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10 Apple Shortcut Hacks Every iPhone User Should Know

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 […]

This Eufy Security Four-Camera Kit Is 43% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. At $199.96 for the four-camera kit, down from $349.99, the Eufy Security EufyCam C35 bundle is currently at its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. Eufy’s biggest advantage remains local storage—the included HomeBase […]

This Is Every Android Getting AirDrop Support This Year

When Google announced AirDrop support for Pixel devices last year, it was a bit of a bombshell. For years, file sharing was just one of those things that didn’t mix well between iPhone and Android. Email, texting, agreeing on a third-party app; none of the options were convenient, especially when each platform had its own […]

The Hisense CanvasTV Is a Great Alternative to Samsung’s ‘The Frame,’ and Now It’s $500 Off

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. After my wife and I bought our home and it came time to get a TV, we knew we wanted one like Samsung’s The Frame—we didn’t want the focus of our living room to […]

10 Shows Like ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ You Should Watch Next

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Just renewed for a second season, Margo’s Got Money Troubles stars Elle Fanning as the title’s Margo, an 20-year-old aspiring writer who becomes pregnant following a brief an affair with her married English professor. Her mom, Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer), is supportive but pretty negative about […]

Instagram’s New Snapchat Clone Makes It Too Easy to Send Disappearing Images to All Your Friends

Instagram has a habit of stealing other apps’ features and, in the process, making them mainstream. When Snapchat rolled out stories, Instagram did the same, and, arguably, better. When TikTok took over the world, Instagram launched “Reels,” and managed to get millions (if not billions) of users addicted to short-form video. Now, Instagram is targeting […]

Five Built-In Chromebook Apps You Should Definitely Be Using

One of the main appeals of a Chromebook is its simplicity: You’ve essentially just got a row of browser tabs, running web apps, with minimal background activity going on and everything instantly saved and synced to the cloud. As Chromebooks have developed though, they’ve add more to this basic Chrome foundation. They can run Android […]

This LG OLED Gaming Monitor Is 40% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. OLED gaming monitors have become much easier to recommend over the last year, mostly because prices have started dropping below the $500 mark. LG’s 27GX704A-B UltraGear OLED is one of the better options in […]

This Samsung Gaming Monitor With Adjustable Stand Is $90 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’s 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) gaming monitor has dropped to $159.99 on Amazon, which is the lowest price it has reached so far, according to price trackers. That’s a noticeable discount from its usual […]

Amazon’s Feature-Packed Echo Dot Max Is $25 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. For anyone looking for big, balanced sound, a compact size, and a portable smart home hub in their smart speaker, the Amazon Echo Dot Max remains a superior choice that earned a PCMag Editor’s […]

You Could Get up to $100 in This Google Class Action Lawsuit

If you’re an Android user or you’ve had an Android phone over the past nine years or so, listen up: Google just agreed to a $135 million lawsuit that you’re likely a class member of. While the final payout is still up in the air, you could be entitled to up to $100. What is the […]

The Beats Studio Pro Headphones Are on Sale for $160 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Beats Studio Pro are among the most popular ANC headphones under $200, and right now they’re more affordable than ever. Currently down to $159.95 (originally $247.52) on Amazon in Sand Gray, now is […]

Google Announced a Bunch of Security Upgrades for Android This Week

Google announced many new Android features and upgrades during The Android Show: I/O Edition. Among these are a handful of security and privacy tools Google hopes will protect users (and their data) from scams and theft. Android already has a suite of safeguards—in-call scam alerts, anti-theft settings, and a lockdown mode called Advanced Protection, to name […]

Mark Zuckerberg Just Teased New Smart Glasses Ahead of Meta Connect

In a post on Instagram, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the dates of the next Meta Connect event: September 23 and 24 at the company’s Menlo Park campus. It will, of course, be streamed online as well. Zuckerberg also shared a (likely clue-filled) playlist labeled “Connect 2026,” a list of what to expect, and a […]

Three Things I Already Like About the Fitbit Air

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I just got my review unit of the Fitbit Air, and while I can’t give you a full review yet, I’ve now had the device in my hand and have tried out the new Google Health app that will soon replace the Fitbit app. I’ve […]