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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Google Is Testing AI-Generated Headlines, but Things Aren’t Going Well.
Take a look at the beginning of this article. See that headline? If it’s different from the one you clicked to reach this page, congratulations: […]
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Android 16: Set up Parental Controls Right on Your Child’s Phone
In the long-running battle between Android and iOS, the iPhone has historically had the advantage in terms of parental controls: it was slightly simpler and […]
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This Windows Update Pop-up Is a Scam.
The update screen is a common sight on Windows computers, so hackers naturally exploit it to inject malware onto devices. This scheme, a recent version […]
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Are Now Almost 40% Off.
In-ear headphones don’t typically undergo major design changes, but the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are noticeably different from previous models. The new version features […]
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10 Educational Gifts That Won’t Be Boring
Opening gifts should be fun . And while everyone has their own idea of what constitutes fun, no one likes gifts that are too functional […]
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The 20 Coolest Stocking Fillers With Tech Under $50
What if you ‘re not filling stockings with candy or socks this year? Both have their place, but if you want to make this Christmas […]
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The Complete Guide to Installing (and Storing) Outdoor Holiday Lights
Watching Clark Griswold fumble hanging Christmas lights in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation may be a fun annual holiday tradition, but in real life, a home […]
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The Best Last-Minute Gifts That Won’t Feel Last-Minute
We’ve all experienced gift panic—that sinking feeling when you realize a gift is due in an hour and you have nothing to give. Whether you’ve […]
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12 Things to Do for Christmas If You Don’t Celebrate It
In some ways, Christmas is much more fun when you don’t celebrate it. There’s no pressure. You can enjoy all the bright lights your neighbors […]
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The Best Gifts for Every Tech Lover in Your Life
Our grandparents might have stuffed sweets into a stocking and called it Christmas, confident their children would be thrilled with an orange. However, today, everyone, […]
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Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free Ebooks in December.
Throughout 2025, you can get thousands of free ebooks if you know where and when to look. Amazon is offering readers free Kindle ebooks all […]
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Google’s New “Call Reason” Feature Lets You Mark Outgoing Calls As Urgent.
It’s hard to get people to answer the phone, though I don’t blame those who don’t. We’re so inundated with spam calls these days that […]
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I Bought a Smart Toilet on Black Friday and It Was Revolutionary.
Ever since visiting Japan in 2019, I’ve become a devoted bidet user. I started with a simple bidet installed on a standard toilet, but I […]
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5 Little-Known Extensions That Make Safari Even Better
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Safari is better than Chrome . Apple’s default browser is faster, less cluttered, offers privacy features […]
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This Set of Four Tile Trackers Is Currently Almost 50% Off.
Even though Black Friday is over, there are still a few deals available. One of them is a set of 4 Tile Mate trackers , […]
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(Strong) Arguments for Breaking Fitness Streaks
This week, I reached 250 days of continuous learning on Duolingo. That’s over eight months of daily Spanish lessons. My virtual night owl adores me! […]
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Here’s When Elastic Waistbands Are Really Useful (and When They’re Not)
Resistance bands are portable, convenient, and definitely useful. It’s no wonder they’re so popular, but why do so many glute-focused workouts rely on them? Let […]
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This PlayStation VR2 Bundle Is Currently $100 Off.
Black Friday may be over, but there are still some great deals for gamers, especially PS5 owners. This PlayStation VR2 bundle with Horizon Call of […]
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