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Choosing a high-speed internet plan in 2026 is no longer just about picking the fastest number on a spec sheet. With more households relying on fast connections for remote work, 4K streaming, gaming, and smart-home devices, the difference between a great plan and a frustrating one comes down to more than raw speed. Providers now offer a mix of fiber, cable, and 5G home internet, each with its own strengths, limitations, and promotional pricing. This guide breaks down what you need to know and highlights the best deals available right now. How to use this guide This guide is designed…
Honor emerged as one of the stronger performers in 2025, posting record growth, according to a new research report. Data from Omdia’s latest analysis shows the brand’s shipments grew 11% year-over-year, outperforming competitors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. The report notes that global smartphone shipments grew by 2% overall, with Apple leading the market, posting 7% year-over-year growth and capturing 19% market share. Samsung followed closely with similar growth and market share figures, while Xiaomi placed third with a 13% market share despite a 2% decline in shipments. Although Honor was not among the top 5 vendors, trailing slightly behind…
Guerrilla is expanding the Horizon universe with Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action game headed to PS5 and PC. It’s built around tactical hunts where a three-person team has to read the field fast, manage roles, and stay alive when machines start swarming. A small closed playtest is scheduled for the end of February through the PlayStation Beta Program, and it will run on both platforms. At launch, the game will support cross-play between PS5 and PC, plus cross-progression if you use the same PlayStation account. There’s no release date or price yet, so the February test is the…
Civilization VII Apple Arcade is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so you can start a campaign on your phone and keep it going on a larger screen later. It’s the closest thing to true pocket Civ on Apple hardware, without ads, upsells, or a separate purchase for each device. The appeal is simple. Civ rewards short bursts and long nights, and this version finally lets you do both with the same save. But it also draws a clear line around what it can’t do yet. The portability comes with limits Your progress syncs across Apple devices, so a…
SpaceX is reportedly laying the groundwork for what could be its next big leap: a satellite-linked mobile device under the Starlink banner. Sources familiar with the company’s plans say that it is exploring the idea of building a phone that taps directly into its Starlink satellite constellation, a move that could take its connectivity push far beyond the current broadband market. According to Reuters, SpaceX is considering a mobile device that connects directly to Starlink’s network. The specifics on design or timing remain unclear, but CEO Elon Musk has hinted such a device is “not out of the question at…
Some Android users are reporting that the Gemini feature Circle to Search no longer shows a Share option, and it makes the feature feel like it just got a lot less practical. If you used that shortcut all the time, you know why it mattered. It let you send what you circled right away, without dumping another screenshot into your gallery that you’d have to clean up later. The complaints started on Reddit, and Android Authority says it can reproduce the change on some devices. In those cases, Circle to Search still shows actions like Create and Select text, but…
Apple is gearing up to launch the successor to last year’s affordable iPhone 16e, and leaks suggest it may feature a more modern design and two key upgrades. While Apple has yet to share any details about the iPhone 17e, a new report hints that the company may unveil the device in just two weeks. According to Macworld, the information comes from a case and accessory maker familiar with Apple’s plans, who suggests the iPhone 17e could launch on February 19. The report notes that the timeline sounds unusual, given that Apple typically doesn’t launch new devices on Thursdays, but…
NVIDIA’s RTX AI PCs deliver data center–level AI performance to desktops, giving enthusiasts, creators and developers the power to run advanced models locally, faster, and with greater control AI has become part of everyday computing, through cloud-hosted chatbots and online services, and now directly on personal computers. From creative tools and productivity assistants to developer workflows and research projects, people increasingly want to run AI applications locally – on their own machines and on their own terms. As this trend accelerates, the focus is shifting from what AI can do to where it runs best. For users who prioritize performance,…
Anthropic has taken a very public shot at ads in AI chatbots, pledging that its assistant Claude will stay free of advertising even as rivals move in the opposite direction. The company says it has no plans to introduce sponsored content, branded responses, or advertiser-influenced answers, positioning the decision as a core principle rather than a temporary choice. The announcement arrives just weeks after OpenAI confirmed that ads will soon appear in ChatGPT for free users and those on the lower-priced Go tier. Anthropic’s response has been anything but subtle. Alongside a detailed blog post, the company has debuted Super…
New York-based startup Atma Sciences is rethinking doomscrolling with a new app called Gizmo that swaps viral videos for a TikTok-style feed of interactive, vibe-coded mini apps. Instead of passively watching short clips, Gizmo lets users scroll through fun AI-generated experiences they can actively engage with. Each swipe drops users into a different interactive experience, ranging from simple games and quizzes to reactive memes and visual experiments. According to TechCrunch, these mini apps are generated using natural language prompts, with Gizmo’s built-in AI handling the underlying code and design, allowing anyone to create and publish interactive content without technical skills.…