Don't Miss These Savings on UPDF Editor, the Apple Watch Series 8, and More

Fall has officially arrived, so why not start the new season off right by treating yourself to a new device at a great price? This week, you’ll be able to get UPDF editor for 58% off, buy the Apple Watch Series 8 at its best price, save hundreds on a new Samsung Galaxy S23+, and much more. UPDF’s Fall Sale is Here! Enjoy 58% Off UPDF with AI Add-On and Enter to Win an iPhone 15 and AirPods (Sponsored) If you’ve ever had to edit and format a PDF for work or school, you know what a tricky task this can be....

May 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1643 words · Robert Mckenzie

Dyson 360 Vis Nav Review: A Power Robot Vacuum that Sucks Battery and Doesn’t Like Straight Lines

Summary Unlike most premium robot vacuums on the market, theDyson 360 Vis Navdoesn’t mop or have a big self-emptying charging station. It’s just an autonomous vacuum. I wanted it to be the strongest, slickest vacuum around just sucking up every bit of dust around, and it almost is, but I had some concerns about its battery life and its other quirks that dampen my enthusiasm. Dyson 360 Vis Nav The Dyson 360 Vis Nav sucks up more than any other robot on all floors....

May 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1283 words · Angela Shaw

ECOVACS DEEBOT T10 OMNI Review: Tech Overload Versus Dirty Floors

Quick Links Withwindow cleaning,lawnmowing,pool cleaning, and other types of useful household robots now saturating the marketplace,robotic vacuumsseem a bit mundane. ECOVACS hopes to change that perception with theDEEBOT T10 OMNI, its newest, techno-centric combination of a vacuum and mop. The YIKO AI voice assistant-powered ECOVACS DEEBOT T10 OMNI is the most premium release from the company so far in 2023, which also includes the$650 N10+and$800 T9+. For $1,200, the T10 OMNI offers a more robust and complete feature set than its lower-priced siblings, including larger capacity mop buckets and self-cleaning mop pads....

May 28, 2025 · 13 min · 2663 words · Brandon Roy MD

Elgato Stream Deck+ Review: Potential to Dial in Productivity

Quick Links Summary Elgato’s line ofStream Deckcustomizable controllers have been popular options, but they were missing something. TheStream Deck+addresses that void with twisting dials—or knobs. It turns out these continually spinning controls are a perfect complement to LCD buttons. With that said, you may find yourself reaching past the knobs in search of more buttons. While there isn’t an abundance of use cases for the dials yet, you’re met with a satisfying tactile response for the plugins and functions they do control....

May 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1415 words · Denise Gray

EV Range Isn't Going to Improve, and That's Fine

Electric car technology is quickly improving, but range and charging are still big talking points, as no one wants to get stuck with no way or place to recharge. Sure, there are growing pains and advancements with any new technology, but ranges likely won’t increase by much, and that’s fine. Modern electric cars have been in our lives for over a decade, whether that’s the Nissan Leaf or Tesla Model S, and we’ve seen huge advancements in the space....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Jennifer Green

Excel's Python Integration Is Getting New Image Features

Microsoft just announced new feature for Python in Excel that lets you analyze images in your spreadsheets. You no longer need outside tools—you can manipulate, analyze, and pull information from images directly in Microsoft Excel on Windows, Mac, and the web. All you have to do is drop an image into a cell and run Python code on it. In an example given by Microsoft, an image was placed in a cell using the standard insert method of “Insert > Illustrations > Pictures > Place in Cell....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Jennifer Parker

Five DVD Subscription Services to Replace Netflix

Quick Links For movie fans looking for titles that aren’t available to stream, or for people who live in areas with unreliable or slow internet access,DVDs are still an essential resource. Here are five services that offer monthly DVD subscriptions similar to the Netflix model. GameFly Try GameFly Cafe DVD During this period of transition, plenty of titles are listed as “checked out,” but Cafe DVD promises that its library is continuing to expand, and the company is actively soliciting feedback....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Dana Anderson

Ford Is Finally Tackling Its Recall Issues—Ignore the Noise

Something’s seriously wrong at Ford. The company’srecall issuesaren’t slowing down—in fact, they seem to be picking up speed. Many have been skeptical of Ford’s handling of these situations, often seeming to prioritize legal strategy over customer safety. But withrecalls being costlyand bad for the brand, you’d think there’d be a stronger push for change. Yet here we are in April 2025, and Ford has already logged 40 recalls, according to NHTSA data compiled byMotor1....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Shannon Mcmillan

Govee Icicle Lights Review: Smart Lights for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Summary You don’t need to own a home to have some festive holiday fun with string lights. Instead of reviewing their outdoor performance, I wanted to see if the newGovee Icicle Lightsreally are suitable for indoor use… in my apartment. Govee Icicle Lights Govee Icicle Lights with Smart RGB LEDs for indoor and outdoor use. Price and Availability New to the Govee family of lighting products, the Icicle Lights normally retail for $250, but they are currently on sale on Amazon at a deep discount, $170....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Ashley Simon

HMD’s New Feature Phones Are Soccer-Themed With FC Barcelona

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is teaming up with FC Barcelona, the football (soccer) club, to release two FC-themed feature phones. It’s a bit of a weird collaboration, but we’ll allow it. The HMD Barça 3210 and the HMD Barça Fusion devices are scheduled to go on sale in mid-April 2025. This is meant to be a collaboration between Europe’s largest smartphone manufacturer and the football club. The HMD Barça 3210 is a take on the classic 3210 model with FC Barcelona-themed design elements....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Marie Wiggins

How I Got All the Water Out of My iPhone Speakers

Summary You don’t need to worry about water ruining your iPhone anymore, but a quick dip can result in muffled and crackly speakers. Fortunately, there’s one trusted method you’re able to use to dislodge moisture from your iPhone. Use Sound to Vibrate the Water Out The easiest way to dislodge water is to use sound to vibrate the water out. I used this trick on my iPhone 13 Pro after leaving it on the edge of the bath where it was thoroughly soaked....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · David Peterson

How I Use Microsoft Copilot to Get the Most Out of My Windows 11 Desktop

Summary You’ve likely noticed by now that AI assistants, despite appearing nearly everywhere these days, don’t always have obvious usecases. To that end, I’ve been using Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 on everything from everyday tasks to advanced projects. I’ll show you how it helps me get the most out of my daily PC use. Are AI Assistants Really Useful? In 2024, we’re frewuently told that AI assistants should make using our tech a breeze....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1013 words · Rodney Kent

How I Use Smart Health Tech to Live a Healthier Life

Summary Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness, lose weight or just live a healthier life, smart health technology can both motivate and guide you. Here’s how I use exercise tracking to stay honest, and measurable results to remain motivated. What Gets Measured Gets Managed There’s a saying in the business world that what gets measured gets managed. For example, if a business is suffering from poor morale, asking managers to try to keep their employees happy isn’t likely to achieve much....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1225 words · Emily Rodriguez