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Meta AI Glasses vs. Meta Ray-Ban: I compared the latest models to decide if it's time to switch
How do the new smart glasses compare to the industry standard? Here's what I found, based on specs and experience.
Read SourceThe best Prime Day robot vacuum deals I'd buy (after testing dozens of them)
Skip the fake sales: Check out our expert-vetted list of the absolute best Prime Day 2026 robot vacuum and mop deals worth your money today.
Read SourceGmail's genius Gemini Flows feature fixes filters - but only for your first 2000 emails a month
I tried Gmail's new Gemini Flows feature and it's a huge filter improvement with one big catch for power users.
Read SourceHow to troubleshoot your PC problems with Copilot or ChatGPT - effectively
I got tired of frustrating, error-filled troubleshooting sessions with AI chatbots, so I asked Copilot for help. Here's what I learned about better prompting.
Read SourceI've been a Roborock vacuum user for 10 years - this is the best time to buy one
Amazon Prime Day deals are here, and Roborock is slashing prices on its most popular robot vacuums.
Read SourceWhy AI tokens will send your enterprise cloud bill sky-high again
AI tokens will remind many enterprise customers of cloud pricing's early days. However, measuring the value derived from AI remains an unsolved problem.
Read SourceThe autonomous business is coming. Here's why that shift is good news for professionals
Companies are investing in AI agents and cutting staff, but talented professionals will find new opportunities.
Read SourceThe best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals I'd buy now, after testing dozens of them
Skip the fake sales: Check out our expert-vetted list of the absolute best early Prime Day 2026 robot vacuum and mop deals worth your money today.
Read SourceRolling out AI agents? 4 ways to move fast and furious - but with extreme caution
For starters, don't just hand over the keys to AI agents. Any endeavor needs to remain a human-instigated, human-led endeavor.
Read SourceGoogle Home Speaker (2026) vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: Why I'm split on these $99 rivals
Both Google and Amazon have generative AI-powered smart speakers for under $100, so which one stands out?
Read SourceAI agents are getting their own search engine
AI agents may soon search for and use their own tools at runtime, thanks to a new open standard backed by Microsoft and Google.
Read SourceI'm excited about ChatGPT's memory upgrade - but I'm quickly seeing a downside
OpenAI says ChatGPT's memory is getting better. But my tests reveal outdated assumptions, personal profiling, and incorrect details that could subtly distort your answers.
Read SourceI put the new Siri AI through a 10-round test on my Mac - here's how it did
I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.
Read SourceAndroid 17 is out now, with a fresh Pixel Drop for June - here's what's new
You're getting productivity tricks, bubbles, new AI models, upgraded security, and more.
Read SourceI've had dozens of robot mower brands and models - here's my advice for every yard type
I have one golden rule: It's not about the mower, it's about the yard. Use my free checklist to decide which model to buy.
Read SourceChainguard's new Athena coalition uses AI to fix open-source flaws - before attackers exploit them
Open-source security has a new AI problem. But Chainguard has a plan, and plenty of friends, to help
Read SourceWhat the robot mower brands aren't telling you about their specs - and which ones are actually useful
Robot mowers aren't one-size-fits-all devices - many have overhyped specs you don't even need. Here's my advice after years of testing.
Read Source7 ways AI can help with your Linux system management
AI does have its places, and one of them could be in helping you manage your Linux systems, be they desktops or servers.
Read SourceWindows Subsystem for Linux 3 gives developers a compelling reason to stick with Microsoft - here's why
WSL 3 makes staying on Windows easier, especially for developers building or running Linux-based AI, container, or dev workloads.
Read SourceGoogle Maps vs. Waze: I've driven 100+ miles with the two best navigation apps - this one's better
Waze is ideal for quick reroutes and real-time alerts, while Google Maps offers deeper Gemini integration and more features. Here's my choice.
Read SourceWhy Anthropic suddenly pulled Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for everyone
Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 are gone. The reason? A US government directive.
Read SourceI've reviewed every PDF editor out there - then I had ChatGPT build me a better one
The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it interact with your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely.
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