Signal is one of the most secure encrypted communication platforms available, but that doesn’t mean it’s impenetrable against bad actors. Earlier this year, for example, the FBI was able to recover deleted Signal messages from a defendant’s iPhone thanks to a vulnerability in how notifications are stored. (Apple has since patched this flaw.) Now, the […]

WWDC 2026 is nearly here. On Monday, June 8, Apple will launch a virtual presentation announcing all of its big software features for the next year. Unless the company pulls off a big surprise, we’re heading into the “27” era, which will include iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS […]

This week on The Out-of-Touch guide, we’re looking into how a sale of LEGO sets in Oregon has led to an escalating series of high-stakes legal battles with millions of bystanders, getting a handle on what kids mean when they say the word “tweaking,” and taking a look at Lucky Scoops, the gambling trend kids […]

Venmo is among the most widely used peer-to-peer payment platforms, used for everything from splitting bills to making purchases from merchants both small and large. The app has a number of built-in features that make it easier to manage expenses, collect funds, and keep your data private and money safe along the way, but they […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Hisense has proven to be one of the biggest disruptors in the TV space, packing premium features into models with a much lower price tag than comparable options from competitors like Sony, Samsung, and […]

Despite the criticism and controversy, Microsoft Copilot can be a useful AI tool and assistant—especially as Microsoft reduces unnecessary features that just get in the way. Copilot can edit images without installing a dedicated app, create cheat sheets to help you learn faster, and identify what’s on your screen if you need some extra assistance. If […]

While iOS added support for ad blockers roughly a decade ago, those apps don’t do much for ads outside Safari. To block in-app ads, such as the ones you see in Apple’s apps, you’ve had to install a VPN or a DNS-based ad blocker separately, which came with their own drawbacks and limitations. That’s now […]

There’s a decent chance you’re using Gemini whether you know it or not. Google’s ubiquity means that its AI chatbot is everywhere—in your email, in your documents, even in your search results. Whether you’re fully onboard the AI hype train, or just trying to figure out whether you can do anything useful with these things, […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. A 20-year-old director’s low-budget film based on a YouTube series crushed the box office in its opening weekend, it’s $80 million+ take representing the biggest opening weekend for an original horror movie ever. (Meanwhile, psychological horror movie Obsession came in second in its third weekend […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Biometric authentication (i.e., face or fingerprint scans) is awesome. It’s convenient, as it’s often faster to scan your face than to punch in a code, and secure, since you can’t “guess” someone’s fingerprint. In most cases, the move from PIN-only to biometric as the default […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Big-screen TVs usually come with equally big price tags, which is what makes this deal on the 2026 Toshiba Z670R worth a closer look. The 85-inch model has dropped to $1,347.99 from its regular […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG is down to $599 on Amazon, a $160 discount from its usual $759 price. This is a high-end gaming monitor designed for players who want top-tier performance without […]