Why do you see ads for stuff you’ve already bought?
Right now, you're probably seeing ads for all the stuff you already bought for Christmas. Curious why that happens? We did some digging to find out......»»
AnkerWork M650 Review: All the Right Stuff
The AnkerWork M650 comes with all the ideal ingredients, but what does it manage to do right? Let’s take a look! Anker’s product expansion into new territories under its AnkerWork branding has yielded some rather impressive hardware, an.....»»
These two CPUs are the only ones you should care about in 2023
Forget the high-end stuff. You can get away with buying a $200 CPU and still enjoy your new PC. These two CPUs are the champions of performance-per-dollar......»»
SwitchBot is the smart home stuff I recommend to doubters, and it’s on sale
No voice assistants, no AI, just buttons and bots that do what you tell them. Enlarge / For those with a mini-split, a TV, a desire to know the temperature, and a real thing for light-grain wood, the Hub 2 is mighty appealing. (c.....»»
Dealmaster: Declutter your home or office with these Prime Day organization tools
I stayed away from tech and bought some products to stay organized and tidy up. ... and there's space for cables, accessories, and other knickknacks. (credit: Corey Gaskin) I didn't upgrade my tech or add any of the hundreds of gadge.....»»
The 15-inch MacBook Air helped me realize how badly I miss the 12-inch MacBook
The new has had me feeling conflicted since the day it came out. Apple nailed the pricing, and I’ve dreamed of a larger MacBook Air since I bought my first one in 2012. But after 23 days, I returned it. It’s a fantastic value in the Mac line, b.....»»
I agonized over EVs but bought a gas car instead. Here’s why I couldn’t be happier
When I went shopping for a new (to me) car, the tech fan and early adopter in me wanted to look at an EV. I looked, but found I'm not catered for at all......»»
Node4 acquires ThreeTwoFour to strengthen its security capabilities
Node4 announced the acquisition of ThreeTwoFour, an information security and technology risk specialist. The acquisition is Node4’s third significant growth purchase in the last 18 months, having also bought risual, an IT managed services and solut.....»»
The link rot spreads: GIF-hosting site Gfycat shutting down Sept. 1
Snap-owned service has little to say, other than save or delete your stuff. Enlarge / A myriad of ways one might react to Gfycat's closure, trending on Gfycat itself at the moment. (credit: Gfycat) The internet continues.....»»
Cramming CircuitPython Into Your Baby’s Toys
What does any self respecting electronics wiz do when they have a house full of baby toys and the knowledge to build custom circuitry? Obviously you customize stuff to play better music. Adafruit has just shown some prototypes of their new “To.....»»
Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni Review: Smart home vacuum with auto-rising mops
The Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni is the company's first smart robot to include auto-rising mop heads, but does it hold up with the amount of stiff competition hitting the market?The new Ecovacs Deebot T20 OmniLet's get some stuff out of the way. The Deebo.....»»
Op-ed: Why the great #TwitterMigration didn’t quite pan out
The flight from Musk's Twitter to the "free" fediverse never really took off. Enlarge / Let's look deep within. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) I've been using fediverse stuff (Mastodon and, most recently, Calcke.....»»
Find My Apple Pencil is the last missing piece of the puzzle
Speaking of lost stuff, there’s one iPad feature that I hope Apple finds a way to deliver. There’s already a patent for it, and iOS 17 is a positive sign that it could actually happen. more… The post Find My Apple Pencil is the last missing p.....»»
Operationalizing zero trust in the cloud
Some organizations have bought into the idea that workloads in the cloud are inherently more secure than those on premises. This idea is reinforced by the concept that the cloud service provider (CSP) assumes responsibility for security. However, whi.....»»
Elon Musk: Australia threatens to fine Twitter over online hate
Elon Musk bought the firm last year for $44bn and promised to protect free speech on the platform......»»
Elon Musk: Australia issues legal warning to Twitter over online hate
Elon Musk bought the firm last year for $44bn and promised to protect free speech on the platform......»»
Lotus builds a modern car, and we’ve driven it: the Lotus Emira review
The British carmaker has improved leaps and bounds since being bought by Geely. Enlarge / The Emira is the first new mainstream sports car made by Lotus since it was bought by Geely in 2017. (credit: Drew Phillips for Lotus Cars).....»»
This adapter turns standard CarPlay into wireless, actually works [iOS 17 support]
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? I bought two cars a few years ago. The Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. The Honda HR-V had a basic entertainment system that I upgraded with an . I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, bu.....»»
Apple to discontinue Apple Card financing for iPhones bought without a carrier connection
Apple is making a major change to its Apple Card Monthly Installment purchase option for iPhone buyers. Starting in August, Apple says that it will no longer allow customers to purchase SIM-free iPhone models using Apple Card financing. Instead, car.....»»
An experience or a product: Which new purchase is more likely to elicit envy in other consumers?
Imagine browsing through your social media feed and finding out about two purchases made by your friends. One friend went on a vacation to a tropical island. Another friend bought a new, top-of-the-line TV......»»
Smart home company Eve bought by multibillion-dollar automation giant ABB
Smart home company – one of the leaders in HomeKit-compatible and now Matter-compatible devices – has been bought by the automation and electrification giant ABB. Eve will, with immediate effect, become part of the Building and Home Automation.....»»