Apple gets some flack from the tech community for stealing features from Android, but the truth is, the theft goes both ways. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, after all. The latest such example is a new feature hitting Google’s Contacts app: a full-screen “calling card,” reminiscent of Apple’s “Contact Posters.” The idea of both […]

Google Flights is getting an AI tool to help you find the best deals for your upcoming trips by just going to a chatbox and telling it what you want. Called Flight Deals, you use it just like you’d use a Google search box. Just describe when, where, and how you want to travel, and […]

In the pantheon of indie video games, 2016’s Stardew Valley holds a place of pride. Singlehandedly developed, designed, programmed, and even scored by one guy—he goes by the online handle ConcernedApe—it’s ostensibly a farming simulator, but it goes way beyond Farmville. Players can grow and harvest their crops, yes. But they can also fish, mine […]

Maybe you’re visiting family with your MacBook and set up a temporary workstation using whatever you can find around the house. Maybe you bought a fancy mechanical keyboard for your Mac not realizing it had a Windows layout. Either way, the first time you try to use a keyboard shortcut you’re going to feel frustrated. […]

If you have a Meta Account, you have Meta AI. Meta’s proprietary chatbot is built into its most famous products, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, not to mention its own app. While you aren’t forced to interact with it, the AI is always there, and always available to chat. That goes for teen accounts, as […]

For a lot of people, the word vacation is synonymous with jetting off to an island paradise to stick your toes in the sand and sip a drink by the water. That may sound frivolous, but it’s not—research has shown that vacations are necessary, benefiting us in just about every way possible: mentally, emotionally, and […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I am a dedicated user of all things Peloton, from my trusty 4-year-old Bike to the at-home fitness giant’s robust mobile app, and I have happily paid whatever was asked of me for both. But what I paid for my equipment in 2021 and what […]

Google’s new “sensitive content warnings” setting is now rolling out to all Google Messages users. As reported by 9to5Google, sensitive content warnings can identify images containing nudity, and blur the picture before you open it. That puts the decision whether to see the image entirely in your hands, eliminating the risk of unsolicited nudes. When […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. For those who still prefer Intel-based Macs or just want a straightforward, portable laptop without spending four figures, this refurbished 2020 MacBook Air might be the right fit. It’s listed at $479.99 and comes […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Right now, you can get a refurbished 55″ LG OLED Evo C4 TV on Woot for $849.99, which is nearly $250 cheaper than a new version on Amazon. Larger screen sizes (65 and 75 […]

Big news, Apple Watch fans: The blood oxygen monitor is back. Apple made the announcement in a short press release on Thursday. The company says the feature is “redesigned,” and will roll out to Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users through a software update later today. Apple initially rolled out the […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you like making the most of your health savings accounts, I’ve got great news. This week, Therabody, the company behind the (rightfully) popular Theraguns, went live with Flex to accept FSA and HSA payments. This means you could now have access to some of […]

Not to be outdone by ChatGPT, Google is the latest company to expand its memory feature to all Gemini AI users. Until recently, each Gemini AI chat was its own container, and there was hardly any data that could be shared between them. But over the past couple of months, that line has kept blurring. […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the biggest draws of the Nintendo Switch 2 is an enhanced suite of social features, allowing you to chat and share gameplay with your friends. It also means new ways to accidentally erode your own privacy. Whether you’re still setting up your Switch […]

In the endless saga of hacks and data breaches, it’s practically guaranteed that at least some of your personal information is available on the internet. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take steps to remove or protect it wherever you can—including from databases that have a history of being compromised. National Public Data, a background […]