Summary I thought Spotify’s AI DJ was just a gimmick, but after trying it out I find in many cases it’s my preferred way to have Spotify play in the background as as I drive, work, or relax. However, I’d love it if the AI DJ could expand on its limited “daily drive” music and news feature, and give me personalized news that will once and for all replace radio for me....

Video doorbells offer an interesting dual purpose: security and functionality. It’s the benefit of a doorbell with a nifty camera to give you a view of those at the door before you even open it. Logitech Circle View Wired Video Doorbell What to Look for in a Video Doorbell in 2025 Let’s start with installation. Video doorbells come in two forms: Wired and wireless. A wired video doorbell needs to be wired to your home, which requires an electrician....

If you’re a driver looking to find the sweet spot between more space and capability without going full-size or full-price,midsize SUVsshould be on your radar. The issue is, though, when you addall-wheel driveto the mix, the price tends to creep up quickly, but not always. You can be forgiven for thinking confident handling in rough weather and the added security of AWD would need to stretch your budget. Thankfully, there’s a smartly-priced option on the market that offers bothsizeand traction at a price point that’s hard to beat....

LOKLiK is a brand for DIY enthusiasts, crafters, and small business owners, offering powerful, user-friendly tools to bring creative ideas to life. Launched in 2022, LOKLiK provides innovative crafting solutions like cutting machines, heat presses, and DTF printers. As a sister brand of HTVRONT, it combines expertise in machinery and materials to deliver seamless, professional-grade results for custom designs. Recognized for its innovation and design excellence, LOKLiK has earned prestigious awards, including the IDA 2024 Gold and the Asia Design Prize 2025....

With a new season comes a new Amazon sale, or at least that’s what it feels like. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals available for the Big Spring Sale! Looking for some new tech? Amazon’sBig Spring Saleis a great time to shop, especially if you may’t wait until Prime Day sales. Whether you’re looking to grab some camping tech to make staying in the great outdoors enjoyable, prep a kit for storm season, or just need some small items, there will be something for you....

Quick Links Self-care can be taxing if you don’t know where to start or are overwhelmed by choice. I’ve found these self-care apps can be stepping stones, since they act as a quick yet efficient means of mindfulness. Here are my favorites. 1Journal One of the most underrated native apps that can help you with your self-care journey isJournal. This reflection app is a pocket diary that helps with well-being: you can type out your thoughts, add pictures or videos to journal entries, and even create audio recordings....

Quick Links I’ve used Linux extensively for around 15 years. It may not be my daily driver for the moment, but it’s so easy to switch back to at any time. So many quirks and issues from back in the day have simply been solved. Using Linux today is as easy as anything else, and here are some of the specific ways. 1Linux No Longer Looks Ancient I like when developers and designers put extra attention toward the way a graphical interface looks....

Managing lots of terminal windows can be a chore, and terminal multiplexers are often the go-to solution. However, you’ve probably found tmux difficult to configure, especially as a beginner. There is an easier alternative: Zellij, which works out of the box with zero configuration. Terminal Multiplexers Are Like Window Managers for the Terminal For those that don’t know, a terminal multiplexer is a software program that turns a single terminal window into multiple virtual terminals and provides session management features....

Walton Goggins is one of my favorite actors of this century. Through his authentic Southern drawl and indelible charm, his inherent talent emanates, ultimately nestling itself in the sweet spot of balancing comedy with drama while pushing the boundaries. That’s why Goggins is arguably the best character actor on television. Plus, he gives the best facial expressions in television history. Right now, he’s on fire, poised to burst into A-lister flames, after having skyrocketed in mainstream popularity due to his stand-out performances in recent showsThe Righteous Gemstones,Fallout,andThe White Lotus....

Summary Whether you’re a seasoned coder, just getting into programming, or simply want to edit a few files, a good text editor is an essential tool. While it has a daunting reputation and, yes, a little bit of a learning curve, Neovim is absolutely worth learning, maybe even more than its storied predecessors. What Is Neovim? To explain whatNeovimis, we need to take a step back and explain what led to it....

Quick Links Summary What does the Ubuntu Mini ISO give you? If you’re expecting a minimalist stripped-back installation, or think it’ll reduce download times, prepare to be surprised. We set out to investigate why it exists. Middle Aged Spread The size of the UbuntuISO imageshas been growing steadily, year-on-year. As more applications are added to it, or deprecated, smaller packages are replaced with newer, larger, packages the ISO inevitably increases in size....

Quick Links Summary Ubuntu 23.04 uses a new installer and GNOME 44. The Files browser and Settings application have been updated. The System Menu now shows background applications and up to two lines of text per quick settings button. Flatpak has been removed by default, but can be installed if needed. Canonical’s latest release of itsUbuntu Linux desktopis here and we can hear its claws clacking. Ubuntu 23.04 arrived on Jun 15, 2025, and we gave the Lunar Lobster a once over ahead of its release....

Quick Links Summary Weather apps and services use a mix of data from government agencies, private companies like IBM, and independent weather stations. There are many different weather apps and services, but how different is each app’s data? Where do they get their information from? It turns out, many of them might have the same source for your specific location, but how they get that data can be complicated. Weather apps probably seem simple on the surface: you get the current temperature, a forecast for the next several days, and possibly radar maps and links to news stories....