Gadgets

I Tried 5 AirPod Dupes From Amazon, And One Is Pretty Decent
Do not, under any circumstances, get the $8 ones, though.

Chuck E. Cheese Still Uses Floppy Disks To Make Its Rodent Mascot Dance — For Now
The retro tech is "quite elegant for what it does," the restaurant chain's floppy disk vendor said.

The Health Tech Products That I Think Will Blow Up This Year
I went to one of the biggest consumer electronics shows in the world. These are my predictions for the health products that are going to take off in 2023 and beyond.

The Facebook Portal Died. This Is How It Almost Lived.
Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth told BuzzFeed News how a deal to keep the Portal software going almost happened.

This Little-Known AirPods Feature Allowed My 95-Year-Old Grandfather To Hear Me Again
“Why didn’t anyone tell me about this before?”

Some New Health-Related Features That May Convince Me To Wear An Apple Watch
The cool features on the Apple Watch Series 8 just might outweigh the fact that it doesn’t mesh with my aesthetic.

I Got A $30 Clip That Lets Me Use My iPhone As A Webcam, And Honestly, I’ll Never Go Back
It’s all possible thanks to Apple’s fantastic new “Continuity Camera” feature.

Here Are All The New Features In Apple's October Update For iPhones
iOS 16.1 brings iCloud shared photo libraries, Clean Energy Charging, and... a "high-yield" savings account?

A Strategically Placed AirTag Led Police To A Dumpster Full Of Stolen Democratic Campaign Signs
More than 100 signs, including ones for John Fetterman, were swiped from lawns in an affluent Philadelphia suburb.

The iPhone 14 Pro Is Finally What You Want An iPhone To Be
With a better camera, upgraded display, and new multitasking features, the Pro version is worth it.

Your iPhone Can Now Edit Texts. Enjoy The Chaos.
The iOS 16 update allows you to delete or edit the things you didn’t mean to say.

I’m Pretty Sure Apple Knows We’re All Going To Die Soon
The newly unveiled Watch and iPhone 14 features — car crash detection, satellite emergency calling, extreme weather — all seem a little ominous.

Here's What's New On The Latest iPhone 14 And 14 Pro
The latest iPhone 14 lineup comes with car crash detection and emergency satellite calling.

This Is The New Apple Watch Ultra
The new watch is designed for extreme temperatures and rough conditions during hiking, diving, and other activities.

I Don’t Care About The iPhone 14 Because Chris Pine Uses A Disposable Camera
We stan a Luddite king.

Kids Yell “Poop” At Alexa, And These Musicians Profit
“Alexa, play ‘Poopy Stupid Butt’ again.”

For $35, The Facebook Portal Is Actually Worth Trying Out
I know what you’re thinking, but just hear me out.

Here Are The Big New Features Coming To Your Apple Devices
New tricks for old gadgets. What's not to like?

The New, Faster MacBook Airs Have A New Shape And Start At $1,199
Starting at $1,199 with an M2 chip and a MagSafe (yes!!) charger.

Google Showed Off Its Language-Translating Glasses
The tech giant also unveiled its long-anticipated Pixel Watch at its annual developer conference.

These Bone Conduction Headphones Are The Most Comfortable Headphones I’ve Ever Worn
Shokz’s OpenRun Pro headphones don't plug up my ears, which made me feel safe while I was out and about. Plus, they were so comfy that I almost forgot I was wearing them.

The New iPhone SE Feels Like Getting Back Together With A Toxic Ex
At $429, Apple’s newest budget phone should be its cheapest, but if you shop around, you can actually get a better deal on the 13 Mini.

Apple's New Budget iPhone And iPad Are Coming Next Week
At its annual spring event, the company refreshed the iPhone SE and the iPad Air and unveiled a diminutive Mac Studio running a powerful new chip.

One Of The Creators Of Google Glass Is Experimenting With A Smart Retainer For Texting With Your Tongue
The academic project works by having users mouth letters to spell words — without actually speaking them.

17 Cursed Gifts For Someone You Hate
There's no better way to say, "I don't really like you" than with these tech gifts!

The Yoto Player Is A Great Way To Get Your Kids To Leave You Alone
A $99 audiobook player (and the cheaper $59 Mini) for kids is worth a shot for the chance your kid will actually play by themselves, giving you some free time.

Food And Cooking Things We Tried And Loved In 2021
Sourdough was so 2020.

Things For Our Homes We Tried And Loved In 2021
Hummingbird feeders, travel alarm clocks, and a cheap standing desk alternative.

Life Hacks We Tried And Loved In 2021
Things that save you money, make you smile or look good, or just are fun? That’s a life hack, baby.

Self-Care Things That We Tried And Loved In 2021
A Theragun, sunscreen, and the Revlon One-Step made life a little nicer.