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In a world of flashy, RGB-equipped gaming laptops, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 can seem quite uncanny; its a laptop that doesn't scream "gamer" at first glance, but digging a little deeper, its certainly one that fits that category, with some caveats.

Most browsers offer a private browsing mode that aims to keep the websites you view off the record. But what exactly does it do in Safari and how do you get the best out of it?

Robot vacuums and mops have been an increasingly popular option for families that are busy with work, want to ensure that their floors are clean for their young children, or want to clean up after the hair and potential mess left behind by pets.

“We are all at risk of manipulation online right now.” So begins a short animated video about a practice known as decontextualization and how it can be used to misinform people online. The video identifies signs to watch out for, including surprising or out of the ordinary content, seemingly unreliable sources, or video or audio that appear to have been manipulated or repurposed. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Though it may not look like it, this 50-second video is actually an election ad—one of three that Google will be rolling out across five European countries next month in advance of the European Union’s June parliamentary elections.

Venice, the historic Italian city known for its canals, would like to draw a balance between its residents who live there and help to keep the place running and its visitors, an important source of economic revenue but increasingly also a burden on social services and the livability of the city. In recent years, the balance has shifted: in the 1970s, Venice had some 175,000 residents; as of last year, its population dipped below 50,000—and the number of tourist beds outnumbered residents for the first time.