With the warmer, brighter sunlight of the summer season, you can take advantage of a special opportunity: easier use of solar-powered gadgets and accessories. If you’re going to spend time in the sun, you might as well put that light to work for you, because there are all kinds…
Nguyenducquang/Getty Images Microsoft admitted in January 2026 that Windows 11 had some issues, promising to fix the operating system and improve things in the future. Fast forward almost six months and Windows users finally got a taste of Microsoft’s performance changes in a new Windows…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s a new macOS menu bar app that’s genuinely more useful than a quick calendar or window manager. Launched in May 2026, WhatCable is a free and completely open source menu bar application that lets you run a scan…
AlexandrinaZ/Shutterstock 3D printers are great, until you wait several days to print a decorative prototype, only to realize that there is a reason your 3D print failed after the time has passed. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to fix a poorly printed project,…
Sccorcor22/Shutterstock If you’re learning to play an instrument that requires an amplifier or want to upgrade your current device, you have many options. Sure, you can buy an amp at a music store or even online, but if you want to sound like a legit…
Cate Gillon/Getty Images The iPod revived Apple’s fortunes, transforming the computer company from the brink of bankruptcy into a consumer electronics giant and laying the foundation for the revolutionary iPhone. Unveiled by the late and highly influential Apple CEO Steve Jobs in 2001, the first…
Google Earth In case Microsoft Flight Simulator is a little too realistic for your tastes, there’s a new way to take to the virtual skies. Google Earth has its own flight simulation mode, and it’s now available to everyone around the world through its browser. Android Font spotted a social media…
Andreswd/Getty Images Smartwatches are a great tool for tracking your daily health and fitness. You can use them to monitor your sleep and receive notifications from your phone, making them a versatile device for anyone who wants to keep tabs on their steps, heart rate,…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Immersive home theater audio isn’t something you’ll get from TV speakers, but you don’t need to invest in a massive surround sound system either. Soundbars are a great compromise – in terms of performance and value – and almost…
You can now ask another chatbot which restaurant to try. Meta has just announced a suite of AI tools for Facebook users. Nothing here seems particularly new, but the availability on Facebook might be useful to some power users. First, there’s the simply named AI mode. This is a standard chatbot that answers questions, Meta…