If you missed out on Memorial Day deals, we have you covered. The new Beats Solo 4 is already on sale, save $400 on a MacBook Air 15, or grab some rechargeable batteries and be ready for summer storms. Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones for $150 ($50 Off) Beats Solo 4 Beats Solo 4 delivers native ecosystem benefits for both Apple and Android customers, including one-touch pairing and Find My or Find My Device....
Summary Udio is arguably one of the best AI music-generation tools out there. But beyond the quality of music it generates, I’m more impressed with how it provides tons of powerful features for users while keeping it as accessible as possible. Here’s a quick overview of the music generation experience with Udio. RIAA has filed copyright infringement casesagainst Udio and other AI music generation tools. At the time of writing, there’s no official verdict....
Quick Links The idea of using a MacBook as a desktop Mac sounds great, but there are some problems. Nobody wants to mess with a rat’s nest of cables when changing scenery, and what about performance? Thankfully, with modern equipment, it’s not that difficult anymore. With the right gear, you may walk up to your desk, plug a single cable into your MacBook, and watch it transform into a full-fledged desktop workstation....
Summary Vaporware is a term you hear plenty when discussing technology, but what is it exactly? Here are some notorious examples, and how you can spot warning signs that a product is vaporware. What’s Vaporware? Vaporware is any tech product (software or hardware) that is announced or promised and then never gets released, or is canceled. It just evaporates into thin air, with executives giving only vague answers whenever asked about it, if there’s any answer at all....
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33hasn’t been out long, but it’s already made quite the name for itself. The Belle Époque turn-based RPG isone of the best-reviewed games of the year (by both critics and players)and has already flown past 1 million sales–quite the success for an indie studio’s debut project. It has deserved every bit of praise and every sale, and you’re doing yourself a disservice if you haven’t checked it out yet....
Quick Links Despite the ubiquity of iPhones and Android smartphones, some people have tried to resist the pull of the endless scroll by adopting old-school “dumbphones” or modern “minimalist” phones. While it might be fun to go back to the 2000s, I think dumbphones are a dumb idea in 2025. Limited Phone Selection I’ll define a “dumbphone” as what the industry calls a “feature phone,” a phone that lets you do more than just basic calls, but not as sophisticated as a smartphone....
Windows 11 24H2 is the big update to Windows 11 for 2024, complete with Wi-Fi 7 support, new File Explorer features, and much more. We were expecting it to arrive in a few months, but it’s already done for some PCs. Microsoft published a support document about a bug fix update forWindows 11 24H2(build number 26100.863), which is currently only available to Windows Insiders testers. There’s an interesting detail on the page, initially spotted byWindows Latest: “Windows 11, version 24H2 is only available for Copilot+ PCs devices....
Nothing can get your mood up like a good old sitcom, and with aNetflixsubscription, laughs are on tap whenever you need a pick-me-up. The streaming platform boasts a large library of sitcom offerings, so you’ll always be spoiled for choice. Sitcoms have enjoyed a resurgence on streaming platforms, and happily continue to thrive (although longer runs are rare to come by). Here are 10 sitcoms, old and new, that you may watch for a good laugh....
Hybrids are currently swarming the market in just about every segment, and it makes sense why. They can run on the same infrastructure that has powered ICE vehicles for ages while saving you tons of money on fuel. Another added bonus is that some of them use their electric power to become insanely quick. While not everyone is on board with the trend, hybrid vehicles have become this generation’s sleeper cars....
The phased rollout of Apple Intelligence continues with iOS 18.2, but there are plenty of other new features for those who couldn’t care less about AI. As ever, you can install the update via Settings > General > Software Update once it’s available. 1New Apple Intelligence Capabilities Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2brings five new features: Image Playground, Image Wand, Genmoji, ChatGPT support, and a Writing Tools tweak. Image Playground is a new iPhone, iPad, and Mac app that creates images from concepts, descriptions, and people....
Summary The Google Play Store seems to have every app under the sun—but it doesn’t, actually. There are some great exclusive apps to find if you venture beyond Google’s walled garden. Here are some alternative app stores that you can explore on your Android phone or tablet. Why Go Beyond the Play Store Alternative app stores on Android host some awesome apps that Google removed from or just never allowed on its platform....
Headphone jacks were removed from most smartphones and they’re disappearing from other devices fast. However, that doesn’t mean you have to stop using your wired headphones, especially if you invested in good ones. If you need a headphone jack, well there are ways to add them to various devices that have none, and then you can get back to enjoying that flawless audio with no battery anxiety whatsoever. Well, at least headphone batteries....
Quick Links The number of people working from home has skyrocketed in recent years, but it’s old news for some of us. I’ve been WFH for 10+ years and I’ve learned a lot in that time. Here are some tips I’ve picked up. I got my first remote job in 2011, and I’ve beenworking from homeever since. What started as just a laptop in my bedroom has evolved to a desktop PC and a dedicated office....
