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If you chose a prepaid Mastercard from the MGM data incident settlement, Amazon makes it simple to spend every cent without fees.

Google will let Android users share live video during emergencies. The feature works with 911 systems used by 60% of North American dispatch centers.

The number of bogus USPS sites jumped 850% in a month, but DHL is still the most impersonated shipper. Scammers use texts, emails, and fake ads to misdirect.

Through December 22, Aqara is rolling out some of the steepest discounts of the season. These limited-time prices make it the perfect moment to jump in.

You shouldn’t delay those Windows updates anymore. It patches one flaw hackers are already taking advantage of and two others they know about.

Wi-Fi 7 prices have dropped, but is it worth upgrading now? Here’s what actually improves, who benefits most, and our picks for Wi-Fi 7 routers.

Apple Watch Series 11 just dropped 25%: A rare early discount on Apple’s newest model and a great upgrade for anyone with older Watches.

Whisker’s 2025 Litter-Robot lineup adds AI insights, quieter cleaning, and better odor control to make cat care easier for single- and multi-pet homes.

Pebble’s Index 01 water-resistant smart ring lets you record ideas with the press of a button, even when your phone’s out of reach.

Chatbots are seeing a 64% adoption rate in teens already, with ChatGPT being the winner.

The latest Pew survey finds that 21% of teens are on TikTok a lot, 17% are on YouTube, and the gaps by race and income are huge.

You might be able to save yourself thousands of dollars on a tech upgrade by shopping during the current holiday sales, before prices surge.

If your Apple devices are syncing passwords, the iPhone may auto-connect to any Wi-Fi network it, your Mac, or your iPad has ever used, including unsecured or barely secured ones.

Apple’s top apps of 2025 span creativity and gaming, but the health and wellness finalists were the ones that stood out to me. Here’s what impressed me.

Our Editor's Choice drone recipient is finally out. It combines seamless 360-degree video with exceptionally intuitive controls and also flies autonomously.

A survey of 8,000 U.S. households shows traditional cable TV subscriptions plummeting and streaming subscriptions soaring – leading to big monthly bills.

Netflix has mostly ended the ability to wirelessly stream video from Android phones and tablets, iPhones, and iPads. But you can still use a cable.

Fast Qi2.2 charging, strong magnets, built-in cable, and real heat protection make EcoFlow’s Rapid Mag Qi2.2 easy to recommend. Now 30% off.

Like Spotify Wrapped, the new Photos Recap produces a slick compilation of 2025 memories – from pics of family and vistas to snaps of luggage claim checks.

Google’s December Android patch fixes 107 flaws, including actively exploited bugs. Here’s why this update is urgent and how to check for it.

Hackers can steal your browser cookies to access your accounts without passwords. Learn the steps that block cookie jacking and keep your data safe.

The Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a spacious 9.9-inch screen, packs the latest Snapdragon power, and brings flagship cameras to a sleek new foldable format.

Save up to 33% on Kindle Paperwhite, ColorSoft, and Scribe – their lowest prices ever. See why I recommend each model for different kinds of readers.

Upgrade your home network with Amazon’s best WiFi 7 deals on eero routers – faster speeds, lower latency, and better coverage while saving big.

Deals include HBO, Apple TV, and FOX One + FOX Nation range from 20% to 92% off, from 1 to 12 months, with and without ads. Here's a guide to the fine print.

It's compact, has no old-fashioned USB-A ports, and charges my MacBook Air faster than Apple's own charger – and about the same while also filling my iPhone.

Most smart-lock owners widely share access codes and rarely update or expire them. Here’s how to protect your home from digital intruders.

Get high-quality AR glasses for just $150 – 48% off. The Rokid Max delivers a 160-inch-equivalent screen, 1080p OLED displays, and built-in vision correction.

All of these Black Friday vacuum deals are on models we’ve tested and trust – major discounts on premium robots and cordless sticks.

Compact model that embodies the original iPad's value proposition gets $100 discounts across the line, from 128GB to 512GB capacity, with and without cellular.

In the coming weeks, TikTok will roll out a slider to dial up or down the amount of realistic-looking AI-generated video in your feed.

Discounts range from $30 on the AirPods Pro 3 to $69 on the Airpods 4 (ANC) – both with active noise cancellation. Standard AirPods 4 drop $49

A touchscreen TV you can wheel anywhere? Samsung’s Movingstyle monitors offer flexibility – but with compromises. See if they make sense for you.

The next macOS update can put a white ring around a Mac screen to light up a face. You can also rig up something similar on any Mac or PC, including desktops.

Save big on TCL’s flagship Mini-LED TVs this Black Friday – including new 2025 models and a massive 115-inch screen at a huge discount.

New Pro version in Gemini promises features such as creating infographics, compositing multiple images, and re-shooting photos. It's a work in progress.

Fake Amazon websites are spiking ahead of Black Friday. Learn how scammers trick shoppers, and the simple steps that keep your account safe.

SPARQ's subscription-free device plugs into a car's data port and chats with you through a smartphone app to diagnose mechanical problems and how to fix them.

Withings BeamO securely captures heart and lung data at home – and shares it securely with your doctor for more effective telehealth visits.

Fotile’s X20Max 3-in-1 dishwasher brings powerful cleaning and produce washing to small spaces, delivering health and convenience in one sleek design.

You can now scan your passport with an iPhone to create a TSA-compliant ID for domestic flight check-in, but only at certain airports.

Amazon won't extend the 30- or 90-day return period for obsolete PCs that can't run Windows 11 – even ones sold by vendors who claimed that they could.

With a new design, fast Snapdragon chip, and record battery life, the OnePlus 15 brings major upgrades. Here’s what stood out in my testing.

Microsoft requires updating Windows 11 to retain access to security and bug fixes. But a bug in one of those fixes could lock up your hard drive forever.

SkyReels unifies video, image, music, and avatar tools into one intuitive AI workspace, aiming to deliver professional results with zero learning curve.

Airlines are enforcing new lithium battery limits for carry-ons. See what’s allowed before your next flight.

Upgraded Android and iOS Google Photos apps let you simply request changes, which usually work and look convincing. It also raises questions about privacy.

The latest accounting of passwords exposed to hackers – all 1.3 billion of them – shows the importance of upgrading your antiquated logins. Here's how.

Priced around $250, this tablet offers a big screen and powerful speakers for enjoying videos, audio, books, and light gaming. But don't push it too far.

Meta's new smart watch app is exactly what it sounds like – simple, handy, and able to take the place of third-party apps that long sought to fill the void.

Google makes it easy to upgrade to higher tiers of its storage and app plans – especially the AI packages. The downgrade option is a lot harder to find.

A free AI upgrade to Maps adds more natural voice search, proactive traffic alerts, and landmark-aware directions, but falls short of fluid conversation.

Dozens of refurbished PCs on Amazon can’t upgrade past Windows 10, leaving buyers without security updates or bug fixes – and most listings don’t say so.

Password manager app Dashlane reports a big uptake of the more secure passkey login option, with Google and Amazon dominating and Roblox rising fast.

Tired of switching between a mop and a stick vac? Dreame’s H15 Pro vacuums carpets, mops floors, and dries itself for a cleaner home.

It's not for playing games on, but rather a second screen to display a library of 80s-style graphics and a speaker for the low-fi chiptune music of the era.

The MOVA Rover X10 hovers like an underwater drone and uses laser mapping to see corners and steps. I break down whether it’s a gimmick or genuine progress.

A pink-tinted lens option meant to protect against sunlight largely blocks the infrared light also used in many face-recognition systems.

This tempered glass screen protector can be etched with the design of your choice, which is visible only when the screen is dark – for the most part.

A bright 5,000-nit display, gesture control band, and Meta AI make these smart glasses surprisingly capable, but battery life and size still hold them back.

Microsoft adds Bing Visual Search to the Windows 11 Snipping Tool, allowing you to get information about anything you see on your screen. 

Stylish design, Hi-Res Audio certification, and excellent comfort make the SoundPEATS H3 stand out in the budget category. See how they compare to far pricier rivals.

Ray-Ban’s newest Meta smart glasses refine the formula with smoother 3K video, improved AI, and double the battery life – while staying stylish.

Samsung’s Galaxy XR shows the same problem haunting Apple and Meta: no one can explain why we need XR headsets in the first place.

Logitech's latest fully programmable mouse is easy on your hands, quick to respond and offers handy, customizable shortcut buttons to speed up everyday tasks.

AWS went down again, taking major sites like Reddit and Amazon with it. Here’s a quick, free way to monitor outages and get real-time alerts.

Even tech writers can get spooked by phishing scams. Here’s how the fake Dashlane hack email briefly fooled me – and what to learn from it.

Google’s new Recovery Contact feature lets a trusted friend help you regain access to your account if you get locked out. Here’s why you should set it up.

After a $1B text scam wave, Google’s new AI spam-blocking tools for Android take aim at phishing, just as Apple strengthens iOS scam filters.

A new Norton survey shows that about 4 in 10 Americans and almost half of Gen Z shoppers will seek help from chatbots, which might lead them to scam sites.

Apple’s M5 iPad Pro delivers laptop-level performance and smarter multitasking – but unless you work like a pro, you don’t need the upgrade.

Apple’s M5 chip brings faster AI and graphics to MacBook Pros, but not a huge leap in everyday performance. Here’s who should upgrade and who can skip it.

Roku’s new AI features let you ask natural questions about shows, personalize your home screen, and get smarter recommendations.

Support for Windows 10 PCs has ended. Yet online marketplaces are still selling models that don’t meet Microsoft’s requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.

Netflix has announced the upcoming launch of casual party games you can play right from the streaming service on your TV, using your phone as a controller.

You can now invoke Google's AI assistant just with your voice, but other key actions still require fumbling with your phone.

ChatGPT now lets you launch and interact with supported online apps directly from prompts. Here's how I used it with Spotify, one of the first services enabled.

The new Gemini photo editing capabilities are good for quick and accurate fixes, but ChatGPT's slower approach aces more demanding tasks.

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are great – but not $80 better. With the AirPods Pro 2 down to $169.99, here’s why they’re still the smarter choice.

A safety label can mean the difference between life and death. Here’s why UL and ETL certification matters and how to verify it.

From plane rides to shooting YouTube videos, the Omoton 360° Rotating MagSafe Tripod Mount proves that one compact stand can do it all.

With Alexa+, you can ask your Fire TV for show picks, instant sports highlights, and movie moments. Here’s how it works.

Gemini Home brings AI-powered alerts, natural language controls, and smarter cameras. But is Google just catching up to Alexa and other rivals?

Amazon’s Alexa Home Theater uses Echo Studio or Dot Max speakers to deliver surround sound with Fire TV – no wires, no hassle, just immersive audio.

Amazon is rolling out Search Party for Ring doorbells, turning cameras into a neighborhood safety net for missing pets – with support for cats by December.

DoorDash’s new Going Out feature adds reservations and loyalty rewards to the app. Here’s how it works, and why it could change the way you dine out.

Google’s new Search Live lets you use your camera and voice to get real-time answers. Here’s how it works and why it could change how you shop.

Received a Facebook privacy settlement prepaid card? Here’s how I quickly converted mine into an Amazon gift card balance with no hassle.

TCL’s latest 8-inch tablet cuts glare and eye strain with its paper-like display – and it just landed on Verizon with 5G.

Hisense cut $50K off the 136-inch MicroLED TV, leaving it at $99,999. Cutting-edge tech, cinematic size, and still wildly out of reach.

With powerful 18,000pa suction, a self-cleaning mop, and minimal upkeep, the Yeedi S16 Plus makes cleaning effortless – though it's not without a few quirks.

Logitech’s solar keyboard powers itself from any light source – even desk lamps – and adds an AI launch key to bring generative AI to your fingertips.

From in-lens displays to sport-ready frames, Meta’s new smart glasses lineup shows the future of AI eyewear is finally getting practical. Here's our take.

Teen accounts with parental controls are coming to ChatGPT. We unpack what parents can do, the limits of AI age checks, and why privacy matters.

The Dreame PM20 combines air purification, AI fan cooling, and heating in one device designed for large spaces and year-round comfort.

A new Google app for Windows lets you search your computer, Google Drive, and the web with AI. Here’s how it works and how it compares to Copilot.

SimpliSafe adds an affordable Smoke & CO Alarm Listener that connects your existing detectors to 24/7 monitoring for faster emergency response.

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