iOS 19 Will Make It Easier to Sign Into Public Wifi on Multiple Devices
It feels like a minor problem, I’ll admit it. But you know when you check into a hotel and have to spend the next fifteen minutes connecting all your Apple devices to the network? Starting from your iPhone, then moving to your iPad, and then your Mac? Well, it looks like Apple understands your pain. […]
The JBL Xtreme 4 Outdoor Speaker Is $130 Off
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The JBL Xtreme 4 is massive, right at the limit of what I would consider a portable speaker, with a powerful sound that can handle a large backyard barbecue party. Right now, it’s $130 […]
Google Is Expanding Its Use of AI to Protect You From Scams
Scammers and cyber attackers are always looking for new ways to steal your information, and even the most cautious among us can be at risk when using our mobile devices for everyday activities. Google is rolling out new security features for Android to help users protect against scams, fraud, and theft, and revealed a bunch […]
Google Is Putting Gemini AI Into Smartwatches, Cars, and TVs
Google’s Gemini AI is going beyond Android phones, the company officially announced today, prior to its Google I/O 2025 conference later this month. Specifically, Google says it will bring the AI assistant to smartwatches, cars, TVs, and even mixed reality headsets. This is a significant step forward for its Gemini push, as it’ll allow people […]
Google Just Unveiled a New Look for Android
Google has unveiled a major update to its Material 3 design language, which guides the visual appearance of apps across Android and the web. Called Material 3 Expressive, the new look is intended to make software “more engaging and easier to use,” and is quite a departure from what’s gone before. It’s not easy to […]
Letterboxd Will Soon Let You Stream Select Movies On Demand
Letterboxd is the social media app of choice for many movie fans out there—and for good reason. The service has long been a platform for rating movies, sharing and viewing recommendations, and organizing your watch lists. Now, however, the company is gearing up for a new business model: on-demand video streaming. Letterboxd announced the news […]
I’ve Tested Robot Vacuums for Years, and Here’s What They Can (and Can’t) Do
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I bought my first robot vacuum, I thought my floors would thereafter be effortlessly spotless—endlessly patrolled by a 24/7 custodian, with absolutely no work required on my part. Today, there are never less than three robot vacuum cleaners installed in my small home at […]
Why You Should Take the Peloton FTP Test (Even Though It’s Awful)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Peloton functional threshold power test (known most often as the FTP test) is a brutal 20-minute slog that is, well, uncomfortable to do. It’s also important, especially if you want to start taking Power Zone classes on your Bike or Bike+. At the end […]
S&P 500 inclusion could drive $9B–$16B inflows into Coinbase: Bernstein
The inclusion, effective before trading begins on May 19, will see the crypto major replacing Discover Financial Services in the index. Analysts at Bernstein estimate the move could trigger roughly $9 billion in inflows from passive investment vehicles linked to the S&P 500. At a market capitalization of approximately $52 billion, Coinbase would represent around […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Fake Jasmine Crockett Videos
A few weeks ago, I posted a story about the proliferation of AI-created fake news videos about Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Because I am fair (and balanced!), this week I’m looking at the AI distortion of a hero from the left: Dallas-based congressperson Jasmine Crockett. The real Crockett is sharp, confrontational, and isn’t afraid to […]
The Switch 2 Has Two Great New Features for Battery Health and Security
Following its initial reveal early last month, Nintendo has been drip-feeding announcements about the Switch 2, and two announcements recently posted to the Nintendo Today app are especially exciting. The company revealed that your Switch 2 will have a feature that can limit charging speeds once it hits around 90%, in order to reduce battery […]
11 of the Most Common Venmo Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo offer an easy way to send money to friends and family as well as businesses selling goods and services—but that ease makes them a target for scams involving theft and fraud. Here are the most common Venmo scams to watch for. The mistaken payment scam If you receive money you […]
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Are $50 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now going for $199.99 (down from $249.99), which is helpful, because they’re not exactly a budget pick. SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 3 Pro $189.99 at Amazon $269.99 Save […]
Google Updated Its Super G Logo In The iOS App
Google has updated its Google iOS app and with that, the most noticeable change was it updated the super G logo, with a more blended version of the logo. I am not sure if this is going to be the new logo going forward of this is a temporary change for an event, maybe like […]
