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The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good of a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we…
Slate Auto FAQ: your questions answered
Alright, we get it. Y’all are excited about Slate. We thought the little Slate Truck was cool, but based on the number of clicks and comments on our Slate Auto articles so far, you’d like to know more. Many of you wrote in with questions and more than a few people raised some doubts. So,…
Don't Trash Your Old Tech: You Can Recycle Your Phone and Large Appliances Free
You’ve just gotten a shiny new phone — now what do you do with the old one? It might be tempting to shove your e-waste into a corner or toss it into a junk drawer but eventually it all starts to pile up. Before long, you’ll have to figure out where to dispose of your outdated…
4 tech devices I always take on flights no matter what
Summary For entertainment and light work, I depend on an older iPad Pro paired with some noise-canceling Jabra earbuds. An Apple Watch Ultra 2 smooths things out by handling things like boarding passes and critical notifications. I use a 3-in-1 Anker charging station to minimize the amount of cables and adapters I need to bring….
The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search
From your email to your web browsing, it’s highly likely that your daily online life is dominated by a small number of tech giants—namely Google, Microsoft, and Apple. But since Big Tech has been cozying up to the second Trump administration, which has taken an aggressive stance on foreign policy, and Elon Musk’s so-called Department…
Best Memorial Day tech sales from Amazon, Apple, Samsung, Dyson and others
Memorial Day has long been the unofficial kickoff to summer, but recently it’s also been a good time to grab some tech on sale. In the past few years, Memorial Day sales have brought solid discounts on some of our favorite tech, from affordable portable chargers to expensive tablets and robot vacuums. That’s on top…
Beyond the Demos: What Google I/O 2025 Really Tells Us About the Future of Tech
As per the demo showcased by Google, the AI Mode will be available as a separate option in Google Search. Instead of serving you with a generic AI summary in search results, the new feature will provide a detailed and contextual response. The tool has been made available in select countries at launch, but it…
Best Memorial Day tech sales from Amazon, Apple, Samsung and others that you can shop now
It might surprise you, but Memorial Day can be a great time to shop for tech. In years past, we’ve seen solid Memorial Day sales on all manner of gadgets including many of our favorite tablets, headphones, charging accessories, robot vacuums and more. That’s on top of all the seasonal items that usually gets discounted…
Best Memorial Day tech sales from Amazon, Apple, Dyson and others that you can shop now
It might surprise you, but Memorial Day can be a great time to shop for tech. In years past, we’ve seen solid Memorial Day deals on all manner of gadgets including many of our favorite tablets, headphones, charging accessories, robot vacuums and more. That’s on top of all the seasonal items that usually gets discounted…
How Silicon Valley’s influence in Washington benefits the tech elite | TechCrunch
Elon Musk isn’t the only tech billionaire with power over the federal agencies that regulate his businesses. Since Donald Trump took office, more than three dozen employees, allies, and investors of Musk, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Palmer Luckey have taken roles at federal agencies, helping direct billions in contracts to their companies. Companies owned,…