Put This 90s Tech in a Smart TV and I’ll Buy It Instantly

Quick Links Typing on a TV will test your patience. It just takes too long and requires too much effort. But surely we could figure out a way to make the experience better? As it turns out, we already did. We just left the tech for it in the 90s. Typing on TV’s Sucks Have you ever tried entering your Wi-Fi password on a TV? If yes, you already know how frustrating typing on a TV can be....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Mary Jones

Sony's Excellent 2.1ch Soundbar Is 41% Off Today

Sony HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar The Sony HT-S400 2.1ch soundbar has immersive surround sound with S-Force PRO Front Surround and Dolby Digital for cinematic quality. It has a powerful wireless subwoofer with a 160mm speaker unit for deep bass. The X-Balanced Speaker Unit and Separated Notch Edge enhance vocal clarity and wide-ranging sound. The Sony HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar is now at its lowest price this year. The price has dropped a lot from its original cost of $299....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Deanna Collins

Tesla Rival Unveils 'Megawatt' Chargers Capable of Fast-Charging 250 Miles in 5 Minutes

BYD has launched new 10C ‘megawatt’ EV chargers capable of recharging anEV batteryto around 250 miles of range in just five minutes. That’s right, the 1,000-volt EV platform can charge as fast—or perhaps faster—than a trip to the gas station. BYD’s Super e-Platform can deliver a peak power of 1,000kW, which is twice the power of thelatest-generation Tesla Supercharger. In reality, though, it’s probably triple the industry standard, as the vast majority of chargers can only reach about 350kW, with many of them—in the U....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Heather Jimenez

Tesla Teases Apple Watch App, Wear OS Out of Luck

Tesla has teased several new features coming soon by way of an annual holiday update to its mobile app for iOS and Android, including a native Apple Watch app. The upcoming watchOS app will bring phone key functionality from the mobile Tesla app. Tesla owners have been able to lock and unlock their car using the mobile app before industry players agreed on theDigital Car Keys standard. An iPhone or Android phone running the Tesla app acts as your primary key for establishing a Bluetooth connection with your vehicle....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Kyle Rivas

The 3-Year-Old Japanese Hybrid Sedan Worth Investing In

As new car prices continue to rise, many buyers are turning to the used market to get more bang for their buck. For those not yet ready to make the leap to electric, but still seeking great fuel efficiency, used hybrid sedans have become a popular choice. Here’s a fantastic option. Combining fuel-efficient driving with minimal lifestyle changes, these hybrids offer the best of both worlds. Theused hybrid market offers exceptional value in 2025, with hybrids maintaining strong resale values due to their durability and long-term reliability....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1260 words · Andrew Lyons

The 6 Best Uses for ChatGPT 4

Quick Links Access to OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, whether inChatGPTor throughthe API, is still much more limited thanGPT-3.5. This means you have to be selective about what jobs you give to the big-brain version of GPT everyone’s talking about. ChatGPT 4’s Current Limitations In contrast, the default GPT-3.5 Turbo model is fast, efficient, and there are no usage limits we’ve yet encountered. Yet, at the same time, GPT-4 is significantly better at doing some types of tasks than GPT-3....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Brittany Curtis

The Belkin 3-in-1 Charger I Use Every Night Is at Its Best Price of the Year

If you’re tired of having a mess of cables and chargers on your nightstand, then Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 charger is perfect for you. This Qi2-certified MagSafe-enabled charger completely changed my nightstand’s look and function, and right now it’s down to its best price of the year. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 This next generation of Belkin’s popular 3-in-1 stand features Qi2 compatibility, adjustable tilt for the magnetic iPhone pad, and a smaller base....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Isaac Escobar

The Best Subwoofers of 2024

One of the best ways to improve audio quality is setting up a subwoofer. It doesn’t matter if you’re listening to music or watching a movie. Fair warning, though: once you a subwoofer, you’ll ever go back! Samsung HW-Q990C What to Look For in a Subwoofer in 2024 It’s one thing to crank up the bass on your television or car speakers and it’s an entirely different beast to hook up a subwoofer and actually feel the bass....

June 21, 2025 · 9 min · 1819 words · Catherine Rojas

The Family-Friendly Hybrid SUV With the Best Fuel Efficiency

When buying a family crossover, there are a few things that stand out as top priorities. Comfort, practicality, and cost savings are essential in this segment, and there are a ton of options that check these boxes. However, there is one hybrid that stands out in the crowd. For a crossover to be family-friendly, it has to have a good amount of interior space, with plenty of room for passengers and cargo....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1248 words · Matthew Mahoney

The iPhone's Walls Are Coming Down, but Not in the US

Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices have always been incredibly locked down, without the ability to install apps from outside the App Store, use web browsers with alternate engines, or other features available on Android phones and desktop platforms. That’s now changing… but only in the European Union. France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the rest of the 27 countries in the European Union passed the Digital Markets Act in 2022, which manded requirements on app stores and other digital markets in the region....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Patricia Rivera

This Gaming Keyboard From CES Was Made for Me

Summary Sometimes you don’t know how much you want something until you see it. This is how I feel about the Keychron Lemokey P1 HE, a Hall Effect gaming keyboard that popped up at CES 2025. A Mash-Up of Two Excellent Keyboards My excitement for theKeychron Lemokey P1 HEstems from having extensively used the two 2024 keyboards that it’s mashing up. TheKeychron Lemokey P1 Prois its mechanical switch forebear andcurrently my personal keyboard of choice....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Victoria Reeves

This Laptop Has a Raspberry Pi inside

Summary Raspberry Pis are everywhere. And they are often used as everyday computers as well. This laptop is powered by a Raspberry Pi—and it’s cooler than you think. Argon40, a company known for its cases for Raspberry Pi computers, is expanding its product line with a new device, the Argon ONE UP, which is actually a full-fledged laptop powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 Compute Module (CM5). The central concept of the Argon ONE UP is its upgradeability....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Evan Stevens

Top 3 Windows 11 Gaming Features That Outshine Windows 10

Quick Links If you’re a PC gamer, you’re probably used to gaming on Windows 10. Later this year, though, you’ll have to switch to Windows 11. Fortunately, Windows 11 includes some cool gaming features that you have to look forward to when upgrading. 1Auto HDR Modern games likeCyberpunk 2077are compatible with high dynamic range (HDR) technology, which enhances the visual experience on screen. HDR allows games to display more vibrant colors and better details, such as deeper shadows in areas with limited lighting or improved reflections in well-lit environments....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Amber Adams