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Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap. This plug - now on sale - makes it happen.

Google's Create My Widget and Apple's new Shortcuts feature prove we're in a DIY era of automation.

You're getting productivity tricks, bubbles, new AI models, upgraded security, and more.

Father's Day is this weekend, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.

Beat the Prime Day rush: Walmart's massive rival sale is almost here, with great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops already live. Shop the best discounts.

AnduinOS 2.0 is a speedy, private, Ubuntu-based Linux distro that's all about true distro engineering. And it's laid out like Windows 11.

I have one golden rule: It's not about the mower, it's about the yard. Use my free checklist to decide which model to buy.

Only $280 gets you a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series with this great early Prime Day deal.

The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here, and there's plenty to be excited about.

Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has resolved.

Your Android keyboard may be collecting more than you realize. Here are two ways to take back your privacy, but I only trust one.

Beyond the flashy new upgrades, iOS 27 has several lesser-known changes that also work on older iPhones.

These plug-in gadgets easily enhance your home's routine (and they're affordable).

Prime Day is earlier this year, so I've rounded up some of the best early laptop deals live now, including the latest MacBooks and gaming laptops.

And say hello to much better NTFS support. Linux creator Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux 7.1.

You can add YouTube, web browsing, and more to your car by sideloading apps.

Phone makers love to advertise fast-charging speeds. I tested three flagship phones with OEM and Anker chargers to see what their claims really mean.

Sony's and Sennheiser's flagship headphones are objectively good, but how you plan to use them determines whether they're great.

Open-source security has a new AI problem. But Chainguard has a plan, and plenty of friends, to help

Getting great sound from your TV doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. These are my expert-vetted audio tweaks.

Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn't use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here's how.

Audible's Prime Day deal is now live - and you'll be glad you tried it. Here's what to know.

Robot mowers aren't one-size-fits-all devices - many have overhyped specs you don't even need. Here's my advice after years of testing.

I drove over 25,000 miles in the past year alone with CarPlay running in the background. These apps made every ride easy.

Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the overall iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.

If you're only using Android Auto for basic navigation and music, you're missing out on some useful add-ons.

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.

Considering a PC upgrade, but not sure about how much RAM to buy? Here's how I make that decision in the current climate.

Our editors love Anker products for their reliability and affordability - especially when they're on sale for Prime Day.

There are so many great Linux distributions that are perfectly suitable for new users, but RefreshOS is quickly rising to the top of my list.

The Momax Q.Mag X is one of the more reliable wireless battery packs I've tried, thanks to its enhanced heat dissipation.

Ahead of Prime Day, Samsung's highly rated 27-inch Essential S3 curved monitor has dropped back down to the lowest price of the year.

If you're looking to get into developing for Linux, but you prefer using a Mac as your developer tool of choice, there's a new command-line tool that you should definitely look into.

AI does have its places, and one of them could be in helping you manage your Linux systems, be they desktops or servers.

If you're a believer in 'Android had it first,' wait until you see iOS 27.

WSL 3 makes staying on Windows easier, especially for developers building or running Linux-based AI, container, or dev workloads.

Waze is ideal for quick reroutes and real-time alerts, while Google Maps offers deeper Gemini integration and more features. Here's my choice.

The Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro has unique features that make it the centerpiece of a modern workstation.

I didn't think that this would work, but the EverExceed 5V solar panel has done wonders for my security cameras.

Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 are gone. The reason? A US government directive.

The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it interact with your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely.

I turned my daily meal planning into a simple database system, reducing food stress, grocery confusion, and last-minute takeout temptations without counting calories, macros, or points.

I've been using Anker's Solix F3800 Plus 820W solar setup at home, and here's the best way to reduce the electricity bill with it.

A student status can unlock a lot of savings if you know where to look. Here are my top picks you don't want to miss.

Health wearables are constantly collecting your personal information, but who owns that data, and what does it mean for your privacy?

Motorola's Razr+ is not the awkward middle child of its series; it arguably offers the best balance of features, performance, and value.

The Ugreen FineTrack 2 has several unique features that make it stand out against Apple's AirTags.

What's really in that DNA kit? It turns out, it's not just a spit tube, but a whole lot of fine print.

Patients have never had more information about their health, but much of it is unusable. Here's why.

Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here's why.