What you give up when you put on a smartwatch or ring

Health wearables are constantly collecting your personal information, but who owns that data, and what does it mean for your privacy?

Wearables produce huge amounts of health data - and doctors are struggling to keep up

Patients have never had more data about their health, but much of it is unusable. Here's why.

I'm using these 7 Linux wellness apps to take better care of myself in 2026

If you're on a mission to improve your health and wellness, and Linux is your OS of choice, there are plenty of apps to help you on your journey, and these are my favorites.

The biggest risks lurking inside your at-home DNA and health tests

What's really in that DNA kit? Hint: It's not just a spit tube, but a whole lot of fine print.

The curious case of the disappearing wearable

Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here's why.

AI can identify intimate partner violence years before people disclose it, but is that safe?

Researchers at MIT and Mass General Brigham have built an AI model that can flag intimate partner violence risk in patients from their medical records.

How I used Airtable to swap my daily fast-food habit with 5-minute meal planning

I used Airtable to turn daily meal planning into a simple database system, reducing food stress, grocery confusion, and last-minute takeout temptations without counting calories, macros, or points.

I turned my Android phone into a 35-tool science kit with one free app - and started testing everything

Phyphox can do so much that explaining it all would take hours. The real fun starts once you begin testing the world around you.

I found an AirTag alternative unlike any other - it doesn't even use Google or Apple's networks

Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn't use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here's how.

I tested a $15 smart switch and found a coffee maker wasting $1,500 a year in electricity

The SwitchBot Relay 1PM Switch turns a device on and off and tells you how much power it's using.

The best streaming deals for students: Spotify, Hulu, HBO Max, and more

Being a college student comes with lots of perks, including heavily discounted music and video streaming services.

The best business budgeting tools of 2026: Expert tested

Need to control company spend? I tested the best budgeting tools for businesses of all sizes.

I've watched lithium-ion batteries catch fire on purpose: Here's what to do if it happens to you

While rechargeable batteries are generally very safe, fires at home, workplaces, and even on commercial aircraft are now on the rise. Here's why and what I keep on hand to stop them.

I used ChatGPT to build a free PDF editor because I didn't trust it to change my files - it's glorious

The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely.

My 7 essential laptop-bag items after decades of working remotely

Have gear, will travel: Here are the gadgets and trinkets powering my mobile office for the rest of the year.

The biggest announcements at Apple WWDC 2026 - including Siri, iOS 27 dev beta, and more

We're reporting live from Apple Park to cover the company's developer conference. Here are the latest updates.

Apple's new Siri AI comes with hidden costs that power users should know of

Apple unveiled a revamped Siri at WWDC, but is it enough to put the company back in the AI race?

The two biggest iOS 27 features at WWDC for me had nothing to do with Siri AI

Enhancements to foundational technologies are always welcomed - and potentially more useful - than the flashier ones.

How to download the iPadOS 27 developer beta right now - and which models support it

Apple has released the first iPadOS 27 beta, offering early access to an upgraded Siri, new Safari features, and more.

This 4TB WD Black SSD is nearly $1,200 off at Best Buy - and you can still qualify for it

In the era of rising SSD prices, you can still save 65% on the 4TB WD Black SN850X SSD right now.