These 224 Malicious Apps Managed to Bypass the Play Store’s Anti-Malware Checks
Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an app is in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store, it’s safe to download. But a new Google crackdown this week reminds us that this isn’t so clear cut. Yesterday, […]
iOS 26’s Moving App Icons Made Me Feel Dizzy, so I Turned Them Off
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. If you’re anything like me, you might have moving app icons on your iPhone Home Screen right now. It took me a few days to notice this, […]
I’m a Full-Time Creator, and Here’s the Gear That Made My Apartment Into a Video Studio on a Budget
I’ve worked out of my basement apartment as a content creator and videographer for several years now. As a result, I’ve had to find creative and unique ways to maximize space and find effective (yet inexpensive) gear to create my videos at the highest level possible. Sometimes, that can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if you’re […]
Fractional Vacation Homes: The Future of Ownership?
Midnight Zillow and the Great Dream Gap Laptop open, clock hitting 12:07 a.m., and you’re 10 pages deep on Zillow. A French farmhouse in Napa. A slope-side modern house in […]
Landlord Sentiment Is Shifting in 2025: Here’s What Investors Should Know
For years, the “growth at all costs” mentality has driven rental investors to scoop up as many properties as possible, often working toward a unit goal. But in 2025, the […]
Fed Cuts Rates as Employment Softens, But Real Estate Recovery Remains Uncertain
Following a weakening labor market, the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it will cut interest rates by 0.25% on Sept. 17 comes as welcome relief to the real estate industry, as […]
The Short-Term Rental Revival: Why Data Beats Depreciation Every Time
If you hang out with real estate investors, you’ve probably noticed there’s a buzz in the air again about Airbnbs. The short-term rental (STR) tax loophole, the strategy that allows […]
What It’s Like to Race With the Garmin Forerunner 165
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Last week I ran the D.C. half-marathon alongside nearly 8,000 other runners. While I generally love running with my Garmin Forerunner 165 (which I’ve previously reviewed), when I strapped the watch on the morning of the race, I had some reservations. This watch has earned […]
How to Find (and Use) Your Apple Watch’s New Sleep Score
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. The latest Apple Watches now boast a sleep score, which gives you a number on a scale of 1 to 100 for how well you slept. But […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The 13-Inch M4 MacBook Air
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. Every model in the 2025 lineup of M4 MacBook […]
Five iOS 26 Features That Changed How I Use My iPhone
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. iOS 26 has been out for a few days now, and with it, a bunch of convenient little tweaks to how you use your phone. Not everything’s […]
HybridPetya: The Petya/NotPetya copycat comes with a twist
HybridPetya is the fourth publicly known real or proof-of-concept bootkit with UEFI Secure Boot bypass functionality
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 17, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
This Eufy All-in-One Robot Vacuum/Mop Is $350 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. The Eufy X10 Pro Omni is […]
Coinbase insider breach linked to $400 million crypto theft, court files reveal
Coinbase breach traced to TaskUs staff; $400M lost as hackers exploited insider-sold customer data. Court docs show TaskUs workers sold records, triggering scams, lawsuits, and 300 employee firings. Coinbase tightened controls, cut TaskUs ties, and reimbursed victims after insider-driven data theft. New court documents have revealed how a data breach at Coinbase, which came to […]
