Consumer Technology
Smartphones, wearables, smart home devices and gadgets
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USB-C Audio Wins on Potential, Not by Default
The headphone jack lost the platform war. Apple removed it from the iPhone 7 in 2016, Google removed it from…
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GTA 6’s $20 Premium Upgrade Is Winning Early Buyers
The premium gamble is paying off. Almost 5 million people had pre-ordered the digital download of GTA 6 within days…
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AppleCare Plans Expand With Family Coverage and Flexible Device Protection
Apple has introduced new AppleCare+ options that change the question from “Do I need coverage?” to “Which plan fits my…
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The Router Ports You’re Probably Using Wrong
That router USB port is not decorative. Next to the row of WAN and LAN ports on the back of…
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GM’s AI Dashboard Push Creates a New CarPlay Battle
The familiar phone-to-dashboard connection is entering a new phase. Several car manufacturers are turning away from Apple CarPlay and Android…
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John Deere’s Self-Repair Plan Puts Tractor Fixes Under the Spotlight
A tractor sensor became a test of how far machine self-repair can go. One person used John Deere’s self-repair service…
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Why Apple’s $19 EarPods Still Have a Place in 2026
Wireless earbuds have become packed with features that once sounded far beyond reach. Modern AirPods can offer noise cancellation, health…
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A Raised Trackpad Can Signal a Dangerous Battery Failure
That loose trackpad is a warning. Modern laptop trackpads are usually flat, so a surface that starts popping out deserves…
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The Safer Way to Clean Your Smartphone and Tech Gear
Your smartphone may be the last thing you touch before bed and the first thing you hold in the morning.…
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Roku’s Power-Saving Setting May Be Turning Off Your TV
A power rule can turn your Roku off. The device line includes a feature called auto power saving, and its…
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