These transparent earbuds by Nothing made my AirPods look and sound boring

Priced to compete, the Nothing Ear (a) are a delightful addition to a market that desperately needs some color.

The best Alexa devices of 2024: Expert tested and recommended

I tested the best Alexa devices including the Echo Show 8, Echo Dot, and Ring doorbell that can assist you at home or at the office.

How to calibrate your TV for the best picture quality - 2 easy and simple methods

You might not be aware of it, but your TV may not be performing at its potential. A proper calibration could be just what you need.

This Asus Copilot+ PC has one of the best displays I've seen on a laptop (and it exudes premium)

The Asus Vivobook S 15 has a brilliant OLED screen and weighs barely over three pounds, making it a fantastic choice for digital nomads who want an ultraportable, premium laptop.

One of the best budget Android tablets I've tested is not made by Samsung or Google

I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is my new favorite e-reader for its versatile display and value.

My new favorite travel gadget is an e-reader that looks like a phone (but isn't)

It turns out, the Onyx Boox Palma, an Android-based e-reader that just so happens to look like a phone, is a brilliant idea.

Switzerland's open-source rules and Google's privacy plans lead the Index

Transparency and privacy are top of mind with this week's innovations. Meanwhile, Apple and Meta raise the bar for LLMs.

The best wired earbuds of 2024: Expert reviewed

Ditch your Bluetooth buds -- wires are back. We tested the best wired earbuds you can buy.

How to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics: Every streaming option (including free ones)

The Summer Olympics in Paris start today. Here's how to watch the opening ceremony and the games, in some cases for free.

Get Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows for $60

Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC for 72% off right now (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).

Microsoft's July update may put your Windows PC in BitLocker recovery - here's how to fix this

A patch is coming, but for now you'll need to enter your BitLocker recovery key to successfully boot into Windows.

The best TVs for PS5 of 2024: Expert tested

Sony's PlayStation 5 is a powerful gaming console, but you need your TV to keep up. We tested TVs from Sony, Samsung, and more for the top refresh rates, audio, and picture quality.

Learn a new language with a Babbel subscription for 76% off

Save $459 on a Babbel Language Learning subscription and learn 14 new languages with this deal.

Elon Musk's X now trains Grok on your data by default - here's how to opt out

Your posts and interactions on X are being used to train Grok, but you can put a stop to it.

My favorite accessory for DIY projects has a useful LED screen - and it's game-changing

The Arrowmax SES ultra screwdriver kit combines high-quality hardware with customizable settings, and it's one of the first I've seen with a built-in display.

I replaced my Ring with this Arlo 2K video doorbell, and it's perfect for smart home beginners

Arlo's 2K Video Doorbell offers fantastic visual playback, a loud alarm, and customizability in all the ways you'd want it.

The best bone conduction headphones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best bone conduction headphones to keep you aware of your surroundings while you exercise outside in any environment.

We've entered the era of the smart ring. Here's why it will shake up the wearables market

Samsung's release of its first-ever smart ring signals a pendulum swing back to discreet, unobtrusive wearables. Here's why it's a big deal.

What to expect from Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Watch, Android 15, AI, and more

Google's next big product launch takes place on August 13. Here's everything you can expect from the event.

Buy a Costco membership and get a $40 gift card, free. Here's how

Don't miss this rare Costco deal that gives you a $40 store card with your Gold Star membership purchase -- effectively cutting the price down to just $20. (I bought one and highly recommend it.)