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Why do some PCs have two Ethernet ports?

Dual Ethernet ports don't automatically provide faster speed, but they increase your networking options.

Citizen officially lists new Doctor Doom Eco-Drive collab watch as a boxed set

Citizen has listed its Doctor Doom Eco-Drive on the Canadian store at CA$650, roughly US$456. The AW5027-44W pairs a layered grey dial carrying Doom's mask with gold-tone hands, 100 m water resistance and a boxed set that includes a collect

Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping their first product

The startup crossed over $1 million in anualized revenue within two months of its post-pivot launch.

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What Does A Road Sign With Two Arrows Pointing Downward Mean?

While you might see many types of road signs often enough to easily remember what they mean, you might not know obscure ones like the double downward arrows.

Illinois data center explosion promises 121K jobs — but only 2,800 are permanent while electric bills could jump $150 a year

A $57 billion Illinois data center boom could add 121,000 jobs, yet only 2,800 would last, and residents' electricity bills will climb by $150.

What Are Drifting Buoys & Where Are They Found In The Ocean?

There are many types of buoys in the ocean, but drifting buoys serve an especially interesting purpose. Here's what makes them different from the rest.

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Apple to Report Q4 2026 Earnings on November 2

Apple plans to announce its earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026 on Monday, November 2, according to the company's updated Investor Relations page. The earnings report will be available at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on November 2, wit

Plex transcoding used to be the problem, now it can save you terabytes of storage

The thing we spent years avoiding is now the easiest way to save money.

How Much HP Can A 427 Small Block Engine Make & Did Chevy Ever Make One?

Anything over 400 cubic inches is usually considered a big block. However, there are some manufacturers who produce 427-cubic-inch small blocks.

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Sebastian Maniscalco’s SiriusXM channel is hurting up-and-coming talent, comics say

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is facing backlash from fellow comics who claim his takeover of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is harming up-and-coming talent, as reported earlier by Deadline. Many established comics, including Patton Oswalt a

12 All-Terrain Tires That Outperform The Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus

Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that actually touch the ground. If that ground happens to be mud, dirt, or other terrain, these tires perform.

5 Harbor Freight Laser-Equipped Tools For Precision Jobsite Work

Getting cuts, holes, and flooring lined up just right can be tricky. These Harbor Freight tools use laser guides to help DIYers and pros get the job done right.

Pimax announces Steam Frame and Steam Machine rivals

Pimax has expanded its portfolio of VR headsets with the Crystal Pro, which features impressive hardware to compete with the Steam Frame. The Pimax Spation, on the other hand, is a powerful PC with desktop hardware and a compact chassis.

How to watch Abbott Elementary season 6 online from anywhere – stream the hit sitcom now

Our guide explains how to watch Abbott Elementary season 6 online and stream episodes wherever you are as Quinta Brunson and co. return for more misadventures.

YouTuber's Totaled 296 Comes Back To Life With Ferrari's Help

YouTuber Mat Armstrong had a mission to turn a crashed Ferrari 296 GTB into a road-legal version of the Challenge race car, and Ferrari actually helped out.

Expensive oil leads to record low gas car sales replaced by anything with a battery

Higher oil prices are becoming a death knell for gas-powered vehicles worldwide, as sales hit new lows. The gas car sales have plunged below 50% for the first time ever.

These are the countries which have officially built the most data centers — and the ones where people are getting concerned about water consumption the most

The US, Russia, and the UK have the most data centers, while a quarter of countries with the highest growth have “extremely high” water stress.

Apple TV 4K: Code leak offers new clues days ahead of launch

The Apple TV 4K could finally get a successor after almost exactly four years. Following rumors of a launch event, the code in tvOS 27.2 now also points to new features for the powerful set-top box, which apparently can use four HomePods fo

Notepad can't handle large files, but this lightweight alternative handles them instantly

FerrisPad handles massive text files without bogging down my PC.

Why it's important to regularly replace your surge protectors

Time and spikes take a toll on a surge protector, even with no visible signs of damage.

When Was LaserDisc Discontinued & Does Anyone Make Players Anymore?

LaserDisc is one of the many home video formats that fell by the wayside. But when exactly was it discontinued - and can you still get players?

India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion

JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a stand-alone service.

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Apple reportedly planning two rounds of product launches in October

Last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed that Apple will announce its new HomePad on October 13. Now, a new report suggests that the company is planning two separate product launches this month. According to the report, which cites multip

Google accused of overcharging 20 million UK consumers over Play Store fees

Google is defending a £1.2B claim at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal brought for about 20 million British consumers who say Play Store commissions of up to 30% were passed into the prices they paid since October 2015. It settled an equ

How Far Apart Do Speed Limit Signs Need To Be On The Road?

Speed limit signs decorate every road and highway, but what determines where those signs are placed? Surprisingly, speed limit sign placement isn't too complex.

Malwarebytes launches free website for checking URLs and links

With the free online tool called “Scam Link Check,” anyone can copy and paste a URL to check whether it leads to a legitimate website or a scam link. This makes it possible to safely check potentially dangerous or suspicious links.

12 Car Parts You Should Check Or Replace At 75,000 Miles

Your car's odometer just crept past 75,000? A handful of parts are probably due for a look, and catching them early could save you a pricey repair.

Best USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac 2026

Macworld USB-C and its Thunderbolt variant are the most up-to-date standards of the USB connector. They allow data-transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, can fast-charge devices up to 240W, and conveniently fit in a port either way up—which means

How to watch NCIS: Origins season 3 online — stream the prequel procedural series from anywhere for free

Here's how to watch NCIS: Origins season 3 online from anywhere in the world as the story of Leroy Jethro Gibbs continues.

Lanterns season 2: what we know so far about the Green Lantern TV show's possible return

Lanterns season 2 hasn't been announced yet, but there's plenty we can speculate on about the HBO Max show's return.

Revolut’s commercial real estate lending chief exits

Duncan Batty, hired from M&G Investments in January 2025 to build Revolut’s commercial real estate lending business, has left the company, with his departure appearing in Companies House filings and confirmed by a spokesperson. Neither a re

Investor urges Snap to raise outside capital for Specs

Blue Duck Capital Partners has written to Snap’s board urging it to sell about a fifth of its Specs subsidiary at a $5B valuation, raising $1B to fund roughly two years of spending without diluting Snap shareholders. It is the second fund t

Rare 1970 Ford Mustang Twister Special Is A 40-Year-Old Time Capsule

A 1970 Mustang Twister Special is already rare, with only 96 ever produced and sold exclusively in the Midwest, but this new barn find is even more remarkable.

8 Of The Best Air Conditioners You Can Buy For Small Homes

If you have a smaller dwelling, it can be hard to choose an AC unit, but these are some that really work.

Why don't you see external antennas on mesh Wi-Fi systems?

Mesh systems tend to look more like minimalist decor than traditional routers, and there's actually a good reason.

Emmys will move from broadcast TV to Prime Video in 2027

Non-Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch the awards show on the platform.

Controversial $110 billion mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. finally closes

New media empire will be known as Skydance, with CEO David Ellision calling it a 'historic day.'

The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video in 2027

Amazon is reportedly paying up to $25 million a year for exclusive global rights to the ceremony.

Nicolas Cage Starred In A Dystopian Sci-Fi Movie Virtually Nobody Saw In Theaters

Released in 2018, this dystopian sci-fi flick starring Nicolas Cage was effectively ignored by moviegoers and saw abysmal numbers at the box office.

Can Google Docs Open Markdown Without Conversion? Now It Can

Google has started adding native support for Markdown files (.md) to Google Docs and Drive. The company announced the change on its Workspace Updates blog. Users can now open, edit and comment on .md files directly in Google Docs without co

Lumio Arc 7 (2026) launched with 500 ANSI lumens and 120-inch projection

Lumio has unveiled the new Arc 7 (2026) in India, bringing several upgrades to its Google TV projector lineup. The new model focuses on improved picture quality, a larger projection size and additional storage. It also runs Google TV based

JBL's PartyBox Ultimate 2 delivers 1,500 watts of sound and a built-in light show

JBL has just released its most powerful and expensive PartyBox speaker.

What Do Purple Icons Mean On Google Maps?

Google Maps uses a tremendous array of colorful pins to help users find what they're looking for, which may have you wondering what the purple icons mean.

vivo X Fold6 launches in India, here's how much it costs

Once again, a rumor turned out to be true. We're talking about the one saying that vivo would launch the X Fold6 globally on October 1 and in India on October 6. The global launch has already happened, right on that schedule, and so today y

4 Waze Settings That Can Improve Your Privacy

Waze needs to know where you are to give you directions, but you don't have to share everything. A few settings give you more control over your privacy.

Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings

Only about one-third of surveyed retailers plan to invest in self-checkout technology this year, significantly fewer than in 2025, according to an annual retail industry report. While self-checkout lanes have always frustrated some customer

HomePod Mini Waits Reach Eight Weeks Ahead of Rumored Refresh

HomePod mini shipping estimates now stretch to as long as eight weeks in several countries, while some colors are unavailable for delivery, adding to signs that a rumored refresh may be close. On Apple's U.S. online store, yellow and orange

Google analyzed 5 years of Flights data, says buying on a specific weekday won't save you money

Google's Trends and tips for 2026 holiday travel highlights how many travelers are faced with the dilemma of buying plane tickets straight away or waiting to see if the price drops.Read Entire Article

John Ternus is already doing it all

Macworld John Ternus has now been CEO of Apple for over a month, so it’s time to rate his legacy. Okay, that’s probably unfair. Let’s give the guy at least a quarter. But since we’re on the subject, what can we glean from what Ternus has do

Apple Quietly Boosts Email Feature for iCloud+ Subscribers

Yesterday we reported that Apple tripled the number of iCloud Mail aliases users can create, from three to nine. But it turns out that's not the only email-related limit Apple has raised. The company has also bumped the number of iCloud Cus

5 Cheaper USB-C Hubs That Can Replace An Expensive Dock

Looking to expand your computer's selection of ports, but wanting to avoid buying an expensive dock? Consider these five USB-C hubs on the cheaper end.

New Outlook now generally available on these two tenants

Admins won't be forced onto New Outlook as it's disabled by default. This allows affected organizations to test it before turning New Outlook on by default. Read more...

Wind Farm Pile Driving Noise Puts Earth's Rarest Whales At Risk – This Could Be The Fix

Utilizing wind power provides lots of benefits to both people and the Earth, but the pile driving needed to build them can be hazardous to marine life.

5 Cheaper Alternatives To Xfinity With Fiber Internet

Looking to avoid doing business with Comcast Xfinity for your internet needs? Here are five alternative fiber internet ISPs that will cost you a bit less.

What you need to know about the Forward Operating Base in MW4 DMZ

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ is your home away from home when it comes to deploying into Hajin. Here's all the FOB Stations you'll be able to use and what they can do for you.

Amazon is spending $1 billion to win over towns fighting its data centers

In a blog post, Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman said the company will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years in data center towns across the US, on top of its existing efforts.Read Entire Article

Three New Snapdragon Phones Might Have Batteries Up to 10,000mAh

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip could soon appear in several phones with very large batteries. A new leak claims that three phones with this, will arrive in October. Tipster Digital Chat Station has said on a post on we

Campaigners demand public consultation on mega data centres

Environmental campaigners are urging the Scottish government to hold a public consultation before any new hyperscale data centres are given the green light.

Honor Magic 9 Series Is Coming To Europe In January 2027

Honor is preparing to bring its latest flagship smartphones to Europe. The Honor Magic 9 series recently debuted in China, and the company has now confirmed an early launch window for international buyers. According to Honor’s UK and French

Gigantic £16.5bn data centre planned for former nuclear plant site

Plans to build a gigantic £16.5bn data centre on the site of the former Chapelcross nuclear plant in Scotland have been submitted.

Data centre would have 'horrendous' impact, protesters warn

A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.

Water firm fined almost £8m for sewage spillages at beauty spots

South West Water (SWW) has been fined almost £8m for hundreds of sewage spillages across Devon and Cornwall over a six-year period.

What’s up with Liliputing? (Fall 2026 edition)

Long-time visitors to Liliputing may have noticed that we’ve been posting news articles less frequently and relying more heavily on news roundups consisting of short summaries or previews of interesting mobile tech news articles found aroun

Onyx BOOX Palma 3, Xteink S4, and Lenovo Yoga Mini i: Liliputing News Roundup

Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. The new Onyx BOOX Palma 3 is a pocket-sized eReader with similar specs to the Palma 2, but better build quality with an aluminum frame and fiberglass backplate. Optional stylus suppo