Hardware & Devices
How do Starlink speeds compare to 5G?
Starlink and 5G providers advertise high speeds, but there is more to consider when deciding between the two. Think about location, and coverage as well.
Can AI help solve the COBOL code crisis?
What do the IRS, banks, airlines, and government infrastructure around the world have in common? They're all running on systems propped up by antique computer code that nobody dar…
Apple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display
Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a larger, 8.5-inch OLED display. The company revealed the new device just days before its "Pro and tell" event on Wednesday. It starts at $699…
Google Beam is being deployed at 20 USO locations
This is the company's impressive 3D video conferencing tech.
The built-in Android phone app most users never bother to use (but should)
Your phone's most honest app doesn't even have a home screen icon.
What happens when your PC's CMOS battery dies?
The CMOS battery isn't something you'll need to change often. But when it goes, it's time for a quick swap.
Elvis Presley's estate is suing Anthropic over copyright infringement
The latest AI copyright infringement suit centers around a single music artist from decades past: Elvis.
The city that fought Flock
It was about to be a long night in Huntington, West Virginia. Mayor Patrick Farrell stood before 10 members of city council in a white dress shirt and dark blazer studded with an …
iFixit's teardown of the iPhone Duo shows potential causes for cracked screens
iFixit's teardown of the iPhone Duo has arrived and it's especially interesting because of the device's complex folding display.
Fitbit Air vs. Whoop: Which screenless fitness tracker is better for you?
How locked in do you want to be?
Can you run regular Ethernet cables outside?
Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.
Which Android phone is the closest equivalent to the iPhone Duo?
Can we find the iPhone Duo's perfect Android match?
Why Google chrome is always using so much RAM
Chrome is known for being a memory hog, but it may be more urban myth than reality. Here's how Google Chrome manages RAM.
Most Windows users are seriously underusing this powerful desktop feature
Windows has an option to give you more working desktop space, but you might have overlooked it.
Does TSA actually allow AirTags in your luggage? Here's what the rules say
Airlines don't want you to put batteries in your checked luggage, but how does this affect tiny batteries like those in AirTags?
Don't throw away your old, unsupported Nest gadgets — Do this instead
If you have a first- or second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, you may be wondering if it's still worth having.
Your devices could be on the wrong Wi-Fi band, and it's slowing them down
Your router has two or perhaps three bands, and choosing the right one for each device is vital for performance.
iFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
As is tradition, iFixit has torn open the latest iPhone and laid its parts bare on a table. It found some interesting details about how Apple might be hiding the crease on the Duo…
Scott Walker’s The Drift will get under your skin
In my mind, Spooky Season music comes in two distinct flavors. There are the fun, occasionally goofy songs like "The Monster Mash" and John Carpenter's "Halloween Theme." Then the…
A YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
Social media and the iPhone Duo subreddit are filled with reports of Apple's foldable failing quickly and in spectacular fashion. Some users report having the phone for only a few…
Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
I know many of you are mourning the loss of the Arc browser, and I get it. It felt like the first app in a long time to really offer a new approach to browser design. Atlassian bo…
What does the bell icon mean on your CarPlay screen?
Even as a simplified interface, CarPlay has a few icons that aren't so obvious, like its bell that appears on the app switcher.
The most unexpected everyday tool can be found on your phone
If you have an iPhone, that is.
Even the best mesh Wi-Fi system can be easily improved with a simple cable
Mesh systems generally provide better Wi-Fi coverage than standalone routers, but you can make the mesh signal even stronger.