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Nocs Zero Tube impressions — 5 reasons this tiny telescope will be joining me on all my future hikes
Love looking at stuff? Me too, which is why I’m obsessed with Nocs Provisions, makers of rugged, adventure-ready optics, and the brand’s latest release is my favorite yet. The new Nocs Zero Tube is a palm-sized monocular boasting a 10x zoom, a cool-looking rubberized exterior and a water and fog-proof design. Available in a range of aesthetically pleasing colors, the…
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Tired of price hikes? Xfinity launches 5-year price lock on its home internet plans
About a year ago, I gave my internet service provider the heave-ho, after a steady stream of price increases kept driving my internet bill upward. And I’m betting that I’m not the only person tired of ever-changing internet prices. Word of customer dissatisfaction with escalating internet prices must have reached Comcast, the largest internet service provider in the U.S. The…
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Increased IT spending marred by industry price hikes
Worldwide IT spending is expected to surge in 2025, though research from Gartner suggests much of this growth will be absorbed by price increases. Spending will total $5.61 trillion this year, marking a growth rate of 9.8% from $5.11 trillion in 2024. Last year, Gartner predicted global IT spending would hit $5 trillion. But while budgets for CIOs are increasing,…
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Apple Upgrades M2 and M3 MacBook Air With 16GB RAM In Base Models With No Price Hikes
Apple today unveiled its much-awaited MacBook Pro with M4 processors. Alongside the M4 MacBook Pro release, Apple also announced that the MacBook Air lineup now starts with 16GB RAM, doubling the previous 8GB RAM. The best part is this boost in the RAM doesn’t come with a price hike. The MacBook Pro lineup still starts at $999. This change applies…
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