Quick Links Millions of adults miss out on the recommended 7 to 8 hours of shut-eye every night. And over time, that sleep debt can mess with everything from your mood to your immune system. But the good news? With the right app, you may better understand your nighttime habits, pinpoint what’s hurting your sleep, and make changes that actually work. Here are the seven best sleep tracking apps I’ve personally used on Android to get more restful nights....

Quick Links In theiPhone’s long history, it’s only had two different connectors—30-pin andLightning. The latter has been in use since 2012, and there have been countless adapters made for the iPhone’s Lightning port in that time. Let’s look at some weird ones. Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter Before the Lightning connector was added to the iPhone 5 in 2012, it featured a wide 30-pin connector. Like Lightning nowadays, the 30-pin connector amassed a huge catalog of accessories....

Quick Links Flagship Android phones have changed a lot over the years. While newer models boast fast processors, improved cameras, and stunning displays, we’ve also made some questionable sacrifices along the way. Some of those long-forgotten features should make a comeback. Unique Designs Smartphone manufacturers traditionally chase market trends to ensure their models stay competitive. That’s how we landed on today’s landscape of edge-to-edge screens,under-display fingerprint sensors, andmultiple camera modules on the back....

Quick Links Adaptive Audio is Apple’s umbrella term for a trio of audio enhancements: Adaptive Noise Control, Conversation Awareness, and Personalized Volume. They respond to your changing environment, like removing unwanted background noise, enhancing the listening experience. Adaptive Audio is only available on the second-generation AirPods Pro. It requires an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, running iOS 17, iPad 17, or macOS Sonoma at minimum, respectively. The Adaptive Noise Control feature is supported on Apple Watch and Apple TV, but Conversation Awareness and Personalized Volume are not....

Summary When it comes to creating a smart home, choosing an ecosystem is a big decision. There are three main competitors in this space: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home. Each has its pros and cons, so let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each and how you can choose between them. What Is a Smart Home Ecosystem? Technically, you could create a smart home without getting involved in an ecosystem....

Quick Links Summary The Android 15 update is coming soon and will surely be full of exciting new features. If you’re interested in trying the beta or wondering if your phone is supported, here’s which Pixel phones and tablets will officially get Android 15 and which won’t. After the initialannouncement in February, Google released thesecond developer preview on March 21st, and we’ll get several more updates between now and its global release....

Summary It is extremely important to recycle batteries properly. Batteries that end up in the trash often leak battery acid in landfills, contaminating water sources and injuring workers. But this is easier said than done—due to the hazardous materials used to make batteries, you can’t just put them in the recycling. How Hard Is It to Recycle Batteries? Unfortunately, recycling batteries requires more steps than most materials due to the dangers of battery acid....

Quick Links Summary To find Windows 11’s “AppData” folder, open Run, type “%appdata%”, press Enter, and select “AppData” in the address bar. Another way is to open File Explorer, click View > Show > Hidden Items, and access the “C:\Users[Your Username]" path to view the “AppData” folder. Need to locatethe “AppData” folder? It’s easier to find this folder than you think on your Windows 11 PC. you’re able to use the Run dialog box or File Explorer to get access to the folder....

Summary AI chatbots revolutionized how we create content, but their chat interfaces weren’t built for serious work. Claude Artifacts changed this fundamentally, transforming simple conversations into a truly collaborative workspace where humans and AI can seamlessly work together on complex projects. What Are Claude Artifacts and How to Use It? Claude Artifacts are specialized workspaces that are triggered when generating substantial or complex content. They appear alongside the chat interface, creating a neat separation—your Artifact content stays in its dedicated space while you continue chatting with Claude normally....

Summary There is a good chance you’ve never heard the term “credential stuffing” used before, but that doesn’t mean you haven’t been the target of the widespread and effective cyberattack. Here’s what credential stuffing is and how you can easily protect yourself against it. ThisCybersecurity Awareness Weekarticle is brought to you in association withIncogni. What Is Credential Stuffing? There are all manner of cyberattack vectors out there, ranging from the profoundly simple to the profoundly sophisticated....

Quick Links Summary Whether or not your VPN should be on all the time depends on how concerned you are with tracking, and whether or not your connection can handle the inevitable slowdown. If it can, then leave it on. Otherwise, use it only for sensitive activity. If VPN marketing material is to be believed, the only way to stay safe while online is to keep your VPN on at all times....

Quick Links Summary The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific astronomical displays in the Northern Hemisphere, offering many fast, bright meteors with long-lasting trains at around the same time every year. Let’s look at what the Perseid meteor shower is and how you may see it and capture it on camera. What and When Is the Perseid Meteor Shower? The Perseid meteor shower is caused by small pieces of debris falling from and trailing behind the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet—discovered in 1862 by astronomer Lewis Swift and confirmed by fellow scientist Horace Parnell Tuttle a few days later—as it nears the Sun....

Summary It seems that the robotic revolution is in full swing now, and robotics companies are releasing new demos of their incredible bots relentlessly. Figure AI has been plowing away as well, and its “Helix” demo is impressive, until you stop to think about it, then it’sreallyimpressive. Figure’s Been Making Waves Though I’d taken note of the company’scoffee training demo, I didn’t really sit up and take notice until it dropped a video showing chatbot integration with their robot....