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Mac RumorsOct 02, 2025
Powerbeats Fit Review: Apple's New $200 Workout Earbuds Replace Beats Fit Pro
Apple's Beats brand has a new set of fitness-focused earbuds available, the Beats Fit. We picked up a set of the Powerbeats Fit to see how they compare to the prior-generation Beats Fit Pro and Apple's AirPods Pro 3.


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CNET NewsOct 02, 2025
34 of the Best Tech Gifts Under $100 for 2025
Practical, thoughtful, unique -- these are the tech gifts under $100 that we love the most. All are reviewed or tested by our experts at CNET, so you know they're good.

PC World Latest NewsOct 02, 2025
Best external drives 2025: Top picks in portable storage

In a cloud-based, networked world, local storage still offers distinct performance advantages. Transferring 4TB of data across the usual home network is generally far slower than offloading it to a 20Gbps/40Gbps SSD, then walking it to its destination. Similarly, restoring a backup from local storage is far, far faster than pulling down your data from the web. We're talking gigbytes per second instead of megabytes.

Whatever your needs or intent, these are the best external drives we've tested, both in terms of performance and budget.

Why you should trust PCWorld for external drive reviews and buying advice: It's in our name! PCWorld's reviewers have been testing PC hardware for decades. Our storage evaluations are thorough and rigorous, pushing the limits of every product — from performance benchmarks to the practicalities of daily use. As PC users ourselves, we know what makes a product stand out. Only the best external drives make this list.

Crucial X9 Pro - Best 10Gbps external SSD


PC World Latest NewsOct 02, 2025
Perplexity's $200-a-month ‘AI' Comet browser is now free

The Comet browser was always intended to be a free competitor to Chrome and other browsers, though it started out locked behind that massive "AI" paywall. (In fact, Perplexity is so committed to the browser bit that it briefly entertained buying Chrome from Google, before the U.S. government decided that antitrust laws are more like guidelines.)

As of today it's free for anyone to use, along with its LLM-powered Sidecar feature, according to TechCrunch. Though the download site still indicates you either need a subscription or an invitation to use it, I was able to download and install it without logging in.

But in order to get the full powers of the browser, you'll still need that $200-a-month subscription. Without it you're rate-limited for its various tools, including text generation, shopping, and even logging in and "browsing" using your identity. Just be careful — like many LLM tools it has some rather glaring security issues.

Chris Hoff


PC World Latest NewsOct 02, 2025
Best Chromebooks 2025: Top picks for work, school, and more

And yeah, with services like Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce Now, you can even stream big games on certain models. The main thing is grabbing one that nails the basics-runs smooth, feels sturdy, and doesn't' tap out halfway through the day. We've tested these picks hands-on, so if it's on this list, it's earned its spot.

If you decide that you'd prefer a Windows laptop, check out PCWorld's roundup of the best laptops available today.

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 - Best overall Chromebook


PC World Latest NewsOct 02, 2025
Microsoft's newly redesigned Office app icons go soft and fluid

We've known for some time that Microsoft Office apps were getting new icons (thanks to a leak). But they're official as of today, according to Jon Friedman (CVP of Design and Research for Microsoft 365) in this Microsoft Design blog post.

Microsoft is rolling out the new design to users with immediate effect. In the post, Friedman explains the redesign's significance:


The last time Microsoft updated the Office icons was in 2018. Below, you can see all the redesigned icons side by side:



GizmodoOct 01, 2025
Google's New Smart Speaker Promises to Power a Voice Assistant That Doesn't Suck


Gemini for Home needs a new speaker to make Google's next-gen voice assistant actually feel new.


CNET How ToOct 01, 2025
Avoid Microplastics, Bacteria and More: 8 Kitchen Tools You Need to Replace ASAP
Not every kitchen tool was made to last forever.

PC World Latest NewsOct 01, 2025
Today's best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

Want to see even more? Take a peek at PCWorld's list of the top laptops you can get right now.

Why you should trust us: It's in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We've been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 70 laptops every year. All of the picks below have been personally tested and vetted by our experts, who've applied not only performance benchmarks but rigorous usability standards. We're also committed to reviewing PC laptops at every price point to help you find a machine that matches your budget.

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CNET NewsOct 01, 2025
Meta Will Use Your AI Interactions to Personalize Ads and Content
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Mac RumorsSep 30, 2025
Apple's iPhone Driver's License Feature Now Available in 11 U.S. States
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps.

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