Few of us are under the illusion that we own the content that we post on Instagram, but we do get a say in how that content is presented—w can choose which photos and videos we share, what captions appear (or don’t appear) on each post, as well as whether or not we include where […]

Another day, another update to Google’s NotebookLM, the versatile AI tool that functions like a personal assistant focused only on you and your needs. The latest update is for visual learners: You can turn your source materials into helpful infographics that give you a clear picture—literally—of what the PDFs, websites, videos, or other materials you’re […]

This week, young people are longing for a past they were barely alive for, roasting people who dare to read books in public, and sharing videos of the last moments their lives made sense. So, not exactly an uplifting collection of cultural observations, but I threw in some truly banger Christmas carol mashups to lighten […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I hear that a smartwatch company is launching a ring, I assume it’s going to be a smart ring. But Pebble went a different direction, instead creating what’s basically a remote microphone that can work with your phone and other devices. It’s available for pre-order […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Though the film series petered out after only a couple of movies, Rick Riordan’s middle-grade Camp Half-Blood have been revived as a mega-popular Disney+ streaming series. The breathing room offered by a series format seems to have been the key to unlocking their potential as […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. When you buy a house, you buy a long list of projects that stretch into the distant future. Planning your time and budget for everything that will need to be done can be a challenge, but it’s worth it for the comfort, security, and financial […]

Smartphone display issues are nothing new. Most of us have dropped our phones the wrong way one time or another, and had to deal with the pain (and cost) of getting them fixed. But when your smartphone’s screen starts acting up for no particular reason, it’s pretty frustrating—especially if the manufacturer still holds you accountable […]

The term ‘Mac power user’ is a bit vague and almost sounds exclusionary, but I’m here to tell you that if you regularly use your Mac, you absolutely are a power user. You don’t need to exclusively be using command line tools or keyboard shortcuts to be a power user. Even though I use my […]

I’m routinely surprised by just how much technology Apple has managed to pack into the iPhone that I can carry in the palm of my hand. What’s even more surprising is that underneath the layers, there’s even more than what meets the eye. There’s a better, faster way to use the keyboard, there’s a faster […]

The latest Apple Watch costs $429. A basic Peloton Bike is $1,395, plus a $49.99 monthly subscription. Throw in a WHOOP membership at $149 annually, maybe an Oura Ring for another $349, and suddenly you’re looking at thousands of dollars to participate in what’s become the standard way many Americans approach their health. For some, […]

Apple’s various apps and utilities are finally starting to talk to each other, and it’s great news for iPhone users. Last year, Apple added the ability to sync Reminders with Calendar, which added time-based reminders directly into your Calendar view—a feature I now regularly use. Now, with iOS 26.2, Apple is finally integrating Reminders with […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. We’ve reached the end of television. Since the invention of the technology in the 1920s, TV screens have gradually grown larger, pictures clearer, and sets cheaper, until now: For all intents and purposes, we’re at the end of the road. This “nothing special” 65-inch Samsung […]