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These Two New Features Cement Google’s NotebookLM As One of My Favorite Study Apps

While AI tools are incredibly divisive, and I remain highly skeptical of them in general (especially as someone who makes a living writing for the internet), I have to give props to Google’s NotebookLM, which is the rare AI tool I’ve found that meets my standards for being both ethical and useful. This large language […]

Amazon Might Be Developing Its Own Smart Glasses to Compete With Meta

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazon might be developing its own augmented reality smart glasses to compete with Meta, according to Amazon insiders who worked on the project. Codenamed “Jayhawk,” the smart specs will reportedly feature a camera, microphones, speakers, and a full-color display in one eye, all packed in […]

This Orbital Massage Gun Is Now Essential to My Workout Routine

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. Most of us are familiar with the post-workout massage gun ritual. You finish your session, grab your percussive massager, and […]

10 Shows Like ‘Foundation’ to Watch Next

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Way back in 1942, Isaac Asimov’s Foundation universe (which began as a series of short stories before being published as a trilogy) offered a simple, clever premise built around the idea of “psychohistory,” which suggested the actions of individuals might be entirely random, but en […]

Why I’d Choose the iPhone 17 Over the iPhone Air

Since Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event ended, I’ve been thinking about which of its non-Pro phones I’d like to buy. The choice isn’t very straightforward this year, because both the iPhone 17 and the iPhone Air have a few trade-offs, and even if the iPhone Air is a little more expensive, it’s not necessarily better […]

Spotify Finally Supports Lossless Audio

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. It’s official: Spotify finally supports lossless audio. The company made the announcement in a blog post on Wednesday, revealing that the high fidelity audio option will begin […]

You Don’t Need to Buy the AirPods Pro 3 to Use Live Translation

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. Yesterday, Apple announced its newest flagship earbuds: AirPods Pro 3. The new earbuds seem like a solid improvement over the previous generation of Pros in a number […]

You Don’t Need a New Apple Watch to Get the Latest Health Tracking Features

I have some good news for Apple Watch users. If you’re using an older Apple Watch, like the Series 9, Apple’s tossing you a couple of features that we previously thought were going to be exclusive to the new Series 11. At its “Awe Dropping” event yesterday, the company released three new Apple Watches with […]

How the New Apple Watch SE 3 Stacks Up Against the Series 11

At its “Awe Dropping” event yesterday, Apple finally announced its lineup for the Apple Watch in 2025. Along with the Apple Watch Series 11, which is a slight spec-bump over last year’s redesigned Series 10, we finally have a new Apple Watch SE. The Apple Watch SE 3 has been updated after three years, and […]

This Motorola Razr+ Foldable Is $450 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. The 2024 Motorola Razr+ (Unlocked) is […]

Apple Basically Ignored AI at Today’s iPhone Event

Apple’s “Awe Dropping” iPhone event today went big on hardware, debuting new AirPods Pro and Apple Watch models, as well as the entire iPhone 17 line. But despite a few token mentions while discussing chips, the event hardly touched on AI. That’s a big change of pace after last year’s iPhone 16 reveal, which focused […]

Some iPhone Users Are Getting Another Year of Free Satellite Features

You may have missed it during the high-profile launch of the iPhone 17, but Apple has extended the free trial of its satellite services for the iPhone 14 and 15. The satellite features include Emergency SOS via satellite, which lets you connect to emergency services when you have no mobile or wifi coverage. This feature […]

The Base Model iPhone 17 Pro Costs More Than Ever

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. It probably won’t come as a surprise to many Apple fans to learn that Apple announced two new Pro iPhones at its “Awe Dropping” event today. Like […]

Everything Apple Announced During Its ‘Awe Dropping’ Event

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event might not have been the company’s most groundbreaking keynote, but it sure did pack a lot of announcements into roughly 75 minutes. The […]

The AirPods Pro 3 Will Be More Forgiving for the Tiny-Eared

We may earn a commission from links on this page. At its “Awe Dropping” iPhone event today, Apple unveiled the AirPods Pro 3, which come with a number of improvements to audio, health tracking, and fit. With the AirPods Pro 3, Apple has made improvements to its earbud design, and they now feature a new […]