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Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We'll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.
If you're into installing Android apps outside the Google Play Store, you should be aware that the process has changed and now includes a waiting period.
In a year of iterative upgrades, Google is introducing smart features that make the base Pixel still the one to buy for most people.
We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers.
The rise of generative and agentic AI has dramatically changed the software-building process - and the skills required.
Do you need easy, secure remote access to your home or small business network? Before you pay big bucks for a VPN or remote-access plan, try Tailscale. Did I mention it's free?
We rounded up the best reading tablets of the year that you can take with you anywhere.
Give your old monitor a second chance at life as a dedicated streaming screen or over-the-air TV with just a few simple steps.
These are two different products, but consumers end up confused because of misinformation and poor marketing copy.
Will moving dots cure your car nausea? History says yes.
The offer is open to subscribers on any tier, but it is location-based.
Anthropic is merging Claude chat and Cowork memory, raising privacy questions about what AI remembers and if it's worth the tradeoff.
Summer may be ending, but Costco deals are heating up in time for Labor Day: Save big on electronics, home essentials, and more now.
Labor Day is still a couple of weeks away, but some of the best laptop deals are already live. Here are a dozen we recommend.
I had seven years' worth of points I didn't know about, and now I have a Starbucks card to show for them.
Downsizing from a 'big three' carrier can save you big money, but it has its downsides. Here's how I'm adapting to them.
FydeOS aims to bring a Google Chromebook-like experience to standard PCs, and it succeeds - with a caveat or two.
The Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra will feature up to a whopping 512GB of unified memory, and drive up to eight external displays.
Running an AI model locally, Perplexity's new Portable Computer can deliver faster performance, tighter security, and lower costs. But it has some strict requirements.
I use multiple browsers every day, and this free utility fixed one of my biggest annoyances.
Only 15% of US-based organizations have reached scaled, orchestrated, multi-agent adoption, according to the latest Deloitte research.
Labor Day is just around the corner, and there are already some great deals available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more.
The Blink Outdoor 2K+ security camera and Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ are on sale in this bundle deal, but not for long.
Fairphone is finally selling its latest model in the US. The $649 handset has 11 swappable parts, and a replacement battery is only $40.
You can now code your own mini games and 'gizmos' with no experience. Creating is just half the fun.
Training for a fall marathon? Snag one of these Garmin running watches we've tested at a discount.
Summer may be almost over, but you can find solid Walmart deals on headphones, TVs, laptops, and more for Labor Day.
It's been a bumpy road for Mozilla's browser, but as the dust of doubt settles, Firefox has once again become my default browser on all platforms.
The Pebble Time 2 is a no-frills smartwatch that helps you disconnect from the digital world.
Be prepared to pay more for an Echo Dot, 16 GB Kindle, Fire TV Stick HD, and Amazon eero 7 mesh router, among several other products.
It won't be another high-end Chromebook like the Pixel, and Google has to hope it'll succeed where Copilot+ PCs have fallen short.
Curious about ChatGPT Work? Here's how the agentic AI handles research, files, and multistep projects, plus its risks and limits.
Breathe new life into an old TV by setting it up as a monitor for your Mac, Windows, or Linux laptop with gear you may already have around the house.
Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.
A new Coddy Developer Survey found that four in five developers, 80%, say their use of AI has felt more like a dependence than an advantage.
Reports suggest that Sonos is preparing to compete in the evolving smart speaker market, readying new hardware and an AI-backed overhaul of its voice assistant.
Walmart was one of the last big retailers to not accept tap-to-pay. Now what happens to Walmart Pay?
Increasingly, AI agents are handling the nitty-gritty admin and due diligence tasks, but agent-powered marketplaces won't replace live human sales reps or engineers anytime soon.
ChatGPT can now analyze text messages on your Mac to reveal how you interact with others.
Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.
AI-enabled identity theft is getting too sophisticated to have predictable tells anymore, so experts recommend answering with a seemingly old-fashioned approach.
We tested the best big-screen tablets from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and more, to help you choose the right one.
The specialized Chinese version of Windows was already scheduled for retirement in February 2027, but now its end-of-life date has been moved up.
Looking for a small tablet to take with you on your next trip, one that you can throw in your bag before the workday begins, or a kid-friendly option? Check out our tried and tested favorites.
Google says its new Pixel Watch 5 outperforms the location tracking on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. I put them to the test.
The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.
Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.
The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.
Incogni researchers analyze 13 AI platforms and the potential risks they each pose to your privacy. The larger the platform, the bigger the risk - with one exception.
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