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Attention, Android power users: This app unlocks 30+ features you won’t find in Settings
Is Android Settings not delivering enough power? The Essentials app features 30+ mods and tweaks - but you won't find it in the Play Store
Google Wallet just turned your Android phone into a digital house key – how it works
Google is moving digital keys out of individual smart lock apps and into the Google Wallet.
Google’s Pixel Tag tracker won’t work as well on older Android phones – check our list
Several of the trackerâs best features require Bluetooth 6.0-compatible device.
If the November Windows update fails to install on your PC, here’s what to do
This monthâs security update is failing on some systems already running the preview update released in October. But there is a fix afoot.
You can now restore Windows 11 even if it canât boot up â hereâs how
Microsoft's new Cloud rebuild option can bring your Windows back to a clean state if some glitch prevents it from even loading.
smartphones
Verizon will give you a free iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, and AirPods for Black Friday – how to qualify
Verizon's Apple bundle is one of our favorite Black Friday deals so far. We break down the fine print.
Apple TV 4K review: The best streamer for Apple fans, but I wouldn’t rush to upgrade
The new Apple TV 4K features a new processor, and hands-free Siri, but it's twice the price.
What do people really think of the iPhone Duo?
Two grand is a steep price for a folding screen. We put Apple's newest gadget in unsuspecting hands to see if the hype holds up.
Novemberâs Pixel Drop is stacked – as an iPhone user, Iâm jealous of 2 new features
I've never had a legitimate case of Android FOMO -- until now.
Google Fi now switches between the best mobile networks automatically – how it works
Pixel users also get a bonus Wi-Fi upgrade. Here's what to know.
space
The world’s largest gun aims to shoot satellites into space
Longshot Space is building a massive gun that could one day launch satellites into orbit without rockets.
Watch the highest resolution video of sun ever captured
Check out the highest resolution video of the sun's surface ever recorded.
How would AI data centers in space even work? A former NASA robotics chief explains
'You collect electricity in space, and you eject heat in space. The only thing that comes to Earth is data.'
SpaceX Starship Flight Test 12 releases a Starlink satellite with a camera mounted on it
SpaceX conducted Flight Test 12 of their reusable Starship Version 3 (V3) rocket from Starbase in South Texas. They also successfully launched 22 Starlink satellite dummys one of which was mounted with a camera to provide a view of the rocket's heatshild from outside of Starship.
Every UAP video released by the U.S. Department of War in 14 minutes
The Department of War (DOW) and the ODNI have begun a historic effort to review and release tens of millions of records regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Watch the newly released videos of unidentified flying objects.
computing
We lab-tested Samsung and Alienware’s high-end 5K monitors – the cheaper one won
These 5K monitors are powerhouses for gaming and content creation - but it comes down to one big factor for me.
Best early Black Friday MacBook deals: 5 I’d recommend shopping now
Apple's lineup of MacBooks are on sale ahead of Black Friday, including the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
Best early Black Friday gaming laptop deals: Alienware, HP, and more
Save up to $1,450 on early Black Friday 2026 gaming laptop deals, including the Lenovo LOQ 15, Alienware 15, and HP Victus 15.
Best early Black Friday laptop deals: Apple, Samsung, HP, Dell, and more
Save up to $949 on early Black Friday 2026 laptop deals, including the ThinkPad T16, MacBook Air M5, and Samsung Galaxy Book 6.
Amazon just slashed the Samsung Odyssey G6 gaming monitor 33% off for Black Friday
The 27-inch Odyssey G6 OLED boasts QHD resolution and a blazing-fast response time, and it's now $200 off in Amazon's early Black Friday sale.
wearables
I tried TimeKettle’s $129 translation earbuds – they’re comfy and accurate, with one caveat
These over-ear buds translate face-to-face conversations in four different modes.
Best early Black Friday Garmin Watch deals: The top 4 I’d consider buying now
Save up to 48% on Black Friday Garmin deals on popular models like the Fenix, Forerunner, and Vivoactive.
Fitbit users canât see Google Health metrics after update â how to fix it
Google says it's working on a fix - meantime, users have found workarounds.
Google’s new Android XR glasses are stylish with a lower ‘creep factor’ than its competitors
The Warby Parker and Gentle Monster partnerships are stylistic choices, but an emphasis on privacy might be more interesting.
Oura Ring users may get in-app access to real doctors soon – what we know
Oura's acquisition of Counsel Health could signal a new dawn for digital care.
ai & robotics
Reddit launches AI-powered Reviews feature – with 10,000 products to start
Reddit is adding AI-generated product reviews that compile real user sentiment from across communities. Here's how they work.
5 apps I need Siri AI to work with now that itâs open to third-party developers
With the latest betas for iOS and other platforms, Siri AI is now available to all developers for full integration into their apps. Here are the ones I hope will jump on board.
How AI security failures are endangering your supply chain – and what you can do
New research provides a stark look at the AI supply chain and the risks it brings to businesses.
AMD confirms GPU driver bug is wearing out your SSD – how to stop it
AMD has admitted a bug within its External Events Utility is wearing out SSDs, and promises a fix.
Ready for a Siri AI agent? Apple under pressure to upgrade its assistant faster
Apple's public-facing satisfaction with the Siri AI launch obscures internal pressures and tensions.
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