I repaired my car and home appliance with iFixIt’s new AI app – try it while it’s still free
Trained on more than 125,000 community repair guides, FixBot can offer help repairing thousands of different devices.
I never trust my iPhone’s water resistance – here’s how I protect it when traveling
The Sea to Summit View Dry Bag is the perfect way to keep your gadgets dry, whether hiking or on the beach.
Gemini’s command line tool is a productivity game changer, and it’s free – how I use it
If you want to add Gemini AI to your Linux terminal workflow, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to install and use.
Linus Torvalds is ‘a huge believer’ in using AI to maintain code – just don’t call it a revolution
Torvalds is sick of all the AI hype, but says AI is finally maturing to the point where it will be useful for Linux developers and maintainers.
Scammers are poisoning AI search results to steer you straight into their traps – here’s how
AI tools like Google AI Overview and Perplexity Comet are being tricked into suggesting scam support numbers.
How to prove you’re not a deepfake on Zoom: LinkedIn’s ‘verified’ badge rolls out to all platforms – for free
The ‘Verified on LinkedIn’ program is now available to all websites and apps. Can you trust the internet again?
You can save hundreds on a new phone with T-Mobile’s holiday deals – here are the 5 best
Multiple smartphones from various brands are currently free at T-Mobile. Get them while supplies last.
I converted this tiny laptop into a Linux work machine, and it shouldn’t work this well
The X Plus Storm 10 laptop flies through demanding tasks and runs Linux seamlessly.
This iOS 26 feature cements Apple Music as my top streaming service (as an ex-Spotify user)
A feature hidden in your iPhone settings offers a solution to one of the most challenging aspects of switching music streaming services.
Does it matter which HDMI port you use on your TV? Short answer: Yes
You may be missing out on optimal performance or sound. Here’s how to check.
Your Google Wallet just got a truly helpful travel upgrade – here’s how to set it up
The features are designed to make sure you have easier access to important passes and information.
Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch ahead of the holidays – here’s how to qualify
Verizon’s Black Friday deals for home internet include your choice of a free Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, or Samsung tablet. Here’s what to know.
OpenAI says ChatGPT saves the average worker up to an hour each day – here’s how
The company is stepping up its efforts to attract enterprise customers amid growing competition from Google and Anthropic.
I saw the future of Android XR smart glasses, and Google left me stunned at the progress
From multimodal AI glasses to immersive headsets, Google’s plan for its Android XR platform feels more ambitious than ever.
Snap vs. Flatpak: How to decide which Linux package manager is right for you
It’s a debate Linux users love to argue over, and there’s no easy answer – but here’s my take.
Gemini vs. Copilot: I tested the AI tools on 7 everyday tasks, and it wasn’t even close
Microsoft is building Copilot into every product it owns, while Google is integrating its Gemini LLM tool into all of its properties. To determine which tool is better, I came up with seven challenges.
Forget burner phones – you can join this new carrier with just a ZIP code (no ID necessary)
Privacy-first Phreeli says it won’t collect, sell, or share customer data. Here’s why.
My favorite power bank for traveling just became irreplaceable with this durability upgrade
The Nitecore NB Plus is thin, lightweight, water-resistant, and shrugs off the cold, heat, and knocks.
This new Linux platform will let you update your next car at home – as soon as 2027
Toyota, Honda, and Mazda are building a new open-source car platform that runs everything from entertainment to navigation – and could even power self-driving.
Stop using ChatGPT for everything: The AI models I use for research, coding, and more (and which I avoid)
From GPT to Claude to Gemini, model names change fast, but use cases matter more. Here’s how I choose the best model for the task at hand.