10 Smart Home Life Hacks Every Smart Home Owner Should Know
My smart home systems need an update. As new standards for connecting gadgets in the home emerged, along with updates to Google and Amazon hardware […]
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IFixit’s New AI Assistant Can Help You Fix Almost Anything.
Generative AI has reached the point where you can ask bots like ChatGPT or Gemini questions about almost anything and get perfectly reasonable answers—and now, […]
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Attackers Are Distributing Malware Through ChatGPT.
You (hopefully) already know that you shouldn’t take everything AI says at face value. Large language models (LLMs) sometimes provide incorrect information, and attackers are […]
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How to Recognize a Browser-Within-a-Browser Phishing Attack
Given the sheer number and increasing sophistication of phishing campaigns, don’t automatically believe what you see online. One particularly insidious type of scam is a […]
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Sonos’s Newest Flagship Soundbar Is Now Over $200 Off.
Sonos has always occupied a distinct niche in the audio market. Its products feature minimalist designs, are more expensive than most competitors, and assume you […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: the “Devil Can’t Touch Me” Trend
I’ll start this week with a more serious topic than usual, but if the young people in your life frequently use AI—and they probably do—this […]
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You Can Now Use Your MacBook Display As a Ring Light.
Sometimes you need a little more light during a video call, especially if you’re in a dimly lit room. The latest macOS update (26.2) offers […]
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Use the “action Method” When You Need Extra Motivation to Achieve Your Goals.
When you tackle a complex project, it can be difficult to know where to begin—but not if you use the “action method,” a productivity technique […]
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I Tried a New Sunscreen Ingredient That Was Finally Approved by the FDA After More Than 20 Years.
Unexpectedly good news from the FDA: bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient used for decades in Europe and Asia, has finally been added to the list of […]
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How I Use the NotebookLM Presentation Generator for More Effective Teaching
Google NotebookLM has a new feature once again—an AI-powered tool that acts as a personal assistant and uses only the materials you provide. This time, […]
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These Child-Oriented Sites Are a Modern Interpretation of “quiet Play.”
Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone with a large family, you know how difficult it can be to keep a room full […]
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Four Ways to Eliminate Slipperiness of Wood Floors
Lately, several areas of the hardwood floor in my house have become mysteriously slippery—so slippery that it’s quite dangerous. I feel like I might lose […]
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Update Your IPhone As Soon As Possible to Avoid FaceTime Scams.
On Friday, Apple released iOS 26.2 . Although it’s the third update in the iOS 26 era, version 26.2 still adds several interesting and useful […]
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How to Give a Truly Thoughtful Gift (Without Consulting ChatGPT)
A good gift should say, “I see you. I know you. I’ve been considerate.” In other words, it’s the thoughtfulness that counts—so don’t leave “thought” […]
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You Can Use the Circle to Search Feature to Spot Scams on Android.
Android users are getting more tools to combat the seemingly endless stream of scams from scammers seeking to steal your data and money. Circle to […]
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10 Useful Tips Every Traveler Should Know
We travel for a variety of reasons—vacation, business, family—and in a variety of ways, but one thing remains constant: travel itself can be hectic , […]
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10 Moving Life Hacks Everyone Should Know.
Last year, more than 37 million Americans moved —and while that’s a historic low, one thing remains constant: the stress this experience can cause can […]
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All the New Features in IOS 26.2
On November 3, Apple released iOS 26.1 , introducing several small but significant changes to the iPhone. But after changing how alarms work and adding […]
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10 Life Hacks Every Student Should Know
Whether you’re an academically inclined student looking for study hacks or a more creative individual who simply wants to work smarter rather than harder, there […]
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WhatsApp Has Started Rolling Out a Feature to Send Missed Call Notifications.
They say no one uses phones for calls anymore. That’s not entirely true, though the Phone app may be used less. Instead, many of us […]
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The New Philips Hue Security Camera Has Proven Surprisingly Useful.
Philips Hue is one of the most respected and popular brands in smart lighting, but what about its smart security cameras? Parent company Signify has […]
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Now Your Android Can Transmit Live Video to 911.
In the event of an emergency or crisis, the more information you provide to first responders, the better. Android users can now share a live […]
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Reasons to Ditch Fitness Trackers
I have a complicated relationship with the smartwatch on my wrist. It’s undoubtedly influenced by the fact that I write about fitness technology for a […]
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You Can Get a PlayStation 5 Pro for $100 Off Right Now.
The PlayStation 5 Pro has finally dropped slightly, dropping from $749.99 to $648.99, which, according to price tracking sites, is the lowest price on Amazon […]
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Reading in the Car Makes Me Nauseous, but This App Helps.
I get very motion sick when I try to read in a moving car. And there’s a reason for that: my eyes and my perception […]
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Google Will Now Let You Virtually Try on Clothes Just by Taking a Selfie.
The pace of AI advancements is so rapid that it’s hard to keep up. At the Google I/O conference in May, Google unveiled an AI-powered […]
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AirPods Pro 3 Headphones Are Available for Under $200 for the First Time.
The latest AirPods Pro are a significant improvement over the first generation of earbuds. The third (and newest) generation comes with over-the-air (OTA) updates, which […]
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How OpenAI’s Latest Model Will Impact ChatGPT
OpenAI is having an incredible day today. First, the company announced a $1 billion investment from Disney, along with a licensing agreement that will allow […]
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I’ve Been Tracking My Health With Whoop, and Here’s What I Liked (and What I Ignored):
When I reviewed the Whoop 5.0 and MG (and previously the Whoop 4.0 ) , I focused on the core features—appearance, functionality, charging, and activity […]
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This Roborock Vacuum/mop Combo Is Now Just $220.
The holidays are hectic enough as it is, so why add “deep cleaning the floors” to an already overflowing to-do list? That’s why buying a […]
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The Best Gifts for DIYers (Besides Tools)
Choosing a gift for a DIY enthusiast can be challenging. Tools are an obvious choice, but truly handy people probably already have most, if not […]
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Disney Will Now Let You Create Artificial Intelligence for Your Characters, Like Sora.
If you’ve been even slightly doomscrolling over the past year, you’ve undoubtedly encountered some outlandish AI-generated content. While there are numerous AI-powered video generators that […]
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My Favorite Amazon Buy of the Day: the Sony XM6 Over-Ear Headphones.
The Sony 1000X series has been around since 2016, constantly improving on previous versions, culminating in the Sony WH-1000XM6 in 2025, which, according to my […]
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16 TV Shows Like Slow Horses You Should Watch Next
It’s starting to feel like successful series on streaming platforms are increasingly becoming the exception rather than the rule, and Slow Horses is another example: […]
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I Tried Photoshop in ChatGPT and It Went Better Than I Expected.
Generative AI tools continue to improve in photo editing capabilities, and OpenAI’s latest update allows Adobe Photoshop to be integrated directly into the ChatGPT app […]
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This Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch Is Now on Sale for Almost 50% Off.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 smartwatch has reached its lowest price yet—$129.99 (according to price tracking sites ), down from its usual $249.99. If you […]
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Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing (and Why You Should Care)
RAM, also known as random-access memory (or simply memory), is a vital component of most modern electronic devices. Essentially, it allows programs to store key […]
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The MacBook Pro M5 Has Received Its Biggest Discount in the Model’s History.
This October, Apple released the latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with a powerful M5 chip, and its price has steadily dropped since then—the base model now […]
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Yes, Apple Music and Apple TV Are Not Working.
If you picked up your iPhone to add to your year-long Apple Music Replay collection , or turned on your TV to watch something like […]
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Instagram Finally Lets You Control What Videos You See.
After years of agonizing TikTok addiction, I decided enough was enough: I abruptly quit the app and deleted it from my phone. Then I discovered […]
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