The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Officially Backwards Compatible
Did you all catch the big news last night? Apparently, a defining part of the 20-teens is returning for a second reign. That’s right: The Nintendo Switch 2 will officially…
The PS5 Pro Can Now Give Your PS4 Games a Visual Boost
The PS5 Pro is an interesting console refresh: It has no exclusive games, comes without a disc drive or stand, and costs $699. Really, other than a slightly adjusted design…
These Robot Vacuums Are Cheaper Than They Were on Prime Day
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Amazon. My stand on Roombas…
iOS 18.2 Lets You Add Volume Controls to Your iPhone’s Lock Screen
You might have noticed that your iPhone shows a useful playback controls widget on the lock screen whenever you’re listening to audio. It’s multipurpose, too, since you’ll see it whether…
This App Automatically Hides Faces and Obscures Metadata From Photos
Between facial recognition technology and your phone’s habit of embedding metadata (including geolocation data) in every picture you take, sharing photos can feel like forfeiting any chance at privacy. Sometimes…
Where to Donate Locally to Help People Access Abortion Care
While national efforts to support women’s bodily autonomy are likely to receive a flood of donations in the coming weeks, many of us are still left feeling hopeless, powerless, and/or…
You Can Search Through Your ChatGPT Conversation History Now
OpenAI has been pushing out new features for ChatGPT at a steady clip, and one of the latest updates to arrive is a small but useful one: the ability to…
Seven Gardening Tasks You Should Do in November
We’re well into fall, and as I look outside in the yard, the message is very clear: November is the last chance to get your garden and yard systems set…
How Joining a ‘Lending Circle’ Can Help Your Finances
Borrowing money can be expensive and surprisingly difficult, especially for small-dollar loans you might need for emergencies and surprise expenses. Personal loans through banks and other lenders can be pricey—interest…
Android 15’s ‘Adaptive Vibrations’ Change Based on Your Environment
Adaptive vibrations are live now for Pixel phones. Credit: Google For phone notifications, somewhere between beeps and silence there are vibrations: A way of getting incoming alerts that you’ll notice,…