Quick Links I grew up in a home where the TV was always on, and as an adult, I did not want my home to be the same way. But instead, I’ve slipped into the habit of using earbuds in a way that’s arguably worse. It’s time for a change. Podcasts, Whenever It’s Quiet Smartphones have made it so easy to listen to something wherever we are. And no, they weren’t the first technology to do this....
Thinking about finally getting a decent pair of noise-canceling headphones? Well, this Prime Day might be your perfect chance to snag a pair that I can personally vouch for without breaking the bank—and they aren’t the Sony headphones you’re thinking about. .For the longest time, I resisted dropping a ton of cash on high-end ANC headphones. The popular recommendations, like Sony’s own WH-1000XM6, are way more than I would ever pay for headphones....
Summary Most of the hype around virtual reality gaming deals with immersive games that show off everything this medium can do. However, using your VR headset instead of a traditional screen to play flat games is an oft-overlooked, yet awesome, way to get even more from your headset. The Biggest Screen You Can Image While only some of us can afford to have a giant TV or a projector setup in the real world, if you have a VR headset, then you can have a virtual screen of effectively any size....
A great gaming mouse shouldn’t only be a reliable performer and combine low click latency with a precise sensor. It should also be comfortable to use, have at least a decent battery if it’s a wireless model, fit your preferences in terms of weight, and have excellent build quality. Razer Viper V3 Pro How to Choose the Right Gaming Mouse in 2025 Nowadays, even budget gaming mice have more than decent sensors that boast highDPIand reliable performance....
Summary It’s already the second half of the year, which means we’re getting our typical dose of summer Samsung hardware. Not only do we have new foldables today, but also a nice pair of smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 8 series is here, and it’s looking really nice. Samsung has just launched its latest pair of smartwatches, theGalaxy Watch 8and theGalaxy Watch 8 Classic. Thankfully, we actually have hardware changes that you can actually notice, rather than just recycling last year’s frame....
Summary Starting out with any new operating system can be frustrating, because the simplest operations don’t work in the way you’re used to. Learning these differences between Windows and Linux can cure headaches. That fish out of water feeling is awful, when the most basic operations throw you for a loop. It’s natural to worry that everything else is going to be a struggle too. Getting nowhere fast leads to people giving up entirely....
Quick Links Summary Buy Now Pay Later schemes amount to “unregulated loans” filled with pitfalls. They can have high-interest rates, big penalties for missed payments, and often no option to reschedule a payment. They’re not worth the risk. The holiday shopping season is a busy time of year, especially when shopping for several people. Whether you’re getting gifts for others or buying yourself something nice, you’ll likely see those options to buy now and pay later with Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, or even PayPal’s installment plans....
All people have a little of that completionist streak in us, which is why games have things like trophies, collectibles, and checklists you can tick off. For some people, however, that urge borders on an obsession. They need to find every secret, see all the content in a video game, and get those platinum trophies or maximum gamerscore rewards. If you’re that type of player, you’ll probably want to avoid these games, because they take all that hard work and dedication—and throw it back in your face!...
Quick Links Secret codes and menus for any device are tantalizing. But when it comes to yourRoku, these hidden gems may just give you the information you’ve been seeking. Here are several secretRoku menuswith the codes to open them. Grab your Roku remote oruse The Roku App(Android,iPhone, or iPad) to get familiar with the locations of the buttons you’ll need to enter codes. These include Home, Forward, Rewind, and Play as well as the arrows for Up, Down, Left, and Right....
Along with newFire TV hardwareandimproved Alexa functionality, Amazon is showing off its first Wi-Fi 7 router. The Eero Max 7 arrives later this year for $600—as you can probably guess, it’s the best Eero router available to date, but it’s totally overkill for most people. You should only buy this router if you pay for 10 Gig fiber internet, or if you own cutting-edge server equipment that could benefit from increased LAN speeds....
It’s rare that you’re attending a work meeting on Zoom, and wish that you could hear your coworkers mutter “Sounds good” in state-of-the-art audio, or watch your boss on a 50-foot screen. Regardless, AMC is joining forces with Zoom to enable that experience. It’s not exactly the meeting of Smith & Wesson, but AMC and Zoom are converting a handful of movie theaters into cinematic videoconferencing spaces, which shall be known as Zoom Rooms....
Buying a new car can be exciting, but the reality of those monthly payments is a different story. Few people can walk into a dealership and pay cash, irrespective of whether they’re eyeing aRAV4or aCLA. Instead, purchasing a car means figuring out how much you can afford to pay each month. Even with a well-planned budget and reasonable car payment, there’s no guarantee it won’t eventually become a financial strain—something that’s increasingly happening to a growing number of Americans....
Belkin just revealed the BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Stand, a powerful and shiny charging accessory with a tilting MagSafe hinge. It’s an interesting product that could make some of the iPhone’s latest features more useful. Most MagSafe charging stands are non-adjustable. They look nice, but they can only accommodate a single viewing angle. The tilting hinge in Belkin’s new charging stand could be useful when watching videos on the iPhone, but more importantly, it allows you to take full advantage ofContinuity CameraandStandBy mode....
