How spatial audio works on headphones and speakers – and the best way to experience it
The best way to experience a 3D soundscape depends on your audio format and device compatibility.
Light’s new $299 flip phone has no apps and T9 texting, but aims to connect people
The brand’s new flip phone takes an accessible approach to minimalism – with a gentle touch.
90,000 Flock cameras have quietly gone up in the US: What they track and how to check your city
Flock cameras are everywhere – even in my small town, quietly using AI to identify your car and surveil your movements. But did you consent? Probably not.
Ernst & Young breach exposes client tax data – find out if you’re at risk and what to do next
For two weeks, attackers had access to a third-party support ticket system containing customer tax information.
Android backups count toward your 15GB Google storage limit now – how to check your settings
An amended Google One storage utilization policy is rolling out now to include your Android device settings in backups, but there’s no need to panic. Here are your options.
This Android 17 setting logs suspicious activity on your phone for troubleshooting – turn it on ASAP
When something suspicious happens on your phone, it helps to have the means to track down what occurred. Android 17 now offers such a feature: Intrusion Logging.
I tested iOS 26 Siri against iOS 27 Siri AI in my car – and it wasn’t even close
With the iOS 27 public beta on my iPhone, I challenged Siri AI to assist me in the car. Here’s how it performed over regular Siri.
AT&T’s new business plan includes ‘unlimited’ hotspot data – and starts at $75 per line
The monthly price for Business Unlimited Ultimate 3.0 depends on how many phone lines you have – and can include up to 50.
T-Mobile will pay for your first month of 5G home internet, and give you up to $200 back – here’s how
New T-Mobile 5G Home Internet customers can get their first month on T-Mobile, plus up to $200 back via prepaid Mastercard. We break down the details.
Fedora Xfce or Xubuntu: Which is the best Linux desktop?
Xfce is a Linux desktop environment that is great at giving old machines new life. Two major distributions present this desktop differently. So, which is best?
I wore Meta’s $499 prescription Ray-Bans for 6 weeks: They’re stylish but not for me
Meta’s Ray-Ban Blayzer Optics are made specifically for prescription eyeglass wearers with a lightweight, stylish design.
Want to add Android Auto to your old car? Here are two ways – including one that’s under $20
If you feel like you’re missing out on Android Auto by having a vehicle with no screen, here’s your chance to fix that.
Why I still recommend Synology’s DS225+ NAS – even if it can’t replace your cloud storage
Soaring hard drive prices are making NAS boxes a niche product, but the Synology DS225+ still makes sense. Here’s why.
An AI agent breached Hugging Face before an AI defender caught it: What users should do next
An agentic AI infiltrated the production infrastructure of an AI project. Then an AI detected it. Is this the future of cyberattacks, and how will they be defended against?
I tested a 4TB quantum-resistant USB drive – but you don’t have to spend $3000 for this security
Apricorn’s new 4TB Aegis Secure Key is the biggest-capacity hardware-encrypted flash drive on the market right now.
How I configure DNS on Ubuntu Linux distros via the command line – it’s easier than you think
DNS is a critical component for PC networking, searching, and security. If you want to learn how to set it up on Ubuntu-based distros from the command line, here’s how.
I recreated OpenAI’s Codex Micro for a lot less – and mine is more customizable
The $230 Codex Micro sold out before I could buy one, so I turned my Stream Deck+ into a surprisingly capable alternative.
The top AI fear for 6,000 tech pros isn’t losing their jobs – it’s more work for the same pay
Most tech professionals wouldn’t recommend their own role to someone entering the industry today.
Sign up for T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gig and get $100 back, plus a month included
T-Mobile Fiber’s latest offer covers your first month and pays you $100 back on the 2 Gig plan. Here’s all you need to know.
How a virtual LAN can better protect your home network – and the best way to get started
You might think a basic LAN setup is secure enough, but there could be issues lurking that require device isolation to ensure your security.