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Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of
Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of
The USB port might be aging tech, but it's surprisingly versatile - offering more useful functions than you'd think. Here are a few you should know.
June 27, 2025
How to save on Prime Day deals without paying full price for Prime: 3 ways
How to save on Prime Day deals without paying full price for Prime: 3 ways
No Prime? No problem. You can use these tips and tricks to snag Prime Day deals anyway.
June 27, 2025
Google will show you more news from your favorite sources - here's how to set it up
Google will show you more news from your favorite sources - here's how to set it up
The feature lets you see more from the outlets you trust most.
June 27, 2025
How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why turning it off is a big mistake
How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why turning it off is a big mistake
Unencrypted DNS requests can reveal your browsing habits, but Android's Private DNS Mode helps keep that info hidden. Here's how to turn it on.
June 27, 2025
How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it make such a big difference)
How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it make such a big difference)
Smarter TV operating systems make things more convenient - but they also come with new privacy risks, especially when it comes to automatic content recognition (ACR).
June 27, 2025
I replaced my Bluetooth JBL speaker for this Bose model, and it'll be hard to give it up
I replaced my Bluetooth JBL speaker for this Bose model, and it'll be hard to give it up
Bose's latest SoundLink Plus speaker packs plenty of bass, style, and waterproofing, making it a top pick this summer.
June 27, 2025
The next big HDMI leap has arrived - here's how these 16K cables will shake things up
The next big HDMI leap has arrived - here's how these 16K cables will shake things up
HDMI 2.2 comes in the form of Ultra96 cables slated to support 16K video, and that's just bananas.
June 27, 2025
A 5-minute circuit scan exposed a serious wiring surprise in my home (and save my hundreds)
A 5-minute circuit scan exposed a serious wiring surprise in my home (and save my hundreds)
I nearly shelled out for new circuits - until this Klein tool proved I already had power right where I needed it.
June 27, 2025
Apple's $95 million Siri settlement claims are ending soon - how to secure your payout
Apple's $95 million Siri settlement claims are ending soon - how to secure your payout
This is your final reminder to claim your Siri settlement share before next month's deadline comes.
June 27, 2025
Google's Veo 3 AI video generator is now available to everyone - here's how to try it
Google's Veo 3 AI video generator is now available to everyone - here's how to try it
The video-generating model that has everyone talking is now accessible to all Google Cloud customers.
June 27, 2025
Here's how you can still trade in any phone at Verizon to get an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch free
Here's how you can still trade in any phone at Verizon to get an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch free
We're not kidding: This Verizon trade-in deal gives new and existing myPlan customers a free iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch, and iPad.
June 27, 2025
Anthropic has a plan to combat AI-triggered job losses predicted by its CEO
Anthropic has a plan to combat AI-triggered job losses predicted by its CEO
The program, which includes research grants and public forums, follows its dire predictions about widespread job losses induced by AI.
June 27, 2025