TCL QM7K MSRP $1,300.00 Score Details “The TCL QM7K offers a stunning image for its price point, bringing premium-level picture quality to your living room without costing a small fortune.” Pros Fantastic color accuracy Impressive contrast Excellent brightness Decently wide viewing angle Cons Reflective screen Unimpressive sound “Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out more about how we test and score products.“ Recommended Videos We finally got our hands on the TCL QM7K Mini-LED QLED, winner of our Top Tech of CES 2025 award. Earlier this year we reviewed the QM6K and were impressed with its value and performance, so we’re excited to put the QM7K through its paces. TCL continues to impress in the midrange and I’m happy to say, the QM7K did not disappoint. Mini-LED screen technology is making for gorgeous displays with incredible contrast more affordable for the average consumer, and TCL is really showing what the technology can do with this new entry. There’s a good chance that this isn’t the last model we’ll hear about from TCL this year as the company has switched to a staggered release approach for its 2025 models, but for now let’s soak in the QM7K and all it has to offer. TCL QM7K specs Sizes 55, 65, 75, 85, 98, and 115 inches Pricing $1,299.99, $1,499.99, $1,999.99, $2,499.99, $4,999.99, and $19,999.99 Display type QD-Mini LED Operating system Google TV Screen resolution 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) HDR support Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision Gaming, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR 10+, HDR10, HLG Native refresh rate 144Hz Gaming features Auto Game Mode (ALLM), AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Game Accelerator 288, VRR (up to 144Hz) Audio support Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital +, DTS: Virtual X (Passthrough Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital +, Dolby Digital, PCM) Connectivity 4 HDMI (1x eARC), USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Ethernet (LAN), S/PDIF, ATSC 1.0 Tuner Affordable price means a less premium build Andre Revilla / Digital Trends The QM7K targets that affordable middle ground between a true budget TV and the premium flagship models of today. It aims to be within reach of most consumers, particularly in the smaller 55- or 65-inch models. So I can’t say I was too shocked when I started unboxing and assembling the QM7K that I found its construction to be a little flimsy. Andre Revilla / Digital Trends The stand that holds the TV is designed as one central piece, as opposed to the individual legs of the QM6K, which makes attaching it to the QM7K a straightforward process. It’s brushed to look like metal, but metal it is not. The plastic T-shaped stand weighs about 5 pounds and does its job in holding the 85-inch model we tested for this review. Andre Revilla / Digital Trends The TV itself weighs only 75 pounds, aided by a frame made almost entirely of plastic. Savings have to come from somewhere to hit these price points, right? The good news is that this makes assembly a lot easier than on far heavier (albeit sturdier) high-end models. The QM7K sways a bit anytime you move it or the furniture it sits on, but it’s held securely enough that it’s not going anywhere. Decent audio, nothing mind-blowing The audio on the TCL QM7K is billed as having better audio than the QM6K, thanks to a Bang & Olufsen audio upgrade, which TCL says will offer “more accurate sound quality for an enhanced home theater audio experience.” All in all, the 2.2-speaker system performs about as expected for a mostly affordable model. Which is to say, it didn’t sound terrible, but it didn’t sound great. Andre Revilla / Digital Trends The bass response left a lot to be desired, but it’s not like I was expecting a 6-inch subwoofer built into the TV. The dialogue could at times sound muddled, blending in a bit too much with a soundtrack or background noise. This really only happened in intense scenes where loud music, dialogue, and sound effects all combined in a cacophony of sound. The QM7K natively supports Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital+ audio, but the built-in speakers aren’t doing it justice. Seeing as this model supports Dolby Atmos passthrough, you’d be better off with a Dolby Atmos soundbar, or another dedicated audio system to get the most out of the Dolby audio available on most streaming platforms. Color accurate right out of the box The QM7K features a number of display profiles that users can select from, but for our purposes we’re going to focus on Filmmaker Mode, which was first added on the QM6K. This mode is designed for color accuracy, and it was spot-on right out of the box. Andre Revilla / Digital Trends We tested the QM7K first in SDR while in Filmmaker Mode, and it delivered an impressive color delta E of 0.8. While this fell to near zero post-calibration, that’s honestly not even necessary, as the human eye struggles to distinguish a delta E of less than 1.0, making Filmmaker Mode more than sufficient. More than bright enough If you’re looking to sear your eyeballs out of your sockets during nighttime viewing, then the QM7K is the right TV for you. TCL advertises a peak brightness of 3,000 nits in HDR for the QM7K, though this varies by size and will vary slightly by panel. Andre Revilla / Digital Trends In my own testing, I was able to get one 2,400-nit burst in HDR testing in a 10% window with brightness, peak luminance, and dynamic backlighting all turned up to the max. More stable readings in HDR came in around 2,000 nits in peak brightness. Peak brightness measurements in SDR came in at a still very respectable 1,600 nits. If you’re wanting to get the best color accuracy and contrast out of your QM7K with minimal clipping and as much uniformity as possible, then you’ll likely be watching Filmmaker Mode in its default configuration, which still offers 800 nits with the brightness turned to 100 while keeping those other backlight and luminance settings turned off. My gripe with reflections While the brightness of the QM7K more than delivers, nothing could get away from the fact that the screen itself was pretty reflective. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen worse, but if your living room is like mine and has windows opposite the TV, you’ll find yourself getting up to close them every time you turn on the TV during the daytime. Windows reflected in the TCL QM7K Andre Revilla / Digital Trends I’m not even picking on reflections when sunlight is pouring in the windows midday, as this issue persists into the evening when the sun is already starting to set. With brightness settings maxed, the QM7K can handle as bright a room as you can throw at it, but any sort of light source directly in front of the screen from your viewing position will be thrown back at you and remains quite visible even in bright scenes. A superb image overall All in all, the TCL QM7K offers a stunning image for its price point. Without getting too far into the weeds, I’ll say that a lot of cool tech—like the condensed micro lens in the backlight system, helping focus and direct the light from each mini LED, and the decreased optical distance, which is the space between the backlight and the LCD—helps create an image with excellent contrast. These technologies also help reduce haloing in HDR, as they lead to less light scatter. The QM7K really goes to show that Mini LED QLED panels are taking the fight to OLED, bringing premium-level picture quality to your living room without costing you a small fortune. Value remains the focus TCL has continued to impress with panel technology and image quality while maintaining approachable pricing. The 85-inch model we tested launched just over two months ago and is already being sold by all major retailers and TCL at about a 30% markdown from its original MSRP of $2,500. Right now, that means you can pick up an 85-inch QM7K for $1,800, and the 55-inch is currently marked down to under $900. Look for these prices to continue dropping as the year goes on, especially as we get into the holiday season. The TCL QM7K is an impressive entry that blurs the line between flagship and mid-range in performance while staying solidly in the realm of mid-range pricing. I’ll be eagerly awaiting any TCL launches hopefully still to come this year.

ZDNET's key takeaways The Motorola Razr (2025) is on sale for $700 and comes in four distinct colorsIts OLED touchscreen, robust camera system, and flexible design combine to create one of my favorite smartphone experiences in 2025However, the performance from the MediaTek chipset is rather lackluster more buying choices The Motorola Razr series has undergone a radical change over the years. Once a flip phone with an iconic ultrathin design, it has transformed to become the company's premier foldable phone line. I recently had the opportunity to try out the Motorola Razr (2025). After my testing, I'm starting to consider ditching my single-panel phone for this foldable.Also: The best Android phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedMotorola stuck very closely to the design of the 2024 Razer Plus. This new model has the exact same dimensions as the older phone, measuring 73.99 x 88.08 x 15.85 mm and weighing about 188g. The first major design change is the new set of Pantone-validated colors. These hues give the phone a stylish and bold look. Four options are available. My review unit was in Spring Bud, a shade of green that reminds me of mint ice cream. Around the back of the device is a "nylon-inspired finish" that's so soft I actually thought it was cloth. details View at Motorola The second significant design change is more subtle: a titanium-reinforced hinge, which gives the foldable a noticeably sturdy feel. The upper half of the phone doesn't flop around, and closing it produces an audible (and satisfying) thump.Going back to similarities, the Razr (2025) has the same type of panels as the Razr Plus. It sports a 6.9-inch pOLED touchscreen that runs at Full HD+ resolution (2,640 x 1,080 pixels) and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The external display is a 3.6-inch pOLED screen running at a resolution of 1,056 x 1,056 pixels and a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz.A screen like this allows the foldable to deliver excellent visual output. For testing, I watched Ozarks on Netflix to see how well the inner panel displays content. The first thing I noticed is that the screen is really good at capturing subtle lighting and the intricate details in scenes. It adds a lot to the immersion. Moreover, I can't forget the Dolby Atmos speakers, which output impressive audio.Also: I replaced my slab phone with Motorola's $1,300 Razr Ultra for a week - and it's very convincingI also have to give Motorola kudos for the barely noticeable crease in the middle of the main display. You can't see it unless you hold the phone at a certain angle. Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETThe external screen has a wide range of uses, from simple functions like checking notifications to more complex actions like watching YouTube videos and playing a video game. The latter is done by directly adding shortcuts to the Apps section. However, since the display only measures 3.6 inches diagonally, it's not a very immersive experience. At least, the novelty is fun. By far, my favorite aspect of the Motorola Razr is its camera system. Around the back, there is a 50MP main lens, a 13MP ultrawide plus macro vision camera, and a 32MP selfie lens. A setup like this isn't anything extraordinary; I've seen plenty of other smartphones with a similar camera array. Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETBut two features propel it to excellence: the Photo Enhancing Engine and Adaptive Stabilization. The former utilizes Moto AI to enhance the quality of pictures while the latter ensures images and videos look smooth -- for the most part. Videos can look a little choppy. I believe the performance problem is a side effect of the stabilization software Also: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on: This ultra-thin phone made my iPhone feel outdatedBelow is an image I took of a local beach without any tweaks to the settings. I think it looks great for a non-flagship phone. Colors are vibrant and slightly saturated. Images are highly detailed with little noise, at least in most well-lit environments. Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETThe Razr's flexible form factor also allows for engaging photo ops. You can fold the phone slightly and use the bottom half as a pseudo-stand. If you keep that half-closed state and turn it 45 degrees, you activate Camcorder Mode.The moment it's flipped, the smartphone automatically begins recording a video. On the left is the camera's view. On the right are touchpad controls. For example, swiping up and down lets you zoom in or out. To pause, all you have to do is tap the secondary screen. It's an easy-to-use feature. I had a lot of fun trying out Camcorder Mode; it was definitely a highlight of my experience. Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETInside Motorola's Razr is a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X paired with 8GB of RAM. The chipset is fine for the most part, and you can enjoy a solid browsing experience. However, the hardware stumbles when you begin to push it. Playing Honkai Star Rail causes stuttering, and activating Camcorder Mode makes the phone overheat a little.Also: This Motorola Razr deal at Best Buy is flipping awesome - here's how to take advantageI ran Geekbench 6 to see how it ranks alongside other smartphones. It got a top score of 2,992. According to Geekbench's Android benchmarks page, this places the Razr below the OnePlus 9R, a device from four years ago. I did see other Razrs reach higher scores on Geekbench's charts, although it's not a big leap.ZDNET's buying adviceThe Motorola Razr (2025) is currently on sale for $700 on the company's official website. In addition to Spring Bud, other colors include PANTONE Gibraltar Sea (blue), Parfait Pink, and Lightest Sky (silver). It is a great alternative to high-end foldables like Galaxy Z Flip 6, delivering an engaging user experience without breaking the bank.However, if you want a high-end phone, the company also launched the Motorola Razr Ultra. It's similar to the base Razr, albeit with better hardware, from the camera to the stylish colors. What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.Smartphones are among the most affected by the new US tariffs, with devices imported from China and Vietnam facing steep duties that could raise retail prices by 20% or more. Brands like Apple and Google, which rely heavily on Asian manufacturing, may either pass these costs on to consumers or absorb them at the expense of profit margins. The tariffs could also lead to delays in product launches or shifts in where and how phones are made, forcing companies to diversify production to countries with more favorable trade conditions. Show more Featured reviews

Memorial Day is one of the best times of the year to score a great deal on a new TV. This year, Memorial Day weekend runs from Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26. If you don't get in on a TV deal now, your next two chances are Amazon Prime Day in July and Black Friday in November. I've rounded up the best TV deals currently available from popular retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. Several TVs are also on sale through eBay thanks to a limited time 20% off Memorial Day coupon (I've only listed eBay vendors that are authorized resellers). Check out all of the deals below.65" LG Evo C4 4K OLED Smart TV for $1,19765" LG Evo C4 4K OLED Smart TVAs part of the Amazon Memorial Day Sale, the retailer has dropped the price on the 65" LG Evo C4 4K OLED TV. It normally retails for $2,499.99, but right now you can get it for $1,196.90 with free delivery. That's nearly half off the list price and the best deal I've seen for the 2024 65" model. It's also $1,000 less expensive than the 2025 65" LG Evo C5, which makes this the far better value. The LG Evo C-series of TV has consistently been our favorite high-end 4K TV for current generation console gaming thanks to its outstanding image quality, low input lag, and high refresh rate.65" Samsung S90D 4K OLED Smart TV for $1,0382024 model65" Samsung S90D 4K OLED Smart TVElectronics Express va eBay is currently offering the 2024 65" Samsung S90D 4K OLED Smart TV for just $1,038.39 shipped after you apply a $500 off coupon code "MEMORIALDEALS" in your shipping cart. This is an excellent TV to pair up with your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. This is a true quantum dot (QLED) OLED TV and is considered to as good as or better than the popular LG C4 OLED TV. According to RTINGS, the Samsung S90D is a brighter TV with a wider color gamut, better color volume, wider viewing angle, and better HDR gradient handling. Electronics Express is an authorized Samsung reseller with over 200,000 eBay user ratings with 99.2% positive feedback.50" Hisense U6H 4K QLED Google TV for $21850" Hisense U6H 4K QLED Google TVBudget TV shoppers, this TV deal is for you. Walmart is currently offering a 50" Hisense U6H 4K Smart TV for only $218 with free shipping. This is an older 2023 model, but it includes premium features you usually need to pay extra for, like quantum dot (QLED) technology and full-array LED backlighting for wider color gamut, richer colors, and higher contrast ratio, ALLM, and VRR. This TV has a native 60Hz refresh rate, but it does feature 240Hz motion rate technology to reduce blurring in fast-action scenes.65" Panasonic W95 4K Mini-LED Fire TV for $599.99Other sizes also on sale65" Panasonic W95 4K Mini-LED Fire TV75" Panasonic W95 4K Mini-LED Fire TV85" Panasonic W95 4K Mini-LED Fire TV55" Panasonic W95 4K Mini-LED Fire TVPanasonic is back in the TV game, and this time it's focusing on only offering higher-end Mini-LED and OLED models. For Memorial Day, Amazon is offering big discounts on the Panasonic W95 series TVs, which feature Mini-LED technology and local dimming. In a Mini-LED panel, the LEDs are smaller and more numerous, which allows for finer control of brightness levels within the same scene. The W95 is also a great candidate for playing games on a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X console because it's equipped with a native 144Hz panel that can run games in 4K at up to 144fps over HDMI 2.1.43" Vizio 4K QLED Smart TV for $18443" Vizio 4K Roku TVElectronics Express via eBay is offering this 43" Vizio TV for only $183.99 shipped after you apply a $500 off coupon code "MEMORIALDEALS" in your shipping cart. You'd be hard pressed to find another 43" TV for under $200, especially one that features quantum dot (QLED) panel technology. This is an excellent TV to pair with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console for a docked gaming experience.77" Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED Google TV for $1,99877" Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED Google TVeBay's Memorial Day TV deals bonanza continues. Electronics Express via eBay is also offering this massive 77" Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED Google TV for an incredible price of $1,998 shipped after you apply a $500 off coupon code "MEMORIALDEALS" in your shipping cart. That's the best price we've seen for this recent 2024 model and an excellent option for streaming 4K HDR movies and playing games in 4K at up to 120fps on your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X gaming console. Electronics Express is an authorized Sony reseller.More Memorial Day TV Deals50" Vizio V4K50M 4K Smart TV55" Insignia F30 4K Fire TV75" TCL Q7 4K QLED Google TV58" Hisense R6 4K Roku TV65" Samsung QN85D 4K Neo QLED Mini-LED Smart TVMore Memorial Day sales are already liveSeveral retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, and Wayfair have launched their sale early. We've rounded up all of the biggest retailers that have pushed their Memorial Day sales live with deals worth checking out.The Biggest SaleAmazon Memorial Day SaleSee it at AmazonTech and AppliancesBest Buy Memorial Day SaleSee it at Best BuyRetailer SaleWalmart Memorial Day SaleSee it at WalmartFurnitureWayfair Memorial Day saleSee it at WayfairPC and LaptopsHP Memorial Day SaleSee it at HPAppliances and FurnitureHome Depot Memorial Day SaleSee it at Home DepotClothing and Outdoor GearREI Anniversary SaleSee it at REIRetailer SaleTarget Memorial Day SaleSee it at TargetAppliances and FurnitureLowes Memorial Day SaleSee it at LowesSelect DealseBay Memorial Day SaleSee it at eBayRetailer SaleCostco Memorial Day SaleSee it at CostcoMattressesCasper Memorial Day SaleSee it at CasperMattressesDreamCloud Mattress SaleSee it at DreamCloudPC and LaptopsDell Memorial Day SaleSee it at DellPC and LaptopsLenovo Memorial Day SaleSee it at LenovoGaming chairs and desksSecretlab Memorial Day SaleSee it at SecretlabShoes and SportswearAdidas Memorial Day SaleSee it at AdidasFurniture and KitchenwareCrate&Barrel Memorial Day SaleSee it at Crate&BarrelKitchenwareWilliams Sonoma Memorial Day SaleSee it at Williams SonomaTuft & Needle Memorial Day SaleSee it at Tuft & NeedleMattressesSleep Number Memorial Day SaleSee it at Sleep NumberAppliancesLG Memorial Day SaleSee it at LGClothingMacy's Memorial Day SaleSee it at Macy'sSportswear and Outdoor GearDick's Sporting Goods Memorial Day SaleSee it at Dick'sOffice FurnitureFlexiSpot Memorial Day SaleSee it at FlexiSpotGaming ChairsAndaSeat Memorial Day SaleSee it at AndaSeatWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

Amazon is currently offering the lowest price I've ever seen for a SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset. As part of the Amazon Memorial Day Sale, you can pick up the PlayStation version for $228.93 shipped after a massive 35% discont off the $350 list price. The PlayStation version is compatible with the PS5, PS4, and PC, however it is not compatible with the Xbox (you need a separate Xbox dongle). The Nova Pro is our top rated gaming headset of 2025; I've personally use headset on a daily basis for the past few years and love it.SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset for $229SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (PS5, PC)The Arctis Nova Pro is the highest-end gaming headset in SteelSeries' repertoire. It combines excellent sound quality with comfortable ergonomics, a high-performance mic, and unique yet extremely practical features. One of the biggest standout features of the SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless headset is the ingenious hot-swappable battery system. SteelSeries was generous enough to includes two batteries: one that's in use in your headset and the other that's charging in the separate DAC controller. This way, you get wireless freedom with no waiting to recharge. Each battery lasts for up to 22 hours of continued use, so you won't be constantly swapping them out either.Other great features include an OLED base station with volume control knob, active noise cancellation (rare in a gaming headset), retractable boom microphone, all-day comfort thanks to the suspension headband and leatherette ear cushions, simultaneous 2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth pairing, onboard audio presets, and the versatile Sonar software for creating your own custom sound profiles (for PC gamers).SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro review by Kevin Lee"SteelSeries’ Pro Wireless headsets have always been a bit of a unicorn in the gaming headset world thanks to their outstanding sound quality, uniquely removable batteries, simultaneous connection support, and other rare features. The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless truly elevates this line of gaming headsets to another level: spatial sound and audio quality are fantastic, batteries can be hot-swapped for uninterrupted use, and you can make your gaming audio experience even more nuanced thanks to very noticeable changes in the equalizer and Sonar settings. The revised design accommodates all heads – large and small – comfortably, even for extended sessions. And to top things off, the more premium design and hybrid active noise canceling make the headset even more usable as a daily pair of wireless headphones."PlayWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, marking the unofficial start of the summer vacation season in America. Yet, a recent Bankrate survey from late April found that only 46% of Americans plan to travel domestically or internationally this summer, with costs cited as the primary concern. Dwindling U.S. consumer confidence may lead some individuals to reconsider spending their precious discretionary dollars on travel. Still, you may have more travel options within your budget than you thought. For those determined to get away, there’s an excellent Google Flights hack that reveals options within a certain budget. Some Google Flights aficionados know this as the “anywhere” hack. Here’s how to use it. The Google Flights “anywhere” hack Google Flights is one of the best aggregators out there for finding airline tickets between any two cities on Earth. It works very simply: visit www.google.com/travel/flights, enter your departure and destination cities along with your desired departure and return dates, and click the search button. Google Flights will then reveal the best options for your selected destination across numerous airlines. However, if you’re trying to stay within a certain budget, this traditional method of using Google Flights can be exhausting, because you have to check individual cities manually. For example, if your airline ticket budget is $1200, it can be tedious to enter cities one by one on Google Flights (“São Paulo,” then “Paris,” then “Osaka”) only to find that tickets don’t fit within your budget anyway. Sticking to this method may also mean you completely overlook interesting destinations you’d never considered before. That’s where the excellent Google Flights “anywhere” hack comes in. It’s perfect for people who are more flexible in terms of their destination and put a greater priority on staying within a certain budget. Here’s how it works: Go to Google Flights as normal and enter your departure city in the “Where from?” field. Fill out your departure and return dates, as well, in the respective fields. But then, instead of entering a specific destination in the “Where to?” field, type in “anywhere” and click the search button. Now, on the results screen, you will see a global map displaying all the options available to you from your departure city to destinations around the world for the selected dates. By default, these options will cover all price ranges. However, you can narrow the results to show only tickets that fit within your budget by clicking the price filter dropdown menu and dragging the slider to your maximum preferred price. The results will then show you where in the world you can fly while staying within your budget.  And keep in mind that the Google Flights results map is as interactive as regular Google Maps—so be sure to zoom in and pan around on the map, and you’ll see additional flight options appear. Click on any one of them to get more details about the selected itinerary. Find even more options with the “flexible date” hack The “anywhere” Google Flights hack can help you quickly discover destinations you can travel to within your budget. But another simple hack may reveal even more destinations you can afford. That’s because you may actually be able to discover more locations within your budget if your dates are flexible, too. Route prices aren’t set in stone, and they vary wildly depending on the date you want to fly. To reveal these potential new options, click on the date field from the search results screen. In the drop-down menu that appears, click on the “Flexible Dates” tab, select any one or all of the next six months, and indicate how long you want your trip to be: for the weekend, or for one or two weeks. Google Flights will then scour the internet to find you the destinations you can go to within your budget and across the periods you selected. This “flexible date” hack frequently yields even more results than the “anywhere” hack alone because there are often significant savings to be had on routes flown during periods of lower travel demand. Just one final thing to keep in mind: While you may be able to find new destinations you can afford to explore using these Google Flights hacks, remember that once you arrive, Google Maps may not actually be the best way to navigate—so be sure to pack your phone with the apps that are.

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I have big plans over Memorial Day weekend to get some shopping in. I don't usually buy anything from Memorial Day sales, but with all of the uncertainty about tariffs and prices in the U.S. I've been feeling like I should make my purchases now rather than wait to see if prices go up or not. More specifically, I've been meaning to upgrade my gaming setup for years and it's starting to feel like a now or never situation.Most of the Memorial Day sales have been live since last week, and I've primarily been browsing the Wayfair sale for various furniture items. I'm specifically looking for a new office chair and desk as well as a nice bookcase to store my games, and the Wayfair sale has overall been the easiest website to navigate so far. I've also been looking at IGN's picks for best gaming chair and gaming desks to help broaden my search to other popular brands.If you're looking to upgrade your own gaming setup or office during these sales, here are my suggestions for how to go about it.Start With the Wayfair SaleFurnitureWayfair Memorial Day saleSort through thousands of home and office deals.See it at WayfairAlthough the Amazon Memorial Day sale has the most discounts on everything, Wayfair seems to have the most discounts on furniture. I'm suggesting this as a good starting point because of the sheer quantity of deals, but also because of how easy it is to filter out everything that isn't a Memorial Day deal. You can also use filters to narrow down every product category by dimensions, material, color, price, etc. Even if you don't end up buying anything from here, it's still a good place to narrow down what you actually want for your space. I've used Wayfair to buy things like bookshelves, rugs, lamps, and tables and would generally recommend them for things like that.That being said, Wayfair doesn't always have all of the best brands. Their prices are usually pretty good for standard furniture items, but it's not necessarily the best place to buy a really nice office chair or a gaming-specific desk.Splurge on Comfort OnlyIf you're upgrading your whole setup, I'd recommend splurging on the chair only. I am still deciding which chair I'm going to buy, but I already know it's the thing I'm spending the most money on. My current office chair is literally falling apart and I have it held together with a pair of sweatpants I wrapped around it. Anything would be an upgrade at this point, but since I'm planning to both work and play games in this chair I'm being picky. I still haven't decided on whether I'm going to get a gaming chair or an office chair, but IGN has recommended the Secretlab Titan Evo and I'm very tempted by that now that there's a Secretlab sale happening.Gaming chairs and desksSecretlab Memorial Day SaleSee it at SecretlabGet Your Accessories at AmazonThe final, and arguably most important step, is customizing your gaming setup. This means things like RGB lights, mouse pads, laptop stands, headset holder, Steam Deck docks, and everything else that actually attunes your battle station to you. For this I've found that Amazon has generally had the best prices on a lot of these things. Sure, Wayfair has a cardboard cutout of Darth Vader on sale, but for everything else Amazon has been where I've been shopping. The Biggest SaleAmazon Memorial Day SaleSee it at AmazonAlthough I have no intention of buying a TV myself, it is worth noting that Amazon also has some of the best Memorial Day TV deals I've seen so far. Most notably, the LG C4 dropped to a new all-time low on Amazon and is an excellent gaming TV for both console and PC gamers.Upgrade Your Gaming PC While You CanI don't currently have a good gaming PC and have absolutely no room in my budget for one right now. I primarily use my Steam Deck deck and Nintendo Switch for gaming, which has been great for mobility but not for performance. I would love to upgrade to a new PC with an RTX 5090, but with GPU prices on the rise and a potential Switch 2 purchase in my future it just doesn't seem like its in the cards for me right now.That being said, if you are looking for a new gaming laptop or PC, Memorial Day sales are actually a really good time to shop for that. I'd recommend checking out the Dell Memorial Day sale first, but there are also discounts at HP, Lenovo, Best Buy, and more. Here are all of the biggest sales I've found in that category.PC and LaptopsDell Memorial Day SaleSee it at DellPC and LaptopsLenovo Memorial Day SaleSee it at LenovoPC and LaptopsHP Memorial Day SaleSee it at HPTech and AppliancesBest Buy Memorial Day SaleSee it at Best BuyJacob Kienlen is a Senior SEO Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor's degree in communication and over 8 years of professional writing experience, his expertise ranges from books and games to technology and food. He has spent a good chunk of his career writing about deals and sales to help consumers find the best discounts on whatever they may be looking to buy.

It's like "a USB-C port for AI applications..." according to the official documentation for MCP — "a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools." And now Microsoft has "revealed plans to make MCP a native component of Windows," reports DevClass.com, "despite concerns over the security of the fast-expanding MCP ecosystem." In the context of Windows, it is easy to see the value of a standardised means of automating both built-in and third-party applications. A single prompt might, for example, fire off a workflow which queries data, uses it to create an Excel spreadsheet complete with a suitable chart, and then emails it to selected colleagues. Microsoft is preparing the ground for this by previewing new Windows features. — First, there will be a local MCP registry which enables discovery of installed MCP servers. — Second, built-in MCP servers will expose system functions including the file system, windowing, and the Windows Subsystem for Linux. — Third, a new type of API called App Actions enables third-party applications to expose actions appropriate to each application, which will also be available as MCP servers so that these actions can be performed by AI agents. According to Microsoft, "developers will be able to consume actions developed by other relevant apps," enabling app-to-app automation as well as use by AI agents. MCP servers are a powerful concept but vulnerable to misuse. Microsoft corporate VP David Weston noted seven vectors of attack, including cross-prompt injection where malicious content overrides agent instructions, authentication gaps because "MCP's current standards for authentication are immature and inconsistently adopted," credential leakage, tool poisoning from "unvetted MCP servers," lack of containment, limited security review in MCP servers, supply chain risks from rogue MCP servers, and command injection from improperly validated inputs. According to Weston, "security is our top priority as we expand MCP capabilities." Security controls planned by Microsoft (according to the article): A proxy to mediate all MCP client-server interactions. This will enable centralized enforcement of policies and consent, as well as auditing and a hook for security software to monitor actions. A baseline security level for MCP servers to be allowed into the Windows MCP registry. This will include code-signing, security testing of exposed interfaces, and declaration of what privileges are required. Runtime isolation through what Weston called "isolation and granular permissions." MCP was introduced by Anthropic just 6 months ago, the article notes, but Microsoft has now joined the official MCP steering committee, "and is collaborating with Anthropic and others on an updated authorization specification as well as a future public registry service for MCP servers." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

I test a lot of Android phones, and the software looks the same on most of them. There's a home screen, a standard background, and icons that are all the same shape and size. After a while, that gets boring, so sometimes, I like to switch things up.One advantage of having an Android phone is the operating system's flexibility. Unlike Apple's iPhone, Google's Android platform provides users with almost complete control over their phones' appearance, from wallpaper and color palettes to downloadable themes and icons available from third-party applications.But customizing your home screen or other aspects of your phone's user interface isn't always straightforward. It involves digging through menu settings and sometimes installing new apps, but don't worry, I'll help you figure it out. Here are some of the different ways you can make your Android device more your own.Mix Things Up Without Having to Download Any AppsYou can change a lot about your Android phone without downloading a single app. Start by adding widgets to the home screen. Just tap-and-hold your finger on any open space to bring up the widget menu. Scroll through the widget options for every app on your phone that offers them, select the one you like, and add it to the home screen. You can even drag the widget to resize it or long-press on it to add it to a stack of widgets. (Credit: Google/PCMag)Many companies that make Android phones also let you customize the look and feel of their notification settings, or include themes that combine wallpaper and icons' colors and shapes into one coherent appearance. However, these customization options tend to vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. You can find these tools under Personalization and/or Notification Settings in your settings menu.For example, Samsung's Settings menu lets you pick the exact style of edge lighting—and the duration—for your notifications. Motorola, however, doesn’t offer customized notification options on its phones; instead, you can choose from five different theme options that modify the look and feel of the device.It takes a little exploration of the Settings menu, but most Android device makers allow you to tweak the basic appearance and behavior of the home screens, wallpapers, colors, icons, fonts, and much more.Easy Mode(Credit: Samsung/PCMag)Samsung’s Easy Mode is a great way to simplify your user experience. It only puts essential apps on your home screen, enlarges the icons and font sizes on your device to make them easier to read, and increases the touch-and-hold delay to make sure you don’t accidentally launch an app. It’s meant for novice smartphone users or anyone who wants a quick way to declutter their screen. You can access Easy Mode by heading into the Settings menu and clicking into the Display menu. Scroll down to Easy Mode, click on it, and then toggle it on. Your screen will immediately reflect the change with larger, more legible, fonts. Not all manufacturers include an Easy Mode in their version of Android, though OnePlus does have a similar Simple Mode. You can activate it by going into the Accessibility settings, scrolling down, and toggling on the Simple Mode button. Fonts(Credit: Samsung/PCMag)Samsung also lets you change the system fonts on your phone. You can choose from preinstalled options or download free or paid fonts from the Samsung Galaxy Store. You can also adjust the size of each font you’ve installed, as well as whether or not you’d like it to be bolded. To access the font menus, open the Display menu in your Settings. Scroll down to Font Size and Style and tap on it. You will see a preview of the current font, as well as a button for Font Style. Tapping this button shows you a list of fonts already installed on your phone. You can choose one of those, or click the Download Fonts button. This launches the top fonts in the Samsung Galaxy Store. When you download one you like, you’ll have to return to the Font Style menu where the new font will now appear as one that’s available on your device. Click on the font, adjust the size to your liking with the slider tool, and you’re good to go. Most manufacturers don’t make it this easy to add new fonts to your device. Many third-party keyboard apps on the Google Play Store come with some additional fonts, though you’ll most likely need to install an additional launcherLaunchers: Leveling the Playing FieldIf the customization options already available on your phone don't go far enough, you can download apps for additional options. These apps generally work regardless of which company manufactures your Android phone. Recommended by Our EditorsOne of the best places to start is a third-party launcher. A launcher is an entire user interface that can control your phone's home screen and app drawer, allowing you to alter the appearance and feel of your phone more completely.In order to download a third-party launcher, you’ll have to go to the Google Play Store. While there are many excellent offerings, here are a few that we recommend: Nova Launcher (Credit: Nova/PCMag)The Nova Launcher is a customizer's paradise. It lets you change your app icons' color, size, and style. You can also adjust everything about your home screen’s appearance, from choosing the placement of your search bar to picking the color and size of your dock. You can get as granular as you’d like in this app, but you certainly don’t have to. You can just change one thing—like an icon style—or dig in and change everything. You can also set the Nova Launcher as the default launcher on your phone, or leave it as an app you need to click to change your home screen. The app is free to download and use. However, a paid version called Nova Launcher Prime costs $4.99 and unlocks additional features, including gestures, the ability to add app groups, and more. Smart Launcher 6(Credit: Smart Launcher/PCMag)Smart Launcher 6 is another full-featured launcher for your phone. You can change the wallpaper, icon appearance, widgets, fonts, app grid, and more. It doesn’t offer the same level of customization as the Nova Launcher, but I found it to be more streamlined and straightforward to manage. Just long-press on your screen when in the app to access all of the launcher's settings and features. You can choose whether or not to keep Smart Launcher 6 as your default launcher or just another app on your home screen that you’ll need to click into to enable. There is a free version of the app with plenty of features, but you’ll need a Premium subscription to access all options. These include smart widgets, a blur effect, a cross-device license, and more. You can opt to pay monthly for $4.49, yearly for $8.49, or grab a lifetime subscription for $20.99.AIO Launcher(Credit: AIO Mobile Soft/PCMag)The AIO Launcher is a very different sort of launcher. It gives you as much information as possible on one page. Your home screen consists of the time, the weather, a monitor of your storage and battery life, a list of your frequently used apps, your notifications, a dialer to make phone calls, your email, tasks, news, calendar, a financial chart, an audio recorder, and the control panel. It’s a lot to look at, but it gives you all of your relevant information in one location. You can remove anything you don’t want and swipe to access a list of your apps. While the app is free, you’ll need to pay if you want to make even small changes, like switching the colors of your apps. You can get the Premium version for a one-time payment of $12.99. It unlocks different icon shapes, font selection, cloud sync, additional themes, and more. You can also subscribe to Premium Plus for $1.49 a month, which includes all the Premium enhancements as well as ChatGPT integration, AI spam filter for notifications, AI app categorization, an AI translator, and even more themes. Icon Packs: Change the Way Your Apps Look If you generally like your home screen's layout but want to spice up your app icons, icon packs are one way to spice things up. There are many different types of icon packs on the Google Play Store, and you should be able to find something that fits your mood and style. Depending on the developer, some icon packs require specific launchers, while others can work with the launcher installed on your phone. If you don’t already have a supported launcher on your phone, you can just download one from the app store. Here are a few icon packs to get you started.Viral Icon Pack(Credit: DrumDestroyer/PCMag)If you’re interested in trying icon packs, the Viral Icon Pack is free and offers a good taste of what icons can do for your phone. It comes with big, colorful icons in pastel colors, 400 additional wallpapers, and some matching widgets. Retro Mode Icon Pack Neon(Credit: Moertel Pixel Art/PCMag)While plenty of paid icon packs exist, the Retro Mode Icon Pack Neon offers a unique look. All of the icons have retro pixel art that looks like a combination of 1990s computer art and the kids’ toy Lite-Brite. The pack costs $2.79 and includes widgets, additional wallpaper, and over 4,000 icons. Minimalist Icon Pack(Credit: Minimalist/PCMag)If you’re looking for something a little more understated, the Minimalist Icon Pack might be for you. For just $0.99, it can transform your phone into a minimalist's dream. It includes over 6,000 icons in pastel colors and 70 different wallpapers.No matter what you want your phone's software to look like, you can probably find a configuration that fits the bill by using a launcher, icon pack, or new font. Your eyes will thank you!