I tried a $170 Oura Ring alternative with no subscription – here’s my buying advice
Renpho’s Lynx smart ring is the epitome of budget-friendly.
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I tried local AI on my M1 Mac, and the experience was brutal – here’s why
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Get a month of T-Mobile 5G Home Internet free, plus $300 back – here’s how
Want to switch your internet provider? Consider this T-Mobile deal that gets you up to $300 cash back.
AI assistant Moltbot is going viral – but is it safe to use?
Early users praise Moltbot as a more useful and proactive form of AI. However, relying on this tool could bring security risks.
Sonos won’t tell you this, but these 3 free tweaks dramatically improve its soundbars
If you’re disappointed with your soundbar’s performance, these adjustments helped mine significantly.
I uploaded my Oura Ring data to this free web tool – the results surprised me in the best way
Simple Wearable Report uses AI to extract more insights from your Oura Ring data. Here’s how.
Can’t upgrade to Windows 11? I found the best Linux distro to replace your Windows 10 PC
SDesk is a lightweight Linux distro with a familiar layout, ideal for Windows 11 users making the switch.
I found the perfect air purifier for pet owners, down to its bite-resistant cord
As a pet owner, this smart air purifier not only improved my home’s indoor air quality but also noticeably reduced pet hair.
CachyOS vs. EdeavorOS: Which spinoff makes Arch Linux easier to use?
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Linux after Linus? The kernel community finally drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds
Linus plans to live forever. But just in case he doesn’t, there’s now a succession plan (though no actual successor).
I watched the Challenger shuttle disaster from inside Mission Control – 40 years ago today
It was manned space flight’s darkest day.
My favorite budget-friendly robot vacuum is from a brand you’ve never heard of
I test robot vacuums for a living, but one of the most pleasant surprises is from a $230 unit.
Your Google Chrome browser just got a useful autopilot feature – here’s how it works
Google’s new Auto Browse feature aims to handle your digital chores by taking actions on your behalf.
This genius new Roku feature helps you find everything you need much faster – here’s how
It’s a godsend if you subscribe to several streaming services – even ones not billed directly through Roku.
I’m a diehard Pixel fan, but this sleek Android phone has me questioning why
The RedMagic Air 11 is a brilliant Android phone that blows away most of the competition.
Google’s new ‘Aluminium OS’ just leaked – here’s what we learned
The long-rumored merger of ChromeOS and Android gets fresh confirmation in a leaked bug report.
Google’s $8 AI Plus plan is here – should you switch from the $20 Pro?
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KDE Plasma 6.6 is almost here, and this Linux distro gave me an early look – here’s how
If you’re looking to see what’s coming in KDE Plasma 6.6, your best bet is to give KDE Neon Unstable a try.