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Every comic book fan has opinions they’ll defend until the end of time. Maybe you’re convinced Spider-Man could outwit Batman in a fight, or that Wonder Woman would crush Thor in a no-holds-barred brawl.These debates are part of what makes superhero fandom fun, even as they blur lines between logic, nostalgia bias, and archival reading of decades of comic books. But what would an AI chatbot tasked to be a neutral referee decide?I asked ChatGPT to help resolve a few of these superhero debates, including a long-standing classic and some more unusual questions that go beyond simply who would still…

This post includes my best end-of-year Wi-Fi solutions. These are routers and Wi-Fi systems I’ve had extensive experience with in 2025 that you can safely consider in 2026. In other words, these are my personal collection from many I’ve reviewed. Keep in mind that these are not meant to be the best, though most indeed belong to the best list of their category, just the options that reflect my extended experience, for myself, friends, family, or business purposes, during 2025. Ubiquiti’s UniFi consoles had an excellent 2025. Top five end-of-year networking solutions: 2025’s real-world tested list These devices are listed…

LG just revealed several new speakers in the xboom line . These speakers are part of with will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas, who is on board as the “experimental architect” involved with “development, design and brand marketing.”These speakers are fairly different from one another, but they all have AI in common. Each speaker includes an algorithm that automatically adjusts the EQ after analyzing the audio content and the listening space. Many also feature an AI algorithm for ambient lighting, which will adjust the lights to match the song being played.The xboom Stage 501 is intended for parties and karaoke sessions.…

Whether you were gifted a shiny new computer for the holidays or simply have old ones sitting around collecting dust, there are sustainable ways to recycle your old PCs and printers free of charge.A recent CNET survey found that nearly a third of us are hoarding old electronics, because figuring out how to get rid of them feels like a huge pain. You can’t just toss them in the trash. It’s terrible for the environment and might even be illegal. The good news is that recycling your e-waste is ridiculously easy, and you don’t even have to find a special recycling center.…

Samsung is said to be developing a Brain Health featureIt would watch out for the early indicators of dementiaWe should hear more about it in the next couple of weeksOur smartphones are capable of tracking a whole host of stats and pieces of information about us, and Samsung is apparently going to add something new to the mix: a Brain Health feature that looks out for early signs of dementia.We don’t know too much about this yet, as Samsung hasn’t officially announced it, but according to a report on Chosun Biz (via Android Authority), the Brain Health service is going…

LG will unveil a canvas-style art TV, dubbed the LG Gallery TV, at CES 2026. The new model will be offered in 55-inch and 65-inch variants, and sports a flush-mount design along with customizable magnetic frames.The Gallery TV uses a Mini LED display and the company’s AI processor and offers 4K resolution. The new model will also leverage the LG Gallery+ service, a paid subscription with a library of over 4,500 works that users can display on the TV. Users will also be able to create custom images using generative AI or display images from personal photo libraries.LG says the…

ESPN DTC comes in two flavors. The ESPN Unlimited plan costs $30 a month (or $300 a year) and lets you stream all ESPN linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network and ACC Network. You also get access to programming on ESPN on ABC, ESPN Plus, ESPN3, SECN Plus and ACCNX. For NFL fans, this new ESPN service lets you watch every Monday Night Football game and the ManningCast for the 12 weeks it airs (11 weeks during the regular season and a Wild Card playoff game). There is also a $12 a month ESPN Select plan that…

Hacker “Lovely” breached Condé Nast, leaking data of 2.3M WIRED readersStolen info includes emails, names, phone numbers, addresses, and account detailsCriminals may exploit data for phishing; users urged to stay vigilant with suspicious emailsSensitive information on more than 2.3 million WIRED readers was leaked on the dark web recently, when a hacker broke into Condé Nast.As multiple sources confirmed, a hacker going by the alias ‘Lovely’ recently broke into Condé Nast, a global media giant and owner of some of the world’s biggest media publications such as Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Vanity Fair, and Wired. They claimed not to…

Samsung has that it “aims to be the first” to natively integrate Google Photos into TVs. The aim is for Google Photos to work seamlessly with , Samsung’s souped-up version of Bixby. This would help to make user photos part of the day-to-day TV experience, with photos appearing while navigating the TV’s OS during “contextual and convenient moments.”The company says users will be able to explore their Google Photos libraries in three new experiences. The first is called Memories, and will show curated stories based on “people, locations and meaningful moments.” This has a planned launch in March 2026 and…

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I, for one, did not know there was a bunny on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Read on for the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: Tips and…