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Google Home Speaker (2026) vs. Nest Mini: Taller or smaller?
Google Home Speaker The best for audio qualityGoogle is taking a two-pronged approach for its latest smart speaker. It's both a "speaker first" and simultaneously...
I tested the Oura Ring 5 for a month, and it's exactly what other smart rings should aspire to be
It's been less than two years since I reviewed the Oura Ring 4, so I was surprised to learn that the Oura Ring 5 was...
I upgraded to the new Google Home Speaker for the AI, but I'm keeping it for the sound
Google is relaunching its smart speaker ecosystem for the "Gemini era," as it has stated so many times with recent products. While I'm not fully...
10TB of Internxt lifetime cloud storage is on sale for a one-time $252 through 7/5
Macworld TL;DR: Ditch the monthly cloud bill—replace iCloud with 10 TB of Internxt storage for a one-time payment of $251.99 through July 5. Too many cloud storage platforms ask...
Block ads & more on 9 devices for life — AdGuard’s Family Plan is a one-time $28 through 7/5
Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime ad blocking across nine devices with the AdGuard Family Plan for $27.99 (reg. $169.99) with code JULY30. Offer ends July 5. Ads hound you across...
Never worry about running out of space again — 6TB of cloud storage for a flat $140
Macworld TL;DR: Get 6TB of lifetime encrypted cloud storage for $139.95 (MSRP $432) with Scramble Cloud, featuring end-to-end encryption, private sharing, and secure access across your devices. Running...
Amazon just gave the Fire HD 10 a surprise RAM bump and a sneaky price hike
Credit: Amazon TL;DR Amazon has upgraded the Fire HD 10 with more RAM, giving its budget tablet a welcome performance boost. Everything else stays the...
Google Wallet finally lets you see smartwatch purchases on your phone
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet is finally rolling out a unified transaction history that combines payments from your Android phone and...
Google Maps may soon expand beyond restaurant suggestions to actually placing your order
TL;DR Ask Maps in Google Maps already uses Gemini to give you recommendations about restaurants you might like. Now Ask Maps appears to be getting...
A mystery DVD mailed from Poland hid coded threats in a plague doctor video
In October 2015, a Swedish tech blogger named Johny Krahbichler opened a package mailed from Warsaw: a DVD with a long alphanumeric code written on...
The Good Liars find state fair MAGA fans who rank Trump over God
Time and time again, I count myself lucky that The Good Liars are willing to wade into the backwoods of MAGA country so I don't...
This site turns LA Metro trains into ambient music
What does a city sound like when you turn its transit system into a musical instrument? This clever web project answers that question by transforming...