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This premium Garmin watch was a sleeper hit for me in 2025 - and it's $200 off right now

The new Garmin Venu X1, with its flat design and large screen, feels like a feature-rich Fenix 8 - and it has exceeded my expectations.

T-Mobile quietly made a change that tech enthusiasts will actually appreciate - myself included

Transferring your phone number can be a hassle, especially when switching from iPhone to Android. Here's how my experience has been with the carrier.

This elusive Chromebook deal at Best Buy gets you the latest Asus model for $180 off

Ahead of Black Friday, you can pick up the CX14, with its 8GB of RAM and all the Chromebook Plus features, for just $250.

This Gmail trick gave me 15GB of more storage for free (without losing any files)

Regardless of which Google account you use, this simple trick allows you to back up all your messages and media for free.

I never leave home without this USB-C keychain accessory - here's why it's unusually good

Nomad's latest ChargeKey offers all the benefits of the previous model, but now features faster charging and data transfer speeds.

Using an old Starlink for internet? Update it this week - or it'll never work again

A firmware update is coming for Starlink dishes that will spell the end of the line if you don't update systems running older firmware.

This useful MacOS 26.2 feature turns your laptop screen into a ring light - how to try it

Here's how to give Apple's latest beta release a try - and one common problem it handily solves.

I invested in a smart indoor garden you don't have to - how my harvesting is going so far

The Gardyn Studio 2 is the smartest indoor garden I've seen, but should you buy one?

How to reset your Roku: 4 easy ways

Whether you need a quick reboot or a full factory reset, Roku gives you several options. Here is how each one works and when to use it.

I tested one of the cheapest smart monitors on the market - now I recommend it to everyone

Acer's 27-inch Nitro GA271U offers a 180Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution rivaling premium displays — at a much lower price.

Apple TV is getting MLS games at no extra cost

Starting with the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, “all MLS matches” will be available to Apple TV subscribers “at no additional cost,” Apple and the MLS announced today.Since the 2023 MLS season, streaming MLS games has required an MLS Season Pass subscription, which was available on its own or for a discount for Apple TV subscribers. But next year, like with Apple’s upcoming F1 streaming for Apple TV subscribers, MLS games will be bundled right into Apple TV.“Starting next season,

Starlink rival ‘Project Kuiper’ rebrands to Amazon Leo

After several successful launches this year, Project Kuiper has its official name: Amazon Leo. It’s a nod to the term Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), which refers to orbits at an altitude of 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers) or less. That’s the region where Amazon’s constellation of 153 satellites orbit. The original code name referred to the Kuiper Belt, an asteroid belt in the outer solar system past Neptune. Amazon plans to launch over 80 missions containing some 3,000 spacecraft. Leo has had six l

T-Mobile will give you a free iPhone 16e right now - here's how to qualify

Sign up for a qualifying Metro by T-Mobile phone plan and get an iPhone 16e smartphone for free. We break down the fine print.

I took 500 photos with the two best Android phones right now - and it was pretty dang close

How does the OnePlus 15 stack up against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? Here are my results after a day of camera shootouts.

iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Why I'm upgrading my three-year-old model

The iPhone 17 Pro is the new hotness, but is it truly worth the upgrade? Here's the breakdown to help you make a decision.

NotebookLM's powerful Deep Research upgrade lets it search the web and create a full report - here's how

Deep Research finds the sources, but you can pick what to keep or even direct it to specific sites as it builds your report.

Withings' smart thermometer is FDA-cleared - and checks more than your temperature

The smart thermometer performs a check-up on your body temperature, cardiac, and pulmonary health in less than a minute.

I started watching TV with motion smoothing turned off. It changed everything (for the better)

Motion smoothing can make games look smoother but often ruins movies and TV shows - here's how to turn it off.

3 charging mistakes that shorten your tablet's life - and the proper method

The mistakes are more common than you think. Do this instead.

Are wind power generators a viable resource at home? My honest truth after months of testing

Solar generators need perfect conditions, but portable wind solutions like the Shine Turbine keep your devices running - even when the sun isn't out.