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Early Access to Perplexity’s AI Browser Is Expensive, but You Can Try It for Free Right Now

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. If you’ve had interest in Comet, Perplexity’s AI web browser, you likely know it’s well gatekept. Perplexity has limited testing to a small pool of its Max […]

This 4K Reolink Outdoor Camera Is $47 Off at Amazon

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. If you want to kit out […]

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This 85-Inch TCL QLED TV

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. It’s impressive how far TCL has been pushing the […]

Instagram Is Finally on the iPad, and It’s a Mess

It’s 2025 and… we finally have Instagram on the iPad. That’s quite the surprise, because both Instagram and the iPad launched 15 years ago, yet it’s taken so long to get a version of the social network on the tablet. Here’s how to get started with Instagram for iPad, but be warned: It’s a bit […]

Adobe Premiere Is Coming to the iPhone (Along With Privacy Concerns)

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. You once needed a decent computer and expensive software in order to seriously edit video. No longer. These days, you can download a free app on any smartphone, and instantly […]

Seven Android Quick Settings Controls You Should Be Using

The Quick Settings panel on Android is an underrated powerhouse, often forgotten by most Android users. While a lot is said about the iPhone’s Control Center, if you’re willing to put in some work, Android’s version is a lot more customizable and powerful. You can use third-party apps to put virtually anything you want in […]

The Best Cordless Power Tools of 2025 for Your Next Project

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 Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. If you’re planning your next DIY project, or looking into new tools for your set, it can […]

This 98-Inch Hisense QD5 TV Is $800 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. Right now, the Hisense 98″ Class QD5 Series TV […]

This Android Malware Is Spreading Through Facebook Ads

Threat actors are once again using Meta’s advertising platform to distribute malware. This time, it’s a form of Android spyware known as Brokewell, and it’s spreading through a malvertising campaign on Facebook. According to researchers at Bitdefender, cybercriminals are running ads that promise free access to TradingView Premium, a market tracking and investment app, for […]

The All-in-One Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni Is $350 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. For anyone tired of juggling a […]

All the New Devices Samsung Announced at Its Latest Galaxy Event

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 is having a busy 2025. In July, the company revealed its latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Now, two months later, Samsung is back […]

The Polar Loop Is a New Subscription-Free Whoop Competitor (With a Disappointing Price)

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. Of the three much-anticipated fitness bands that were rumored to release this year, Polar was the first to confirm theirs, […]

Google Is Making It Easier to Share Audio Across Multiple Headphones

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. If you have a Pixel, and you want to listen to music or watch a movie with a friend, you don’t have a ton of options. You could share earbuds—which, […]

Google’s Latest Pixel Drop Adds Three Important New Features

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. Google’s September Pixel Drop is here. While the update doesn’t ship with a ton of new features, what is new here is going to be quite obvious. If you have […]

Google’s Latest Android Update Fixes 84 Vulnerabilities

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. In its latest Android Security Bulletin, Google is releasing updates to address 84 vulnerabilities, including two flaws that may be under targeted, active exploitation. The patches for […]