Yalcin Sonata/Shutterstock The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 revealed some very exciting news for Apple enthusiasts. The highlight was undoubtedly Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. Another big reveal was macOS 27 Golden Gate, which comes with a variety of new features and improvements over previous updates. However, only certain devices benefit from this new operating system update, and it is important that you know if your Apple computer is one of them. Apple has already discontinued support for most Intel Macs with macOS 26 Tahoe in 2025. The only Apple…
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Slexp880/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Backpacks are great if you need to carry a laptop to school or work every day, especially if your commute or class schedule requires you to do a lot of walking. If you travel often, they also make great personal or carry-on items for useful travel gadgets like power banks and adapters. Some backpacks even come with USB ports, an ideal upgrade for those who need a convenient and reliable way to charge their phone on the go.…
PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A few weeks after Roku began rolling out the biggest change to your TV’s home screen, the company has quietly released a new quality of life improvement. This change brings live TV channel content to the prominent “Top Picks for You” section, giving you live TV recommendations right on your Roku home screen. Cord Cutter News reports that the update is rolling out to Roku TVs, indicating a departure from Roku’s recent trend of only displaying streaming content…
AnnaStills/Shutterstock If you love thrift shopping, you know that finding thrift store gems requires a trained eye, as well as a lot of time and luck. But today technology has made this much easier. Several smartphone apps can help anyone identify clothing, antiques or technology worth purchasing at thrift stores and even estimate their value. Through these apps, thrifters can access features ranging from visual recognition of items using artificial intelligence to accessing various databases to get an idea of values. These apps not only help beginners who are new…
Debashis Kumar/Getty Images When people go out during the day, they are exposed to blue light from the sun. It is a beneficial light that improves alertness, key to maintaining mental performance to get through the day. However, there is something else that emits this energizing light that people use every day: computers. So when you use them at night, they can disrupt your sleep cycle and keep you from sleeping past your bedtime. Additionally, looking at a screen emitting blue light in low light conditions can cause eye strain.…
José Adorno/BGR When Apple announced new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in mid-2024, European users realized there was something wrong with their iPad cases compared to those around the world: the power brick was missing. Although Apple has never addressed this change, it is likely due to the European Commission’s Common Charger Directive, which requires tech companies to only sell devices with a USB-C port in Europe. Instead, consumers are supposed to have the choice to include a charging brick if they need one in order to avoid e-waste.…
Lazy_bear/Getty Images Audio company Dolby has been a staple of professional theaters, home theaters, and music studios for more than six decades. When it comes to cinematic sound, Dolby is one of the leading audio companies for mixing and mastering the highs and lows of many of our favorite movies and shows. Dolby Cinema and Dolby Digital are just two of the company’s many innovations, but if you want the best audio quality possible, the former is definitely the superior option. This will also require you to get in your…
Valve has finally announced the release date for the Steam Machine, and while some gamers may balk at the 512GB or 2TB options for $1,049 or $1,349 respectively (and without a controller), the console is still likely to be a popular option for those wanting a solid entry into the world of PC gaming. Even though the release date was just announced on June 22, that hasn’t stopped some excited accessory makers from offering pre-orders for a console that hasn’t even sold yet, with a company offering a cover that’s reminiscent of one of…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are hundreds of Bluetooth speakers on the market and they are sold almost everywhere you can buy electronics. Brands like Bose and Sony regularly make headlines for their wireless audio devices, but according to Consumer Reports (CR), the laurel for best cheap wireless speaker actually belongs to the $150 JBL Flip 7. This iconic design has been a staple of JBL speakers for several generations, and the latest iteration has a handful of new features and comes in six colors: Black, Blue, Red,…
Vershinin89/Shutterstock Much discussion about Valve’s Steam Machine has focused on pricing since its official announcement, especially amid rising hardware costs amid RAM and storage shortages. Despite warnings that people might hate the actual price of the Steam Engine following early leaks, many were hoping for more accessible prices. Steam Machine finally has a release date, and we now know that it costs over $1,049, which isn’t exactly what you’d describe as budget-friendly. Additionally, some have rightly pointed out that console prices, while also affected by supply chain constraints, remain subsidized…