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The MacBook Neo Isn’t the Only Low-Cost Mac Worth Buying

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple’s “affordable” MacBook is official. The company revealed the “MacBook Neo” in a non-livestreamed event on Wednesday, following a series of product announcements throughout the week. Despite the hoopla, there aren’t a ton of surprises here: The rumors pointed to a low-cost MacBook running an […]

The Pixel’s Beloved ‘Now Playing’ Widget Finally Has a Dedicated App

The only thing Pixel users love more than the lock screen’s Now Playing widget is talking about the Now Playing widget. Whenever I’m out and about with my Pixel and there’s music playing, I’ll always take a sneaky look at the lock screen, and yes, it’ll have identified the song. It’s magical. But until now, […]

The Top 10 Movies Right Now, According to Streaming Data

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Traditionally, movies released in theaters in January and February are, uh, troubled. But streaming is opposite world. Studios want to get their best material in front of as many eyes as possible in the run up to the Oscars, leading to a glut of streaming […]

Update Your Android ASAP to Patch These 129 Security Flaws

Google has released its Android Security Bulletin for March with patches for 129 vulnerabilities, one of which is a zero-day flaw in a Qualcomm display component that may be under “targeted, limited exploitation.” The latest update also fixes 10 critical severity bugs across Android components. CVE-2026-0006 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the System […]

Apple March Event Live Blog: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Macs, and More

It’s time for another Apple event! On Wednesday, March 4, Apple will announce new products, and despite the company’s commitment to secrecy, we know what most of the revelations are already. In fact, Apple has already announced a number of new products this week in lead up to the event, including the iPhone 17e, M4 […]

Here’s What’s Happening (and Not Happening) With Smart Rings in 2026

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Smart rings are already having a strange year. In January, I saw smart rings taking on all kinds of tasks at CES, looking like some kind of wave of the future. Then I came home and discovered that the brand-new Luna smart ring I was […]

You Can Now Customize Your Calling Card on Android

If you’re an Android user, you can now design what shows up on your contacts’ caller ID when you make calls in the Google Phone app. The Calling Cards feature is getting an upgrade that brings it more in line with Apple’s customizable Contact Poster on iOS. Google’s Calling Cards update Google first introduced Calling […]

10 Hacks Every Bluesky User Should Know

If you’re tired of X and Threads, it might be time to move to greener, or perhaps bluer, pastures. Lifehacker’s own Joel Cunningham moved to Bluesky way back in 2024, and since then, a lot of our writers and editors have followed suit and are living it up over on the butterfly site. It turns […]

This ASUS OLED Gaming Monitor Is $200 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 32-inch ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG gaming monitor has earned stellar review for its excellent visuals, refresh rate flexibility, and other impressive gaming-focused features. If you’ve been looking to upgrade your setup, right […]

You Can Now Import Your ChatGPT Data to Claude for Free

Anthropic is taking steps to make it easier to switch to Claude. While the AI chatbot app is popular among developers and vibecoders, it’s also been infamous for keeping its more advanced features behind a paywall (and for rate-limiting free users). But now, Claude is finally catching up to ChatGPT and bringing its memory feature […]

I Tried Meta AI’s Shopping Assistant, and I Won’t Be Using It Again

I tend to go out of my way to avoid using Meta AI, but today, I gave it a fair shake. That’s because, as reported by Bloomberg, Meta’s AI service is now testing a shopping assistant. The idea is to compete with similar services from AI platforms like ChatGPT or Gemini, where users tap into […]

This 104-Piece Craftsman Set Is Just Like My First Tool Box, and It’s Over 50% Off 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’re starting a home tool set or looking to graduate from a beginner set of hand tools to expand the variety of DIY projects you can tackle, a quality set of wrenches and […]

What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Is Jim Carrey a Clone?

Clones are everywhere. Last week I talked about the rumor that actor Selena Gomez is a clone or a double (she is not). This week, it’s Jim Carrey. Many online are wondering whether the rubber-faced comedian/actor is not what he seems to be. Maybe he’s a clone. Maybe he has a doppelgänger. Maybe it’s a […]

Apple Just Announced Five New Mac Products

Apple is continuing to announce new products ahead of its big March 4 event. Yesterday, it was the iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air. Today, it’s all about the Mac. Apple made a number of announcements: a new M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, and new Studio Display options for anyone […]

These Skullcandy Headphones Are Over 50% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Bass-heavy headphones tend to divide people. Some want a balanced mix. Others want to feel the kick drum in their jaw. The Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless sit firmly in the second camp, though you […]