BTC slips 1.1% to $116K as traders brace for August weakness
Crypto markets show a split between institutional bulls and retail bears. Prediction markets signal a bearish end to August for Bitcoin. Derivatives data shows caution, with funding rates turning negative. A profound and unsettling divide is splitting the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in East Asia. While the world’s largest institutions […]
Google’s AI Search Might Recommend You Call a Scammer
Despite its rapid integration in nearly every facet of daily life, AI technology is not perfect. While it might seem like generative AI knows everything, it can make mistakes, or make up information entirely. That’s why it’s concerning to tech reporters like myself that companies are adding AI tech to tool so many people rely on […]
These Sony On-Ear Headphones Are Less Than $40 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re on the hunt for a new pair of on-ear headphones that won’t break the bank, the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones are currently on sale for $38—their lowest price ever, according to price […]
How My Heat Training Paid Off This Summer (and What I’d Do Differently Next Time)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Running in the heat is never fun, but this year I was determined to make the best of it. Starting in the spring, I used a Core 2 sensor to track my heat exposure; I later added a Garmin Forerunner 570 watch, which gives me […]
How to Boost Voices in Apple Podcasts in iOS 26
Apple Podcasts is one of the best podcast apps on the iPhone, packing unique features like automatic transcripts. However, until now, I’ve never used it as my primary podcast player. That’s because it lacked two features I desperately need—automatic adjustments for playback speed, and higher volume for voices. Luckily, Apple’s adding one of those two […]
Airbnb’s Billion-Dollar Summer Comes With Warnings About Growth
Airbnb just released its Q2 2025 financial results. While Wall Street analysts are poring over margins and share buybacks, short-term rental (STR) investors should be looking at something else: the […]
Why Waiting for Lower Rates Is Costing You—and What to Do Instead
If you’re a high-income earner, business owner, or real estate investor sitting on cash and waiting for the “right time” to invest, this article is for you. You’ve invested before, […]
Microsoft Might Be ‘Fixing’ Windows 11’s Dark Mode
For some, dark mode is a helpful way to use devices with bright screens at night. For others, dark mode is an aesthetic choice, and they use the theme throughout the day. OS-level dark mode, the ability to match the theme of all apps and windows on your device, is the dream, but it’s just that […]
Why You Need to Update Your Plex Server ASAP
If you run a Plex media server, you may need to update it right now to patch a major security flaw. The company notified some users late last week of a vulnerability affecting Plex Media Server versions 1.41.7.x to 1.42.0.x and urged recipients to download the fix ASAP. Why you should pay attention to this […]
Meta’s Next Generation of Smart Glasses May Be Coming in September (and Cost Less Than Expected)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Meta’s next generation of smart glasses may be coming sooner than expected, and for less cash too. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Meta is planning to release smart glasses with a built-in display by the end of September, and the company is aiming at an […]
My Garmin Watch Is the Only Thing That Helps Me Pace Myself During Runs
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Huge news: You’ve been running too fast. Unless you’re in a race or doing a specific workout, you probably should be running at a conversational pace. But pacing yourself is tougher than it looks. I’m no stranger to starting my runs too fast and burning […]
Samsung’s Dolby Atmos Soundbar Is Less Than $1,000 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A flagship soundbar rarely comes cheap, but Woot is currently shaving a big chunk off Samsung’s newest model. The Samsung HW-Q990F, a premium 11.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar, is marked down to $968.05 in open […]
The Four Best Guided Meditation Channels on YouTube
I love finding new instructor-led workouts on YouTube, from Pilates to cycling, but I’m also aware that you should strive to strengthen your mind just as much as your body. Typically, when I want to take a guided meditation, I use the Peloton app, since I am already paying $44 a month for it and […]
Claude AI Can Now End ‘Harmful’ Conversations
Chatbots, by their nature, are prediction machines. When you get a response from something like Claude AI, it might seem like the bot is engaging in natural conversation. However, at its core, all the bot is really doing is guessing what the next word in the sequence should really be. Despite this core functionality, AI […]
Grammarly Is Rolling Out a New Interface and More AI Tools
If you use Grammarly to keep tabs on your spelling and grammar, you’re going to notice some changes. That’s because Grammarly is introducing an overhauled experience for both free and paid users today. The immediate change you’ll notice is the new UI, “docs,” Grammarly’s new take on a word processor. (The company calls this an […]
