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Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen 2021) on table.

Getting my smart home devices to switch Wi-Fi networks is annoying

If I swap my Wi-Fi network, I don't want to individually reconnect all of the smart devices in my home.
Pixel 6 (left) and Pixel 6 Pro (right).

My first 2 days with the Pixel 6 Pro: The good, the bad, and the not-at-all ugly

I'm almost two days into using the Google Pixel 6 Pro, and already have plenty of good things to share. Here's what's great, and what's still to be decided.
sora carrying keyblade in reveal trailer

How Super Smash Bros.’ Sora actually compares to other anime sword fighters

Here’s how Sora shapes up next to the other Super Smash Bros. Ultimate anime sword fighters. 
brain with computer text scrolling artificial intelligence

How time of day affects learning ability, and how to use it to your advantage

You can access information whenever you want, but according to science, your ability to absorb and retain that information fluctuates throughout the day
The Mophie snap adapter adds a ring of magnets to non-MagSafe phones.

Here’s how Pixel 6 and Galaxy S21 users can live the MagSafe life like me

Moment cases for Android phones like the Pixel 6 and S21 come with magnets to make them MagSafe compatible. More case makers should do this.
Reagan Ridley contemplates conspiracies in a scene from Netflix's series Inside Job.

Christian Slater, Lizzy Caplan on conspiracies, comedy in Netflix’s Inside Job

Lizzy Caplan and Christian Slater explain how conspiracy theories and comedy intersect in the new adult animated series Inside Job, available now on Netflix.
A man standing in e-waste.

Recycling isn’t enough. Here’s what experts say will solve the e-waste crisis

The world has a massive e-waste problem. Recycling helps, but it's only one solution in a network of problems affecting how electronics impact the environment.
Android Apps on Windows 11

I installed Android apps on a Surface Pro 8, and it felt on par with an iPad

I used Android apps on my Surface Pro 8 in Windows 11, and the experience was a game changer, finally making the device a better tablet.
Google Pixel 6 in a case.

Google Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 6 Pro camera: Which is the best to buy?

The Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro have comparable cameras set apart by subtle differences. Read more to learn which will take the best shots.
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Alexa’s controversial drop-in feature could be critical to saving lives

Amazon Alexa's drop-in feature has been controversial ever since it first rolled out, but you'll be surprised how critical it could be in saving lives.
A character in Starfield.

The best is yet to come for Xbox Game Pass subscribers

With Starfield set for release and updates on multiple other first-party titles likely on the way, 2022 will be the year for Xbox Game Pass.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part 2: Everything announced at the October 20 event

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 brings new color options to the Z Flip 3, watch faces to the Watch 4, and special editions to the smartwatch and Buds 2.
The G Shock GMWB5000TVA on the wrist.

This titanium, connected G-Shock is a $1,650 sci-fi-inspired design masterpiece

G-Shock has totally embraced the world of science fiction for the design of its new GMW-B5000TVA connected watch, but it has done so in a really neat way.
Sora and Mario shake hands in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

It’s time for a Marvel-style video game crossover universe

Video games shouldn't try to turn into movies, but the concept of a gaming shared universe is becoming more appealing.
The Realme GT Neo2 in hand.

Realme’s bright green GT Neo2 will go perfectly with your muscle car

The Realme GT Neo2 comes in a green color scheme that would usually look more at home on a muscle car than a smartphone. Does it have the guts to back it up?
Person walking with the Sorta Seafoam Google Pixel 6 in hand.

7 amazing Pixel 6 features you have to try out

Both Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro come with a wide range of features -- here are the seven coolest ones you should try.
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Scary robot vacuum horror stories that’ll make your skin crawl for Halloween

Robot vacuums do amazing work, but they can also do some horrific things. We have a few robot vacuum horror stories that'll make your skin crawl for Halloween.
Apple HomePod mini on table

New HomePod Mini colors expose how stale Apple’s smart home lineup has become

Apple's HomeKit lags needs more than just new accessory colors if it hopes to compete with Amazon and Google in the smart home space.
Samus in Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread’s speedrunning scene is already off to the races

Players are already beating Metroid Dread in less than an hour and a half -- and the game has been out for less than two weeks.
macbook-pro-touch-bar

Why Apple finally killed the Touch Bar on the MacBook Pro

With the release of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, Apple decided to get rid of the highly controversial Touch Bar. Here's why.
Lifestyle image of someone using the new Macbook Pro 2021.

Even with 32 GPU cores, the M1 Max MacBook Pro still isn’t a gaming destination

The M1 Max comes with four times as many GPU cores as the M1, but that doesn't make MacBook Pro is a gaming destination. Here's why.
A player holds a deck of cards in Inscryption.

Inscryption is the creepy Halloween game I needed this year

If you're looking for a disturbing game to play this Halloween, Inscryption is a must-play creep-show.
Solar Superstorm Internet Composite Illustration.

Scientists think the next big solar storm could create an ‘internet apocalypse’

Scientists say that our existing internet infrastructure -- namely undersea cables -- isn't equipped to weather the next big solar storm. Here's why.
Heroes from Hearthstone Mercenaries stand together.

Hearthstone’s standout Mercanaries mode is smothered by the main game

Hearthstone Mercenaries is a fresh take on the game, but it cannot be separated from the original game.
Apple Watch 6 fitness monitor.

Are smartwatches and fitness trackers making us more anxious?

Modern smartwatches and fitness trackers can capture more health data than ever before, but in some cases, that data might be doing more harm than good.
Luigi screams in terror in Luigi's Mansion 3.

8 spooky Halloween games for people who don’t like horror

If you want to celebrate Halloween with some video games, but hate getting scared, here are eight games to play this season.
Apple Watch Series 7 on wrist.

24-hour hands-on with the Apple Watch Series 7: Bigger is better

I spent 24 hours going hands-on with the Apple Watch Series 7. Here are my first impressions.
Google Pixel 6 colors.

Should you buy the Google Pixel 6 or get an older model instead?

The Pixel 6 and its sibling, the Pixel 6 Pro, are the most advanced Google phones yet, but they cost more. Should you save and go with an older Pixel?
hands holding a Nubank card

The 5 most successful Hispanic tech startups in the world

The Hispanic startup scene might not get as much press as that of Silicon Valley, but it's absolutely booming nonetheless. Here are the biggest of the bunch.
iPhone 13 Pro camera module.

These are the features making me love the iPhone 13 Pro’s camera

The best smartphone cameras are fun, capable, and versatile, and the iPhone 13 Pro ticks all the boxes. These are the features that really stand out.
HTC Vive Flow with phone and battery.

HTC Vive Flow hands-on: A weird, compact VR headset for meditation and wellness

I went hands-on with the Vive Flow, HTC's quirky new VR headset geared toward meditation and wellness. Here are my impressions.
Always-on screen mode on the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro.

5 things the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro can do that the Apple Watch Series 7 can’t

Both the Apple Watch Series 7 and the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro have their own advantages and disadvantages, but here are five where Amazfit pulls ahead.
Riley and Jacob at the fisherman hut.

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is much more than a “part two”

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is more than just a sequel. It takes lessons from the original and goes beyond it.
OnePlus 9RT leaked in silver color option showing the camera module of the smartphone.

OnePlus 9RT buying guide: Release date, price, specs — everything we know

The OnePlus 9RT is official. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, specs, price, and availability.