Streaming Services Should Let Us Download Content on TVs Too

Summary If you use streaming apps from Netflix or YouTube on a phone or tablet, you can download video content to watch when there’s no internet. However, on streaming boxes such as Apple TV, Android TV, and Google TV systems, you can only stream that content. The presumption is that you always have internet, but even so, there are reasons to want a download option here too. Why Mobile Downloads but Nothing at Home?...

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Rachel Smith

The Best Apple Vision Pro Feature Is Now Available on Your iPhone and iPad

Quick Links Summary Precision eye tracking works so well on Vision Pro that Apple decided to bring it to the iPhone and iPad. As an accessibility feature, eye tracking works across the system, including in built-in and third-party apps. Here’s how to set up and use it. What Is Eye Tracking on Your iPhone? Part of anew set of accessibility features in iOS 18, eye tracking lets you “navigate through the elements of an app and use Dwell Control to activate each element, accessing additional functions such as physical buttons, swipes, and other gestures” with your eyes, sosays Apple....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Richard Neal

The Best Headphones of 2025

Whether you’re an audiophile or a music enthusiast, a good pair of headphones can be invaluable. They can give you some respite from the pressures of daily life, a little pocket of space to retreat to. Whether you’re into music, podcasts, or audiobooks, the right headphones can be an absolute boon—helping you work, rest, and play your way. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X What to Look for When Buying Headphones Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, with different styles suitable for different purposes....

July 30, 2025 · 13 min · 2695 words · Jeremy Hudson

The Best Password Managers for Families for 2024

Password managers are powerful tools that are a massive upgrade to your online security. Better yet, some password managers can even protect you and your family at the same time. Keeper What to Look For in a Family Password Manager To put together this roundup, we went through all the entries in our list of thebest password managersand figured out which of them even offered a family plan and, if they did, whether it was any good....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1104 words · Savannah Webster

The Best Smart Glasses of 2023

Read update Don’t you wish your glasses could do more for you? Sure, helping to see the world is great and all, but it’s the 21st century. Where are the tech-infused spectacles, capable of taking pictures, streaming music, and linking to yoursmart homevoice assistant? They’re right here. UPDATE: 25-07-2025 We’ve updated our roundup to include the newest wave of smart glasses. Take a look! Amazon Echo Frames (2nd Gen) What to Look For in Smart Glasses in 2023 Before shopping for a pair of smart glasses, you should understand exactly what’s available in the current market....

July 30, 2025 · 11 min · 2312 words · Tara Calhoun

The Best Solar Chargers of 2023

Read update Whether you’re dealing with an unreliable power supply or want to make sure you can charge your essential gadgets when far away from the grid, a solar charger is an essential part of your hiking, travel, or emergency kit. UPDATE: 05-07-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated the best overall pick. ECO-WORTHY 12 Volt 10 Watt Solar Car Battery Charger What to Look For In a Solar Charger in 2023 Before we get into what makes for a good solar charger, let’s clear up what we mean by “solar charger” since it’s distinct from concepts like a “solar power bank” or “solar panel....

July 30, 2025 · 11 min · 2150 words · Richard Smith

The First 5 Things I’d Set Up If I Were Building a Homelab Today

Are you just getting started on your homelab journey? I’ve been building out my homelab for nearly five years at this point, and I’ve learned a lot on the way. Here are the first things that I would deploy today if I was building a homelab from scratch. 5Proxmox I severely underestimated the power ofProxmoxearly on in my homelabbing journey. I actually didn’t deploy it until earlier this year—and I wish I jumped on the bandwagon much sooner....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1273 words · Heather Norman

The Google Play Store Has a Big Problem

Quick Links I manually search for apps in the Play Store all the time, but I can’t remember the last time the Play Store introduced me to an app I hadn’t already heard of. The store is terrible at this vitally important part of its job. Most Recommendations Are Actually Ads When you first open the Play Store, most of the apps you see aren’t curated games that someone has taken the time to highlight for Android users....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Maria Miller

This Entry-Level Luxury SUV Feels Surprisingly Upscale

Not all entry-level luxury SUVs deliver the upscale experience buyers expect, but this one does. With refined design, smooth performance, and thoughtful features, it punches well above its weight in the luxury segment. Step inside, and you’re greeted by a cabin that feels anything but entry-level. High-quality materials, intuitive tech, and a minimalist aesthetic create an environment that rivals more expensive models. On the road, it offers a composed ride, confident handling, and just enough power to feel spirited....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1278 words · Angela Avila

Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 Charger Review: MagSafe For Traveling

Summary Twelve South doesn’t label its newButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Chargeras a travel accessory, and you may use it at home, but it is, in fact, a device meant to pack away and travel with. It’s great because the petite iPhone and Apple Watch charger bends, tilts, and snaps together, all in the name of functional portability. Twelve South Butterfly 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe Wireless Charger Charge your iPhone and Apple Watch together with ButterFly, the world’s smallest 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe charger....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · David Schmidt

Ubuntu Linux 23.10 “Mantic Minotaur” Is Now Available

UPDATE: 2025-06-26 14:08 EST BY CORBIN DAVENPORT Ubuntu 23.10 release is on hold Ubuntu 23.10 was pulled from distribution and should return soon. Some malicious translations weresnuck into the final release, which Canonical is replacing before the update will be made available again. Ubuntu is one of most popular Linux distributions for desktop PCs and servers, and it serves as the foundation for countless other spinoff distributions. Today marks the release day for Ubuntu 23....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Eric Watson

UGREEN’s New Multi-Device Charger Pushes 500W of Power

Today, UGREEN announced a new multi-port desktop charging station that can power up as many as five laptops or similar high-powered devices simultaneously. The new Nexode 500W features upgraded technology in the same tried-and-tested compact design as other Nexode power adapters. It’s based on GaN technology, which uses gallium-nitride material instead of silicone, resulting in a much smaller footprint and higher energy efficiency. Joining UGREEN’s lineup of Nexode chargers, the new 500W Nexode dethrones thecurrent 300W Nexode, which used to be the company’s most powerful desktop charger....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Erin Burnett

What Is Google Chrome Canary, and Should You Use It?

Quick Links Summary Chrome Canary is the most experimental release channel for the Google Chrome web browser. It may be prone to crashing, but is generally safe to use on your PC or Android phone. Google Chrome is available in four different release channels: Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary. But what exactly is Chrome Canary, and should you use it on your PC? Chrome Beta, Dev, and Canary: What’s the Difference?...

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Alan Jackson