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Birdfy Review: Smart Bird Feeders and Bird Bath Put to the Test
There are multiple companies making bird feeders with AI identification that send you pictures and info on the birds visiting your home, and Birdfy is one of the better-known brand names. I've reviewed and regularly use multiple Bird Buddy products, so when Birdfy asked if I wanted to give their bird feeders a look last winter, I said yes. Birdfy has a lot of bird feeder options at different prices, along with camera-equipped bird baths and bird houses.
Upgrade your gaming with this $199.99 Samsung Odyssey G5 deal
The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor just dropped to its lowest price ever, offering a great gaming setup with QHD resolution.
Clicks Communicator will ship with Android 17 and a bigger battery than we thought
Clicks has confirmed that its debut phone, the Communicator, will come with Android 17, plus a larger battery than previously announced.
Samsung boosts its Galaxy S26 Ultra no-trade-in discount to $250
The latest Samsung instant credits offer lets you get the Galaxy S26 Ultra at a $250 discount, and the Galaxy S26 starts at $819.99.
Samsung's Highest End 55" 4K OLED TV (S95F) Drops to $899 During the Best Buy Memorial Day Sale
Currently $1,600 at Amazon.
The Benefits of NVIDIA GeForce NOW for Budget-Conscious Gamers
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last six months, you know all about the RAM shortage. For consumers, supply has dwindled but demand hasn’t, leading to prices rising significantly and very quickly.Gamers have been hit particularly hard. The RAM shortage is why the price of the PlayStation 5 went up at the end of March, more than five years after its launch. It’s why building a gaming PC has become tougher for people on a budget.And these rising prices are on top of costs that have long been built into gaming. Both console and PC players have to deal with the cost of upgrading their hardware, whether that’s the latest generation for console players or upgraded components and memory for PC players. Then there’s new controllers, peripherals, and monitors.All of this starts to add up for budget-conscious gamers, which is where NVIDIA GeForce NOW steps into the spotlight. It offers gamers a way to experience high-end PC gaming without needing to routinely upgrade their rig.What is GeForce NOW?If you’re not already familiar with it, GeForce NOW is a subscription-based cloud gaming service that lets you stream games you own from popular gaming stores to your PC and other devices. It allows you to play games your PC’s specs wouldn’t normally be able to handle, as well as play on platforms that wouldn’t normally be possible.If you haven’t tried GeForce NOW cloud gaming before, the way it works is that the game isn’t actually run on your computer or whatever device you’re playing on. It’s run on a high-end GeForce RTX-powered gaming rig that streams its performance to your screen. You still control the game as you normally would, but you get the benefits of a more powerful setup without actually having to upgrade your own. And there are AAA games that release day-and-date on GeForce NOW, so you don’t have to sacrifice timeliness in exchange for access.Since the commands you input have to be sent to the server in order to register in-game, input lag depends on the quality of your internet connection. However, those connections have dramatically improved over the last few years, massively reducing latency and making cloud gaming a viable option for most people.Cloud gaming means playing with devices you likely already have at home. Considering current circumstances, that’s potentially thousands of dollars in savings. You also don’t need to worry about regularly upgrading your setup, since the GeForce NOW servers get upgrades without you having to do anything. NVIDIA recently upgraded GeForce NOW to next-gen Blackwell RTX architecture, giving Ultimate members (more on that in a bit) the power of an RTX 5080-class GPU.On to the GamesGeForce NOW also allows you to connect your accounts to digital stores like Steam, Epic, Battle.net, Xbox including Game Pass, and Ubisoft+, giving you access to the games you’ve already bought and own. So you don’t have to double dip and buy games a second time in order to play them as part of the service.There are a total of more than 4,500 games available to play through GeForce NOW, split into two categories: Ready-to-Play and Install-to-Play. Games in the Ready-to-Play category are kept up to date by NVIDIA and are always ready to stream instantly. Games in the Install-to-Play category allow you to download and play games that have opted into Steam’s cloud streaming, which run the gamut from indie titles to AAA hits. You can filter these two categories within GeForce NOW, so there’s no confusion about which games are in which group.And GeForce NOW regularly rolls out member rewards tied to popular games, like in-game items, early access perks, or special events that line up with big releases. It’s an extra layer of value on top of being able to bring the library you already own.In addition to the financial benefits, cloud gaming also offers convenience that can be helpful for people leading hectic lives. Like we mentioned, games in the Ready-to-Play category are kept up to date by NVIDIA at all times. So that means no more finally getting to play a game after life has kept you away for a while, only to discover you have to wait for a big update or patch to download.Game Across DevicesPlus, GeForce NOW allows you to play your games on devices where they’re not natively available. You can get GeForce NOW on Mac, Chromebook, tablets, iOS and Android phones, a number of LG and Samsung smart TVs, the Steam Deck, Xbox ROG Ally, and more. And since your in-game save data is tied to the cloud, you can carry over your current status between all of those devices without losing any progress.The resolution, fps, length of gaming session, and graphics card you have access to depend on which tier of GeForce NOW you sign up for. Since you’re getting access through external servers, there’s also a wait time to get connected that depends on your tier.Membership LevelsThere are three tiers: Free, Performance, and Ultimate. The free tier has up to 1080p resolution, up to 60 fps, and ads while you queue to start a game. You’ll have access to all Ready-to-Play games, but you’re limited to one-hour gaming sessions. For all the tiers, there’s no limit to the number of sessions you can have in a day. You just have to re-enter the queue when your session ends.The Performance tier is $9.99 per month or $99.99 for a full year, there are no ads, and you get up to 1440p resolution, up to 60 fps, six-hour gaming sessions, and priority access in the queue. So getting into a game generally takes less than a minute.The Ultimate tier is $19.99 per month or $199.99 for a year. It has no ads, up to 5K resolution, up to 240 fps, first priority access in the queue, eight-hour gaming sessions, and this is the only tier where games can be played with the power of a GeForce RTX 5080-class GPU. GeForce NOW also recently announced that Ultimate members get priority access to a RTX 5080 gaming rig every gaming session, based on availability, across nearly the entire GeForce NOW library.Performance and Ultimate memberships have access to both the Ready-to-Play and Install-to-Play catalogs, and there are day passes available that give you the features of those tiers for 24 hours. A day pass for the Performance tier is $3.99, while the Ultimate tier is $7.99. They’re a good way for newcomers to test out which tier works best for them without having to commit to a full monthly or yearly subscription. And if you get a day pass and then choose to upgrade to a longer term membership, the value of the day pass is applied to your subscription.From time to time, GeForce NOW also offers limited-time membership offers or bundles with select games, giving players another way to stretch their budget a bit further. If you’re already considering a longer-term plan, it can be worth keeping an eye out for these promotions in the weekly GFN Thursday blogs for the latest rewards, offers, and news.If you want to try GeForce NOW for yourself, you can do so right now on the official website. The process is quick and straightforward. With no end in sight for the RAM shortage and price hikes, now might be the time to see if cloud gaming is the right choice for you.
An Audible bug is burning through some users’ mobile data
Users have been reporting that the Audible app on Android is using much more mobile data than it's supposed to.
This massive 98-inch Samsung Neo QLED TV is just $4,500 after a huge price drop
The 98-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV offers $3,215 in savings compared to its 90-day average price, and has rarely been cheaper.
iPhone 17 Pro Will Make Sports History This Weekend
Apple today announced that this Saturday's Major League Soccer match between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC will be captured entirely with the iPhone 17 Pro. Apple said this will mark the first time an iPhone will be used to capture the entirety of a major professional live sporting event broadcast, rather than studio cameras, so the iPhone 17 Pro will make sports history this weekend.
iPhone 17 Pro will shoot Apple's Major League Soccer coverage live
All of Apple TV's coverage of the LA Galaxy versus Houston Dynamo FC MLS game on May 23, 2026, will be shot live only on the iPhone 17 Pro.
Samsung hasn’t given up on rollable phones, and its new ideas are wild
Samsung seems to be experimenting with rollable phone ideas and it has some really impressive and wild ideas.
I can’t believe how fast Google vibe coded my first Android app
From prompt to phone in minutes flat.
New leak corroborates Samsung’s plans for open-ear Galaxy Buds Able earbuds
Samsung is reportedly planning to launch the Galaxy Buds Able, featuring a unique clip-style open-ear design. Here's what we know about it.
Meta beware: Google could end up selling 2 million Android XR glasses this year
An analytics firm projects Google's upcoming XR glasses will sell 2 million units in 2026, signaling strong demand
OLED MacBook Pro screens on schedule after manufacturing difficulties
A new supply chain report says that Samsung Display is now able to mass produce the complex screens for the forthcoming OLED MacBook Pro, and should start shipping to Apple soon.
The Galaxy S27 Pro might bring a Pro-tier camera setup after all
Samsung's expected to launch a Galaxy S27 Pro model next year, and new leaks leave us optimistic about the camera setup.
Android 17 gets a smarter media switcher, and it already feels better than the old carousel
Android 17 will change the old carousel layout to a new design for switching the media player on the lock screen and in the notifications shade.
MacBook Pro OLED Display Production Clears Key Hurdle
Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro models have cleared a major manufacturing hurdle, with panel supplier Samsung Display having reportedly achieved yields above 90 percent on its Gen 8.6 OLED production line. According to Korean publication The Elec, some individual process stages are now reaching yields as high as 95 percent, a level that the display industry considers "golden yield" territory for stable mass production.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 reveals new screenshot buttons, likely for Aluminium OS
In Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3, we've spotted new buttons in the screenshot overlay that could potentially be intended for Aluminium OS devices.
Trump Phone unboxed: A few extras we miss from Google and Samsung phones
A new unboxing video has shown off the Trump Phone, giving us a good idea of what to expect in the packaging.
ACSI: Samsung edges out Apple in cell phone satisfaction, while Apple Watch ties at the top
ACSI has published this year’s Telecommunications, Cell Phone, and Smartwatch Study, and Apple’s results are a bit of a mixed bag.
The Samsung S90F 4K OLED TV Drops to the Lowest Price of the Year During Samsung's Memorial Day Sale
Our highest rated gaming TV of 2026 (yes, higher than LG)
Here’s a closer look at how Android 17’s OS verification is going to work
This week's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release sheds new light on how the upcoming OS verification tool will function.
Samsung’s giant art TV is $1,500 off until midnight
Samsung’s huge 85-inch The Frame Pro TV has an extra one-day discount today, dropping the art-style Neo QLED model to $2,799.99.