President Joe Biden and the US Department of Education are slated to begin implementing a long-awaited student loan forgiveness program but, ahead of the plan’s roll-out, many borrowers may be targeted by malicious actors with an agenda. Biden’s relief program would extend the ongoing student loan payment freeze until Dec. 31, canceling up to $20,000 in …

Sony has unveiled its latest Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbar, the HT-A3000, which offers simulated immersive sound from a single bar.  The HT-A3000, a step down from the existing HT-A7000, doesn’t have dedicated height drivers but instead uses proprietary Sony 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to produce Atmos effects.  To help simulate an “immersive” sound field, the Sony uses built-in microphones to …

If you’re on the hunt for a pair of earbuds or a set of headphones, it’s important to take advantage of headphone deals, and right now, both Jabra and Amazon have huge markdowns on some of Jabra’s most popular wireless earbuds, with some discounted by as much as 53%. But many of these deals will expire tonight, so be sure and …

Unless you’re the owner of a supported Google Pixel phone, you may not yet have access to the new Android 13 update. But even if you’re yet to upgrade, you can still look to improve your Android’s performance with the existing software you have. No matter if you’ve got a Samsung Galaxy, Motorola or OnePlus — you can optimize your battery life and speed up …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Most people who watch TV these days own at least one streaming device, as these little gadgets have become a crucial part of the movie-and-TV experience. Of course, most new TVs come with smart features built-in, allowing you to use platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime without an extra device. …

Samsung on Tuesday announced the global relaunch of its free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus, with a logo redesign and lineup of new programming for TV and mobile customers across 24 countries. The electronics company is rolling out the app rebrand for its smart TVs, Galaxy devices and the web. The relaunch expands the company’s free, ad-supported streaming platform with …

A Chromebook is a great choice for anyone who wants an affordable, portable laptop. In terms of cost, nothing beats a Chromebook, which is all you’ll need if you’re a student who requires a computer for the basics or someone who just wants a means to browse the internet on after work. Chromebooks run on Google’s Chrome OS and are …

With the popularity of K-dramas rising internationally, streaming services are pumping out TV series and films to make it easy for viewers to find new and classic titles. K-dramas first started gaining momentum in South Korea in the ’70s, but the genre is growing beyond its traditional borders and finding audiences on Netflix and other platforms. From zombie thrillers to emotional family …

With the Labor Day weekend up ahead, many retailers are already getting their Labor Day sales underway. For Samsung fans, its sale means discounts on its lineup of phones, tablets and accessories. For a limited time at its site, you can save on devices like the recently released Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 as well as …

What’s happening AMD will begin shipping its Ryzen 7000 family of desktop processors, bringing a 29% speed boost to PCs favored by gamers and creative types like video editors and animators. Why it matters The new model, packaging three “chiplets” into one processor, keeps the pressure on Intel to so high-end PCs should get more powerful without massive price increases. …