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Apple's much smarter Siri AI is finally here
The rebuilt assistant holds a real conversation and taps your personal context, and Apple says Google can't read the data it sends to the cloud.
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Is Amazon Haul worth it? How it compares to Temu and Shein
Amazon launched a discount store where everything costs $20 or less. Here's how it compares to Temu and Shein and what's actually worth buying.
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How to fix Bluetooth not working, connecting, or pairing
Bluetooth not working? Fix pairing problems when devices won't show up, won't connect, or keep reconnecting to the wrong gadget.
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How to transfer text messages to a new Android phone
Three ways to back up and restore Android text messages when switching phones, including what to do if your texts don't transfer.
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Meta admits its AI chatbot was stealing Instagram accounts
Meta's AI support chatbot had a security flaw that let hackers take over Instagram accounts just by asking. Here's what to do right now to stay safe.
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Dyson V16 Piston Animal stick vac solves pet owners' biggest gripes
Dyson's new V16 Piston Animal cordless vacuum compresses debris and fights hair tangles. At $979, here's whether it's worth it for pet owners.
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NVIDIA RTX Spark is the PC chip that might actually deliver local AI
NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip brings AI to Windows laptops this fall. Here's what it actually does, who's making these PCs, and whether it's worth your money.
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Surface Laptop Ultra is Microsoft's NVIDIA-powered MacBook Pro rival
The first NVIDIA-powered Surface uses the same chip as the company's $4,000 AI desktop, with 128GB of memory to run big AI models right on the laptop. -
Dell's new XPS 13 answers the MacBook Neo with better specs
Dell's new XPS 13 offers a 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen and up to 32GB RAM starting at $599 for students. It's a strong MacBook Neo alternative, Intel chip aside.
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Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller and adds blood pressure tracking
Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, adds blood pressure monitoring and live activity tracking, and starts at $399 with a subscription required.
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Charter confirms Spectrum data breach: 13 million customers exposed
ShinyHunters leaked data on more than 13 million Spectrum customers after the ransom payment deadline passed. Here's what was exposed and what to do now.
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FBI warns hackers are sending fake IT workers in-person to your office
The FBI warns hackers are posing as IT support workers, showing up at offices to steal data directly from company computers.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x review: Big value, minor trade-offs
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5x packs a 15.6-inch display, two days of battery life, and solid performance into a laptop that costs less than $900.
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The M5 MacBook Air is $199 off – and starts with 512GB of storage
Apple's 2026 MacBook Air with the M5 chip is down to $899.99 at Amazon – the lowest it has sold for since its March launch.
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Ring's new 4K doorbell hits its lowest price ever at $200
Ring's Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) is $199.99 at Amazon – an all-time low on Ring's newest 4K flagship wired doorbell.
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Sony XM6 headphones go on sale for the first time at $398
Sony's WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones are $398 at Amazon today – 13% off and the lowest price since launch.
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LG's top-rated OLED TV just hit its lowest price ever at $1,299
LG's 65-inch C5 OLED TV drops to $1,299 at Amazon today, a record low for the top-rated TV of 2025. But you'll have to hurry: the sale ends tonight.
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Android's new Intrusion Logging tracks spyware activity on your phone
Google partnered with Amnesty International to build Intrusion Logging, a new Android 16 feature that detects and records phone surveillance.
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Google wants Gemini to stop talking and start doing
Google overhauled the Gemini app at I/O 2026, adding a background AI agent, a morning digest, and a new $100/month subscription tier.
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Google Search, Chrome, and Gemini can now detect AI-generated images
Google is rolling out its SynthID watermark detection to Circle to Search, Chrome, and Gemini app, so you can check whether an image was made by AI. -
Best NextGen TV receivers for cord cutters in 2026
NextGen TV delivers free broadcast TV in stunning quality. We tested four ATSC 3.0 receivers to find the best one for cord-cutters.
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How Android 17 will protect your phone from thieves
Google's Android 17 adds default theft protection, blocks apps from reading your login codes, and flags fake bank calls.
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How to protect yourself from YouTube deepfakes
YouTube’s Likeness Detection tool, previously limited to celebrities and top creators, is now open to anyone with a channel.
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Alexa for Shopping can now auto-buy items when prices drop
Amazon's new AI shopping tool tracks prices, auto-buys when your target is hit, and schedules repeat purchases. No Prime subscription needed for most features.
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This $45 smart garage opener keypad shows you live video of your drive
The myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad is 44% off at Amazon, dropping down to $44.99 – the lowest price this year on the camera-equipped keypad.
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Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 on Amazon
Apple Watch Series 11 is $100 off at Amazon, matching its lowest price yet. Here’s who should buy now and who can skip the upgrade.
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Bose's new Lifestyle speakers promise great sound with almost no setup
Bose launches three Lifestyle Ultra speakers starting at $299, promising high-quality sound with simple setup via AirPlay, Google Cast, and Alexa+.
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FTC warns Meta, TikTok, X: comply with nonconsensual image removal law
The FTC warned Meta, TikTok, X, and 12 other platforms to comply with the Take It Down Act or face $53,088 in fines per violation, effective this week.
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Sony marks 10 years of the 1000X with its best headphones yet
Sony marks 10 years of the 1000X series with The Collexion: a new driver, AI-powered audio upscaling, and all-metal design for $649.99.
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How to prevent spam callers from leaving voicemail
Spam calls are getting smarter. Here's our latest advice on how to fight back with your phone's built-in tools, your carrier, and the apps worth paying for.
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Amazon won't seek tariff refunds. Shoppers are now suing over it.
A new lawsuit accuses Amazon of keeping hundreds of millions in tariff costs rather than refunding shoppers after the Supreme Court voided the tariffs.
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The White House app is a security and privacy mess
The official White House app bypasses privacy consent dialogs, has dormant GPS tracking, and loads code from a random developer's GitHub account.
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Google confirms Gmail security flaw that lets malware through
Google confirmed a flaw that lets hackers send malware through Google Drive with Gmail's own "Scanned by Gmail" safety label attached.
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Netflix tracked and sold your viewing data, Texas lawsuit claims
Texas sued Netflix for tracking and selling subscriber data to advertisers, even on ad-free plans. Here's what Netflix subscribers should know.
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INIU Cougar P63 Is the Smallest 100W Laptop Power Bank You Can Buy
The INIU Cougar P63 delivers 100W laptop charging in a body 30% smaller than comparable 25,000mAh power banks. Available now at $75.99.
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INIU SnapGo Air Is the Slimmest Qi2.2 Power Bank You Can Buy
Need a faster wireless charge without the bulk? The INIU SnapGo Air charges an iPhone 17 Pro to 50% in 33 minutes and fits in your pocket like it isn't there.
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Lenovo's lightest ThinkPad yet is also its most repairable
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 makes the case that a laptop under 2.1 lbs can still be repaired, upgraded, and worth keeping for years.
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Encrypted iPhone-Android texting is here, with a catch
iPhone and Android texts can finally be end-to-end encrypted in iOS 26.5 – but carrier support determines whether your chats are actually protected.
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Canvas breach ends in ransom deal, but student phishing risk remains
Instructure says it struck a deal with ShinyHunters and all stolen student data was destroyed. Congress wants answers. Here's what students should do now.
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Android's new Gemini AI acts on your behalf. Here's the catch.
Android is getting AI that takes action for you, from booking appointments to filling forms. Here's what it does and what it costs you in control.
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Googlebook is Google's answer to the MacBook. Here's what we know
Google's new Googlebook laptop combines Android apps, Chrome features and Gemini AI. Here's everything announced and what's still unanswered.
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How to use Wi-Fi calling on your Android phone
Even when you can't get a signal, you can still call and text on your Android phone with Wi-Fi calling. Here's how to easily set it up on your phone.
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How to use Wi-Fi calling on your iPhone
Even when you can't get a cell phone signal, you can still call and text on your iPhone with Wi-Fi calling. Here's how to easily set it up on your iPhone.
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Apple's $250M AI settlement: Do you qualify?
Apple is paying $250M to settle claims it overhyped Apple Intelligence. If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 between June 2024 and March 2025, you may be owed $25 to $95.
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Google’s $99 Fitbit Air challenges WHOOP without the subscription
The Fitbit Air tracks sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen, readiness, and workouts for $99.99 – with optional AI coaching instead of a required subscription.
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RingConn Gen 3 hands-on: Finally a smart ring that 'talks' back
RingConn is launching its Gen 3 Smart Ring at $349, adding haptic alerts and vascular health tracking. Here's who should upgrade and who should wait.
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Amazon Photos finally makes it easy to find old photos
Natural language search and a new memory-forward home screen make it easier to actually find and relive your photos
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Hackers target Canvas, steal student data and messages with teachers
Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning platform used by millions of students, confirmed that names, emails, and messages were stolen.
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Starlink finally delivers real broadband speeds for most Americans
Starlink speeds have doubled in a year and latency has plummeted. If you wrote off satellite internet as slow and expensive, it's time to look again.
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Dreame's new robot vac sprouts arms to clean around chair legs
Dreame's new X60 Pro Ultra robot vacuum uses extendable arms to clean edges and tight spots other models skip, starting at $1,400 next month.
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Google is paying out $700M to Android app buyers
Google quietly overcharged millions of Android users for years. Now a $700M settlement is sending automatic payments via PayPal and Venmo.
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Amtrak quietly loses 2M customer records – and hasn't warned anyone
Over 2 million Amtrak customer records – including home addresses and trip history – are now public. The railroad has stayed completely silent.
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Robinhood admits its own email system was used to scam you
Robinhood is warning customers after hackers sent fake security alerts using the company's own email system.
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Roku is bringing the creepy precision of web ads to your streaming TV
Roku's new Curate ad tool uses your Kroger, Instacart and Best Buy purchase data to follow you from the web to your streaming TV screen.
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FTC reveals social media investment scams stole $1.1 billion in 2025
Scammers are building fake WhatsApp investing groups and phony platforms to drain your savings. The FTC says losses topped $1.1 billion last year.
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Facebook cost Americans $794M in scams last year
The FTC says Facebook generated more fraud losses in 2025 than all text and email scams combined. Here's what to watch out for.
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This 4K projector promises a 300-inch picture without a dark room
XGIMI's new 4K laser projectors use a physical dual-iris system to deliver deeper blacks, with Kickstarter prices starting at $2,499 – 50% the retail price.
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How to freeze your credit to stop identity theft
The best way to protect yourself from ID theft is to freeze your credit or add a fraud alert. Here's what you need to know about your options.
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ADT refused to pay hackers – now 5.5 million customers' data is public
ADT's breach is its third since 2024. Hackers got in with one phone call, stole 5.5 million records, and just dumped them online.
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Sony robot beats pro ping-pong players by wearing them down
Sony’s Ace robot can beat elite table tennis players without a killer shot – it just returns the ball until humans make mistakes.
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Hackers are flooding your inbox on purpose – then offering to help
Google researchers uncovered a scam that floods your inbox, then sends fake IT support via Teams to steal your login credentials.
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The best VPNs for protecting your privacy
Many VPNs don't deliver on what they promise. Our tests show which VPNs offer the best combination of privacy, speed, features, and proven trustworthiness.
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This Breaking Bad and Balenciaga AI mashup is absolutely brilliant
A viral AI mashup transforms Breaking Bad into a Balenciaga fashion film—and it works better than it has any right to.
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This device beams power across your room to charge your smart lock
Wi-Charge's infrared transmitter plugs into an outlet and beams power to your Schlage Encode or Encode Plus, so you never have to swap AA batteries again.
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Your stolen identity could sell for just $35 on the dark web
Stolen U.S. identities, payment cards, and streaming accounts are selling cheaply on the dark web. Here’s what your data is worth to hackers.
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Stop refreshing hotel prices – Google will do it for you
Google’s new hotel price tracking alerts notify you when rates drop so you can book at the right time and avoid overpaying on your next trip.
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Social media apps may soon carry cigarette-style warning labels
A bipartisan bill would require warning labels on social apps for minors. Will pop-ups on TikTok and Instagram actually change teen behavior?
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This $80 hair dryer at Walmart rivals dryers at 3x the price
Laifen just made its U.S. retail debut at Walmart, and the SWIFT SE hair dryer is priced at $79.97 – $40 off the brand's website
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Google Adds a 24-Hour Wait to Stop Scammers on Your Android Phone
Scammers are tricking victims into installing malware over the phone. Google's new Android process adds a 24-hour delay to break their grip.
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Dyson's viral hand fan is sold out. Here's what to buy instead.
Dyson's HushJet hand fan sold out in days. Here are three portable fans to buy instead, from a $30 pick to one that cools skin on contact.
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Trump Phone T1 gets another gaudy redesign. Still no release date.
The T1 phone has been redesigned for the third time in under a year, and Trump Mobile is still collecting $100 deposits with no firm ship date
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Amazon’s brings Alexa+ to its budget Fire TV streaming stick
The new Fire TV Stick HD skips the wall adapter and runs off your TV's USB port. It's faster, has Wi-Fi 6, and includes Alexa+ for $34.99.
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How to Check Your AirTag Battery and Replace It
Learn how to check your Apple AirTag battery, what “Low Battery” means in Find My, and how to replace the CR2032 coin battery.
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Samsung All-in-One Soundbar Review: Big Sound, No Subwoofer Needed
Samsung's all-in-one soundbar is a true 7.1.2 system with integrated subwoofers, delivering clear dialogue and massive cinematic sound.
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Older Kindles are losing Kindle Store access this May
Amazon will stop supporting many older Kindle devices on May 20, 2026. Here’s which models are affected and what it means for your books.
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Did Someone Unadd You on Snapchat? Here’s How to Tell
Snapchat won't notify you when someone removes you from their friends list, but these telltale signs will help you figure it out on your own.
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How to Reach Amazon Customer Service: A Complete Guide
Encounter issues with your Amazon order? Discover how to effectively reach Amazon's customer service through your phone, live chat, and social media.
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A 30 Million Call Loan Scam Hit My Phone Every Day for Months
A single robocall loan scam made 30 million calls in March using AI voices. I was a daily target. These new phone tools and FCC rules are fighting back.
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FTC warns about texts claiming your rewards points are expiring
Did you get a text about your rewards points expiring? The FTC says there’s a chance it’s a phishing scam to steal your personal data. -
Is Your Router Compromised? FBI Exposes Russian Hacking Campaign
Russian hackers hijacked home routers to steal passwords and emails. Here's how to tell if yours was one of them and what everyone should do now.
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How to Unlock an Android Phone If You Forgot the Password
Forgot your Android password, PIN, or pattern? Here’s the only reliable way to unlock your phone and get back in.
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How to Tell if Your Phone Has Been Hacked
Check for the warning signs your phone has been hacked, what settings to review, and what to do next to secure your accounts and device.
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Samsung Music Studio 7 Review: Rich, Powerful Sound, Zero Setup
No calibration, no hassle – Samsung Music Studio 7 delivers balanced, immersive sound with smart features and Dolby Atmos support.
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What a Smart Ring Taught Me About My Own Sleep
A smart ring revealed what my sleep habits were really doing to my body, including one apnea risk alert I never saw coming. -
FBI Report: Online Scams Stole $20.9 Billion from Americans in 2025
Americans filed more than 1 million fraud complaints in 2025, with AI-powered fraud, crypto cons, and sextortion driving the surge.
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This Free Android App Uses Sound to Fight Motion Sickness
Scientific research shows that playing a low-frequency tone using the Hearapy app for 60 seconds can provide up to 2 hours of relief from motion sickness.
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Flighty App Predicts When Airport's Delays Will End
Flighty’s Airport Intelligence uses real-time aviation data to forecast delays, cancellations, and airport disruptions in plain English.
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Samsung’s New S90H OLED Might Be the Sweet Spot TV of the Year
The S90H OLED blends premium performance, anti-glare tech, and gaming features in a more affordable package.
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FBI Warns: Foreign Apps Are a Bigger Risk Than You Think
Chinese-developed apps can collect your data even when you're not using them. The FBI says it's time to take app permissions seriously.
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ExpressVPN launches private AI that won’t train on your chats
ExpressVPN's new ExpressAI platform gives you access to multiple AI models with the promise that your data stays private and off-limits for training.
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You Can Now Change Your Gmail Address Without a New Account
Google now lets U.S. users change their Gmail address without starting over. Your old address stays active, and your data stays put.
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MOVA’s AtomForm Palette 300 rethinks multi-color 3D printing
The MOVA AtomForm Palette 300 aims to reduce filament waste and boost speed with automatic 12-nozzle swapping and support for 36 colors.
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Newsom Takes on Trump Over Who Sets the Rules for AI
California's new AI procurement order puts it on a collision course with the Trump administration's hands-off approach to regulating the technology.
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Google Translate Just Got a Major Upgrade for Travelers
Google rolls out Live Translate with real-time voice and tone detection, plus improved translations for slang and local expressions.
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KitchenAid Upgrades Its Iconic Stand Mixer After 70 Years
KitchenAid just upgraded its iconic stand mixer with fold speed, soft start, and a silicone edge beater. Here's what $599.99 gets you.
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Which Roku Should You Buy? All the Roku Streaming Players Compared
Not sure which Roku to buy? I break down every Roku device, compare features, and recommend the best Roku for your TV and budget.
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Pair Your Bluetooth Headphones with Roku: A Step-by-Step Guide
Find out how to connect Bluetooth headphones to Roku for uninterrupted, personal listening. Enjoy your favorite shows and movies without disturbing the family.
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If your monitor feels cramped, this 32-inch 4K upgrade is under $153
Tired of juggling windows on a small screen? This 32-inch 4K Acer monitor delivers more space and sharper text at a 45% discount.
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Kash Patel's Gmail got hacked. We read the files so you don't have to
Iranian hackers breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal Gmail and dumped 300+ emails online. We reviewed the files. There's almost nothing there.
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These $80 open-ear buds keep you safe during outdoor exercise
Stay aware while you listen. Soundcore’s AeroFit 2 open-ear earbuds are down to $79.98 with all-day battery life and rich sound with impressive bass.
