Author: Awais
It’s long been known that X (and Twitter before it) is a major venue for foreign influence campaigns to meddle in American politics. Much of the focus has been on Russian troll farms, which the US government has targeted on several occasions. But the launch of X’s About This Account feature may have revealed the scope and geographical breadth of its foreign troll problem.Almost immediately after the feature launched, people started noticing that many rage-bait accounts focused on US politics appeared to be based outside of the US. Profiles with names like ULTRAMAGA🇺🇸TRUMP🇺🇸2028 were revealed to be based in Nigeria.…
Galaxy XR is the most expensive computer I’ve ever purchased, but it felt justifiable—not as a gaming machine, but for work. I wanted this headset not just because I write about Android, but because it’s the kind of workspace I can easily see myself writing in. Galaxy XR provides access to all the software I need I’m no stranger to unconventional work setups. Two years ago, I ditched my laptop and started using an Android phone as my primary PC. At the time, I connected my Moto Edge+ 2023 to a lapdock or external monitor and used Motorola’s Android-based desktop.…
Compare Our PicksOthers We TestedPhotograph: Lisa Wood ShapiroAirthings Renew for $300: I wasn’t expecting to like the unassuming minimalist Renew from Airthings as much as I did. Its gray box design is so understated, quiet, and powerful that it was easy to plug it in and forget about it. The Renew is also the first purifier I’ve tested that gives the user three placement options: it can stand up with the air output facing up and sideways, and the entire box can lie on the floor. The Airthings app not only shows data graph style, but it also is a…
I started crimping my own Ethernet cables when I moved and tackled my basement networking project. Each CAT6 Ethernet cord contains eight colored wires inside—and they’re not decorative. During my first attempts, I wired several connectors completely backwards. My cable tester caught every mistake, which made me interested in learning what each wire actually does and why the order is so important. Get those twisted copper pairs wrong, and you might end up with no network connection, or your speeds will crawl compared to what you should be getting. What each wire pair actually does Understanding transmit and receive signals…
Why It Works Roasting the sweet potatoes first at a low temperature enhances their sweetness, then a few minutes at a higher temperature browns them gently.A splash of fresh orange juice and zest adds depth and fragrance without being cloying. After Thanksgiving, the big question is what to do with the leftovers. As someone who works on recipes each day, I have a different challenge: what to do with the leftover raw ingredients that I didn’t end up using in any dishes at all. One year it was a big bag of sweet potatoes still sitting on my counter after everything…
What happens when the software that everyone’s racing to adopt becomes too risky for anyone to insure? According to reporting from the Financial Times, we’re about to find out. Major insurers including AIG, Great American, and WR Berkley are asking U.S. regulators for permission to exclude AI-related liabilities from corporate policies. One underwriter describes the AI models’ outputs to the FT as “too much of a black box.” The industry has good reason to be spooked, the story reminds us. Google’s AI Overview falsely accused a solar company of legal troubles, triggering a $110 million lawsuit back in March. Air…
SAVE $250: As of Nov. 23, get the Lenovo Legion Go S for $649.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $899.99. That’s a discount of 28%. $649.99 at Amazon $899.99 Save $250 Now that the holidays are right around the corner, you’re likely spending more time away from home or traveling. And if you’re a gamer, that means less time with some of your favorite titles. You don’t have to leave your games at home, especially in 2025 when things like the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go exist. If you’re looking to continue gaming while…
It’s that time of year again. Black Friday sales are here, and Apple isn’t missing a chance to run some great discounts on MacBooks of all shapes and sizes.And a lot of these deals are the biggest MacBook discounts I’ve seen, like the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air for just $749 (was $999) at Amazon. That’s a 25% discount on one of Apple’s best all-around laptops, with an M4 chip, for well under $1,000. This definitely doesn’t happen every day.• Shop Apple’s full Black Friday saleIf you need something with a little more juice, the new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is…
I’ve managed to skate by for most Thanksgivings by showing up with a couple bottles of wine and a half-hearted offer to do the dishes after the meal. As much as I love cooking, I get overwhelmed easily by having to cook for a large group. Not to mention that, for decades, my family has had a pretty straightforward routine down pat—it’s only recently that they’ve realized I’m well into my 30s and can obviously handle a dish of my own. So, in recent years, I’ve started participating in the prep work that goes into the big meal. My rule…
Looking to upgrade your ride or pick up a present for your kid? You’ll want to check out these Black Friday deals on electric scooters, which start at a low $99. I’ve been testing electric scooters for Tom’s Guide for a decade, so I have a real feel for what makes for a good scooter — and a good scooter deal.Right now, one of my favorite picks is the Segway C2 Pro Kids mode, which is just $229 at Amazon. It’s a great model for you child to start out on, and right now it’s $70 off. And for adults,…