Verizon outage affects over 2 million users: What 'SOS' means, refunds, more updates

If you see an SOS sign at the top of your phone, don't panic just yet. It's happening across the US.

Is Verizon down? How to check your local area for outage problems, fixes, and more

If you're low (or completely out) of signal today, keep these pages in mind to stay up to date with the Verizon outage.

This $200 Android tablet is my most underrated travel gadget by far

For under $250, the Blackview Link 8 is a fantastic buy for an all-around Android tablet.

Are AI health coach subscriptions a scam? My verdict after testing Fitbit's for a month

Is Fitbit Premium, and its Gemini smarts, enough to justify its price? Here's my buying advice.

7 deprecated Linux commands you need to stop using - and what to use instead

Certain Linux commands are no longer maintained for a number of reasons - including security vulnerabilities. Here's the list.

No Matter? No problem! Imagine one smart home app to control all your devices

Unveiled at CES, the new Copilot Star platform is designed to take smart device interoperability to the next level.

I compared Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T 5G coverage on a road trip - and the winner surprised me

Between the three biggest mobile carriers in the US, here's which one delivers the best (and most consistent) network signal.

This cheap pair of headphones has no business sounding this good for the price

Budget-friendly headphones are a dime a dozen, so what makes the Haylou S40s worthy of buying? Here's my verdict.

I tried this new 'infinitely modular' keyboard, and it could rewire productivity

Naya went to Kickstarter to fund its second product launch - a modular keyboard that connects with its module lineup.

This flexible phone accessory effectively makes rugged cases unnecessary for me

Rugged phone cases may protect your phone from falls, but this device keeps it tethered to prevent drops in the first place.

I replaced my AirTags with a Bluetooth tracker that's functional, long-lasting, and Android-friendly

The Rolling Square AirNotch Pro Dual finder tags are water- and dust-resistant, lasting up to 20 months, and attach securely to almost any surface.

Why I put away my Bose QuietComfort headphones shortly after testing this alternative

On paper, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 may look eerily similar to the midrange Px7 S3. But the price bump is easily justified.

Your iPhone apps are secretly tracking you - 3 easy ways to take back control now

These iOS settings stop apps from watching your activity and serving up creepy, hyper-targeted ads.

7 ways health tech promises to improve your life in 2026

What's coming next from the health and wellness industry? According to these CES exhibitors, nothing short of life-transforming tech.

This popular Bose speaker will lose software support in 2026 - but it has a lifeline now

All companies should follow Boseis lead with its SoundTouch speaker.

Forget Shure: I recommend this flexible mic for podcasts and meetings, especially at its price

If you want to get started on a podcast, or simply upgrade your audio setup, this one from Maono gets the job done.

This distro makes it easy to switch from Windows to Linux - here's how

If you're looking to migrate from Windows to Linux, you'll want a distribution with a familiar UI and a dependable base. VailuxOS easily checks both of those boxes.

Your next pair of headphones may be able to read your brain - and you'll be glad it can

Neurable returns with its AI-powered brain-reading algorithm, this time in a partnership with HyperX.

Your phone is sharing data without your knowledge - how to stop it ASAP

Even when it's idle, your smartphone is transmitting certain information to the device manufacturer, says NordVPN. Here's why you might want to limit some of this data.

Gemini's new Personal Intelligence will look through your emails and photos - if you let it

Can the feature do what Apple Intelligence promised? Here's what it will and won't have access to, and how it'll impact privacy.