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  • A person sitting behind the wheel of a car using Google Maps on her phone.

    Why Google Maps Gives Two Phones Different Routes For The Same Trip

    Google Maps can sometimes recommend different routes for the same trip on different phones? Here are some app and phone settings that could be causing that.

    By Christine Persaud 1 hour ago Read More
  • Close up of green light ring around top of echo speaker

    What Does The Green Light On Your Alexa Speaker Mean?

    The lights on your Alexa speaker tell you all sorts of information about the status of your device, and the green light has a very specific meaning.

    By Vic Hood 2 hours ago Read More
  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange color on a dark wooden table

    3 Reasons To Buy A Used iPhone 17 Pro Right Now

    With the latest smartphones, including the iPhone 18 Pro, getting more expensive, buying a used iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max can be a wise decision.

    By Gaurav Shukla 2 hours ago Read More
  • The HP OmniBook 5.

    This New $700 Windows Laptop Is HP's Equivalent To The MacBook Neo

    If you like the MacBook Neo's price but prefer Windows, HP has a new laptop aimed at you, with an OLED screen and promises of long battery life.

    By Ethan Stinson 3 hours ago Read More
  • The iPhone Duo on display at the Apple event.

    The iPhone Duo Might Not Support Your Old MagSafe Accessories — Here's Why

    The iPhone Duo supports MagSafe, but that doesn't mean every accessory you own will work with it. There's a catch that could complicate your upgrade.

    By Christine Persaud 3 hours ago Read More
  • A hand reaching to grab a round mesh Wi-Fi router from a box of three nodes

    What's The Maximum Coverage Range For Mesh Wi-Fi?

    Mesh Wi-Fi promises a stronger and more consistent signal throughout your house, but what's the maximum mesh coverage range? Here's what you need to know.

    By Noelle Corbett 4 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of several Galaxy SmartTag 3 trackers

    Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 Works With iPhone But Leaves Another Popular Phone In The Dust

    Third time's the charm — or three's a crowd? Samsung is finally bringing its Galaxy SmartTag to iPhone users, but another group is conspicuously left out.

    By Joshua Hawkins 4 hours ago Read More
  • The VoLTE symbol on this phone's notification bar indicates both SIMs support voice calls over LTE.

    What Does The VoLTE Symbol Mean On Your Phone?

    Years ago, some cellular networks wouldn't let you browse the internet while talking on a call. Wireless upgrades like VoLTE changed that.

    By Jules Wang 4 hours ago Read More
  • The new Kindle Paperwhite being held above a table

    Amazon's Latest Kindle Lineup Has A Totally New Design — Here's What Changed

    Amazon redesigned the Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft, and even the cheapest model is sporting a new look. The displays themselves also got a nice upgrade.

    By Connor Jewiss 5 hours ago Read More
  • hand holding a smartphone with the amazon logo on it

    5 Early October 2026 Prime Day Electronics Deals Worth Checking Out

    Amazon's Prime Day event starts on October 6 and runs through October 7, but there are some items being discounted early that you can get your hands on.

    By Joshua Hawkins 6 hours ago Read More
  • An AMD RX 6000 series graphics card from Sapphire sitting upright on a desk

    Are Older AMD GPUs Still Worth Buying?

    Technology moves fast, and with AI skyrocketing demand for GPUs and memory chips, it's hard to buy anything new. Fortunately, older cards can hold up.

    By Faith Leroux 7 hours ago Read More
  • A Blu-ray disc sitting in the CD/DVD tray of a laptop, the disc drive is about halfway open, and some of the black laptop can be seen

    5 Disadvantages Of Blu-Ray Discs

    Owning your favorite movies on Blu-ray means you don't have to chase them across streaming services, but it doesn't guarantee a trouble-free movie night.

    By Nichols deCourville 7 hours ago Read More
  • Two people in yellow jackets and hard hats inspecting a wind farm with a turbine behind them

    Why Can't We Always Recycle Wind Turbine Blades? Here Are Some Potential Solutions

    Wind-powered electricity is a boon for the environment thanks to its lack of emissions, but what do we do with the blades when we can't use them?

    By Noelle Corbett 8 hours ago Read More
  • An old woman in a wheelchair being hugged by a younger woman who's standing behind her

    What Google Maps' Wheelchair-Accessible Routes Actually Tell You

    Google Maps has wheelchair-accessible routes available, and they actually do quite a bit more than simply providing routes to avoid stairs and other obstacles.

    By Asad Kashif 8 hours ago Read More
  • Person wearing large backpack while hiking

    5 Anker Accessories That Are Backpacking Essentials

    Backpacking is fun until you need to cram all your essentials in a small space. Here are some compact Anker accessories that can come in handy during your trip.

    By Marinel Sigue 9 hours ago Read More
  • Google Nest Hub with app icons onscreen

    Does Google Home Still Need A Dedicated Smart Home Hub?

    Does utilizing the Google Home app and associated Google smart home devices require the use of a hub? It turns out that the answer is, it depends.

    By Christian Wait 9 hours ago Read More
  • A 3D printer in the process of creating a model of the PlayStation button symbols.

    11 3D Printer Features Beginners Shouldn't Pay Extra For

    It can be hard to tell which features are a must and which you can avoid -- especially when you're starting out in a new hobby like 3D printing.

    By Sydney Louw Butler 10 hours ago Read More
  • A bunch of tech gadgets littering a floor space.

    Software Support Drives The Growing E-Waste Problem - Here's Why

    E-waste is a growing problem, and a major contributor to its growth is the relentless onslaught of software updates pushed by software makers.

    By Briley Kenney 10 hours ago Read More
  • A Google Pixel 11 Pro in hand with the HiLight shining blue.

    The Google Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight LED Is Getting A Cool New Feature

    Google is making the Pixel 11 Pro’s unusual HiLight LED more useful, with an Android 17 update adding another reason to pay attention to it.

    By Christine Persaud 12 hours ago Read More
  • an elder person in a wheelchair using a smartphone

    The 5 Best Phones For Seniors With Parkinson's Or Arthritis

    Seniors with Parkinson's or arthritis can struggle with using regular smartphones, but here are some phones tailored to assist them with accessibility features.

    By Kyle Schurman 12 hours ago Read More
  • An aisle of Blu-ray movies at a big box retail store

    5 Reasons To Buy 4K Blu-Rays Instead Of Another Streaming Subscription

    More and more people are switching back to owning physical media since subscribing to streaming platforms is no longer as beneficial as it used to be.

    By Andrew Morrisey 13 hours ago Read More
  • Person connecting an Ethernet cable to a modem.

    Does It Matter How Long An Ethernet Cable Is?

    You've heard that you may have trouble with your cables if they're too long, but does that also apply to the Ethernet cables you use for the Internet?

    By Sead Fadilpasic 14 hours ago Read More
  • The iPhone 18 Pro (burgundy) on display in a store.

    5 Reasons To Buy An iPhone 18 Pro Max Over A Galaxy S26 Ultra

    Both the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Galaxy S26 Ultra are top-tier flagships that go neck and neck in most departments, but here's why the iPhone takes the lead.

    By Chris Smith 15 hours ago Read More
  • A router with two mesh nodes

    Can Mesh Wi-Fi Solve Your Gaming Lag

    You may have used or heard of using mesh routers to strengthen weak Internet signals in a home, but will it fix lag issues when gaming online?

    By Chifundo Kasiya 21 hours ago Read More
  • An iPhone on a table with Beats headphones above it

    Apple Music Subscribers Reveal The Key Features They Want Next

    Disappointed by the lack of proper new features, both I and a whole community of subscribers still think Apple Music has improvements to make.

    By José Adorno 23 hours ago Read More
  • Someone listening to earbuds sat under a tree.

    Why Do Some Earbuds Sound Better When You Twist Them?

    Your earbuds are convenient for audio on the go, but twisting them is one of the key steps for getting the best quality earbud audio.

    By Anthoni Oisin 24 hours ago Read More
  • iPhone updating

    Longer Software Support Shouldn't Be The Reason You Buy A Premium Phone

    There are many who take software support for granted because few smartphone owners actually keep their phone until a manufacturer stops software updates.

    By Joshua Hawkins 1 day ago Read More
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