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AI's biggest impact on your workforce is still to come - 3 ways to avoid getting left behind

Research suggests 80% of professionals believe AI will have a significant impact on their work over the next year. Here's how to prepare your staff.

My favorite lens and screen-cleaning kit keeps my tech spotless, and it only costs $8

Koala cleaner is my go-to for keeping my prescription glasses, sunglasses, MacBook, iPhone, tablet, and more streak, smudge and dirt-free, and it's super affordable.

I changed 12 settings on my Apple TV to instantly improve the performance

Spending just a few minutes in your Apple TV's settings can unlock a far better viewing experience. Here's how.

The OnePlus 12 was already our favorite Android deal - and now it's $300 off

With its market-leading charging speeds, mega battery life, and premium build, the OnePlus 12 is a worthy rival to flagship handsets.

Is your Ring camera showing strange logins? Here's what's going on

Ring says you weren't hacked but some users aren't convinced.

Trump signs first major crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, into law

In a landmark victory for the crypto industry, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, establishing a regulatory framework for a type of digital currency known as stablecoins.The GENIUS Actcreates rules for entities that issue stablecoins, whose value is tied to an asset like the US dollar. Those rules govern who’s allowed to issue stablecoins, how they need to maintain reserves, what happens in the case of bankruptcy, and an obligation to prevent money laundering. Trum

You can finally move Chrome's address bar on Android - here's how

The relocated address bar is much easier to reach, especially on larger devices.

I ran with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and it both humbled and motivated me

Samsung's physical bezel harkens to the past, but its advanced coaching functions lead us into the future.

An electric scooter that accelerates faster than a Tesla Model 3? No thanks!

Personally, I think electric scooters are a little goofy, but I’m glad they exist. I know a lot of people who don’t want to drop a couple thousand dollars on an electric bike, but still want the joy and freedom of zipping around town at a modest 18mph, while being able to hop on a subway or bus if needed. They want something you can carry with one hand, but that still has the stability to carry you around town.This is not one of those scooters. The Bo Turbo was designed by a team of ex-For

One of the Democrats Trump unlawfully fired from the FTC is back

Alvaro Bedoya, then-commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), right, and Rebecca Slaughter, commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), left, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images Four months after President Donald Trump defied Supreme Court precedent to remove two Democratic commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission without cause, one of those commissioner

NordPass vs. Bitwarden: Which password manager is best?

NordPass offers an excellent user experience, while Bitwarden's pricing can't be beat. Here's how to decide between the two.

Wacom says its new drawing tablet needs no setup and has a pen that can't die

The tablet maker just announced the new MovinkPad 11, a portable device for creatives focused on making it easy to grab and use.

iPadOS 26 is turning my iPad Air into the ultraportable laptop it was meant to be

I installed the iPadOS 26 beta on my 13-inch iPad Air, and it seems Apple is finally delivering what the iPad has been missing.

I swapped my Apple Watch Ultra for this big-screen Garmin that's easier to read

Garmin's latest Venu device is more of a flat, big-screen Fenix 8 packed with useful features. I love it more than I ever thought I would.

Netflix admits it used generative AI in a big sci-fi hit to cut costs

Netflix used generative AI to create a scene in the sci-fi series The Eternaut — a first for one of the streamer’s original shows or films. During an earnings call on Thursday, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the use of AI was faster than using traditional visual effects tools and helped cut costs.“That VFX sequence was completed 10 times faster than it could have been completed with traditional VFX tools and workflows,” Sarandos said during the call. “Also, the cost of it just wouldn&#82

The best Android phones

The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine.On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s where I’d like to help; I’ve tested a whole boatload of recent Android phones, and I think there are some real winners in the current batch. It’s all a matter of what you’re looking for, wh

Spotify’s new 30-hour audiobook plans are too short to finish long books

Spotify has launched two new Audiobooks Plus add-on subscriptions that allow Premium users to double their audiobook listening limit to 30 hours. They’re available to individual Premium subscribers and users who manage Family and Duo plans. Other users on Premium accounts can now also request 15 hours of audiobook access from their plan manager. However, the new plans are still too short for those who prefer to listen to longer books.The 30-hour limit won’t get you through titles like

24,000 e-bike batteries recalled because the US can’t get its shit together

The VIVI MO206SHUL shown here replaces the recalled MO206SH model but has a battery with UL 2849/2271 certification. | Image: VIVI The US federal government's consumer watchdog has issued a recall for "about 24,000" batteries sold with cheap VIVI e-bikes at retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and AliExpress for prices between $365 and $950. At least 14 incidents of overheating batteries have been reported, with three reported fires. No injuries have been reported, but owners are urged to stop

Microsoft suddenly kills its movies and TV store on Xbox and Windows

Microsoft has suddenly shut its movies and TV store on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. As of today you can no longer purchase new movies or TV shows from the Microsoft Store on Xbox or Windows, but you will still be able to access previously purchased content on devices.“Downloads will continue to be available on Windows and in HD max resolution,” says Microsoft, but you’ll have to continue using the Movies & TV app on Windows or Xbox to play the content you own rather than access it fr

Nintendo’s slow drip of Switch 2 games is a feature, not a bug

When Nintendo first announced the Switch 2's slate of launch titles, people were very quick to cry foul about how few original, exclusive games the company had lined up for its latest console. There were ports from other systems and updated versions of original Switch games. But Mario Kart Worldwas the Switch 2's only major new exclusive title, which, for some, put a further damper on a launch that was already mired in confusion about pricing and game key cards.While the Switch 2's sales d