'I'm not a programmer' anymore: Linus Torvalds on the only two tools he uses now

At the Open Source Summit in Mumbai, Torvalds discusses the pain and power of AI in the kernel, and why Linux no longer supports 'museum' technology.

I replaced my Sonos home theater with this Sony system - here's why innovation is king

Sony's Bravia Theater Trio arrives in a unique form and doesn't let traditional home theater rules hinder its performance.

I tested Qi2 wireless chargers with cooling solutions - here's how my buying advice changed

Charging stands now come with new technology designed to keep my phone cool. So I put three of them to the test.

Best Buy is selling the LG C5 OLED for nearly 50% off right now - and I highly recommend it

It may be a generation behind, but the LG C5 OLED TV still offers plenty of reasons to pick one up, especially at this price.

IBM and Red Hat launch Lightwell to defend open-source code from AI attacks

Their plan to protect open-source projects from AI-discovered security holes has led to the launch of two commercial offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier.

Sony's True RGB display made this one of the most impressive TVs I've tested

Outfitted with Sony's new Micro RGB panels, the Bravia 9 II is well on its way to usurping its OLED cousin's supremacy.

OpenAI's new GPT-Live-1 voice model won't interrupt you - why that's a big deal

Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

I tried DuckDuckGo's new video player, and it blocks YouTube ads for free

Even as Chrome is killing ad blockers, DuckDuckGo's new video player now blocks ads by default on YouTube and elsewhere. Duck Player is available for MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS.

I tried Claude Cowork on my Gmail inbox after Gemini choked - and it saved me hours of work

Gmail's AI failed at a nuanced research task, but Claude Cowork found the right pitches, quotes, and permissions, proving connected AI assistants may finally help tackle some aspects of email overload.

I tested the Roborock Saros 20, and I'd trust it for the next decade

Roborock took its flagship robot vacuum and really improved it, while keeping the same price. Here's how.

GitHub's former CEO launches a distributed Git network built for the agentic coding age

The developer tools startup said it's building better infrastructure for a future run by coding agents.

Why we're all posting less on social media these days

Americans are getting quieter and more selective about what they share online. And, honestly, same.

3 Android Auto automations that make my drives much easier - and how I set them up

Android automations are nothing new, but incorporating them into you car can change your drive.

Why leaving extension cords plugged in permanently is riskier than you realize

Sure, home extension cords and power strips are handy, but they also result in thousands of preventable fires each year. Here's how to use them more safely.

This free Android app makes sharing files across Windows, Mac, and iOS so easy for me

If you're looking for an effortless way of transferring files from Android to your other devices, Blip is my app of choice.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal for up to $1,230 off ahead of July Unpacked - how to qualify

Samsung Unpacked will take place later this month in London, and all eyes are on the Galaxy Glasses.

I turned my phone into an Android TV remote for free - here's why it's genius

When a remote that ships with a TV is just horribly designed, you can always turn to your phone to make your life easier.

Your Windows 11 PC might be hiding a 500GB storage bug - how to check

A glitch in Windows 11 causes a specific system file to keep growing in size, though a patch is available. Here's what you need to know about it.

I connected ChatGPT to my bank, and it's my go-to finance app now - here's how (and why)

With ChatGPT Finances, I can see all my money, investments, and debts in one place - and I can ask AI what it all means.

You can soon restore Windows 11 from scratch even if it can't boot up - here's how

Now in preview mode, the new Cloud rebuild option will restore Windows to a clean state if some glitch prevents it from even loading.