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10 Hacks Every Google Keep User Should Know

Google Keep is one of the best note-taking apps around, managing to cram a lot of useful functionality into a clean, simple interface that’s basically a collection of colored digital sticky notes you can put to whatever use you like. It couldn’t be easier to create or access notes on Android, iOS, or the web, […]

You Should Use the Pomodoro Method to Move More and Sit Less

You’ve probably heard that sitting too much isn’t great for you—maybe even that “sitting is the new smoking.” And it’s true that multiple studies show prolonged, uninterrupted sitting is an independent health risk—meaning it can still cause harm, even if you exercise regularly. But for all of us stuck at our desks and glued to […]

Anthropic Says Its Latest Model Is ‘Mythos-Level,’ but With Strict Safeguards

Back in April, Anthropic introduced its “Mythos” model to the world. Mythos Preview, reportedly, is such a powerful model that it can find security flaws across all kinds of software. In the wrong hands, bad actors could abuse the model to find vulnerabilities in programs, services, and sites most of us rely on for modern […]

How to Turn Off the AI ‘Coach’ In the Google Health App

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Ever since the Fitbit app became the Google Health app, the app’s AI features are impossible to avoid for Premium users—or at least it may seem that way. There is a way to turn off the AI coach and return a little peace to your […]

10 Shows Like ‘Dutton Ranch’ You Should Watch Next

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you thought the ending of Yellowstone was the last we’d see of the Dutton family on TV, you’ve not been paying attention to the myriad spin-offs, prequels, and sidequels that have turned Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western soap into one of television’s most expansive universes. Aside […]

These Are the Best Early Prime Day Deals on Tools

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you have big DIY plans this summer, you might have noticed that gearing up for them can be expensive. But having the right tools is essential to DIY success. Amazon’s early Prime Day […]

Siri AI, 3D Safari, and More New Features Coming to visionOS 27

Apple Vision Pro might not be Apple’s top priority these days, but you wouldn’t know it from the visionOS announcements at WWDC on Monday. Along with the previously noted improvements to the VR headset’s 3D photographs and environments, a slew of other upgrades are coming to visionOS, including a smarter Siri, 3D environments for Safari, […]

Siri AI, a Dynamic App Grid, and More New Features Coming to watchOS 27

During its big WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple didn’t spend much time on watchOS 27. In fact, Apple didn’t spend much time on any specific OS at all. Instead, the event was about Apple Intelligence and how the new Siri AI is integrated throughout Apple’s apps and platforms. While the Apple Watch had a few “blink […]

I Figured Out How to Find Real Music Channels on YouTube Amid the AI Slop

Much of my day is spent sitting at a computer writing, and in recent years I’ve most often accompanied this by long (or live) YouTube videos that offer background sound without being too distracting. There are all kinds of options: scenic railway journeys, TV show tunes, piano instrumentals of songs I like, the sounds of […]

This Massive TCL Mini-LED TV Is $1,000 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Large TVs have become much more affordable in recent years, but a 98-inch Mini-LED model below $2,000 still stands out. The TCL 98QM7K is currently selling for $1,997.99, down from its regular $2,999.99 price […]

Apple’s New AI Features Will Only Work on These MacBooks

We may earn a commission from links on this page. WWDC 2026 was Apple’s chance to show how it plans to use AI to improve existing Apple products. If you have the right Mac, you’ll be able to try new Apple Intelligence features this fall, including Apple’s brand new Siri AI assistant. Unfortunately, though, not […]

This Powerful Eero Mesh Wifi System Is $120 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Mesh wifi systems aren’t particularly exciting purchases, but they’re often the most effective way to fix internet coverage across a larger home—and right now, the three-pack of Amazon Eero Pro 6E is down to […]

10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The built-in password managers from Google and Apple are quite good these days. But if you’re switching between multiple devices and OSes, a dedicated cross-platform password manager like Bitwarden can really help. It’s open-source, encrypted by default, and most of its features are free on […]

The Biggest Announcements From Apple’s WWDC, From Siri AI to Visual Intelligence

This year’s WWDC was a big one. Tim Cook took the virtual stage one last time to lead the company’s announcements across all of its platforms. As expected, this year we’re getting iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, among other updates, as well as new Apple Intelligence features and the long-awaited AI Siri, called, um, […]

These iPhones Are Getting a Big AI Camera Upgrade

Your iPhone’s camera is about to get smarter. During its WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple announced Siri’s Visual Intelligence feature will be directly integrated into the Camera app on your iPhone in iOS 27. This will allow you to point your camera at real-world objects and get more information on them, similar to what Google Lens […]