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Cardano (ADA) flashes technical reversal signals following Coinbase integration

Coinbase has enabled ADA as collateral, boosting liquidity without selling. Inverse head-and-shoulders pattern hints at a potential bullish reversal. Whale accumulation strengthens confidence in ADA’s near-term outlook. After the recent surge from around $0.24, Cardano (ADA) has struggled around the $0.27–$0.28 range for several weeks now. However, recent developments and chart patterns signal a possible […]

My Favorite ‘Glances’ From Garmin’s Latest Software Update

We may earn a commission from links on this page. A new software update for recent Garmin watches adds “glances” for types of data that weren’t previously viewable from the watch face. These include battery usage stats, lifestyle logging, sleep alignment, and even a few extras like sports scores. The update also includes features other […]

Google I/O 2026: How to Watch and What We Know so Far

Google I/O 2026 is nearly upon us. This is Google’s annual opportunity to showcase the software features (and perhaps some of the hardware) the company has been cooking up behind the scenes. Like other big tech keynotes, anyone can tune in live and catch Google’s latest announcements as they happen. Here’s when Google I/O 2026 […]

You Can Preorder the Google Pixel 10a for $500 and Get a $100 Amazon Gift Card

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Google is releasing their budget a-series version of the Pixel 10 on March 5, a whole month earlier than the 9a was released in 2025. There is not much dividing the 10a from the […]

Apple Is Adding ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to CarPlay in iOS 26.4

When Apple released the first beta for iOS 26.4 this week, testers immediately got to work looking for each and every new feature and change. To their credit, there’s more new here than in iOS 26.3, including an AI playlist generator for Apple Music and support for end-to-end encryption with RCS (finally). But one update […]

My Favorite Ways to Upgrade a Laundry Room on a Budget

We may earn a commission from links on this page. As anyone who’s ever had to schlep their dirty linens to a laundromat knows, having in-house laundry is a godsend. But the convenience of doing laundry whenever you feel like it starts to feel less convenient if you’re lacking in the necessary storage, shelving, or […]

Meta Is Planning to Bring Back Facial Recognition

According to a New York Times report, Meta plans to add facial recognition technology to its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The feature, called “Name Tag” within Meta, would allow users to identify people and get information about them through Meta’s AI. The feature could be rolling out as early as this year. Adding the […]

Gemini Now Lets You Generate AI Music for Free

Google Gemini can help you write text, generate images and video, and write code. Now, the AI bot can generate music too, taking on the likes of Suno when it comes to producing tunes from a simple text prompt. The update is courtesy of the new Lyria 3 audio generation model, which is built into […]

The Rise of Longevity Fitness

You don’t have to want to live forever (a la the millionaire-immortality-influencer Bryan Johnson) to want to live longer. I’ve seen a larger shift in the fitness industry lately, where a focus on “longevity” has replaced where you might have once seen the words “beach body.” All around us, the language has shifted from “get […]

Google’s Pixel 10a Isn’t Much of an Upgrade From the Pixel 9a

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Early every year, Google releases a budget-oriented a-series phone that acts like a stripped down version of its latest mainline Pixel phone. The Pixel 9a, for instance, had the same chip as the Pixel 9, reduced memory and camera specs, and most importantly, a slimmed […]

Samsung’s Newest Dolby Atmos Soundbar Is 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. Samsung HW-QS700F dropped to $355.49 in open-box condition at Woot, which is a steep cut from its $799.99 list price. Amazon currently has it for $597.99, and the lowest it has dipped there was […]

What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Is This February an Unusually Lucky Month?

We’re heading toward the back half of February—and according to your weird aunt on Facebook, this is an unusual, maybe magical month. Some say it is a “miraclein,” a lucky calendar configuration that only occurs once every 823 years. Others say February 2026 is a “perfect month.” Some say it is the beginning of an […]

My Favorite Ways to Upgrade a Shower Without Spending Much Money

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Soaking in a warm bath can be relaxing, but nothing beats the soothing convenience of a hot shower. Like everything else in your house, your shower will start to show its age long before it stops being useful, leaving you to have a functional but […]

This Eufy Smart Lock With Local Storage Is Over $100 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 Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is a deadbolt, a 2K video doorbell, and a small indoor monitor in one device. Right now it’s $279.98 on Amazon, down from $399.99, which price trackers list as […]

When to Choose Resistance Bands vs. Dumbbells

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Resistance bands and dumbbells are both great for strength training at home, since they don’t require much storage space and tend to be a lot cheaper than a full setup with a barbell and plates. But they each have pros and cons, so let’s talk […]