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We’ve all been there before, right in the middle of a movie, all prepared to see the plucky protagonist defeat the evil villain and save the day once and for all. But then the antagonist starts monologuing or does something you don’t expect, and you think about it for more than just a few seconds. What if they’re right? What if our hero is fighting for the wrong cause or the wrong team? And then there’s that sinking feeling as you realize that you realize what the protagonist, and perhaps even the writer or director, does not: the villain’s methods…

Don’t miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.Losing your phone or having it stolen is bad enough without losing access to all of your personal data. Recovering your accounts only adds to the stress, so Google wants to make it less frustrating to recover one of your most important logins.New features launched this week bring two new options to regain access to your Google accounts. The first is using your phone number to find linked accounts and allowing you to sign in to them without a password. The feature is called Sign in…

Monochrome Kindles are “slightly crisper” Amazon saysThe information appears on color Kindle FAQsYou still get a high-quality experience on Colorsoft KindlesWhen Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft last October, we were wondering what kind of compromises might come along with the color display – and Amazon has now officially admitted that its black-and-white ereaders offer a superior reading experience.As spotted by Good e-Reader (via Android Police), the FAQs on some of the color Kindles have been updated to say that the monochrome Kindle Paperwhite offers a “slightly crisper” display for your ebooks.While the text seems to have disappeared from the page…

Apple TV Plus Drops the ‘Plus,’ California Signs New AI Regs Into Law and Amazon Customers Are Upset About Ads | Tech Today Owen Poole covers the top tech stories of the day, including: Apple TV Plus gets a minor rebrand by dropping the “Plus”; Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signs new AI chatbot regulations into law to protect children; and owners of new Amazon Echo Show devices are angry that they’re being shown more advertisements.

Compare Top 6 Travel TotesMore Travel Totes to ConsiderAer Simple Tote for $139: Have you ever hefted a nylon or leather tote in your hand and realized that slinging it over your shoulder would give you immediate scoliosis? Then you want Aer’s ultra-lightweight, simple sailcloth tote, which weighs less than a pound. Its 15 liters felt surprisingly capacious. I fit two jackets inside on a walk with my kids, and the 3-inch-wide bag tucked neatly under my arm. The two exterior drop pockets fit my Nalgene and Kinto mug, and my phone fits neatly in the exterior zip pocket. The…

SAVE $20: As of Oct. 16, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is on sale for $79.95 at Amazon. That’s a 20% discount on the list price. $79.95 at Amazon $99.95 Save $20   Get Deal Fitness trackers can range from under $50 to almost $1,000. Some are so advanced they can predict race times, suggest recovery periods, and offer all manner of high-tech stats. But these models aren’t for everyone, least of all because of the price. If you enjoy working out and want a watch that complements this without breaking the bank, check out the Fitbit Inspire 3.And as of…

We still think getting a live TV streaming service is a better deal than paying for cable — but the gulf between the two options is narrowing. Now that many of the major providers go for more than $80 per month, it’s not the amazing deal it once was. Still, live TV streaming plans have no contract, offer relatively simpler pricing and need no special equipment beyond a smart TV and an internet connection.There are a handful of major players and, after testing them all, we found YouTube TV to be the most well-rounded. But there are a lot of…

The US Mint has revealed the design for a commemorative $1 coin honoring late Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs.The coin features a young Jobs sitting crosslegged in front of a California landscape of rolling hills, the Mint said. Of course, he’s wearing a turtleneck. There’s also an inscription: “Make something wonderful.” The 2007 quote has been used to frame Jobs’ worldview and legacy by his estate.It will cost $13.25 from the Mint website but you’ll have to wait until 2026 to get one.The coin is part of a yearslong project paying tribute to American innovation that started in 2018,…

Don’t miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.Samsung has cancelled the Galaxy S26 Edge and halted the production of the Galaxy S25 Edge, Korean outlet NewsPim reports. The reason for the discontinuation is simple: poor sales. The 5.8mm-thick device, launched in May, recorded sales of only 1.31 million units by August. In comparison, Samsung sold 8.28 million units of the S25, 5.05 million units of the S25 Plus, and 12.18 million units of the S25 Ultra by the same time, though these models were launched in January. The lukewarm response to the Edge could…

When it comes to browsing what’s trending on Paramount Plus, its top 10 list is a mix of everything, from nostalgic favorites I grew up watching (yes, “SpongeBob SquarePants” is still great fun) to the kind of prime morning TV that’s perfect for background viewing. It’s not the biggest streaming service out there, but it’s got a surprisingly varied library that’s easy to overlook.Still, hidden among the familiar titles and comfort rewatches are a few genuinely great shows worth your time, and ones that prove Paramount Plus can hold its own against the streaming heavyweights. I’ve gone through the current…