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Bose's premium soundbar debuts with improvements under the hood, but it's reinventing itself in an already crowded field.

Months after sunsetting the SoundTouch lineup, Bose's Lifestyle Ultra proves that it can still make versatile and great-sounding speaker.

These developer settings can completely change how your Android Auto looks and operates. They're not difficult to access, and it only takes a minute.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is moving to June. Here's everything we know about the surprise move - including the latest on the confirmed shift, expected dates, how to prep for early deals, and how it compares to previous July sales.

From XR glasses to headsets to tablets, here's how various work systems fared over 30 days.

Don't let your spring cleaning or desire for Feng Shui enlightenment make you toss the important stuff. This gear will come in handy one day.

Save big on everything you need for DIY projects and home repairs with these Memorial Day deals on tools from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more.

The second-gen smart glasses are 15% off, while the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are 20% off - perfect gifts for dad.

Only a month after its initial release, Anthropic's storied Mythos model is breaking new testing boundaries.

With Edge's mobile app, you can now request summaries of multiple tabs, turn pages into podcasts, and tap into your browsing history and past chats.

I compared two of the best black-and-white e-readers on the market; they look similar but have very different feature sets.

Summer is almost here, and you can already find deals on all things Apple with these early Memorial Day weekend sales.

Fedora 44 is fast, stable, and surprisingly flexible. It can do much more than you might expect.

The Motorola Razr Fold faces tough competition from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but still manages to stand out.

The new Razr Fold is one of my favorite phones I've used in 2026, thanks to its stunning displays, stellar cameras, and top-tier hardware.

AI is exposing Linux security holes faster than developers can patch them. Fragnesia is the latest. Here's what we know about it.

We put the best microSD cards from brands like SanDisk, Lexar, and ProGrade to the test to find the best microSD cards on the market today.

Worried about your online activities from being tracked, or your browsing habits being sold? Make the switch to one of our favorite secure browsers.

My favorite VPN routers provide blanket coverage and security for your home, saving you the work of installing VPNs on individual devices. Check out my top picks.

Google Maps is great right after install, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better.

Wearing headphones every day has a greater effect on your ears than you might think. But your devices likely have features to help.

Your texts don't have to disappear when the app gets shut down in a few months. Here's how to back them up.

I tested Adobe Express and Canva to compare value and workflow fit so you can choose the right design tool for your needs.

Material Files is free to use and has no in-app purchases. Here's what makes it so perfect.

The LG B5 is a more affordable OLED option that offers the same signature picture quality as its flagship sibling at a fraction of the price.

Google announced that five major laptop brands will release new Googlebooks, but the one I most expected to see was notably absent.

The price of SSDs has massively increased, but you can now save nearly 62% on the 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive external SSD from Best Buy.

Get a $300 or $400 prepaid Mastercard when you bring your device and old number to T-Mobile. We break down the deal.

I recently signed up for Audible's free trial deal, and I'm glad I did. Here's what to know.

The RS-232 serial port on your smart TV isn't just for professional diagnostics. Here's how to unlock it for more advanced programming.

Both CachyOS and MX Linux sit atop the Distrowatch Page Hit Ranking list, but they are quite different distributions. Which one of these should you choose?

Digital transformation: Here's why it matters, what the big trends are, how it impacts you - and why it will never end.

Red Hat Desktop is for secure, production-style AI development, while Fedora Hummingbird is for AI agent experimentation.

With Anthropic's free course library, you can train online and learn about Claude, Claude Code, AI agents, and MCP.

I like headphones that understand exactly what I want them to do - that's why I consider Adaptive Sound Control to be one of Sony's best feats.

Fedora offers two different takes on an immutable option, each of which might be similar on the inside, but on the outside, they couldn't be different.

Google is going all-in on its new product line while assuring users Chromebooks aren't being phased out.

If you're looking for a user-friendly Linux distribution, your destination could depend on your starting point. Here's how two of your best options compare.

The Widgets feature can be annoying but it's also able to provide useful news and info. Here's how I tweak it to be less intrusive and more helpful.

Robot mowers aren't one-size-fits-all devices - many have overhyped specs you don't even need. Here are the mower features you can safely skip.

Gemini got a major agentic upgrade on Android, handling multi-step tasks across apps - and powering new features.

Google is going all-in on it's new product line while assuring users Chromebooks aren't being phased out.

Android Auto will officially support full HD videos, including watching YouTube. But there are a couple of limits.

Android 17 just made it easier to switch from an iPhone or exist alongside a group of iOS users with new features and capabilities.

Rolling out to Android devices in the coming weeks, a new security feature will automatically end a phone call from a spoofed bank number.

Googlebooks use an all-new OS that merges Android and ChromeOS with more premium hardware.

I like headphones that understand exactly what I want them to do - that's why I consider Adaptive Sound Control to be one of Sony's best personal audio features.

There are a couple of lesser-known ways to get Amazon Prime for less right now. We break down the details.

With the latest 26.5 updates, RCS messages are also encrypted with the iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and even the Vision Pro.

The cost of SSDs, RAM, and other PC components has skyrocketed, but Best Buy is offering an impressive 65% discount on the 4TB WD Black SN850X.