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Microsoft

Windows 11 Is Getting a More Secure Way to Erase Data Before a Reset Microsoft

Windows 11 is testing storage sanitization in Cloud Rebuild, giving users and IT teams a stronger option for erasing PCs before reassignment or sale.

Artificial Intelligence

How CIOs Can Prove AI Is Improving the Employee Experience Artificial Intelligence

CIOs can measure AI’s workplace impact by tracking productivity, technology performance, employee experience, adoption, and total deployment costs.

TR Academy

Compare 20+ AI Models For Every Task: $54.97 with This Lifetime Plan TR Academy

ChatPlayground AI runs one prompt across GPT-4o, Gemini, and more so you pick the sharpest answer every time.

Android

Adobe Premiere Comes to Android With Free 4K Editing: Here’s What You Get for Free Android

Adobe Premiere is now available on Android with free multi-track editing, watermark-free 4K exports, creator tools, and optional Firefly AI features.

Smartphones

5 Best iPhone 18 Pro Alternatives Under $1,000 in 2026 Smartphones

Five phones under $1,000 offer alternatives to the iPhone 18 Pro, with options for iOS, battery life, Android performance, AI, and value.

Apple

Apple Changes Texture and Grain Support, Leaving iPhone 16 and 17 Out Apple

Apple has narrowed support for its new Texture and Grain photo controls, leaving iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air users without native capture support.

Computer Hardware

5 Best USB-C Docking Stations for 2026: CalDigit, Satechi and More Computer Hardware

Five USB-C docks for 2026 cover Thunderbolt 5, USB4, multi-monitor setups, high-speed networking, and built-in storage.

Electronics and gadgets

5 Best Tablets Under $500 in 2026: iPad, Galaxy Tab and More Electronics and gadgets

Five tablets under $500 stand out for work, media, battery life, note-taking, and value, with picks from Apple, OnePlus, Lenovo, Samsung, and Motorola.

Security

Forgot Your Android PIN? Google Is Testing a New Recovery Option Security

Google is testing an Android feature that could let users recover access to a locked phone with their Google Account instead of factory resetting it.

Tech Regulation

Indonesia Weighs New Cross-Border Data Rules in One Data Bill Talks Tech Regulation

Indonesia’s One Data Bill puts cross-border data transfers, data sovereignty, and overseas processing rules under formal negotiation.

Google

Googlebook Starts at $899: Which of the 5 New Models Should You Buy? Google

Googlebook starts at $899. Compare all five launch models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo by price, display, battery, and processor.

Infrastructure

Meta Plans 7,000-Kilometer Subsea Cable Between US and France Infrastructure

Meta’s planned Petal subsea cable will connect the U.S. and France with 1 Pbps of capacity, using two-core fiber to meet rising data demand.

Hardware

Best External SSDs for 2026: 5 Portable Drives for Work and Travel Hardware

Five external SSDs compared for speed, durability, compatibility, portability, and demanding work and creative workflows.

Accounting

The Hidden Cost of Maintaining Legacy 1099 Reporting Systems Accounting

Identify the hidden costs of legacy 1099 reporting systems, determine if it’s time for an upgrade, and learn how to improve your reporting process.

Wearable Tech

Oura Seeks Up to $2.2 Billion in IPO at $15.6 Billion Valuation Wearable Tech

Oura is seeking up to $2.2 billion in a U.S. IPO that could value the smart-ring maker at about $15.6 billion on a fully diluted basis.

Mac Studio

Mac Studio M5 Max vs M5 Ultra: Is the $3,000 Upgrade Worth It? Mac Studio

The M5 Max Mac Studio starts at $2,499, while M5 Ultra costs $5,499. Here’s what the extra $3,000 adds and which workloads can use it.

Mac Mini

Mac Mini M6 vs M5 Pro: Is the $800 Upgrade Worth It? Mac Mini

Apple’s M6 Mac mini starts at $899, while the M5 Pro costs $1,699. Here’s what the extra $800 adds and who should pay for it.

Government IT

Philippines Puts Google Gemini Into eGovPH With 11 AI Tools for Public Services Government IT

The Philippines launched 11 Gemini-powered AI tools inside eGovPH, expanding digital government services for citizens and public-sector workers.

Fintech

Google Wallet vs Samsung Wallet: Which Should Galaxy Users Choose Heading Into 2027? Fintech

Google Wallet offers broader Android flexibility, while Samsung Wallet goes deeper on Galaxy features, migration, IDs, and access tools.

Mobile

Clicks’ $499 Keyboard Phone Is More Than a BlackBerry Throwback Mobile

The Clicks Communicator adds 12GB of RAM, a larger battery and Android 17 ahead of launch, turning the keyboard phone into a more complete smartphone.