Summary Sony isn’t afraid to get weird and its newBravia Theater Uis a perfect example. The Bluetooth speaker is essentially a soundbar with Dolby Atmos support that you wear around your neck. The idea doesn’t need to be rational, but at $300 it needs to work well. So I got to work determining if this is the new personal audio device people need. Sony Bravia Theater U Experience true surround sound audio with Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer technology....

Spring is here, and with it comes that familiar urge to refresh, reset, and rejuvenate your space. Whether you’re tackling stubborn dust bunnies, deep-cleaning floors, or just giving your home a much-needed glow-up, Dreame is here to help you clean smarter, not harder. From March 25 through March 31, Dreame is rolling out itsbiggest Spring Cleaning promotionyet, offering up to 50% off its most advanced cleaning tech. That’s not all, as buyers can also enjoy an extra 5% off with an exclusive discount code....

Quick Links Sleep sound apps have millions of downloads in the App Store and Play Store. Whether it’s good ‘ol white noise or rain sounds, people seem to love sleeping with noise. If you’re one of them, it’s time for an upgrade. On the surface, it seems like a smartphone would be the perfect sound machine. It’salready on your night stand, it has a speaker, and it has access to apps that can play a wide variety of sleep sounds....

Your location should only be accessed by you, and perhaps by other people if you choose to consent to that or send it to them directly. Unfortunately, many companies would prefer to collect that data to sell it. That’s exactly what major carriers have apparently done, and that’s why the FCC is fining them millions of dollars. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has levied fines totaling nearly $200 million against major US mobile carriers for allegedly unlawfully sharing customers’ location data without consent....

Summary Temu is doing business all over the world, and many people seem perfectly happy with it, despite a mild reputation for products that can be not quite what you thought they were. I’ve been a Temu customer for a while, and my biggest issue is the assault on my mailbox the company is orchestrating. I’m Pretty Happy With Temu Overall As I recently wrote, I’m afairly happy Temu customer. While I only buy certain kinds of products from the site (e....

Quick Links Microsoft Word is a powerful word processor, but it can also be a source of frustration at times. Knowing how it can sometimes test your patience and how to deal with it can lead to a better experience. 1Unwanted AutoCorrections Sometimes Microsoft Word can change words based on your AutoCorrect settings. For instance, you might want to writefacadebut find Word has changed it tofaçadeby including a cedilla under the letterc....

Quick Links Want to impress your friends and coworkers? Try these hidden Microsoft Word features! You may have used Microsoft Word for years, but you haven’t fully taken advantage of its capabilities. I’ll share eight hidden Word features that often go unnoticed. Let’s dive in. Random Text Generators Do you ever need placeholder text to test a document’s layout or check how your formatting looks with real content? Stop copying and pasting dummy text from random websites....

Quick Links Personally, I like the new Outlook for Windows desktop app. As well as offering improvements to some features we already see in the classic Outlook, it includes some long-awaited additions that make it easier to manage your workload, prioritize the things that matter, and speed up your workflow. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not claiming that this is the best email client to have ever existed. Indeed, many of our readers justifiably complain that certain features in the new version of the Outlook app actually make it less intuitive than classic Outlook....

It’s the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale! Make sure to get the tech you want before the discounts are gone. What is Amazon’s Big Spring Sale? TheAmazon Big Spring Saleis one of the company’s sales events, which is similar to Amazon Prime Day. Running from March 20 to 25 this year, you can take advantage of deep discounts on anything from tech items to toothbrushes to clothing. The Big Spring Sale event also isn’t running parallel to events like Black Friday or Cyber Monday, either, so it’s a blessing if you’re trying to research the best price for the stuff you want—more likely than not, Amazon will have the lowest price this week....

The iPhone 16e may be budget-friendly, but it still needs protection. Rugged cases offer the best defense, while slim and clear options provide style and function. And, even though it lacks MagSafe, third-party cases can add compatibility. Apple iPhone 16e Silicone Case Made from 55% recycled silicone with a soft-touch finish for a comfortable grip, the official Apple iPhone 16e Silicone Case also features a microfiber-lined interior for added protection and has undergone extensive durability testing....

Outdoor smart plugs offer a weatherproof solution for automating your yard’s electrical devices. These adapters allow you to control everything, from string lights and sprinklers to security cameras and pool pumps, giving you a smarter yard. Ring Outdoor Smart Plug What to Look for When Buying an Outdoor Smart Plug With an outdoor smart plug, you may schedule, monitor, and control outdoor electronics through smartphone apps and voice commands. Not only do they help save energy by ensuring devices only run when needed, they also provide a convenient way to control your outdoor lights, heating, and garden equipment from anywhere....

If you’ve been searching for a new printer to tackle personal- or business-printing needs, you know it can be tough to find the right one. Whether you need to print high-quality photos, lengthy black-and-white documents, or even shipping labels for your business, we’ll help you figure out how to narrow down the search. Rollo USB Shipping Label Thermal Printer What to Look For in a Printer With so many printers to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow your search....

Summary Windows has a bunch of built-in apps that add layers of functionality to your computer. One of the oldest and most popular is Notepad, a simple text editor that has remained largely unchanged since 1983. Perhaps minimalism is the reason why Notepad holds a special place in my heart. Simple, Convenient, and Effective I can’t stress this enough: The Notepad app is one of the simplest (but still useful) apps that exists....