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Alpine Linux is a crazy-fast distro for your desktop - with just one caveat

Known primarily for containers and servers, Alpine Linux isn't always considered for traditional desktop use. I think this lightweight distro could be your dail

Everything announced at Apple WWDC 2026 - including Siri, iOS 27 dev beta, and more

We reported live from Apple Park to cover the company's developer conference. Here's everything you need to know.

How to try the new Siri AI - join the waitlist today

The new Siri AI is finally here - sort of. Here's how to join the waitlist and try Apple's next-gen assistant early.

3 signs someone is stealing your Wi-Fi - and how to kick them off

If you suspect someone may be on your Wi-Fi network without your permission, here's how to find out - and what to do about it.

Will your iPhone support Siri AI? The answer is complicated

With iOS 27, only certain iPhone models and other devices will support all Siri features. Here's how this works.

I found a free Android app that makes deleting photos as easy as swiping left

Looking for the most efficient way to clear out photos and videos from your Android phone? It's just a swipe away with an easy-to-use app called Sponge.

Amazon just slashed the AirPods Pro 3 price to the lowest we've ever seen

The AirPods Pro 3 are the best earbuds for Apple users. My only complaint is that I didn't get them for $70 off like they are with this deal.

The 8 best early Prime Day headphone deals: Sales on new models I'd upgrade to immediately

Prime Day is right around the corner, and I've found the best headphone deals - many of which are recent, flagship releases from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.

Microsoft patches record 198 Windows bugs in June update - and 3 are zero days

Among the 198 vulnerabilities are 32 critical ones and three publicly disclosed zero-day flaws, so you'll want to install this update ASAP.

I've tested so many desktop AI tools, but Hermes with Ollama is my new favorite - here's why

Local AI is the way to go, and Hermes with open-source Ollama is my preferred setup right now.

The best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals I'd buy now, after testing dozens of them

Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, and I found the best robot vacuum deals that are actually a great deal.

7+ phone privacy settings to check and turn off ASAP - to avoid exposing your personal data

Your phone holds a lot of personal information, from where you go to who you talk to every day. Here's how to limit what can access your data and when.

The best laptop cooling pads of 2026: Expert tested

We tested the best laptop cooling pads to keep your device running smooth with powerful cooling, RGB lights, high RPM and more.

Amazon just slashed SSD prices for Prime Day - these are the 5 best deals I've found

I track SSD deals, and found huge markdowns from top brands like WD, Samsung, and more ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

I just saved $180 a year on my Google AI plan without losing my Drive storage - here's how

Google AI Plus just got cheaper, and it's the easiest way to reduce my Google One bill without giving up cloud storage or AI.

Liquid Glass for Linux? PearOS makes another Mac move - how it looks now

PearOS has been promising to become the MacOS of Linux for some time now, and the latest release just might deliver.

Anthropic's new Claude Fable 5 is the same base model as Mythos but with guardrails attached

Claude Fable 5 brings Mythos-class AI coding power to general users, but with cybersecurity guardrails, fallback models, and pricing that could make developers

The best early Prime Day TV deals actually worth your time: Samsung, Sony, and more

Amazon's Prime Day sale is just two weeks away, but you can already save thousands on TVs from top brands we've tested.

US workers are the world's biggest AI skeptics - and it's not just about job loss

More than half of US desk workers consider themselves AI skeptics, while emerging economies trust AI more, according to recent studies.

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Amazon Prime members can buy a car online now - and get a $1,500 gift card

Amazon is now partnering with local dealerships to help you buy, sell, or lease your car - and Prime members can get a big gift card when they do.

This silent Android feature scans your photos for 'sensitive content' - how to uninstall it

Google didn't say much about Android System SafetyCore before it suddenly appeared on phones. Fortunately, you can disable it.

I tested iOS 27's new AI photo editing tools as a skeptic - and the results surprised me

The new developer beta of iOS 27 offers three AI-powered skills to tweak and enhance your photos. Are they worth using?

RakuOS fixes the one thing that annoys me most about immutable Linux distros

Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has overcome.

What you give up when you put on a smartwatch or ring

Health wearables are constantly collecting your personal information, but who owns that data, and what does it mean for your privacy?