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How an $80 accessory turned my tablet from mouse pad to productivity powerhouse

I never realized how revolutionary a simple stand could be. And the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub does so much more than hold my tablet.

I wore Coros and Garmin's sub-$300 sports watches - both are excellent, but one lasts longer

Not into the chunky sports watches? The Garmin Forerunner 170 and Coros Pace 4 are ultralight devices for athletes with smaller wrists. Here's how they compare.

We found the best Labor Day 2026 streaming deals (including a $20 Fire Stick)

Labor Day deals are already making this a great time to buy a streaming device, and these prices are hard to beat.

Gemini Notebook can analyze your Google Play books now: 3 ways I use this feature

Import a supported Google Play book, and Gemini Notebook will use it as a source of information to generate reports, quizzes, podcasts, and more.

'Sophisticated' AI swarm attacks are months away, OpenAI warns: What experts say businesses must do

OpenAI sounds a solemn and dire alarm, but we're woefully unprepared for what's coming.

Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more - what to do if you're affected

Here's what to know about the glitch, and the only action you can take for now.

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I used Perplexity's AI agent in Windows to tackle 5 complex tasks - here's what impressed me most

No longer limited to the Mac, Perplexity's Personal Computer for Windows AI can complete complex tasks on your PC with little or no input from you.

Amazon just dropped the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones down to 50% off - the lowest price yet

Sony's excellent noise-canceling headphones just hit an all-time low price ahead of Labor Day.

I compared the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold - and one pulled ahead

I put the two phones' cameras to the test on a recent trip to Germany. It was close, but one phone edged out the other.

How Android 17 stops network snoops and SMS blasters now - with ECH and a 2G kill switch

The latest Android 17 update adds broad support for Encrypted Client Hello, among other changes. Here's how they work.

5 ways I actually use ChatGPT Work in my small business to save time and money

From scanning Gmail to catching ugly loan terms, ChatGPT Work has become my practical small-business assistant. Here's how agentic AI delivers real productivity

This pocket AI voice recorder took me back to the good old days of dictation (and shorthand)

The Comulytic Note Pro AI voice recorder packs a lot of power into a credit card-sized device. But its usefulness is up to you.

This $14 retractable USB-C cable is my secret to surviving long car rides with my kids

Talix's USB-C cable is compact and powerful enough to charge a laptop, and it's nearly 40% off.

stillOS offers one of the best Linux onboarding experiences I've ever seen

I've experienced first steps with countless Linux distributions over the years, but this one nails every step of the way for users of all types.

How I sorted 22,000 digital photos without getting overwhelmed: 4 easy tricks

Want to organize your photos but don't know where to start? Here are my methods for tackling a massive cloud library.

3 surveys deliver the same uncomfortable truth about adopting agentic AI

Scaling AI in business is less about technology and more about accountability, governance, and healthy relationships between humans and agents.

This Linux and Windows app makes managing all your documents easier

If you're a student, writer, or professional juggling documents, this app can help keep you organized.

91% of professionals say their firm still falls short on AI - how to fix that

Research suggests a gap between AI ambition and on-the-ground reality, but the good news is that professionals can fill it by focusing on well-grounded explorat

I've tested dozens of robot vacuums - this new $599 Roborock has all the features I need

The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is a midrange robot vacuum and mop with a hands-free cleaning experience.

Even an AI cost-management vendor can lose control of its agent spending

In one instance, an AI agent stayed open for four days and ran 4,819 calls for almost $4,000. No one had budgeted for this cost.

How to get free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways

Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.

These Mammotion robot lawn mowers can climb hills - and they're up to $560 off right now

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000H and the LUBA Mini 2 mowers are both heavily discounted - here's which you should get.

Lawsuit says Oura sleep tracking has 'a coin flip's chance of being correct'

The class action lawsuit claims that Oura's sleep-tracking mechanisms sell 'faulty AI-based inference as reliable science.'

Galaxy Z Fold 8 camera trouble? 4 settings I recommend changing now

The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 work best when they're pushed to their limits. Here are the settings I changed to get the best results.