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10 Hacks Every LastPass User Should Know

LastPass has come under fire in recent years following a 2022 data breach that compromised user vaults. Despite the controversy, it remains a popular and user-friendly option for saving credentials. But you don’t have to stick to LastPass’ default setup: If LastPass is your password manager of choice, these are the best hacks to optimize […]

Spotify Now Lets You Listen to Magazine Articles, but It Will Cost You

Remember when Spotify was just for listening to music? It used to be the app for streaming tunes, but in 2026, the app has more of a do-it-all attitude. You can still use it to listen to just about any song you can think of, but you can also listen to podcasts and audiobooks, and […]

Apple May Make It Easier to Manage AirPods With iOS 27

We may earn a commission from links on this page. There are a lot of excellent earbuds out there, but if you’re in the Apple ecosystem, few options are better than AirPods. While Apple’s earbuds offer fantastic audio quality in their own right, their real selling point is how well they work with the company’s […]

10 Shows Like ‘The Boroughs’ You Should Watch Next

We may earn a commission from links on this page. 41 years ago, The Golden Girls taught us to pay attention to older people, who still have plenty to offer; that same year, Ron Howard’s Cocoon taught us about the importance of leveraging alien eggs for eternal youth. That last one is probably slightly more […]

This 34-Inch Asus QD-OLED Monitor Is $300 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Asus ROG Strix XG34WCDG packs a 34-inch QD-OLED panel with a 3440×1440 resolution, 175Hz refresh rate, and a near-instant 0.03ms response time into a monitor that can comfortably handle both high-end gaming and […]

These Nothing ANC 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. Nothing over-ear headphones have been quietly taking over the audio game since launching in 2025, with a unique industrial aesthetic, impressive battery life, and ANC that rivals top brands like JBL and Sony. Launched […]

This 100-Inch Samsung QLED TV Is $1,500 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A 100-inch TV used to be the kind of purchase reserved for sports bars and people with more money than restraint. The Samsung QN80F is changing that math. Right now, the 100-inch model is […]

Use One of These Apps to Encrypt Your Calls, Because Your Phone Won’t

When you make a regular phone call from your mobile device, it is not guaranteed to be secure. Cellular protocols are not encrypted end-to-end, meaning that audio could be intercepted along the way, such as by carriers, law enforcement, or threat actors. You may have worked to ensure end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for your text messages […]

Apple’s New AI-Powered Accessibility Features Could Change the Way You Use Your iPhone

In all likelihood, Apple won’t acknowledge iOS 27’s existence until WWDC 2026, but that doesn’t mean the company is saving all its iOS 27 announcements until then. On Tuesday, Apple published a press release announcing a slew of new accessibility features coming “later this year.” While Apple didn’t specify, that almost assuredly means they will […]

Sonos Is Having a Memorial Day Sale With Discounts of up to $200

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A ton of early Memorial Day sales are going on right now, and if you’re an audiophiles, one of the best is happening over on Amazon, where tons of Sonos speakers are seeing huge […]

This Home Generator and Solar Panel Bundle Is $1,300 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As extreme weather, power outages, and energy uncertainty get harder to ignore, home generators and portable power stations are becoming an essential part of your emergency kit. While smaller power banks are helpful for […]

This New Flipper Device Is Like a Pocket-Sized Linux PC

Flipper Devices, the company behind the semi-infamous Flipper Zero “hacking” multi-tool, is developing a Linux-powered mini-PC with the goal of creating a “truly open hardware platform.” The Flipper One is described as a pocket-sized ARM device for high-performance computing, IP networking, and on-device AI use. The device is in development, so there is no price […]

Strava Just Overhauled Its Strength Activity Experience, and It Looks Like a Major Upgrade

Strava announced today a complete overhaul of its strength training experience. It’s one of the bigger gym-based updates I’ve seen from the app—the new features include 14 partner integrations, a dedicated workout log, auto-populated muscle maps, and five new strength-specific shareables. According to Strava, the update is rolling out globally in the coming weeks, so […]

That Email From ‘Microsoft’ Is Actually a Scam

We all get enough spam messages these days that we can avoid the obvious scams: If an unknown number texts you asking for money, or a spammy email address warns you about a computer virus, you’ll likely delete them and move on. But if the message comes from a company you trust, like Microsoft, with […]

10 Shows Like Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ You Should Watch Next

We may earn a commission from links on this page. That book you tried to avoid reading in high school? It’s now a pretty damn successful, and fairly faithful, BBC miniseries—succeeding either because brutal times invite brutal narratives, or maybe just because we like watching kids go wild. And the kids, indeed, are absolutely crucial […]