Hardware & Devices
How long can you expect an Amazon Kindle to last?
Amazon will support your Kindle for a while, but it should last much longer than that if you take care of it.
The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years
Today the OnePlus 16 launched in China, the company's first flagship phone since quitting both the US and European markets this summer. As luck would have it, it also looks like t…
Microsoft’s new AI chip makes it less reliant on Nvidia’s GPUs
Microsoft is announcing its third-generation Maia in-house AI chip today, designed to be the "primary AI inference system" for Microsoft's products and services. Maia 300 not only…
The Fitbit Edge is for folks who don’t want to go totally screenless
The Fitbit Edge may not be Google's best-kept fitness-tracking secret, but as of today, its existence is official. The tracker sits smack-dab between the recently launched Fitbit …
CMF’s first wireless speakers look like musical milk cartons
The CMF Speaker Series are the first portable Bluetooth speakers from the budget-focused brand that Nothing created but is in the process of spinning off into an India-based stand…
Google teams up with menstrual health tracker Flo to develop new wellness hardware and sync apps
Flo Health users will able to sync their cycle data with the Google Health app starting early next year.
Google brings Health Guardian to the Fitbit Air and Edge, and expands automatic activity tracking
The company announced new health features for its wearables along with a new band for the Fitbit Air.
Google's sleek new Fitbit Edge is packed with health features and a replaceable battery
The Fitbit Edge will be in stores starting October 27 for $179.99.
What you can do when your Ethernet cable gets stuck
Ethernet cables are popular among PC gamers and people who favor a wired connection. However, they can get stuck, and this is what you can do if that happens.
How is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?
Magnetic Connect and MagSafe for MacBooks have a lot in common, but the Magnetic Connect charger brings more versatility.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 review: The best Switch 2 controller out there
Everything is within reach on 8BitDo's Ultimate 2, even for small hands.
How Apple can win the smart home
This week, Apple is hosting its first-ever dedicated smart home event. While the company hasn't shared details about what it will reveal at the "Welcome Home experience" in New Yo…
Inside the mini factory where GM builds its EV future
If you're driving through GM's sprawling campus in Warren, Michigan, you'd likely ignore the pair of adjacent, anonymous white buildings tucked away in the upper reaches of the 71…
WhatsApp users may soon be able to schedule messages
WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.
Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk
Milk can't hack companies and governments like AI definitely can, but it's still subject to more regulation.
The pros and cons of importing foreign phones to the US
Foreign phones can bring new features not often seen in the US, but you need to make sure they're compatible with your carrier.
OpenAI Dot vs. Meta Muse: How do these AI agents compare?
Meta and OpenAI's new AI agents are in direct competition. Here's what each can do, what they cost and who has access.
Mbps Vs MB/s: What do these speeds mean?
Know the difference between bits and bytes.
The reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series X
The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.
Why Japan said goodbye to traditional flip phones
Flip phones endured in Japan longer than the US, but the trend is shifting.
Study finds many new cars share your data with third-party companies
A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports found that automakers are collecting data to allow advertisers to build in-depth profiles on consumers.
SpaceXAI's Grok: What's free in 2026 and what isn't?
As with most AI tools, Grok's free tier is pretty limited.
Is 3D printing safe to do in your bedroom or home office?
3D printers are everywhere, but where one should be placed in your home is something worth looking into.
A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused
In April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to "enhance the safety and security of students." But by September of that year, the school's admi…