Hardware & Devices
The pros and cons of using an eSIM over a physical SIM card
eSIMs are more convenient than physical SIM cards in many ways, but they aren't a 100 percent upgrade.
Blue Planet III is keeping the rough edges in the age of AI
BBC's Blue Planet III is looking to prove its authenticity by leaving in the less-than-perfect shots. Previous incarnations of the nature series were defined by their gorgeous, cr…
Google is quietly linking your phone number to other Android accounts
Adding a new SIM to your phone links it to all Google accounts, and any new Google accounts you add all inherit your phone number.
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act into law, requiring disclosures on AI-generated ads. The law requires …
Why the wires in your ethernet cables are twisted
There's a good reason for that arrangement.
Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games
You can try out the new feature on the Steam store's homepage.
Xbox Game Pass could let you pick which features you pay for
Microsoft is reportedly planning to let subscribers build their own Game Pass bundle rather than pay for set tiers.
Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users
Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.
There's a chance your PlayStation 5 is plugged into the wrong HDMI port
Your PS5 will look great plugged into any HDMI port on a modern TV, but only some unlock its full suite of display features.
The UK is investing $134 million into an AI Biosecurity Lab
The UK has established the AI Biosecurity Lab, which will help it detect biological threats and develop vaccines with AI.
Your smart TV's Wi-Fi is probably faster than its Ethernet, but speed isn't everything
You might have never thought to use Ethernet with your TV, but it's not speed that's worth connecting for.
What is Theater Mode on your Apple Watch and when should you use it?
There are various ways to silence your Apple Watch when you need to lock in. Theater Mode doesn't quite go as far as Do Not Disturb, but it's still very useful.
Here's how to test a CR2032 battery to see if it's good
CR2032 batteries are found in a lot of gadgets around your home. They're easy to test when they run low, especially if you have the appropriate devices.
LG’s brilliant C6 OLED TV is already $400 off ahead of Black Friday
Black Friday is still over a month away, but if you’re hoping to upgrade your TV, you don’t need to wait until November. LG has already kicked off its early Black Friday sale, let…
Fielded is obsessed with scammers and unhinged Japanese cyberpunk
Lindsay Powell, who releases records under the name Fielded, has spent most of her career subverting expectations and genre conventions. According to their Bandcamp page, Fielded …
Why your Ring camera is still useful without a subscription
Modern smart home cameras and security systems put a lot of features behind a subscription. Here are a few reasons why you don't always need to pay.
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event
It feels like Apple's Welcome Home event just happened. And the iPhone Duo announcement isn't all that far in our rearview mirror, either. Yet, the company is back with another la…
The MacBook Neo uses an iPhone chip, and it's just good enough
The MacBook Neo had to make some compromises to meet its price point. And as long as you're aware of them, it offers a solid value.
I hope Apple’s touchscreen MacBook takes some lessons from this Lenovo laptop
It looks like the long-rumored touchscreen MacBook might actually get announced next week, and after using the Lenovo Yoga 9n for our testing of Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, it go…
How to get better iPhone battery life without closing any apps
Apple has added a host of battery-management features to the iPhone over the years.
The beneficial purpose of 'IQ' on your Anker chargers
Anker's PowerIQ technology helps identify and charge your devices more efficiently.
Which services can you safely disable to improve PC gaming?
A lot of what Windows does out of the box isn't essential, and can waste your computer's power when you're trying to game.
How to improve your PC's airflow for better cooling
Here's how to think about your PC's fans.
Lee Chang Dong ponders the ethics of the camera
Lee Chang Dong's seventh feature film, Possible Love, is inspired by true events from 2009, when a Korean conglomerate fired a third of its staff - 2,600 employees - after which m…