Albert Garrido/Shutterstock Although there are 8.4 billion voice-enabled devices, including mobile devices, smart speakers are still here and working. Sure, some think Alexa is no longer necessary, but Amazon alone has shipped over 600 million Echos worldwide. Rival Google is a little more secretive about recent smart…
Apple shares are up 15% since their worst trading day in more than a year, adding nearly $600 billion in value since June 25 and sending the stock back to an all-time high (via Bloomberg). The rebound comes as investors worry about the staggering amounts of money continually being pumped into building AI data centers,…
Cheng Xin/Getty Images Garmin is undeniably one of the most recognized names in consumer technology, dominating the markets for fitness trackers, watches, and GPS navigation (and even smartwatches with GPS). From die-hard marathon runners to weekend hikers, the brand has built an extremely loyal user base. But…
Habanero Pixel/Shutterstock Nostalgia and frustration with the glut of technology in the modern era have caused some, including many young people, to return to the types of old-school gadgets that smartphones have made obsolete. Having all your music in one place where you can make calls, take…
Remember that new feature Meta announced last week that lets people use public posts and Reels on Instagram to generate AI content? It didn’t last long. Meta removed the feature from Instagram on Friday evening, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns. “Our intention was to provide a useful creative tool and allow people to control…
Nelikdulatov/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have a device that just doesn’t seem to hold a charge anymore, you may be wondering how long a rechargeable battery can last. The lifespan of a rechargeable battery is measured in charge cycles;…
Google announced today that Waze is getting a handful of new features, including some Gemini-based personalization improvements for conversational reporting. Conversational Reporting already uses Gemini when users report traffic incidents like slowdowns, but now you can use it to suggest map updates like road closures or outdated addresses. Saying something like “The road is closed…
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Buying a new pair of headphones or wireless earbuds can be quite a challenge. There are many brands on the market and most companies offer several models. But if you’re looking to…
Apple faced pressure from the White House to use Intel’s chip manufacturing plants as it negotiated relief from semiconductor tariffs last summer, reports The Wall Street Journal ($). In August 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook was in Washington to pressure the Trump administration to drop its proposed 100% tariff on semiconductor imports – a levy…
Framesira/Shutterstock Samsung devices, such as the Galaxy S26 series, are great for staying up to date in today’s technological world, but navigating through them to find and understand every feature can be a challenge. The company’s smartphones come with a variety of software, but users…