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These Bose earbuds are an easy pick over AirPods for me - why I don't regret it

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 deliver an unmatched comfort and audio experience, but not without a few caveats.

Scam texts net over $1 billion for cyber gangs - how to avoid their traps

Aided by US-based mules, these Chinese cybercrooks pester you with annoying scam texts - and cash in big time. Here's how the scam works, and what you can do.

Changing these 5 settings on my TV instantly improved the picture quality - here's why

A few simple adjustments to your TV's basic settings can instantly sharpen the picture and elevate your viewing experience.

I wore the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic for a week, and it shattered the myth of ugly fitness tech

At $500, the new lineup of colorful smart rings offers the same specs as the original Oura Ring 4, but wrapped in a pretty package.

Roku might've just solved the biggest problem with home TV streaming - here's how

Your favorite city is also getting an interactive update.

Did you know that Windows 11 has an emergency shutdown feature? Here's where to find it

Emergency Restart is a 'last resort' method that forcefully resets your computer when it's stuck in a loop.

I use this hidden Android security feature to turn off sensors with one tap - here's why

If you're looking to get a security and privacy boost on the fly, Android has a secret trick up its sleeve.

Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now

The AirPods 4 with ANC are down to just $118.99 at Amazon, matching their all-time low. | Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge If you know where to look, you can often score discounts on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the newer AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the second-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C. Events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday often bring the steepest discounts, though you can still find great deals

Looking for a Chrome alternative? My top 5 free open-source browsers

The web browser is the most widely used app on the planet, and there are several open-source takes on the application that you should consider as your default.

My favorite iOS 26 productivity feature is highly useful but hidden - here's how to find it

This Visual Intelligence feature makes adding events so much easier.

Improve your Android security and privacy instantly with this hidden trick - here's how

If you're looking to get a security and privacy boost on the fly, Android has a handy trick up its sleeve.

Sluggish Wi-Fi? 5 products that effectively fixed my home internet once and for all

Reliable Wi-Fi is quintessential in 2025. If you're dealing with an unreliable connection, you've got options. Here are five products I can confidently recommend.

The only charging cable you'll ever need to avoid tangling nightmares (and it's cheap)

If there's one thing that pains me, it's pulling out a bird's nest of cables from my bag. This magnetic cable by Statik puts an end to that.

Your next toilet could tell you to drink more water - here's how it'll know

Kohler's Dekoda toilet sensor will test your urine for hydration, blood, and more.

Should you replace your desktop with a laptop setup? I tried with this Dell, and didn't mind it

The Alienware 18 spares no expense in delivering a level of performance that few laptops can rival.

Google’s AI video generator is getting better editing and more audio

Google is making videos created with the AI filmmaking tool Flow even more realistic — and harder to identify as AI-generated at first glance. The company announced Wednesday that users can add in and change the shadows and lighting of their AI videos. The expanded editing features in Flow are tied to the Veo 3.1 update, also announced on Wednesday, which Google says does a better job of making a video based on the images submitted as a prompt.  Flow users will also be able to ge

This Google Meet tool could help you look better in meetings - even the early ones

Overslept? Google Meet's AI-powered 'makeup' feature offers 12 looks to make you look meeting-ready.

Claude's latest model is cheaper and faster than Sonnet 4 - and free

Here's what Haiku 4.5 offers users and developers.

The MLB app’s best feature is a 30-second delay

Don’t let pings spoil the dingers. When my household quit cable four years ago and I lost access to Seattle Mariners games on TV, I started streaming the radio broadcast on the Google Home speaker in my kitchen. Honestly? Baseball on the radio rules. You get to walk around and do stuff to the pleasant background sounds of the crowd. Sometimes you hear the crack of Cal Raleigh's bat hammering the ball into the stands one or 60 times. There's just one problem: spoilers.I use the MLB app for

Should you upgrade to M5 MacBook Pro from an M1? How the numbers add up

Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro advertises some impressive performance gains, but who are they relevant for? Let's break down the numbers.