Smart locks are a highly visible part of your home that you’ll use just about every day, so it’s important to find a reliable pick that meshes well with your smart home. Here are the factors you should be thinking about as you shop. A retrofit smart lock like the August lock will replace the … Read More “Best Smart Locks of 2026: Your High-Tech Security Starter” »
This might feel like a somewhat obvious recommendation to some, but it flew under my radar until now. Alfred Bester’s The Stars My Destination (originally published as Tiger! Tiger! in the UK) is a 1956 sci-fi novel that some have cited as a precursor to cyberpunk. It’s a work I admit I have some conflicted … Read More “The Stars My Destination is classic sci-fi and proto-cyberpunk” »
A terminal user interface (TUI) application for following NHL hockey games in real-time. Features Live Game Schedule: Browse NHL games by date with easy navigation (previous/next day) Real-time Updates: Auto-refreshing scores for live games Game Details: View play-by-play, box scores, and scoring summaries for in-progress and completed games Pre-Game Preview: View matchup data including goalie … Read More “faceoff” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority What used to feel like a niche category for home theater diehards is now pushing into everyday spaces, with portable models, lifestyle designs, and ultra-short-throw setups doubling as TV replacements. Along the way, one spec in particular keeps climbing: brightness. On paper, more lumens should mean a better, more usable … Read More “How many lumens do you need? The truth about projector brightness” »
CNET/Caroline Igo The electric toothbrushes in this section weren’t my favorites, but they have some qualities worth mentioning. One of these might be the right choice for you, so we felt it was worthwhile to include them. Oral-B iO2 Since I love the Oral-B iO Series 5 so much (it’s been my main toothbrush for … Read More “Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2026, Expert Tested” »
Following the very successful recent release of its Core Ultra Series 3 processors (codenamed Panther Lake), today Intel is unveiling their lower-end counterparts in the Core Series 3 – notice the distinct lack of “Ultra”. These are meant to go in cheaper laptops, and Intel says it’s aiming them at those consumers and small businesses … Read More “Intel launches Core Series 3 processors for more affordable laptops” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority Every year, Samsung drops a new Galaxy Ultra, and somehow, it still feels like the same familiar formula with a few refinements. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is no exception. It’s polished and powerful, sure, but not quite the kind of upgrade that makes you fall in love with it … Read More “The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can’t beat this 2025 Android phone” »
As the precursor to today’s iPhones and foldable phones, landlines were once a staple in every home. While they may seem like ancient technology, they still might have a role to play today in your home — especially during a major mobile network outage. Outages can leave you stranded without one of your most critical lines of access to the … Read More “Landlines in 2026? Why They’re an Underrated Lifeline” »
Back in the control room, I sit down and start charging the capacitor banks. At this point, there’s no going back except for an emergency shutdown, and that means losing the shot and waiting for everything to cool down. “Charging.” The room goes silent. Everyone’s eyes are on the monitors. Nobody talks. I typically will … Read More “I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers—here’s what a shot day looks like” »
Surveillance and analytics company Palantir recently posted what it called a “brief” 22-point summary of CEO Alexander Karp’s book “The Technological Republic.” Written by Karp and Palantir’s head of corporate affairs Nicholas Zamiska, “The Technological Republic” was published last year and described by its authors as “the beginnings of the articulation of the theory” behind … Read More “Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and ‘regressive’ cultures” »
