Google Home Speaker (2026) vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: Why I'm split on these $99 rivals
Both Google and Amazon have generative AI-powered smart speakers for under $100, so which one stands out?
10 signs that someone is monitoring or accessing your accounts - how to stop them
Learn how to spot the signs of account monitoring and compromise - and take back control.
Linux users face a Microsoft Secure Boot headache - here's the painkiller
Secure Boot has always been a nuisance for Linux users, but now that Microsoft's 2011 certificate authorities are expiring, i…
Samsung's rolling 4K monitor is nearly 30% off - and it doubles as a TV
Samsung's Movingstyle Essential Smart Monitor just hit a record low on Amazon.
Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Risk They'll Drive at Speed Into Freeway Construction Zones
The company's latest recall of 3,871 vehicles follows incidents of its autonomous cars prioritizing other hazards or failing …
AI agents are getting their own search engine
AI agents may soon search for and use their own tools at runtime, thanks to a new open standard backed by Microsoft and Google.
Samsung The Frame Pro 2026 Review: Pricey But Worth It
The Frame Pro 2026 benefits from meaningful tweaks. AI audio and picture tuning work in tandem with a new anti-glare coating to de…
Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2026)
Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for eve…
This HP OmniBook is the first Windows laptop I'd seriously consider as a MacBook Neo rival
HP's OmniBook 3 combines decent hardware and exceptional battery life, making it one of the best-value laptops I've test…
13 Best Essential Oil Diffusers 2026: Tested and Reviewed
I tested over a dozen top home diffusers for scent strength, longevity, special features, and more. The Urpower Aroma is my favori…
How to Watch the Knicks Parade on NYC Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Artist Morry Kolman will be livestreaming feeds of the NBA champions’ ticker-tape parade from NYC’s traffic cameras—and this time,…
Halo Stops Bedtime Scrolling so You Can Go the F to Sleep
By focusing on sleep, ScreenZen’s app-blocking Halo gadget is downright dreamy compared to the rest.
How to turn your old Android phone into a streaming stick for free - in 6 easy steps
Don't have a Roku or Fire TV? Here's how I turned my spare Pixel phone into one and streamed movies on the big screen.
Locked Out of the World Cup: A Year Marked by Barriers, Borders, and Broken Access
The 2026 World Cup promises a global celebration. Many Arab fans may find themselves locked out.
Companies are profiling you from your smartphone use - how to stop them
Follow our guide to stop third parties from creating shadow profiles that reveal your interests, passions, hobbies, and online act…
The Sperm-Maxxing Bros Are Actually Onto Something
Wellness influencers have stumbled onto a huge issue when it comes male fertility, though not every solution they're pitching…
Hulk, Punisher join Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer
Peter Parker to Bruce Banner: "I didn't know you could get that big."
The UK Will Scan Asylum-Seekers’ Faces for Age Checks—Despite Knowing the Tech Is Flawed
Internal Home Office tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors. It’s moving forward anyway.
40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of
Google Maps can help plan your entire trip for you and beyond if you're hip to all these time-saving shortcuts.
Sennheiser just gave me a compelling reason to put away my Bose and Sony headphones for good
As audio quality reaches technological limits, brands are exploring alternative features.