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Fill out This Form to Remove Your Contact Info from Google Search

You can ask to have webpages that show your personal information removed from Google Search results even if you have no clear risk of ID theft or doxxing.

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Google Image Search Gets Even Better with Multisearch

Google image search now lets you use text to refine your search to give you better search results, as well as find related style and color variations.

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Add Your Driver’s License to Your iPhone Wallet to Make Travel Easier

Now you can add your driver’s license to the iPhone Wallet app to travel through TSA checkpoints. Find out which states allow it and how to add it.

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Roku Update Lets You Use Your Own Photos as a Screensaver

Roku streaming players and TVs are getting an update that lets you easily upload your own photos to use as a screensaver for your TV and share with others.

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CookingPal's Multo Cooks Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Multo combines a heating element, a motor for fast or slow blending, and a scale, and comes with an 8.9-inch tablet to step you through 250+ recipes.

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iOS 15.4 Finally Lets You Use Face ID When Wearing a Mask

Using Face ID to unlock your phone has been a challenge in recent years with mask requirements in many public places, but now your iPhone can recognize you even when you're wearing a mask.

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Surfshark Nexus Makes VPN Browsing Faster, More Secure

Surfshark, our favorite VPN, just got even better with Nexus technology, which lets you connect to multiple servers for faster, more secure browsing.

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New iPhone SE Offers High-End Performance for a Budget Price

The new iPhone SE (3rd gen) features the A15 processor, matching the speed of the top-tier iPhone 13 models, and 5G connectivity for a budget price.

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3G Networks Are Shutting Down, Cutting off Phones, Home Security, Cars

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are shutting down 3G networks in 2022, meaning older devices will stop working if they can't be upgraded to use 4G.

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You Can Now Install Android Apps on Your Windows 11 PC

All Windows 11 computers can run hundreds of Android apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore and touchscreen laptops operate like Android tablets.  

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Zero-Day Exploit Found Affecting Chrome and Edge Browsers

If you use the Chrome or Edge browser on your computer, update it now. A recently-found zero-day exploit could let hackers perform malicious activities.

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First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Phones

Samsung folds the Note line into the S22 series and adds processing upgrades for all new S22 models resulting in significant camera feature updates.

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Samsung’s New Matte Display for The Frame TV Looks Amazing

When I saw the TVs live at CES, I was blown away by the effect. Reflections were almost non-existent and pictures looked like they were painted on canvas.

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Roborock's S7 MaxV Ultra Mop-vac Runs for Weeks Without Maintenance

Roborock's new S7MaxV Ultra has a unique docking station that services and cleans the mop-vac, letting you forget about cleaning for weeks at a time. 

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Withings Body Scan Gives You a Daily Check-up

The Body Scan provides a fuller picture of your health than any other scale, including heart health, more detailed body composition, and nerve activity.

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Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2022 Awards

Our team of tech industry veterans scoured this year's exhibit halls to pick our absolute favorite products for the Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2022 Awards.

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Bob the Mini Dishwasher is Portable, Eco-Friendly, and Stylish

This dishwasher keeps a small household's dishes clean, with a speedy 20-minute wash cycle that uses under a gallon of water – no water hookup required.

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Panasonic Arc6 Electric Shaver Promises to Deliver an Incredible Shave

With six blades, an improved shaving head and beard density sensor, and a smart locking sensor, the Arc6 may just be the best electric shaver out there.

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Oral-B iO10 Toothbrush Base Shows When All of Your Teeth Are Clean

The iO10's charging base that provides visual feedback, including correct pressure and whether you've thoroughly brushed all of your teeth–no app required.

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L’Oréal Makes Coloring Your Hair at Home Easy and Mess-Free

L’Oréal aims to take the guesswork and mess out of coloring at home with Colorsonic, an electronic handheld device that automates the whole process.

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Lovesac Sactionals StealthTech is an Impressive Hidden Home Theater

I reviewed Lovesac's Sactionals StealthTech and was wowed by the integrated speakers' ability to produce an enjoyable, immersive home theater experience.

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Lenovo Legion 5 17-inch Gaming Laptop Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop for the holidays - with all the features you need to conquer your gaming or content creation needs.

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Lenovo Tab P11 Plus Holiday Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Tab P11 Plus 11-inch tablet for the holidays - a first-class family Android tablet that is great for work, too. 

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Techlicious Lenovo Q24i-1L 23.8-inch FHD Monitor Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Q24i-1L 23.8-inch FHD Monitor for the holidays - the stylish solution for every home office or living space.

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Techlicious Lenovo ThinkBook 14P G2 Laptop Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo ThinkBook 14p 14-inch Laptop for the holidays - an amazing gift idea for the power users in your family!

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Viral Post to Change Your Voicemail when Lost is Terrible Advice

Don't follow this terrible meme advice. If you’re in a situation where you're lost, there are far better options for alerting authorities, friends and family.

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Stop Hackers from Taking Over Your Google Account if It Goes Inactive

Google's Inactive Account Manager protects you from potential hacks by disabling your inactive accounts after a preset time. Here's how to set it up.

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Amazon Echo Devices Are Becoming Much, Much Smarter

Big upgrades bring artificial intelligence and facial recognition that will transform the way Echo devices interact with you and your home. 

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The Streaming Stick 4K+ May Be the Best Streaming Player

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K+’s WiFi and processor upgrades are appreciated, but what seals the deal is the rechargeable, voice-controlled hands-free remote.

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This State-of-the-art Home Air Monitor Benefits You and Research

Monitor your indoor air quality, improve it with practical expert advice, and advance indoor air pollution research with the AerNos AerHome.

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10 Reasons to Upgrade to iPhone 13 (and 5 Reasons Not to Bother)

While there's no one must-have feature, there are 10 good reasons to consider upgrading to an iPhone 13 from your current iPhone, even an iPhone 12.

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Facebook Ad Copyright Violation Scam Used for Phishing Attacks

Emails claiming your ad violates Facebook's terms of service for copyright are being used to phish business account login credentials. Don't fall for it.

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New Lenovo Device Lets You Add Wireless Charging to Almost Any Laptop

A simple-to-install stick-on kit from Lenovo lets you charge most 13 and 14 inch laptops using a sleek wireless charging pad for your desk on the road.

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11 New Features that Will Make Your Apple Devices More Useful

Enhanced security and privacy, increased interoperability between Apple devices, and more intelligent apps are coming to all Apple devices this fall.

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Echo and Ring Owners Need to Opt Out of Amazon's Invasive WiFi Sharing

On June 8, Amazon will use your Echo and Ring devices to start sharing your home WiFi with strangers without your permission. Here's how to opt out 

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Facebook “IS THIS YOU?” Video Scam Steals Your Login Info

Don't fall for this scam that steals your login info. Here's how to spot it before you click and what to do if you've already been fooled into logging in.

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Fake Copyright Infringement Warnings Used to Spread Ransomware

Hackers are posting comments on websites about alleged copyright infringement to trick companies into downloading zip files containing ransomware trojans.

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Lab-Quality Prints from a Supertank Inkjet Printer

Epson and Canon have upgraded their refillable ink tank printers to deliver lab-quality photos with the convenience of a multifunction printer.

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Little Improvements Add up to Big Advances for the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro Series

Not only are the Galaxy Book Pros thinner, lighter, and faster, but they also have upgraded connectivity, video calling, security, and data sharing.

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9 Features to Try in iOS 14.5

 iOS and iPadOS 14.5, which you can download today, include fixes to some major annoyances. Here are the top nine features we think are worth trying.

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Should You Upgrade to the New iMac?

Built around the powerful new M1 chip and sporting a host of other upgrades, the new iMac is worth a long, hard look. Here's why you should consider upgrading.

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Should You Upgrade to the New iPad Pro?

Powered by Apple’s own M1 chip, the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models are much more powerful and sleeker than the last generation — but that’s not all.

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AirTags Enable Apple Lost & Found

Apple’s new Bluetooth location tags use Find My, which Apple users already use to find the misplaced iPhones and AirPods, to find all of your other devices.

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Roku Solves Two Annoying TV Remote Problems

With hands-free voice commands and a rechargeable battery, Roku’s Voice Remote Pro elevates your TV streaming experience. Here's what else to expect.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Delivers High-End Features for Under $500

The high-end display, quad-lens camera, weather resistance, 5G capabilities and more make the A52 5G a great deal at under $500.

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How to Tell if Your Facebook Information Was Leaked

More than half a billion Facebook user's personal information was leaked, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Find out if your data was compromised.

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Dyson V15 Detect Reveals and Removes Hidden Dirt

Dyson’s V15 Detect cordless stick vac reveals hidden dirt and dust, tells you what it's removing from your floor, and lets you know when your floor is clean.

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Turn Old Family Photos into Lifelike Animations

MyHeritage's new Deep Nostalgia photo-enhancement tool can animate faces in your oldest family photos, bringing the past to life.

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Meet Flatfile, the startup helping companies spend less time in Excel

Thanks to Flatfile, companies of all sizes no longer need to waste time on patchwork solutions like emailing sensitive Excel files to onboard customer data.

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You Can Be Banned from Making Returns at Best Buy

If your legitimate returns get red flagged by Best Buy as potential fraud, you may be banned from returns — no matter what the return policy says.

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iPhones and iPad Owners Need to Update to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 Now

There are 3 vulnerabilities in iOS 14/iPadOS 14 that are being actively exploited by hackers. Protect your iPhone or iPad by updating to iOS 14.4/iPadOS 14.4. 

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Clean Air Zone Air Purifier Is Nearly 100% Green

Never throw out another air filter! Clean Air Zone eliminates allergens, mold, bacteria, smoke and viruses from the air with just water and enzymes.  

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Miiskin Fights Cancer by Helping You Monitor Skin Changes

Miiskin makes it simple to monitor your skin for moles and other skin changes that could be signs of cancer, even on hard-to-examine areas like your back.

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Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2021 Awards

Our team of tech industry veterans scoured this year's virtual exhibit halls and picked our absolute favorite products for the Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2021 Awards.

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QLED vs Mini-LED vs OLED: What's the Difference?

LED, QLED, Mini-LED, OLED, microLED: These TV technologies may share the same name, but there are significant differences. Here's what you need to know.

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The Best Apps of 2020

From streaming services to the easiest workout routines ever, the year's best apps help us stay healthy and entertained even when we're stuck at home.

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The Best Turkey Fryers - 2020

Looking to fry up some turkey this Thanksgiving? These turkey fryers are the best ones on the market and they won't cost you a wing and a leg to get cooking.

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Allstate Finds the iPhone 12 to Be the Most Durable Smartphone

The iPhone 12's new Ceramic Shield screens can survive serious falls, according to drop tests by Allstate, and are more durable than iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy S20.

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HomePod Mini Is a Smart Speaker Worth Buying for Apple Users

Though the HomePod Mini comes at a price premium, it's the best (and most budget-friendly) way for Apple users to voice control their gadgets.

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You Should Upgrade to iPhone 12, Here's Why

With 5G, a tougher screen, vastly improved cameras, and more, it's not a question of if you should upgrade, but to which iPhone 12 model. Here's how to decide.

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Yale Smart Delivery Boxes Thwart Package Theft

 Yale’s Smart Delivery Boxes automatically locks after a delivery is placed inside, providing an easy way to prevent theft, but do they really work?

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You're Not Crazy, Your iPhone Battery Is Dying Faster

If you upgraded to iOS 14, you may have noticed that your iPhone is now running out of battery quickly. It's not your imagination. Here's the fix.

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Comcast's xFi Pods Get a Huge Performance Boost

Today, Comcast introduced its second-generation xFi Pods, which promise significantly better throughput and range than its first generation product.

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New Google Pixel 5: Affordable 5G and Flagship Features

Google’s new Pixel 5 phone delivers innovative new software and high-end hardware at a mid-range price.

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Amazon Makes Alexa Smarter and Upgrades Echo Devices

Amazon's updated Echo smart speakers and displays and improved Alexa offer big improvements on the tech you need to run your smart home.

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Ring's Always Home Cam is a Home Security Drone

The Ring Always Home Cam is not just another security camera; it’s a camera drone that patrols the house while you’re out and livestreams as it flies.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Delivers Premium Features for Less

Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE combines all the key features of its flagship phones, including 5G connectivity, at a price that’s $300 less than the regular Galaxy S20. 

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Jamf Now Brings Enterprise-Level Mobile Device Management to Small Business

Jamf Now is the easy, low-cost way to keep all of your company's Apple devices up to date with the latest software and apps—no IT department required.

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7 New Features to Try in iOS 14

Apple's latest iOS comes packed with new conveniences, like extra privacy protections, lots of new ways to customize your Home Screen, and quite a bit more.

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Apple Makes Its Watches More Affordable and Accessible

Apple upgrades health tracking and makes its smartwatches more accessible with the affordable Watch SE and Family Setup for managing kids' and parents' Watches.

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Black+Decker Spillbuster Hand Vac is an All-in-One Stain Stopper

Black+Decker's Spillbuster Cordless Spill + Spot Cleaner portable wet-dry vac specializes in making short work of cleaning up gloppy, stain-producing messes. 

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InvisibleShield Screen Protectors Kill Coronavirus

Zagg's InvisibleShield Elite Glass screen protectors have been proven to kill human Coronavirus in third party testing. 

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Fitbit Versa 3: An Affordable Feature-Rich Smartwatch

The new Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatch gets some key feature upgrades and only a modest bump in price. 

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Samsung Slashes Smartphone and TV Prices on Amazon

With prices up to 50% off, it's a great time to upgrade to the newest Samsung Galaxy smartphone or spruce up your home theater with a QLED 4K TV.

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Up to 50% Off Amazon Devices: Alexa Speakers, Fire Tablets & More

Thinking about buying an Amazon Alexa device? Now is the time with Alexa speakers, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and more on sale now.

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What You Need to Know About Samsung’s Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra

Samsung's next-generation of Note phones received boosts in processing power, display size and quality, and camera quality. Find out if the upgrades are enough to make the switch.

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Google's Pixel 4a Has High-End Android Features at a Budget Price

While the Pixel 4a isn't the only smartphone with a moderate $349 price tag, it has impressive features you usually can't get without paying a lot more.

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280,000 Instacart Users' Data for Sale on the Dark Web

Here's how to tell if your Instant cart account has been compromised and how to protect yourself from future breaches.

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How to Claim Your $25 from the iPhone Batterygate Settlement

Do you own — or did you own — an iPhone 6, 6s, or 7? If so, you can claim a $25 payment from the iPhone throttling settlement. Here's how.

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Never Mispronounce a Name Again with LinkedIn's Pronunciation Tool

A quick check of a person's LinkedIn profile pronunciation guide can solve the mystery of how to say their name. 

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Samsung Giving Away Outdoor 'Terrace' 4K TV & Half-Remote, Half-Spatula

Samsung is giving away one its new 55-inch Terrace outdoor TVs, a half-remote, half-spatula combo (they call it a Remotula), and a grill for more summertime fun.

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MyHeritage Turns Old Black & White Photos into Stunning Color Images

MyHeritage's automatic photo enhancing and colorization tools turn your fuzzy old black-and-white photos into crisp color images with just a couple of clicks.

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Huge Changes Coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac Apps

A multitude of improvements are coming to Apple devices this fall, including huge updates to primary apps as well as how you access your apps and information your home screen.

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Facebook Lets You Block Political Ads

You may not be able to stop your friends from arguing about politics, but you can at least get rid of political ads on Facebook and Instagram.

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Support.com’s 24/7 Expert Tech Advice is now 15% off for Techlicious Readers

Support.com’s TechSolutions gives you 24/7 access to experienced, U.S.-based Tech Pros to set up new gadgets, secure video calls or even offer advice on your next purchase.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Switch to the Microsoft Edge Browser

The newly updated Edge browser delivers the convenience of the Chrome browser with enhanced security, organization tools and readability. It's time to give Edge a try.

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Bulk Delete Facebook Posts with This New Privacy Tool

With the new Manage Activity feature, you can easily filter you old Facebook posts and delete or achive them to  pull your private information out of the public eye.

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Fakespot Rates Amazon Third-Party Sellers

A new free service by Fakespot warns you if you're about to buy a product from a poorly-rated third-party Amazon seller and suggests a more reputable alternative.

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Does Rockport’s Total Motion Technology Offer More Comfort?

I gave Rockport's Total Motion sneakers a try to see if they are really more comfortable than my favorite street shoes from Puma and Adidas. Here's the verdict.

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New Medical ID Sharing Lets Your iPhone Send Health Data to Emergency Services

A new feature in iOS 13.5 lets your phone send key medical data to emergency services when you call 911 — it could help save your life.

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Samsung Now Selling Outdoor 'Terrace' 4K TVs and Soundbar

Sheltering-in-place does not necessarily mean sheltering indoors. Samsung's new Terrace outdoor TVs and soundbar are IP55 water- and dust resistant.

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Amazon's New Fire Tablets Deliver Great Value for Under $100

Amazon's new tablets have a sleeker look with narrower bezels and longer battery life. They're some of the best tablet deals on the market.

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Child Porn Sextortion Scammers Pretending to be Microsoft Tech Support

Beware a new twist on an old scam – emails claim you were caught watching child porn and your Windows license is suspended until you call Microsoft Support.

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Apple Watch on Sale Now for $100 Off

Apple Watch rarely goes on sale, but you will find select Apple Watch 5 models for $100 off at Walmart right now.

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Google Brings Back Old Google Doodle Games to Keep Us Entertained

Google Doodles, the art at the top of the Google Search page, are a surprising free source of oddball casual games and activities that are fun for kids and adults.

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15 Fun Google Search Easter Eggs

Google search is packed with hidden games and jokes. Here are 15 of our favorite Google Easter Eggs you just have to try out for yourself.

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New iPhone Text Bomb Can Crash Your Phone Without Warning

Text bombs, innocent-looking messages that contain hidden characters that crash your phone, are back and hitting iPhones. Here's how to fix your phone when it crashes.

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Fake Recruiters Using COVID-19 Crisis to Perpetrate Email Scams

Email recruiting scams have been circulating for years. Now, in a new twist, the scammers are playing off the COVID-19 crisis to approach potential victims.

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How to Group Tabs in Chrome

Chrome's new Tab Groups feature lets you label and color-code open tabs to help you stay organized and save time. Here's how to turn on and use Tab Groups.

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Is the Porn Blackmail Scam Real?

Hackers are threatening to send a video of you watching porn to everyone in your contact lists if you don’t pay a ransom. Should you pay up?

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