Holiday tech gift hub: curated ideas for every budget and interest Holiday shopping can be stressful — especially when you’re trying to balance thoughtful picks with a budget. This curated tech gift hub collects our favorite recommendations across price ranges and interests so you can find useful, memorable gifts faster. Whether you need a Secret Santa under $25, a gaming bundle, or a premium laptop for a student, use these category suggestions to narrow choices quickly and avoid deal fatigue. Featured categories Under $25: Practical stocking stuffers and peripherals that still feel thoughtful. Under $50 & $100: Earbuds, chargers, smart plugs and home gadgets that deliver great value. Gaming & Nintendo: Console bundles, popular Switch 2 accessories and curated game picks. For home chefs & coffee lovers: Air fryers, specialty…

Holiday tech gift hub: curated ideas for every budget and interest Finding thoughtful gifts on a budget can be stressful — especially during the holiday rush. This curated tech gift hub collects our best recommendations across categories and price points to help you find something useful and memorable for everyone on your list. Whether you need a cheap Secret Santa present under $25, a premium laptop for a student, or a game bundle for a Nintendo fan, the guide breaks options down by theme so you can shop faster and smarter. Featured categories Under $25: Practical stocking stuffers and small gadgets that still feel thoughtful. Under $50 & $100: Mid‑range tech picks — quality accessories, earbuds and home gadgets that deliver solid value. Gaming & Nintendo: Console bundles, popular Switch…

December PS Plus Monthly Games: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Neon White and four more to claim Sony has announced the final batch of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for 2025 — and this month subscribers get five titles instead of the usual three. The lineup includes family‑friendly LEGO Horizon Adventures, fast‑paced Neon White, co‑op horror options and an extraction shooter. All five drop on December 2 and are available to claim until January 5. December's PS Plus Monthly Games LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5) — a LEGO‑styled, co‑op take on the Horizon universe; great for families and fans looking for lighter, cooperative play. Neon White (PS4/PS5) — a precision, speed‑run focused FPS/platformer with stylish levels and high replayability. Killing Floor 3 (PS5) — action‑oriented co‑op FPS for players who like intense, team‑based horror…

Independent HomePod repair arrives in Europe — FixPod offers France‑based fixes FixPod, a repair service operator, now offers independent repairs for Apple HomePods from a base in France, making similar services previously seen in the U.S. more accessible to European owners. The service targets typical HomePod problems — such as unreliable touch panels on HomePod mini — and aims to provide a local alternative to sending devices back to the manufacturer. Independent repair options can speed up turnaround and sometimes save costs, especially for out‑of‑warranty devices. FixPod’s European offering follows earlier U.S. services that specialised in HomePod fixes and shows a growing market for third‑party repair shops focused on smart speakers. What to consider before choosing an independent repair Warranty and AppleCare: Independent repairs may void Apple warranties or AppleCare…

GoPro Hero 13 Black at record low — $310, bundle options from $349 The GoPro Hero 13 Black is on sale for a record-low price of $310 — roughly $90 off (about 23%). If you’ve been waiting for a deal on a top-tier action camera, this discount makes the Hero 13 Black one of the best values we’ve seen this season. The Hero 13 Black remains our top action-camera pick thanks to its versatility and new features. It shoots up to 5.3K, supports a family of modular lenses, and offers 2x optical zoom for tighter shots without digital degradation. There’s no internal storage, so it requires a microSD card (options below include a 64GB card in the bundle). What’s notable about the Hero 13 Black Image & zoom: Up to…

TeamGroup T‑Create Expert P35S: USB‑C SSD with one‑click physical self‑destruct TeamGroup has introduced the T‑Create Expert P35S, an external USB‑C SSD that features a built‑in one‑click physical self‑destruct mechanism designed to irreversibly erase all data by physically damaging the NAND chips. The drive is offered in capacities from 256GB up to 2TB and uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface with reported transfer rates around 1,000 MB/s. This product targets scenarios where guaranteed, immediate data destruction is required — for example, certain government, military or enterprise workflows where losing control of a device could be a security risk. It is not intended as a normal backup drive for everyday consumer use. Key specs & features Capacities: Reported options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. Interface & performance: USB‑C with USB…

Orion 1.0: Kagi’s Mac browser exits beta with official macOS launch Kagi’s Orion browser is now available as version 1.0 for macOS. The developer has ended the public test phase and moved the browser to an official release, marking the culmination of a long development cycle that began with the initial announcement nearly six years ago. Orion spent an extended period in testing, and the 1.0 release signals that the team considers the browser ready for everyday use on Mac. Users who’ve followed the project will now be able to download the stable build and judge its performance and features for themselves. Why this matters Orion’s official 1.0 release ends a lengthy beta period and gives Mac users another mature browser option to try. Long development cycles are common for…

Mac Apps Collection 2025: 12 apps (ForkLift, DaisyDisk, CleanShot X) — big Black Friday bundle or buy individually? The Black Friday Mac Apps Collection 2025 bundles a dozen well‑known macOS utilities into one package with steep discounts — the complete package claims about 77% off the combined retail price. Importantly, the sale also lets you buy any included app individually at reduced prices if you prefer only a few tools instead of the whole bundle. That flexibility makes this promotion appealing whether you want to stock up on productivity and maintenance utilities or just pick one or two apps youve been eyeing. The bundle typically includes apps for file management, disk cleanup, screenshotting, productivity and more. Notable apps to look for ForkLift — dual‑pane file manager and FTP client (great…

ChatGPT voice mode is now integrated into the regular chat OpenAI has integrated the previously separate voice mode directly into ChatGPT’s main chat interface. That means users no longer need to switch to a different mode to speak — voice input and conversation now happen seamlessly inside the familiar chat window. The change streamlines interactions by keeping voice and text in the same context, allowing the AI to maintain full conversation history and better followups when you speak. It simplifies switching between typing and talking and can make multi‑turn voice conversations more natural. What this brings Context continuity: Voice input shares the same conversation history as typed messages, improving followups and references. Smoother UX: No separate mode toggle — just speak in the chat and continue the thread. Mixed input:…

Best LEGO Black Friday deals 2025 — top picks and the new Star Trek USS Enterprise Black Friday brings steep discounts across LEGO’s catalog this year, with some sets marked down as much as ~44%. Deals cover a wide range of themes — Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, Architecture and more — making it a great moment to buy gifts or finally finish that collection. One headline item: the newly announced LEGO Star Trek USS Enterprise (3,600 pieces) will be released on November 28 with a price of $400. If that’s on your list, plan for launch day; other notable discounts are already live at retailers like Amazon, Walmart and LEGO’s own store. Top discounted sets to watch LEGO Architecture New York City Model Kit 21028 — $34 (44% off)…