Google Home is Google’s smart home platform, which integrates everything from Google’s smart speakers to the lights, plugs, locks, and other appliances across your house. Whether you use just a voice assistant and a smart bulb or two or have a complex web of devices whose actions you’re looking to automate, you’ll want to consider […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’ve been waiting for Ultrahuman’s new Ring Pro, and I’m happy to report I have one in my hands (OK, on one of my hands). This is the ring that was announced back in February, along with a feature-filled charging case. It’s an upgrade from […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Yesterday, I wrote about Sony’s luxurious version of the 1000XM6 going on sale. While it’s discounted, $600 is still a lot of money to spend on headphones, and there are other options that are […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A TV upgrade is only half the story if you’re still relying on the speakers built into the screen. That’s where a soundbar starts to make sense, and Sony’s Bravia Theater Bar 6 is […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While bass-heavy headphones can be controversial (especially for those who like a more balanced sound signature), Skullcandy remains a leader in affordable over-ear options for people who prefer throttling bass. If you’re in the […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve had your eye on Samsung’s latest Galaxy phone releases, one carrier is currently running a considerable promotion. The latest T-Mobile Galaxy S26 deal could save you hundreds—or even the full cost of […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The iRobot Roomba 505X vacuum-and-mop combo is down to $499.99 on Amazon, half off its $999.99 list price and the lowest price tracked so far, according to price trackers. The main appeal is not […]

For the past few days, I’ve been poking around every AI browser I could get my hands on. So far, I’ve performed general research tasks on Perplexity Comet and used ChatGPT Atlas to successfully navigate an Amazon checkout. I even spent some time familiarizing myself with the new Dia browser from the developers of Arc. […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I’ve been recommending the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones since I reviewed them in 2025, with my only real gripe being their high price. Unfortunately for those without deep pockets, Sony has since released a newer, […]

I love a short daily word game, but Wordle isn’t always enough to scratch that itch. I’ve had my share of fun with other letter-based guessing games and my new love Minute Cryptic, and I recently discovered Beeswax, a game that gives you five words to spell each day. It’s like the spelling bees kids […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Should you work out if you haven’t gotten enough sleep? While you’re always allowed to take a guilt-free rest day if you feel you need it, I often see people talking themselves out of a perfectly good workout because they think it will somehow be […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Preview is one of the Mac’s most underrated apps. At first, you’ll likely only encounter Preview when you try to open images or PDFs, but there’s much more to the app than just opening files. I began exploring Preview’s advanced features a decade ago, and […]

I’ve been plagued by an odd iOS bug for a while now. I couldn’t tell you exactly when it started, but sometime during the iOS 26 era, I noticed that my iPhone 17 Pro Max’s brightness controls were slower than usual. I found this strange: As far as I know, iPhones have had a consistent […]

You would think that whenever Google releases new apps or features on only one platform at a time, it would choose Android over iOS. After all, the company makes Android too, so it’d only seem logical for Android users to get the first crack at new Google products. As it turns out, however, it’s often […]

Staying up to date on wellness trends on social media is necessary for my job, but the truth is, my algorithm does a scarily good job of keeping me scrolling all on my own. Unfortunately, all that wellness usually leaves me feeling burnt out. The latest irony here is that the moment I think about […]