Pozitivo/Getty Images Building a home theater system shouldn’t be a stressful process that puts you out of business. If you’re tired of bad sound from your TV speakers, you can always invest in a soundbar for an immediate improvement, and there are many that cost…
Kanawath/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You should always back up your data. Not only can you access your files when you’re away from your computer, but you also risk losing all of your data if you don’t back…
Jelena Danilovic/Getty Images Xiaomi’s Redmi phones offer a relatively affordable alternative to big-brand flagships. However, before investing in any of these devices, it is worth considering their potential limitations. Saving money may not be of much benefit if you end up with a device that doesn’t meet…
Neither Gal/Shutterstock Physical media has now been largely replaced by digital alternatives. Streaming services dominate the film and television markets, while platforms such as Steam or console-specific online stores are used for gaming. This is a relatively recent phenomenon, made possible only by better global Internet availability…
Photography Primestock/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Businesses give and businesses take away. This is a recurring theme that has been happening for years and continues to happen with high-profile products, especially in the tech world. Sony has announced that it is…
Mikkelwilliam/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Physical media did not die, it was simply dormant. Cassette tapes may have lost their moment in the sun, but they’re making a big comeback in 2026, and it’s easy to see why…
BlueRingMedia/Shutterstock As much as we appreciate modern conveniences, it’s easy to forget that not everyone enjoys them. Even something as simple as an energy-efficient smart or manual thermostat may not be available everywhere due to lack of infrastructure. For example, in some rural and remote villages in…
Black Cat/Getty Images One thing you may not know about your iPhone’s power button is that pressing it automatically ends an active call. This is the default behavior in iOS. But users have long complained about this feature, and Apple introduced an option to turn it off…
Meta is working on a tool to identify images and videos created with its new image generation model, Muse Image. The company previewed the web tool that can check for invisible watermarks used by the new model. This watermark system, called Content Seal, stays in place “even when cropped, compressed, resized or captured,” Meta explains…
The Messages app is arguably the most important app on iPhone, and in iOS 27, Apple is adding some useful improvements. There are quality of life fixes for long-standing issues and new AI features. Contextual suggestions Messages uses Apple Intelligence to display one-click suggestions based on what’s discussed in a conversation. If someone you’re talking…