, when PC vendors rushed inventory into retail channels ahead of anticipated tariffs under the Trump administration. That early push, combined with the lingering effects of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, temporarily boosted…
Micron, one of the three companies responsible for producing the vast majority of the world’s memory chips, is shutting down its Crucial consumer brand — and PC enthusiasts are furious. Crucial has long been Micron’s direct-to-consumer arm, selling RAM and storage to everyday users for PC builds, upgrades, and repairs. With its closure, Micron is openly pivoting its attention toward the booming AI and data center market, the same demand surge that’s already sending memory prices soaring worldwide. In a recent interview with Wccftech, Micron Vice President Christopher Moore attempted to soften the blow, arguing that Micron hasn’t abandoned consumers…
If you’ve been deliberately holding off on Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa, that choice may soon be out of your hands. Amazon has begun notifying some users that Alexa+ is being automatically rolled out to their devices, regardless of whether they’ve opted in. In emails sent to users, Amazon frames the change as a perk for Prime members. “As a Prime member, you get Alexa+ for free,” the message reads, adding that all devices tied to the account will be upgraded to the “new, conversational, and more delightful Alexa experience.” According to Amazon, the update takes only a few minutes and…
If there’s one thing PC builders can agree on right now, it’s that RAM prices have gotten out of hand. The situation has become so extreme that some users are resorting to truly unconventional — and borderline absurd — methods to save money. One of the most striking examples comes from a modder who literally desoldered memory chips from old laptop RAM and resoldered them onto a blank desktop DDR5 module. According to VideoCardz, a cost-conscious PC enthusiast in Russia purchased significantly cheaper, older DDR4 SO-DIMMs intended for laptops, carefully removed the individual memory chips by hand, and then soldered…
