Spittin' Bars
How to Choose the Right Soundbar
What size should you get? Do you need a subwoofer? Here’s everything you need to know when upgrading your TV’s audio.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
Fresh Start
How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
Simon Hill
28 Years Later: Danny Boyle’s New Zombie Flick Was Shot on an iPhone 15
Next summer’s horror blockbuster is the biggest release yet to be shot with iPhones—and not even Apple’s latest model.
Carlton Reid
The Lotus Theory 1 Supercar Is a 3-Seat, 200mph EV Inspired by the Iconic Esprit
Physical buttons that appear from nowhere, audiophile tech mounted in 3D-printed lattices, weight-saving wizardry, and an extraterrestrial race car design. Lotus’ future isn’t just lifestyle SUVs.
Alistair Charlton
Somehow, the Dog Situation on Airplanes Has Gotten Even Wilder
New US government rules for dog travel has led to more Fido-related confusion in the sky.
Aarian Marshall
Amazon’s Audiobook Narrators Can Now Make Their Own AI Voice Clones
Plus: Meta’s AI scrapes the UK, Google digitizes your passport, Chrome syncs your tabs everywhere, and (have you heard?) Apple announces some new iPhones.
Boone Ashworth
The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires
EVs can burn for days, firefighters have little or no training to deal with them, and conventional equipment isn’t effective. But new technology is being developed that should make all the difference.
Aarian Marshall
Electric Grilling Is Still a Little Raw in the Middle
Electric grills dangle the potential of being greener, safer, and more consistent than propane grills. But the experience of using one is frustrating.
Joe Ray
The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why
A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media—and ubiquitous counterfeits—for making it even worse.
Chris Hall
After Nearly a Decade Away, Panasonic TVs Are Back in the US
Panasonic eases back into the United States with Amazon-powered OLED and miniLED models.
Ryan Waniata
Do You Need an Antivirus Program on Windows?
Just keeping all your software up to date will go a long way toward ensuring you’re safe from threats. But follow these tips to stay as protected as possible.
David Nield
22 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024.
Louryn Strampe
How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day
We’ve got tips to help you find real deals on Amazon’s Big Deal Days on October 8 and 9.
Louryn Strampe
Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft aimed to revolutionize its Windows operating system with this AI-soaked laptop certification. It’s still a work in progress.
Christopher Null
How Useful Will Apple Intelligence Be? The Next iPhone Will Tell Us
This week, we talk about the new iPhone 16 and its many AI tricks. Some of them are impressive, some of them are meh, all of them are very Apple.
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
Seriously, Use Encrypted Messaging
This week, we talk about recent developments with messaging apps Telegram and Signal, and discuss the future of encrypted messaging, surveillance capitalism, and nonprofit business models in tech.
Lauren Goode and Michael Calore
Navigating the Wild West of EV Charging
This week, we talk about the slow rollout of public electric vehicle chargers in the United States and the wildly disparate prices drivers are paying to top up.
Michael Calore and Aarian Marshall
Your Photos Aren’t Real
This week: Google’s new photo manipulation tools produce some convincing results, but how much of this unreality are we supposed to stomach?
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
The Best Weighted Blankets for Calm and Comfort
These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.
Nena Farrell and Medea Giordano
The Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, and Bedding
These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.
Scott Gilbertson
The 5 Best Sunrise Alarms to Help You Rise and Shine
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).
Nena Farrell
Our Favorite Bassinets for Cantankerous Tots
We strapped babies into bassinets that rock, swing, vibrate, react to crying, or transform into a stroller attachment.
Nena Farrell
Firmware Update
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Julian Chokkattu and Brenda Stolyar
Write Away
4 Tools That Make It Easier to Write While Traveling—Wherever You Go
Erica Kasper and Reece Rogers
Woof!
Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog
Brenda Stolyar and Lily Hay Newman