Consumer Technology
Smartphones, wearables, smart home devices and gadgets
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Fixing Apple CarPlay and Unlocking Hidden Car Tech Features
Apple CarPlay should be easy to use once you set it up. But sometimes it stops working. When that happens,…
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Smart Ways to Recycle and Repurpose Old USB Cables and Devices
Old USB cables and electronics often pile up in drawers. Instead of tossing them, there are smart ways to recycle…
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Mastering iPhone Stickers and Emergency SOS Features
Your iPhone lets you create stickers from your photos or videos. These stickers are personal images you can use in…
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Silicon Carbon Batteries Powering Phones Into a New Era
Smartphone battery life just got a serious upgrade. Silicon carbon batteries are pushing the limits of what power cells can…
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MacBook Lifespan and Battery Truths You Should Know
How long a MacBook lasts depends on what you expect it to do. There’s no single answer. A base MacBook…
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Pocket Gimbal Drone Hybrid and New Telephoto Cameras Arrive
HoverAir just announced the Versa—a pocket gimbal camera that doubles as a drone. It promises to switch from handheld to…
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How a $2 Sticker Outsmarted Meta’s Smart Glasses Privacy
Meta’s smart glasses promised a new way to capture moments. But privacy concerns quickly followed. People worried about secret recordings…
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Boost Your Home Internet with Simple Router and Device Tricks
The median broadband speed in the United States is over 300 Mbps. That’s faster than most streaming services need and…
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Electric Vehicles Changing the Game with Bold New Designs
Electric vehicles are shaping up to be very different from the usual cars on the road. Take the Slate Truck,…
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Why Restarting Your Phone Isn’t the Magic Fix
Restarting your phone is not the miracle cure you might hope for. It mostly clears minor glitches and frees up…
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