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If you often work with data that starts life as a text file or CSV, Microsoft Excel now has new built-in tools that simplify how that information gets pulled into a spreadsheet. The update introduces two new functions, IMPORTTEXT and IMPORTCSV, designed to bring external data directly into Excel cells using formulas. Instead of going through the traditional import wizard every time, users can now load files straight into a worksheet and keep that data connected to its source. How Excel’s new import functions work The IMPORTTEXT function allows users to import data from text-based files such as TXT, CSV,…
Apple has changed trade-in rates for older iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. While this is the first revision in 2026, it is the third since the iPhone 17 broke cover in September 2025. Exchange values for most of the products have taken a hit, especially the newer ones, while older models appear to be aging much better. In September 2025, the company offered up to $700 for an iPhone 16 Pro Max, but the maximum trade-in value dropped to $670 in November. Now, exchanging the handset would get you up to $650 (down 7% in a little over four…
New World: Aeternum will be taken offline in roughly one year, Amazon Games has announced. The MMO was delisted from stores yesterday, January 15, but existing owners can still play the game until it’s shut down for good.In a blog post on New World’s official website, the developer explains that New World: Aeternum’s official shutdown date will be January 31, 2027. An FAQ states that although the game has been removed from sale, owners can still install the game from their library. In October, Amazon Games announced the game would stop receiving new content, but it will continue to monitor…
Sony has teased an upcoming audio launch with the promise of a “new form of listening,” and it is already sparking curiosity among fans who are trying to figure out what Sony has in store for them next week. The teaser comes from Sony’s official YouTube channel and points to an audio-focused announcement scheduled for January 21 at 4PM UTC (8AM PST). There are no product names or specs, except for a short message and a shadowy image that hints this is not a routine refresh. What Sony could be hinting at GSMArena reports that Sony is most likely preparing…
Most people don’t upgrade home security because they love shopping for cameras. They do it because they want fewer blind spots, clearer footage, and a setup that doesn’t become a weekly chore. This Arlo Ultra Outdoor Security Camera bundle gives you three wireless 4K HDR cameras plus a charging station, and it’s priced at $399.99, which is $100 off the compared value. If you’ve been piecing together older cams one at a time, a discounted 3-pack like this is often the simplest way to get consistent coverage around your home. What you’re getting You’re getting a 3-camera outdoor kit that’s…
Outdoor audio usually falls into two buckets: a little Bluetooth speaker that gets lost once people start talking, or a full setup that actually fills the space the way a living-room system does. This Sonance MAG6.1 landscape outdoor speaker system is for the second bucket, and it’s down to $1,799.00, saving you $1,000 off the $2,799.00 compared value. That’s a major discount on a category where prices don’t drop like this very often. What you’re getting This is a 6.1-channel landscape outdoor speaker system, designed to spread sound across a yard or patio instead of blasting from a single point.…
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic characters in all of video games, but not all of his games were hits. Sonic and the Black Knight is allegedly one of those games, but associate editor Charles Harte remembers playing it as a nine-year-old and feeling like it might be the coolest game of all time. Nearly 17 years later, we’re revisiting this medieval adventure to see whether or not he was correct.Originally released on March 13, 2009, Sonic and the Black Knight is the second and final game in the now-abandoned Sonic Storybook Series, which began in 2007…
Mentra Live is pitching itself as a Ray-Ban Meta alternative that stays open. Instead of a locked feature set, it runs MentraOS, an open-source operating system with an SDK for third-party apps. Mentra says this is its first pair of smart glasses, built around apps from day one. It highlights an HD 12MP camera, stabilized livestreaming across major social platforms, AI integration, plus calls and music. The buying window is limited, with batch 1 capped at 1,000 units and priced at $299, and a February 15 shipping date listed. Mentra says Batch 2 ships later in Q1, with a limited…
Google appears to be taking a leaf from Apple’s playbook to give Pixel Watch users a handy new feature. The company is reportedly working on its own version of Apple’s “Notify When Left Behind” feature, which alerts users when they accidentally leave their iPhone behind. Samsung already offers a similar disconnection alert on its Galaxy Watch models that notifies users when their Galaxy smartphone disconnects from the watch. According to Android Authority, the Pixel Watch is next in line to receive this functionality. While digging through a system app, the publication discovered new code pointing to an in-development feature called…
ChatGPT can now more reliably find information from your earlier conversations. If you are a Plus or Pro subscriber, you can now search through your entire chat history, all the way back to when you first created your account, and ask questions that refer to anything you’ve talked about before. ChatGPT does store your chat history, and you can search it manually, but the feature has been unreliable. It often struggles to surface the right conversation, especially when you have multiple similar threads. ChatGPT Plus and Pro users globally can now search their full chat history back to account creation…