Dec 20, 1996 12:00 PM

From the Trades

Headlines and product announcements from the trade media on the Web.

3Com Sees Big Profits
News.com

Netscape Launches Communicator Beta
Information Week

Microsoft Posts IE Script Debugger
PC Week

Few Regrets for PointCast Competitior 'My Way'
PC Week

Zenith's Net TV Misses Christmas
News.com

Sun's New Java Thrust
iWorld

DVD Specs Near
EE Times

Happy Holidays: Microsoft Rescinds Charity Pricing
Computer Reseller News

Compaq to Use ICE Technology
News.com

Microsoft Rolls Out Wizards on its Web Site
PC Week

Save Up to 40% With These Acer Promo Codes and Discounts

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

Luke Larsen

Aeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for Bluesky

If you miss social media on your desktop—à la Tweetbot, TweetDeck, or the official Twitter app—then check out this macOS client for Bluesky.

Justin Pot

I Tested the MacBook Neo and the MacBook Air. Here's Which One You Should Buy

After conducting long-term testing on both the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air, I have a good idea who should buy which laptop.

Luke Larsen

Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are

Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it's unlikely to solve the real problems.

Boone Ashworth

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree is bringing its R1 to international markets. It arrives with some aerobatic capabilities and an entry-level price, but the question of what you'd actually do with it remains open.

Marco Trabucchi

Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome

Google latest update to AI Mode in its Chrome browser is designed to keep the chatbot-style search tool always around once you start an online search journey.

Reece Rogers

This Windows Laptop Is a MacBook Neo Killer, and It’s Only $500

In many ways, the HP OmniBook 5 is a better budget laptop than the MacBook Neo, especially when the discounts are strong.

Luke Larsen

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril

As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.

Kate Knibbs

Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How

You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.

Reece Rogers

Tech Companies Are Trying to Neuter Colorado’s Landmark Right-to-Repair Law

A bill in Colorado is a glimpse into the future of how corporations are working to limit the freedom people have to make their own fixes and upgrades.

Boone Ashworth

Ultrahuman Is Back—With Better Specs and Still No Subscription Required

Ultrahuman is officially back in the US and looking to disrupt the status quo with its most advanced smart ring yet.

Boutayna Chokrane

Top Google Workspace Promo Codes for April

Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.

Jacob Roach