You need to use a lot of quotation when discussing AI. There’s “intelligence,” of course, but also “thinking,” which these days usually refers to a specific type of model that breaks requests into multiple steps and takes longer to process (or “think through”) them. Thinking models are nothing new, but if you use Gemini, you […]

Google I/O 2026 is finally here. On May 19, 2026, Google will take the stage in California to announce all the new software (and perhaps some hardware) initiatives the company has been cooking up over the past year. While it will undoubtedly focus considerable attention on AI, Google may have some other announcements up its […]

I’m totally totally cheesin over Mixtape and not cheesin at all about TikTok’s AI cat videos. Scuba! If none of that makes sense to you, you’re about to be educated and embettered by this week’s Out-of-Touch guide, where the secret world of young people is either explained or misunderstood, depending on whom you ask. What […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Sony’s SRS-XB100 is down to $43 from its usual $64.99. This is Sony’s entry-level portable Bluetooth speaker, and it shows in both good and limiting ways. It’s small, light, and built for casual use. […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple accessory pricing gets out of hand fast, especially once you start adding separate chargers for an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. The Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe simplifies that setup by turning everything […]

Microsoft Teams is a multi-use platform for chatting, calling, video conferencing, and collaboration, which means it has a lot of features, as well as integrations with other Microsoft 365 apps. If your workplace relies on Teams, there are several hacks you need to know to work more efficiently and get the most out of the […]

When talking to a chatbot like ChatGPT, you should never assume your conversations are private. Many chatbots, by default, use your discussions to train the underlying AI models, but even if you opt out of training, or use a temporary chat, these conversations are often stored on company servers for some limited amount of time. […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’m so much in the habit of recording and tracking my workouts that when I started training for Hyrox, my first question was, “how will I track them?” I want to keep an eye on my heart rate, so that narrowed it down to watches […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. XReal and ASUS Republic of Gamers announced this morning that pre-orders are open for the ROG XREAL R1, a pair of augmented reality smart glasses designed for high-frame-rate gaming paired with a ROG control dock. First shown at CES 2026, the R1s are a wearable […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day might be just around the corner, but if your shopping list has things like mattresses, outdoor furniture, or home appliances, you might be better off shopping during the Memorial Day sale. Lucky […]

When you share your location data with an app or service, you may assume you’re sharing your exact coordinates. But that’s not necessarily the case. While “precise location” sharing does indeed broadcast your literal whereabouts, “approximate location” sharing only submits your general position. It’s the difference between an app knowing your home address versus seeing […]

I’m always a little surprised any time I hit a dead zone. It’s 2026; we’ve had cell phones since the ’80s; modern 5G connections can rival home internet speeds; and yet, there are still way too many parts of this country that aren’t covered by cellular networks. While those cellular networks might not necessarily expand […]

With AI infrastructure demands continuing to push up memory prices, it’s tough to find good value for your tech purchases right now—though the Lifehacker team is always trying its best to help out—and buying used or refurbished can save you a substantial amount of money. That’s the big advantage, but there are downsides: You’re not […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The LG UltraGear 39GX90SA-W has dropped to $749.99 on Amazon from its original $1,599.99 price, and according to price trackers, this is the lowest it has been so far. It’s a 39-inch ultrawide panel […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Shortcuts app for iOS was introduced all the way back in 2018, and in the years since, more and more shortcuts have become available—both added by Apple and shared by Shortcuts users. Shortcuts, in case you’ve never used the app, essentially lets you put […]