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This Eufy Solar-Powered Four-Camera Security Kit Is at Its Lowest Price Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been considering adding a few outdoor security cameras around your home but didn’t want to spend a fortune, the price of this Eufy Security SoloCam E30 (4-Cam Kit) might make it worth […]
Apple’s Latest Security Patch Fixes a Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Chrome
When Apple dropped iOS 18.6 this week, it didn’t ship a bunch of new features and changes. Indeed, when you update your iPhone, it’ll appear exactly as it did running iOS 18.5. Under the hood, however, the update introduced more than 20 patches for security vulnerabilities across iOS, making it an important security update for […]
Proton Just Launched Its Own Privacy-Focused Authenticator App
Authenticators from Google and Microsoft are already well-established, but the newly released Proton Authenticator may be worth the switch. Proton is the company behind Proton Pass, our top password manager for those who prioritize privacy, as well as other services like Proton Mail and Proton VPN. While Proton Pass has an integrated two-factor authentication (2FA) […]
Why You Can’t Rely on Skechers’ AirTag Sneakers to Track Your Kids
If you want to keep tabs on your kids, but don’t want to give them a smartphone or smartwatch yet, an AirTag seems like it’d be the perfect solution—especially if that AirTag was designed to sneakily slip inside their sneaker. That’s the idea behind Skechers’ new sneaker line for kids, dubbed, appropriately, Find My Skechers. […]
The Google Pixel 9a Doesn’t Have a Camera Bar, but That’s Not the Only Reason I Love It
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In 2021, Google introduced the “camera bar” to its lineup of Pixel phones. The idea behind putting a giant bump along the entire width of the phone’s rear was ostensibly to give the camera’s lenses more space, but really, it was as much a marketing […]
Instagram Reels Has a Download Button, but There’s a Catch
For a few years now, Instagram has gone all-in on videos. Instagram Reels have taken over the platform, and you might now be tempted to take these new videos into your editing bay. If you spot an Instagram video that you’d like to download, there are multiple ways to do so. Previously, there were many […]
The First Seven Things to Do With Your Merach Stair Stepper (so You Actually Use It)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Getting a new piece of fitness equipment is exciting (if you know what to look for), but the real challenge lies in actually making it a consistent part of your routine. The Merach stair stepper has the potential to become a home gym staple, but […]
I Like Peloton’s Mindful ‘Reflection Rides’ More Than I Thought I Would
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m not a very woo-woo or mindful type of person, but I actually do enjoy the meditation classes Peloton offers through its surprisingly versatile app. Still, I’m more of an aggressive, practical person, so I really enjoy a challenging workout, especially a cycling workout. Recently, I […]
Whoop’s Age-Estimating ‘Healthspan’ Feature Is Coming to These Older Devices
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When the Whoop 5.0 and MG launched back in May, one of the buzzy new features was Healthspan, which aims to calculate how your body is aging. It was a feature only available to Whoop members who had the new 5.0 or MG—but now it’s […]
You Might Have Sent Your ChatGPT Conversations to Google
When you start a conversation with ChatGPT, you probably don’t expect that chat to end up discoverable in a Google search—but that’s exactly what was happening for some users. As TechCrunch highlights, if you filtered your search engine results by “site:https://chatgpt.com/share,” you could find the transcripts for real conversations people were having with OpenAI’s bot—chats […]
This Is Why You Can’t Go Live on Instagram Anymore
When Instagram launched its now iconic “live” feature almost a decade ago, the concept was simple: Rather than share a “permanent” post or a story that would disappear in 24 hours, you could share an ephemeral moment to your followers in the moment and at any time. That’s mostly how the feature has worked in […]
The Original Nintendo Switch Is About to Get More Expensive
It’s been a little over two months since the Nintendo Switch 2 came out, and Nintendo is already raising prices … on the original Nintendo Switch. In a short and not-so-sweet blog posted to the company’s website today, Nintendo said that it will adjust U.S. pricing for all models of the Switch 1 starting on […]
These Marshall Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price Ever Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Marshall Major V headphones are now $99.99, down from $159.99, which is the lowest price they’ve hit according to price trackers. That makes this a better time than usual to pick them up, […]
You Can Use Your Mac’s Trackpad As a Scale (but You Probably Shouldn’t)
I am aware that the phrase “life hack” can sometimes be shorthand for “useless tip.” The jokes are decades old at this point, something I try to be aware of when I write an article. So let me be clear: I do not think you should use your MacBook as a scale. You can, though. […]
Six Common Tactics Contractors Use to Upsell You
Renovating or repairing a home can be an expensive proposition. Americans collectively spend about $600 billion on home renovations every year, and if you own a house, you know that just keeping it in good condition isn’t cheap, either. Every time you call a contractor to fix, replace, or upgrade something in your house, you […]
