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You Can Make Your Home Smarter Without Buying All New Tech
Turn "dumb" devices smart with wifi-enabled plugs.
The Best Smart Gear to Cool and Heat Your Home
The job of keeping your living spaces at the perfect temperature can now be automated.
Your Smart Home Might Not Be As Secure As You Think
Your devices are vulnerable to attack, but you can mitigate the risks.
All the Smart Gadgets You Need for a Self-Cleaning Home
Offload your cleaning chores to the latest tech.
The Beginner’s Guide to Upgrading Your Home With Smart Lights
From standalone bulbs to full home control, here's how to get started with smart lights.
Your Most Important Smart Home Decision Is the Ecosystem You Choose
From Matter to Thread, here's a breakdown of the players and protocols to help you build or update your smart home.
Fall Means Darker Morning and Evening Runs, and You Should Be Prepared
Stay seen, stay safe.
This New Apple Maps Feature 'Tracks' You, but You Can Turn It Off
"Visited Places" isn't as creepy as it sounds.
These Kindle Bundles Are Already on Sale for October Prime Day
It's cheaper to get these bundles than to buy the Kindle readers individually.
These Are the Best Free Apps to Prep for the SAT
No matter how you like to study, an app can probably help.
This Small Change in iOS 26 Makes Group Chats Way Better
See who's typing and when.
This Indoor Ring Camera and Pet Tag Bundle Is $30 Right Now
It has 1080p HD video quality, color night vision, and a manual privacy shutter.
Everything You Need to Know About October Prime Day
'Prime Big Deal Days' are returning Oct. 7 and 8.
TikTok’s ‘Cozy Cardio’ Trend Might Help You Enjoy Exercise Again
Exercise is self-care, after all.
Apple Just Released an Important Update to Solve Some iOS 26 Problems
If you have trouble with wifi, Bluetooth, or your Camera app, this update could be the fix.
Use the SQ3R Method to Study More Effectively
This decades-old study system is going to actually help you retain information.
Nothing’s Next Release Is These Budget Over-Ear Headphones
CMF is the tech maker's budget-friendly sub-brand.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Bundle
Get the Kindle Paperwhite, a cover, and a charger for cheaper than buying the Paperwhite by itself.
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is 'Steal a Brainrot'?
Spoiler: Some weird crap kids are into.
This Blink Wired Floodlight Camera Is 50% Off Right Now
Bright dual LEDs, sharp 1080p video, color night vision, and Alexa support are all built in.
The Best Tech Gadgets to Help Students Study Better
Wherever you're studying, you need the right tech tools to get the work done.
Safari Is More Private Than Ever in iOS 26
That's also true for Safari on your Mac.
The Complicated Ethics (and Laws) of Smart Glasses
With great power comes great responsibility.
Four Reasons Not to Use ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ for Your Prime Day Purchases
How good is that deal if you need to take on debt for it?
Here's How TikTok Could Change for You If You Live in the US
You'll still have your algorithm, just retrained by American security partners.
Is 'Backwards Running' a Worthwhile Fitness Trend for Runners?
Because running forward isn't already hard enough.
You Can Get This Waterproof, Portable Skullcandy Speaker on Sale for $33 Right Now
The Skullcandy Terrain Mini is convenient, durable, and inexpensive.
This Eufy Robot Vacuum/Mop Is Nearly 50% Off Right Now
A robot mop and vacuum that offers hands-free automation and 7,000Pa suction for under $400.
The Latest Blink Indoor/Outdoor Camera Is 50% Off Right Now
At $20, it's a budget-friendly way to add flexible coverage.
These Are the Best Free Study Apps for Any Learner
One of these apps is sure to help you get through your next class.
Use the ‘Chunking’ Method to Better Remember What You Studied
Organizing your work this way helps it better stick in your short-term memory.
Try This Setting to Improve Your Battery Life in iOS 26
Adaptive Power may help your iPhone's battery last a bit longer.
The Mac's Preview App Is Finally Available on iPhone
The app is also available for iPad.
These Beats Studio Buds Are Under $80 Right Now
They're at their lowest price ever.
You Can Set Price Alerts for Prime Day so You Don’t Go Over Budget
Resist Amazon's price manipulation tactics by choosing the maximum you want to spend ahead of time.
I Just Got the Polar Loop Fitness Strap, and It Looks Great so Far
It also looks pretty good next to the Whoop 5.0/MG
Spotify Is Finally Trying to Combat AI Slop
Spotify's AI policies still leave a lot of wiggle room, though.
Your iPhone's Camera Comes With a Hidden Translator
Try this out the next time you need to translate on the fly.
How to Speak With a Real Person at Best Buy Customer Service
Best Buy actually makes it easy to get a live agent on the phone.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Soundcore Boom 3i Speaker
The Boom 3i is a portable speaker made for any kind of water.
Here's How Much You Need to Use Amazon to Make a Prime Membership Worth It
October Prime Day is almost here-but is that $139 annual fee really worth it?
Is Threads Really Labeling Its Users As Antifa?
Another reason to always question claims you see spreading online.
Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Buy Now, Pay Later With Apple Pay
Apple no longer has their own "buy now, pay later" program, but third-party plans still work with Apple Pay.
This JBL Portable Speaker Is 30% Off Right Now
A compact speaker that's rugged, long-lasting, and doubles as a power bank.
The 10 Best Games to Play Next If You Loved 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'
...or you could start a new game of Silksong.
This Arlo 2K Floodlight Camera Is $50 Off Right Now
At under $100, this camera combines serious lighting, strong video performance, and smart integrations into a package that's rarely this affordable.
You Can Finally Dismiss End Screens on YouTube, but There's a Catch
The setting option only works with individual videos.
How to Harness the 'Primacy Effect' to Remember Information Better
Understanding the way your brain holds onto information can help you retain more of it.
Why You Shouldn't Use Your Laptop to Take Notes in Class
If you want to actually retain what you're learning, you'll need to take notes the old-fashioned way.
The Two Most Surprising Things About Apple's New 'Workout Buddy'
I thought I would need an Apple Watch for this.
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