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I tried smart glasses with xMEMS speakers and active cooling - and they're full of promise

What if there were components that made smart glasses thinner, lighter, and more performant? It turns out they exist.

What Qualcomm's Arduino deal means for your Raspberry Pi

So far, Raspberry Pi hasn't faced much serious competition. That could be about to change.

This new Flatpak app store should be installed by default on every Linux distro

If you use Flatpak apps on Linux, do yourself a favor and install Bazaar to make your app management life a bit easier.

This Garmin smartwatch spoiled me with two weeks of battery life, but I love this feature even more

The Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED features a dynamic display, an LED flashlight, and a gorgeous analog design.

10 open-source Windows apps I can't live without - and they're all free

These free, open-source apps can supercharge your Windows PC and boost your productivity.

This $5 phone 'repair' dongle promises big fixes for cheap - here are my results

It's one of those gadgets that claims to make your phone like new again. But is it actually legit?

How to pair two sets of AirPods to your iPhone at the same time

Stop sharing your AirPods when you can share your audio instead. One device, two headphones. Here's how.

The $15 USB-C cable I always pack to avoid being hacked at public charging ports

If you often plug into random chargers, you're an easy target for hackers.

Facebook is adding job listings, again

Meta wants you to find your next gig on Facebook. Meta, a company that is not shy about bolting new features onto its platforms, is bolting another new feature onto Facebook: jobs. This one is actually a throwback — Facebook initially introduced job postings in 2017, only to retire it less than five years later. But jobs are back now, with an emphasis toward local entry-level, service, and trade work.Job listings are featured in a tab in the Marketplace section of Facebook, but Meta says

Buying an Android smartwatch? I found a model that's highly functional and affordable

Most smartwatches die after a day or two. The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro lasts nearly four.

Need a portable SSD that's actually durable? I found a 2TB I'd trust off-grid

Lexar's ES5 portable SSD is tough enough to brush off dust, water, and falls of up to 10 feet.

Microsoft AI announces first image generator created in-house

Microsoft AI just announced its first text-to-image generator, MAI-Image-1, designed and developed in-house. The tech giant, which recently announced its first in-house Microsoft AI models, called the new image generator “the next step on our journey.”Microsoft says it sought feedback from creative professionals in order to avoid “repetitive or generically-stylized outputs.” MAI-Image-1 “excels” at photorealistic imagery like lightning, landscapes, and more, the company claims. And it can

AI use is up, but organizations still aren't seeing gains, Atlassian study finds

Hype keeps crashing into reality. Here's what could make the difference for businesses struggling to see ROI on AI.

AT&T or T-Mobile customer? Verizon promises to lower your bill for 3 years - how it works

The latest Verizon promo invites you to present your bill from AT&T or T-Mobile to get a better deal. See if you qualify.

My favorite way to run Windows apps on Linux just got even better

If you need to run Windows apps on Linux, Winboat is inching ever-closer to full release and will make your life considerably easier.

This Garmin AMOLED hybrid smartwatch I tested is a masterclass in design and function

The Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED features a dynamic display, an LED flashlight, and gorgeous analog design.

Google will let you hide sponsored results in search — after you’ve seen them

Ads in Google search results are getting a more prominent label, and a way to hide them if you’re not interested. Handy! The thing is, you still have to look at them first.Currently, Google labels paid results on search pages individually with a “sponsored” tag on each one. This change groups them all into a collapsable section at the top of the page with a single, larger label that remains in view as you scroll. At the bottom of the section you’ll see a button to hide sponsored results, s

Tesla Cybertruck sales are flatlining

After a brutal few months, Tesla sales are finally picking up thanks to expiring federal EV tax credits. But while customers are snatching up Model 3s and Ys, they are increasingly turning up their noses at the newest addition to Tesla’s lineup: the Cybertruck. Tesla only sold 5,385 Cybertrucks in the third quarter, down 63 percent compared to the same period in 2024, when the automaker delivered over 14,000. The company has sold a little more than 16,000 Cybertrucks so far in 2025 — a far

Is heart rate monitoring on earbuds actually viable? I tested two pairs, and here's my advice

Beats' Powerbeats Pro 2 and Apple's AirPods Pro 2 both feature in-ear heart rate monitoring - but which one's the better fit for your lifestyle?

Slow Wi-Fi at home? 5 products that fixed my internet problems once and for all

Reliable Wi-Fi is a must in 2025. If you're dealing with an unreliable connection, you've got options. Here are five products I can confidently recommend.