My Five Favorite Things About the Garmin Forerunner 970 (so Far)
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Garmin Forerunner 970 is the newest and best Forerunner watch (aka Garmin’s flagship running watch line). It’s an improved version of the Forerunner 965, though it does come with a shorter battery life and a higher price tag. Whether that tradeoff is worth it […]
Real Estate Isn’t as Safe From Inflation as You Think
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Inflation is rising again, and everywhere on social media, we’re hearing people say, “Buy real estate!” Property is supposed to be the ultimate inflation hedge. The problem? Real estate may […]
The Most Boring Way to Get Rich with Rentals
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This is the most boring way to get rich with rentals. It’s not flashy, it’s not sexy, but it works—and it doesn’t even take that long to pull off. You […]
Grokipedia Continues To Drop in Search Visibility And AI Search Visibility
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In February I shared how Grokipedia started dropping heavily in Google after initially surging. It became yet another example of what I call “Mt. AI”. That’s when sites scaling heavily with AI-generated content initially surge in Google, but then drop heavily as Google’s systems…
I Tried ChatGPT in CarPlay, and It Immediately Hallucinated
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Back in February, we learned that Apple had plans to integrate AI assistants into CarPlay. The news came along with the first beta for iOS 26.4, though Apple didn’t actually include a way for testers to try out the integration in the software. Instead, the company confirmed the news in its CarPlay Developers Guide, stating […]
3 Reasons to Refinance Your Auto Loan with Autopay
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The following content is brought to you by Lifehacker partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Trying in vain to get your grocery costs down? Skimping at the fuel pump only to run out of gas a week later? You’re not alone. With everyday costs […]
10 Hacks Every MacBook Neo Owner Should Know
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The MacBook Neo is one of Apple’s most intriguing products in years. The company took an iPhone 16 Pro chip, put it inside a colorful chassis, installed macOS, and presto: You have a brand-new MacBook for only $599 ($499 with an education discount). It’s a […]
Would You Buy This Dual-Screen Smartphone With Both E-Ink and LCD Displays?
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Over the past few years, the Chinese-made Boox Palma e-reader has gained a cult following in the U.S. for its phone-like form factor, Android compatibility, and less-addictive grayscale screen—I’ve personally credited it with helping me spend more time reading and less time scrolling on my […]
Six Things to Know When Switching From Windows to macOS
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company just had “its best launch week ever” for customers picking up a Mac for the first time, as the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros went on sale. It sounds as though people are […]
This High-Capacity Portable Power Station Is $500 Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. DJI built its reputation on drones and creator gear, but the brand has been making serious moves in the portable power space. The DJI Power 2000 is the company’s most capable standalone power station […]
This Unlocked Pixel 9 Is $300 Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Google Pixel 9 128GB (Unlocked) has dropped to $499 (originally $799), its lowest price yet. That “unlocked” label does more than look good in a listing—it means you’re not tied to a single […]
Digital assets after death: Managing risks to your loved one’s digital estate
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Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay.
Airbnb Hosts Could Make an Entire Year’s Income in One Month This Summer
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The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11th, bringing with it thousands of international soccer fans desperate for a place to stay and willing to pay thousands of dollars […]
The Natural Cycles Fertility App Can Now Access Temperature Data From Your Garmin Watch
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin announced today it has partnered with fertility/birth control app Natural Cycles to share temperature data from the Garmin app to Natural Cycles. To use this feature, you’ll need a supported Garmin watch. Currently, these include the Fenix 8, Forerunner 570 and 970, Venu 3 […]
You Can Play This ‘Hidden’ Game in Your TikTok DMs
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TikTok has gone through a lot of changes as of late, especially since U.S. companies took a majority stake in the company. But while users have had to decipher new terms of service, some of which raise alarm bells, they’ve also had some innocuous adjustments to contend with as well. Case in point: TikTok now […]












