MWS BUDI/Shutterstock Perhaps the scariest thing about a MacBook that seems stuck on a black screen isn’t the possibility that you’ll have to replace the device with an expensive new model, or that you’ll have to deal with the hassle of repairing or replacing the screen. Instead, you might worry about the security of your data. Recovering this data may be the main priority when troubleshooting the problem, especially if you have failed to back it up recently. The good news is that not every case where a MacBook gets…
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Stockforliving/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re looking for the best streaming devices to enhance your TV experience in 2026, you have several great options. These devices, although simple, add smart features to any TV, even older ones. Simply plug them in with HDMI and connect them to Wi-Fi, and in minutes you have access to multiple streaming services and other functions. This can be a great alternative for those who own a TV without smart capabilities to get more viewing options without…
One of the biggest downsides of owning an electronic device is that it eventually runs out of battery power. Being on the go with your smartphone and finding out your battery is low is never fun. Of course, you can solve this problem by simply choosing one of the fastest banks money can buy in 2026, but one company has come up with a new device that lets you share power with a friend in a unique way (if you want to, of course). While charging packs with multiple USB connectors for charging multiple…
Worawee Meepian/Getty Images Sonos, the audio system manufacturer, offers a huge range of speakers, soundbars and even wireless headphones. The brand has grown since entering the market in 2005 with the ZP100 (which still has support), as have its offerings. Sonos has no parent company, but is a shareholder-backed public company, with Tom Conrad named CEO as of this writing. Before him, it was Patrick Spence, who succeeded founder John MacFarlane. It has a market capitalization of $1.7 billion, with its investors including various stock holding companies, and BlackRock stands…
Anatoliy_gleb/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before you pack your bags and head out to that off-grid campsite you’ve been planning to visit for ages, you need to make sure you have everything you’ll need. Whether you’re staying for a single night or multiple nights, you should have everything you need, plus a few extras if you have the space to make the camp feel like your home away from home. Items like sleeping bags, tents, and organizers are all essential. Additionally, there are…
Robtek/Getty Images Almost every version of the Raspberry Pi has cool and creative projects that you can go really deep down the rabbit hole with. From setting up your own modern ISP to hacking a retro console, there are more than five. There are many versions of this nifty little device on the market right now, so be sure to check out each Raspberry Pi series to see which one you should buy if you don’t already have one. The Raspberry Pi is a list of single board computers (SBCs)…
Photoschmidt/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Praise for the AirPods Pro 3 abounds just about everywhere you get your hands on reviews and user comments. The latest generation of these premium Apple headphones sound better than ever, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more powerful ANC system than what the Pro 3 offers. They’re not bad when it comes to battery life, either: a full charge gives you 9 hours of playback, with up to 26 hours total with a fully charged case. That’s…
Amazon’s Kindle AI features help you read beyond the lines, provided you have the right e-reader. Asian Delight/Getty Images Amazon is going all out to bring artificial intelligence to your reading experience, adding several new smart features to its popular Kindle e-readers. Officially announced in June 2026, the conglomerate touts its AI add-ons as “making it easier to stay immersed in your books” by offering spoiler-free recaps and AI assistants that can bring context to your reading experience. When combined with your Kindle’s previous smart features, which let users do everything from looking up definitions to…
PhotoGranary02/Shutterstock When Amazon Alexa launched in 2014, it was one of the most prominent examples of the then-burgeoning smart assistant industry. It could only handle simple functions and commands, but executed those commands correctly more often than not. However, with the advent of Alexa+, the new generative “smart” version of Amazon’s AI-powered assistant, users began to notice erratic behavior and annoying issues, ranging from simple issues like incorrect directions to bizarre and disturbing responses to unrelated prompts. Whether connecting to the Alexa framework through a compatible Amazon Echo speaker or…
Hadrian/Shutterstock When it comes to home theater sound, hi-fi setups, and even Bluetooth speakers, you can always count on Klipsch speakers to deliver top-notch sound. That said, Klipsch – like many audio brands – has been bought up by umbrella companies and integrated into sub-brands in recent years, so if you’re wondering who owns Klipsch today and where its speakers are made these days, you’re not alone. As for Klipsch’s ownership, this speaker company was founded in Hope, Arkansas in 1946, and remained an independent company until 2011, when it…