Bobkov Evgeniy/Shutterstock Before the iPhone, Apple had a brand of wireless routers called AirPort. Launched in 2003, Apple abruptly disbanded its AirPort team in 2016, before completely killing the brand two years later. Since then, there’s been no indication that Apple wants to get back…
Creative Images/Shutterstock The longevity of a smartwatch depends on two main factors: the hardware that makes up the device and the software that allows it to be used. A watch may seem outdated if its software support has ended, even if the touchscreens, sensors, and batteries are…
kungfu01/Shutterstock RAM is an often overlooked part of a computer, but it has more of an effect on performance than you might think. With RAM prices skyrocketing due to component shortages, many people are currently stuck with their existing RAM sticks. To improve performance and…
tinhkhuong/Shutterstock Bluetooth technology has come a long way since the days of single-ear headphones. By 2026, almost everyone owns at least one pair of Bluetooth headphones or earbuds, and you can usually find several sales of high-end products from companies like Sony, Bose, and Apple….
Dean Clarke/Shutterstock Should you keep watching the sky for aliens, or blunder around Area 51 on Google Maps? The second option is a surprisingly accessible way to explore the infamous Air Force site. Area 51 is ingrained in American folklore in part because a significant number of…
Nature’sLens21/Shutterstock Plastic is everywhere. Tens of millions of tons of plastic are released into the environment every year. Plastic accumulates in the human body and may be associated with cardiovascular and neurological diseases such as dementia. It even contaminated the rain. Despite these serious concerns, plastic is…
They’re pretty, but are they worth the price? Framesira/Shutterstock Apple, Google, Samsung: all the major manufacturers offer foldable phones, and consumers are increasingly curious about them. While the category isn’t huge, accounting for about 2% of the entire smartphone market, it’s growing as buyers decide the features they offer justify their…
Sommart Sombutwanitkul/Shutterstock The Google Pixel 11’s Extreme Charging feature is similar to Fast Charging in what it wants to accomplish, but rather than increasing the power sent to the phone, it stops background tasks to focus on charging. Both features aim to charge in a…
Saklakova/Getty Images There are several smart thermostats available for your home, but two of the most well-known brands are Google and Ecobee. Google may be the more popular of the two with its Google Nest thermostat, but Ecobee has also made a name for itself,…
Andrey Baidak/Shutterstock Google recently added the much-anticipated speedometer to the Google Maps app on Android Auto. The feature displays your current speed along with available speed limit data on your car’s screen, making it much easier to monitor your speed and stay safe. It took…