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I thought I needed an iPhone Pro until I paid attention to how I actually use it

For a while, I had convinced myself that my next iPhone had to be a Pro. Not because I had genuinely thought about what I needed from a phone, but because the marketing slowly wore me down. The triple cameras, the titanium build, the ProMotion display, the idea that it could handle absolutely anything — it all created this lingering feeling that choosing the regular iPhone would somehow mean compromising. Like I would be missing out on the “real” experience. Then I stopped looking at spec sheets and started looking at my actual usage. And honestly, the entire argument for…

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Mortal Kombat 2 understands fan-service better than storytelling

I still remember the first time I properly got into Mortal Kombat. Like many people from my generation, I had obviously seen the characters before. Scorpion yelling “Get over here!”, Sub-Zero freezing people into ice cubes, Raiden looking like a thunder god who somehow still manages to disappear whenever the plot needs him most. Mortal Kombat was always around. But it wasn’t until the 2011 Mortal Kombat reboot game that I truly became invested in the franchise. That game was special because it balanced everything perfectly. It had the gore, the ridiculousness, the iconic rivalries, but it also had a…

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AI-pilled graduates are not a big hit for finance jobs with their shallow ideas

Artificial intelligence may be transforming the financial industry, but some firms are beginning to push back against a growing trend: graduates who rely too heavily on AI tools without demonstrating deeper analytical thinking. According to a report by The Financial Times, the issue recently surfaced through experiences shared by senior finance professionals, including one New York financier who described his company’s 2025 interns as the first group of “true AI natives.” These students had grown up using both digital platforms and generative AI systems, and initially appeared highly capable during recruitment. However, according to the financier quoted in the report,…

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I used to dread moving files between devices — now I barely think about it

The kind of work I do involves constant file sharing, and with iPhones, Android phones, and a MacBook all part of my daily rotation, moving files between them used to be far more exhausting than it should have been. Something as simple as getting a photo or video from an Android phone onto my MacBook often turned into a mini process of its own. Most of the time, I had to upload files to Google Drive, wait for them to sync properly, and then download them again on the other device. It sounds manageable when you describe it once, but…

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A top Kindle rival is getting jazzy with the looks and you’ll probably want this e-reader

Amazon’s Kindle lineup may dominate the e-reader market, but Onyx Boox clearly wants to be the cool kid in the room. And with the upcoming Poke 7 series, it is leaning hard into style. Because honestly, these new e-readers look way more fun than most gadgets in this category have any right to. What’s new with the Onyx Boox Poke 7 series? Ahead of its official launch in China on May 21, Onyx Boox has revealed the redesigned look of the upcoming Poke 7 series, and it is a noticeable departure from the usual plain black slab aesthetic most e-readers…

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Apple could deliver automatic tab groups in Safari for iOS 27 and macOS

Safari might finally be getting a feature that every tab hoarder secretly needs. And yes, Apple is apparently using AI to clean up the mess. Could Safari in iOS 27 finally organize your chaotic tabs automatically? According to Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter, Apple is testing a new Safari feature in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 that can automatically organize browser tabs into groups. The feature builds on Safari’s existing Tab Groups system, which already lets users separate tabs for work, travel planning, recipes, or personal browsing. However, instead of manually sorting everything, Safari may soon do the grouping…

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The iPhone Air shows why compact phones are still the better answer

I get the appeal of super slim phones like the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge. The moment you pick them up, the device feels immediately distinct from a typical smartphone. The iPhone Air is ridiculously thin at 5.64mm, which weighs just 165 grams, and still gives you a reasonably large 6.5-inch OLED display with ProMotion. For its size, Apple gets the comfort part right. Many smartphones in general are becoming tiring in a very specific way. They are either too tall, camera-heavy, or get too heavy to use for longer stretches with one hand. The iPhone Air manages to…

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5 great free movies to watch on New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day doesn’t always call for a big plan. For a lot of people, it’s about staying in, slowing down, and putting something on without overthinking it. That’s also where free movies start to make more sense, especially when you can press play without worrying about subscriptions or rentals. The shift toward free, ad-supported streaming has made it easier to find something that fits how you actually want to watch. Sometimes that means an easy film you can let play in the background, while at other times it’s something you settle into properly. The difference isn’t about what’s “best,”…

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Beatbot’s Anniversary Campaign Turns Pool Cleaning Into a Smarter Buying Decision

Pool ownership has always come with a predictable trade-off. You get the luxury of a private outdoor space, but you also inherit a maintenance cycle that rarely stays contained. Even with robotic cleaners, the promise of automation has often been partial. Floors get cleaned, but surface debris still needs attention. Walls are covered, but corners and shallow zones are inconsistent. The effort reduces, but it doesn’t disappear. Beatbot is trying to bridge that gap with a wide, clearly segmented lineup built around cordless pool cleaning, complete coverage, and less manual work across different types of pools and users. More importantly,…

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Apple’s Continuity features are so good, they make Windows and Android feel incomplete

Windows and Android platforms have been trying to catch up to Apple’s ecosystem. And honestly, in some areas, they have succeeded. But replicating a feature here and there is very different from pulling off what Apple has built. The seamless, almost invisible way all of Apple’s devices work together is genuinely hard to replicate. Apple calls these Continuity features. You can use these features to seamlessly transition from one device to another, unlock devices without entering passwords, transfer files, and much more.  Even if you hate Apple for its price gouging or locked-in ecosystem, once you learn about these Continuity…

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