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The Next Boox Palma E-Reader Might Be a Phone Too

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Boox Palma e-reader is unquestionably my favorite gadget from the last few years, but I also get why so many people find it to be a little confounding. It’s a phone-shaped e-ink device that has all the capabilities of a modern Android smartphone—in addition […]

Here’s When iOS 26 Will Likely Drop

The iPhone 17 is nearly upon us. Next week, Apple will take the virtual stage and announce its next generation of smartphones. There will be some big updates, like the ultra-thin iPhone Air and redesigned camera bump on the Pro, as well as some standard revisions, like the iPhone 17. But while Apple’s new iPhones […]

Is Alamo Drafthouse’s New ‘All In’ Plan Worth the Extra $10?

If you haven’t been to the movies in a while, you…actually probably won’t be surprised to learn that, like everything else, tickets are getting more expensive. According to The Numbers, a seat for the average movie in the U.S. now costs $11.31, up from $9.16 in 2019. Depending on where you live, or if you’re […]

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE With a $100 Gift Card

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. Samsung’s new budget phone, the Galaxy S25 FE, is […]

Six of the Best Indoor Air Quality Monitors for Your Home

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 quality of the air you […]

The Luna Smart Ring Is the Latest Subscription-Free Oura Alternative

We may earn a commission from links on this page. A new subscription-free smart ring has hit the market, and unlike the Oura ring, it doesn’t require a subscription. The Luna Ring 2.0 even costs less up front: It starts at $300 (or $349 with the charging case), around $50 cheaper than both Oura and […]

College Students Can Now Get Microsoft 365 Personal for Free

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. There are a lot of productivity apps available today, but many still see Microsoft Office as the gold standard. The problem is, unlike Google’s suite of apps, […]

The PlayStation 5 Is at Its Lowest Price Ever on Woot 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. Woot has a video game sale that is mostly […]

Why the ‘Talk Test’ Is Better Than Heart Rate Zones

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. Whether you’re running or lifting, it’s all too easy to overdo it during your workout. While I’m marathon training, 80% of my runs are much easier than […]

Free ChatGPT Users Just Got Access to One of the Paid App’s Most Useful Features

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. Over time, the new features that OpenAI adds to ChatGPT for paying users gradually make their way down to the free tier for everyone else, too—and that’s […]

These Are the Best VPN Deals for 2025

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A VPN is one of those services that’s always good to have around. These networks encrypt your traffic by sending it through proxies located around the globe, and they’re useful whether you need some […]

How to Self-Host All Kinds of Apps (and Why You Should)

In so many ways, privacy is dead—or at least a lot more challenging to maintain than it used to be. In public, you’re probably seen by dozens of cameras every day just as you go about your business. At home, almost everything we do online—from social media posts to the shows we watch on our […]

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Are Over $100 Off 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 are […]

This Convincing PayPal Email Is Actually a Scam

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. Scammers are once again impersonating PayPal and trying to trick users into handing over access to their accounts and their cash. The latest email campaign alerts recipients […]

Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 Isn’t the Premium Steam Deck I Wanted

Right now, Lenovo’s Legion Go S is my favorite gaming handheld. I’m more of a PC person than a console one, and this handheld gaming PC has just enough over the Steam Deck to make it worth it to me, from a more powerful chip to a bigger and higher resolution screen. But even with […]