Supersmario/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home devices allow us to do some pretty cool things. Smart thermostats allow us to adjust the temperature remotely, while smart lights allow us to set the perfect brightness for reading a…
Kosoff/Shutterstock Beyerdynamic is one of the most respected audio manufacturers in the world. However, unlike the mainstream brands we hear about all the time, like Apple, Bose, Sony, Beats and Marshall, this one has built its reputation not through marketing campaigns, but by focusing on…
Skrypnykov Dmytro/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Portable batteries are essential devices for traveling (or when you need to charge your phone during a power outage), but budget-conscious shoppers may wonder if it’s worth spending a lot of money on…
It’s a quick fix for that dead zone in your home. Eza_Nanda/Shutterstock If you have an old Android phone gathering dust in a drawer somewhere, you may already have everything you need to fix dead spots on your home Wi-Fi network. Instead of purchasing new hardware, whether it’s a repeater, mesh…
ridho tries Syahpitra/Shutterstock As components become increasingly scarce and the price of electronics continues to rise, squeezing the full life out of a tablet you already own can be a smart move. However, at some point your device will reach the end of its life…
A Fire TV Stick may outlive its guaranteed support window, although aging apps and hardware may cause you to replace it sooner. Picturesque Japan/Shutterstock There’s no expiration date hidden in a Fire TV Stick’s settings menu. Amazon also doesn’t reveal the typical physical lifespan of its streaming sticks, nor does it…
In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in the United States over the delayed launch of Siri AI, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to $95 in payments. Now, a new court document has revealed when customers will likely be able to start submitting claims. If the dates…
Alex Stock Photo/Shutterstock Windows users are now familiar with the system update process. Every month, sometimes more often, new updates will drop, which means your system will have to download the package, install the update and reboot. You can automate a lot of this by…
Apple TV has purchased worldwide rights to “Small Prophets,” breaking from the way it usually operates by acquiring an existing English-language hit rather than ordering its own show from the start. Apple TV has typically developed or, at the very least, commissioned shows in-house and given them their premiere on the service, regardless of where…
There is no need to continue sleeping for too long (unless you want to). Acrams/Shutterstock After a stressful day at work, it can be nice to relax and just press the volume down button until your Android phone is completely silent. No calls, no meetings, no distractions, just hit the grass….