I tested this new AI podcast tool to see if it can beat NotebookLM – here’s how it did
EXCLUSIVE: Speechify’s new AI Podcast feature surprised me in a few ways. Students also get some study-help upgrades.
I’m a Linux expert, and here are 6 commands I can’t live without
I often profess that Linux can be used without the command line, but at some point, you might want to learn it anyway. When you do, consider these commands.
This new Arch Linux tool takes the hassle out of keeping packages up to date – here’s how
Meet Bumpbuddy, the Arch Linux app that tracks software releases from official repositories so you don’t have to – and it all happens automatically.
Claude Sonnet’s memory gets a big boost with 1M tokens of context
Developers can now use the Anthropic model to process over 75,000 lines of code – for a price.
Why I ditched Google Authenticator for Proton’s new 2FA app – and how to set it up
I’ve tried a lot of stand-alone two-factor authentication apps, and Proton’s new offering is one of the best.
The world’s first Micro RGB TV has arrived – and it makes LED models look outdated
The latest Samsung TV model packs high brightness and color accuracy in a 115-inch screen.
I found the 5 best laptop sales – just in time for back to school
If you want to upgrade your laptop before school starts, we found five deals on laptops we’ve personally tested that should be at the top of your list.
Windows has a secret backup tool – here’s how to use it
Looking for a traditional yet flexible program to back up your personal files? Windows has a built-in tool that you may not know about.
AOL pulls the plug on dial-up after 30+ years – feeling old yet?
It’s the end of an era.
3 ways Google Chrome and Wallet just made shopping a whole lot easer
Starting today, Chrome lets you ‘buy now, pay later’ in just a few clicks, with options like Zip, Affirm, and more now available.
Women’s health tracking features take center stage with this Oura update
The features aim to help women during a period of major biological transformation.
New data shows AI agents invading the workplace, with mixed results
As businesses embrace new AI tools, employees are worried about how they’ll change the workplace.
The Matter 1.4.2 update has the smart home upgrades you didn’t know you needed
As the CSA prepares to launch Matter 1.5 this fall, a 1.4.2 update is setting the stage to improve your user experience.
Don’t fall for AI-powered disinformation attacks online – here’s how to stay sharp
AI is already challenging our reality. Here are expert tools and tips that anyone can use to spot manipulation, verify information, and protect their organization from narrative attacks.
I went hands-on with ChatGPT Codex and the vibe was not good – here’s what happened
I asked ChatGPT Codex to fix my WordPress plugin. It rewrote nine files, submitted a pull request, and crashed my test server. It did recover – but where’s the flow?
Is Instagram Map showing your location? How to check and turn it off
Instagram could be sharing your precise location whenever you open the app, but it’s off by default and requires opt-in. Here’s how to see what you’re sharing and with whom.
Why AI chatbots make bad teachers – and how teachers can exploit that weakness
ChatGPT Study Mode’s rote answers and lack of intellectual stimulation made me give up before I learned anything. AI developers – and educators – can do better. Here’s my modest proposal.
How you can still access GPT-4o, o3, and other older models in ChatGPT
While OpenAI’s newest GPT-5 model is out, there are still good reasons to use GPT-4o, o3, o4-mini, and more.
Here are all the GPT-5 updates OpenAI has rolled out since launch
OpenAI has been responding to user feedback following a rocky start for its newest, much-hyped AI model.
How Apple may revamp Siri to a voice assistant I’d actually use (and ditch Gemini for)
The revamped Siri could kickstart a new way to interact with your Apple device, so long as it works the way it is supposed to.