A Disconnected Adult’s Guide to Kids’ Culture: “Millennial Optimism”
This week, young people are pining for a past they barely had a chance to experience, mocking those who dare read books in public, and […]
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NotebookLM Offers a New Feature for Visual Learners
Another day, another update to Google’s NotebookLM , a versatile AI-powered tool that acts like a personal assistant, focused solely on you and your needs. […]
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10 Life Hacks Every Homeowner Should Know
When you buy a home, you’re taking on a long list of projects that stretch far into the future. Planning the time and budget for […]
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12 Shows Like ‘Percy Jackson & the Olympians’ That Are Worth Watching
Although the film series fizzled out after just a couple of films, Rick Riordan’s mediocre Camp Half-Blood has been reborn as a mega-popular series on […]
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10 Life Hacks Every IPhone User Should Know
I’m constantly amazed by how much technology Apple has managed to cram into an iPhone that now fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. […]
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10 Life Hacks Every Mac User Should Know
The term “Mac power user” is a bit vague and almost sounds like an exception, but I want to tell you that if you use […]
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Google Will Repair Your Pixel’s Broken Display for Free (If It’s Eligible).
Smartphone display problems are nothing new. Most of us have dropped our phones at one time or another and faced the hassle (and expense) of […]
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Garmin’s “Year in Review” Is Baffling, As Is Its Entire Subscription Service.
Garmin has published its final year-end user statistics report, in the style of Spotify Wrapped. But it’s only available to owners of Garmin Connect+, the […]
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Why Your TV Will Probably Never Be Better Than It Is Now
We’ve reached the end of the television era. Since the technology’s invention in the 1920s, TV screens have steadily increased in size, images have become […]
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Apple’s New IPhone Update Ensures You’ll Never Miss a Reminder Again.
Apple’s various apps and utilities are finally starting to work together, and that’s great news for iPhone users. Last year, Apple added the ability to […]
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How the Fitness Tech Boom Is Exacerbating Health Inequalities
The latest Apple Watch costs $429 . A basic Peloton Bike costs $1,395 , plus a monthly subscription of $49.99 . Add to that a […]
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These Little Pocket Computers Keep the DS and PSP Dream Alive
If you ask the average person about portable gaming, they’ll probably think of the Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 , or maybe smartphones. If they’re a […]
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How to Download Games to Your Retro Handheld Gaming Console
I recently compiled a list of the best small portable gaming consoles for those tired of the bulky Nintendo Switch 2 and portable gaming PCs […]
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Apple and Google Are Making It Easier to Switch Between IPhone and Android.
When it’s time to buy a new car, you don’t have to stick with your old one. You won’t lose your cloud photos when switching […]
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Coros’ New Beta Update Adds Everything Its Watch Was Missing.
I like the Coros Running watch because it does almost everything the Garmin does, while costing less. But it’s always had some shortcomings, which I’ve […]
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The 20 Most Important Podcasts of 2025 (and Two Unmissable Episodes)
If 2024 was the year podcasts struggled to find their footing after a massive wave of acquisitions and consolidations during the pandemic, then 2025 will […]
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The Entire Planet of the Apes Franchise in 10 Infographics
For over half a century, audiences have been captivated by Planet of the Apes —a sprawling sci-fi epic spanning at least three timelines, 3,000 years […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: IPad Pro M4
Apple has been the leader in premium tablets for years, and last year’s iPad Pro with the M4 chip cemented their dominance. If you were […]
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta Is Now Officially Available.
If you’re bored with your Galaxy, a change is in store. On Monday, December 8, Samsung announced One UI 8.5, the latest update for Galaxy […]
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How to Spot a Sleeping Browser Extension That’s Actually Malware
Malicious extensions sometimes find their way into the Chrome Web Store (and similar libraries in other browsers) by posing as legitimate add-ons. They are especially […]
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Use the MIT Method to Keep Your Overall Goals in Mind As You Complete Daily Tasks.
Many productivity methods suggest prioritizing daily tasks by estimating how much time or effort they will require, and then starting with the resource-intensive ones. For […]
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These JBL Noise-Cancelling Headphones Are Now on Sale for Almost 50% Off.
If you missed all the best headphone deals on Black Friday, there are still a few great deals available, including the JBL Tune 770NC wireless […]
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This Surprisingly Convincing Phishing Scam Impersonates Apple’s Support Team.
You may have a keen eye for scams, but scammers are finding new ways to exploit trusted systems to evade detection. For example, attackers are […]
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What the Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger Could Mean for Streaming
After The Wrap first reported yesterday that Netflix had won the bid for Warner Bros., the streaming service confirmed this morning that it would acquire […]
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No, Meta Does Not Use Your DMs to Train Its AI.
I’ve seen several videos in my feeds promoting a serious, but perhaps not entirely unbelievable, claim: the idea is that on December 16, 2025, Meta […]
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Why Deleting Your Browsing History Doesn’t Always Delete Your Browsing History
Manually or automatically deleting your browsing history is a proven way to protect your privacy and minimize the digital footprint you leave behind. However, it’s […]
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Ray-Ban’s Meta Smart Glasses Are Now on Sale at Their Lowest Price Ever.
Are smart glasses worth the hype? If you’re looking for a stylish accessory that doubles as a camera, headphones, and an augmented reality display without […]
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This MacOS App Makes It Easier to View (and Use) Keyboard Shortcuts.
Using keyboard shortcuts is much faster than clicking through menus, but only after you’ve mastered them. That’s the hard part. You can check the app’s […]
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This Bose Portable Speaker Is Now Almost 20% Off.
Many Bluetooth speakers try to impress you with apps, voice assistants, or complex sound modes, but the Bose SoundLink Home takes the opposite approach. It’s […]
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13 TV Shows Like ‘The Boys’ That Are Worth Watching
Prime Video’s satirical superhero action film The Boys , based on the (really excellent) comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, continues the […]
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Peloton’s Holiday Challenge Is a Great Motivator for Cold Weather.
I can be motivated to do almost anything if an app offers me a badge or “streak,” as I’ve detailed in various reviews here on […]
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15 Secret Santa Gifts People Will Actually Love
Let’s face it: Secret Santa gift exchanges can be a minefield of disappointments and forgotten gifts. Choosing a gift is tough when you know it’ll […]
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Here’s Everything You Get With a Garmin Connect+ Subscription
Garmin watches have never required a subscription to access basic features, and that hasn’t changed. However, starting in 2025, Garmin will offer a Connect+ subscription […]
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Three Changes Await Your Apple Watch With WatchOS 26.2
Yesterday, Apple unveiled release candidates (RCs) for its upcoming software updates. An RC, as the name suggests, is a version of a software update that […]
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What Happened to Night Mode for Portrait Mode on the IPhone 17 Pro?
New products typically add features rather than remove them. However, this isn’t always the case at Apple. The company has a long history of removing […]
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AirPods 4 (With Active Noise Cancellation) Are Now Just $99.
The price of the newest AirPods 4 dropped to a record low duringBlack Friday last week, and after a restock, they’re back on Amazon (and […]
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Advertising May Finally Appear on ChatGPT
Like it or not, there’s one thing ChatGPT avoids, unlike many other tech products: advertising. Everything from websites, streaming services, and games includes ads—either as […]
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This New Android Feature Protects You From Scam Calls While You’re Making Them.
Impersonating a banking institution is a popular scam, which I’ve written about extensively . Fraudsters prey on people’s fear, confusion, and desire to protect their […]
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One of the Best Productivity Apps for Mac Is Now Available on Windows.
Raycast is one of the best new features in Windows. It brings one of my favorite Mac apps to the Microsoft operating system. Frankly, I […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle
Cyber Monday’s best deal is back: the Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundle is back on sale at Amazon after selling out very […]
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