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Using one earbud may feel like the natural choice at times, but the reality is that it can chip away at their lifespan if you don't kick the habit.

The answer depends on your budget - and how hardcore you want to get.

Your PS5 requires occasional maintenance to run at its best, but it only needs a light touch.

Not all of Samsung's S Pens are made the same. Only one of them can be found through the SmartThings Find network.

Users can still lean on Claude to help with designing original or genre games.

An Apple Watch is a handy accessory for your iPhone, but choosing the most durable material can be challenging. This one is better suited to your needs.

If you need extra protection for your USB cables, knowing how to tell if they're waterproof beforehand is important. Here's how to check a cable's rating.

Don't pay full price; you might already qualify for cheaper Prime or have another benefit that covers the membership fee

You can easily access your flashlight on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices - here's how.

The legal battle revolves around the AI company's operations in southern Memphis.

Windows 11 has a sneaky menu that connects you with Settings, Task Manager, Event Viewer, and more in one place.

Solar roofs promise a future where EVs rarely need plugging in, but turning that vision into reality presents some surprisingly difficult challenges.

The Xbox Series S offers a solid entry-level experience for those interested in console gaming. Here's what an equivalent gaming PC would cost you.

Here's what beginners need to know to vibe code securely.

This rough version is the closest thing to a release we'll see.

Xbox controllers use AA batteries, which may seem like an outdated way of powering a device, but there are reasons for this intentional choice.

You can do so much more with an old laptop than just throwing it away or leaving it to rot in a drawer. Here are some clever ways to reuse one.

A report said the company is already working on the second version that's codenamed Max 2.

AirPods are difficult to identify from looks alone, so you'll need to check the model number in one of several places.

8K TVs sounded like the inevitable upgrade to 4K, but they've barely sold and most companies aren't bothering to make them anymore.

Your Fitbit's HRV reading can offer clues about stress and recovery, but your usual numbers matter more than anyone else's.

If you're concerned about privacy, then you'll want to make sure that your smart TV doesn't have a camera - and that you disable it if it does.

While Windows has some built-in tools to help you keep your PC running smoothly, there's a better option.

The company said these tighter restrictions apply even if the question asked "appears harmless."

Your Apple Watch can respond to simple hand and finger gestures with AssistiveTouch. Learn how to set it up, toggle it off and when it's actually helps.

The iPod hasn't been sold for some time, but dedicated fans are keeping it alive with mods and complete refreshes.

Vibe-coded clones of Adobe software are shaking things up.

Hardware accelerated GPU scheduling is one of those features many of us don't really think about, but it could cause problems for your old GPU.

Improve your audio quality, keep kids music out of your algorithm and more.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is a brilliant phone, but not everyone wants to live in Apple's walled garden. This is the closest competitor Android can offer.

Starlink is coming to many airlines, but the rollouts are all in different stages of completion.

Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro is light-years ahead of its 2011 model in terms of performance. But is longer battery life one of those improvements?

For the best experience playing the new Grand Theft Auto 6, you're going to want to make some adjustments.

When purchasing a television, this first instinct is to go big. But before choosing a model, make sure it won't overpower the room.

Tesla was making solar roof panels that were designed to look like typical roof shingles if you saw them from the street, but they were transparent from above.

Your apps and browsers may be overdue for some tidying up.

While a personal 3D printer is certainly an investment, if you regularly engage with an expensive hobby, it might actually save you some cash.

Amazon has made a quiet change to older Echo speakers that will leave owners rethinking how they use their devices and manage their home audio setups.

SpaceX's Starship has a big role to play in NASA's plans to land astronauts on the Moon. Here's how big this rocket is and how its two stages work together.

It's annoying when your Apple AirPods run out of juice, but the culprit might not be what you think. Here's what's going on and what you can do about it.

Slate and Ford are both building affordable electric pickups, and that means compromises. But the two automakers are taking very different paths to get there.

A wealth of not-so-well-known features on Microsoft Teams make the experience easier and more stress-free than you may have previously thought.

If you've ever looked at the end of a plug, you've probably wondered why some have holes, and some don't - and no, it's not actually a big conspiracy theory.

If there are aspects of Netflix streaming that aren't to your liking, there are several changes you can make to optimize your viewing experience.

When your AirPods refuse to show up on your iPhone, the cause is usually simpler than you'd think. Here's where to look first and what to try next.

Brandon Stirrup deleted his comments from X a day after saying that AI usage is widespread in the gaming industry.

Roku only sells one streaming device that doesn't support 4K output.

Handy features of your AirPods can be overzealous, leading to disconnections and unwanted device swapping.

For now, you'll need to first join a waitlist.

The PS5 isn't as good of a buy today as it was early in its life, so you should be aware of the drawbacks in this awkward console generation.