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Gizmag Emerging TechFeb 16, 2025
Apple Powerbeats Pro 2 get heart-rate monitoring, wireless charging
Apple just took the wraps off the new Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, designed for fitness enthusiasts who want more than just music out of their audio gear.



PC World Latest NewsFeb 16, 2025
7 ways to repurpose an SSD that's collecting dust

For instance, it may seem like PCIe 4.0 just arrived to supercharge NVMe SSD speeds, but that was in 2018! We've already moved on to PCIe 5.0, with PCIe 6.0 devices still on their way and PCIe 7.0 slated for 2025.

So, it's not uncommon to upgrade PC parts—and when you do, you have to figure out what to do with those components you've retired.

If you have an older SSD or HDD taking up space in storage and you don't know what to do with it, here are a few ways you can get more mileage out of it without throwing it away.

Further reading: The best SSDs to supercharge your PC

1. Make it portable


PC World Latest NewsFeb 16, 2025
6 easy tweaks that maximize your SSD's performance

But it's not as bad as it sounds. There are several things you can do to keep your SSD going at tip-top performance. Keep reading to see if your SSD has slowed down and what you can do to speed it back up.

Related: The best SSDs we've tested

Check if your SSD is slowing down SSDs can underperform for a few reasons: the storage space on the drive is running out, incorrect Windows settings are interfering, or maybe your SSD's settings just need to be tweaked.

To discern whether the apparent slowdown is real or just all in your head, you can use the free CrystalDiskMark benchmark app to get a clear picture of your current drive speed. (You might also want to do this once a year to catch any slowdowns before you even notice them.)

CrystalDiskMark can show you the sequential read and write rates of your drive, which you can then compare with the manufacturer's specifications. If your drive is operating noticeably slower, then you should move on to the tips below. Otherwise, you're good!



PC World Latest NewsFeb 16, 2025
Your boss doesn't need to know you found this AI with every major model

How much time do you spend doing boring jobs at work? It doesn't matter—any amount is too much. It's time you let AI help you at work. If you aren't sure which tools to try, just get 1min.AI—it has all of today's top models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Midjourney in one place, so you don't have to hop between tabs or pay multiple subscription fees.

Maybe you just got assigned another project on top of your already Everest-sized mountain of work: a company newsletter. 1min.AI has AI tools for writing and proofreading to help you save hours (and your sanity). You can even upload documents to a chat and make the process lightning-fast.

If the newsletter needs photos, you can


CNET How ToFeb 15, 2025
Is That Breach Alert Real? It May Be Just Another Scam
Before you click on that data breach alert, verify it's from a reliable source.

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Mac RumorsFeb 15, 2025
Top Stories: 'Apple Launch' Next Week, Powerbeats Pro 2 Debut, and More
Apple is in the middle of trickling out a variety of announcements including Powerbeats Pro 2 and an Apple TV app for Android phones this week, and based on a tease from Tim Cook it looks like there's at least one bigger announcement in store for next Wednesday.


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EngadgetFeb 13, 2025
Civil society groups urge Meta's Oversight Board to resign in protest
Meta's Oversight Board is coming under new pressure to respond to the company's recent policy changes on fact-checking and moderation, which were made without input from the advisory group. A coalition of civil society organizations has published an open letter to the Oversight Board saying the group should resign en masse as "recent developments make it clear that the company has abandoned any pretense of oversight and acts with no regard as to the consequences."

The letter, which was first reported by The Washington Post, comes from the Global Coalition for Tech Justice, which is made up of more than 250 human and digital rights advocates, fact-checking organizations and other civil society groups from around the world.

"A mass resignation would be a historic act of conscience — one that makes clear Meta's reckless disregard for human rights cannot be excused, ignored, or concealed behind the curtains of an oversight board that has no real power," the letter says. "By stepping down collectively, you would show solidarity with all those communities impacted by Meta's unconscionable actions, increase public pressure on Meta and demonstrate that true accountability cannot exist within a system designed to suppress it."

Last month, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta would end its long-running fact-checking programs and roll back con


PC World Latest NewsFeb 13, 2025
Can't keep track of your streaming shows? This app will help

That's where an app called Trakt comes in. Trakt can tell you where to watch pretty much any streaming show or movie, but it can also remember how much of a series you've watched and keep you in the loop on new episodes.

While Trakt has been around since 2010, it recently added a way to automatically track what you're watching across a half-dozen major streaming services. It's a key differentiator from other streaming guide apps, such as Reelgood and JustWatch, whose show-tracking features require you to manage your watch history manually. The feature is part of Trakt's VIP subscription, which costs $6 per month or $60 per year.

I received a temporary VIP membership to try out the automatic tracking, and while there's bunch more I'd like to see from Trakt before paying that toll myself, it's a promising glimpse at how streaming guides ought to work.

How Trakt tracks your shows

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