The popular California-based patio furniture brand SunVilla is partnering with Suntek Technology to deliver more solar-powered options for homeowners. SunVillarecently debutedits new smart yard ambitions and a solar storage shed for tools and gear with a built-in battery. While SunVilla already offers solar products like thissolar-LED patio umbrella, with the help of Suntek, it’s aiming even bigger. The new “Solar-Powered Smart Yard” platform is designed to help modern homeowners do more....

Summary Not a lot of you might own a Flipper Zero, but you’re probably very much aware of all the crazy, hacky stuff one of these devices can do. The creators of the Flipper Zero have just announced a new product, and while it might not be as hacky as the Flipper Zero is, it’s still pretty neat. Flipper Devices, the folks behind the Flipper Zero multi-purpose hacking tool, have just announced the Busy Bar, a new device that wants to help you boost your productivity....

Don’t make working on the go more painful than it needs to be. Pack these tech gadgets! Make It Easier to Work on The Road If you’re one of those lucky types who can work entirely online, you might be in a position to do your job and travel at the same time. You may already have thought about trying the ‘digital nomad’ lifestyle, or you could already be on the road....

Americans are obsessed withSUVs. They’ve taken over the roads—and the car lots—while small sedans have quietly disappeared. But athree-row beastisn’t ideal if you’re trying to haul kids, groceries, and strollers through city traffic. Big cars don’t fit tiny parking spots, and they definitely don’t fit tight budgets. That’s whereToyotasteps in. This low-key hybrid crossover isn’t flashy, but it nails the basics—roomy enough, sips gas, and won’t wreck your wallet....

I haven’t used a PC in a year. Well, almost. There’s just one reason I need to have a conventional computer in the house, and that’s making sure the other gadgets in my life get their latest software updates. I’ve Used My Foldable Phone as My PC for Over a Year Android is getting a desktop mode. Apple isadding desktop-like features to the iPad. There’s Samsung DeX—and this is one I already use....

Quick Links If you want to kick off your day with a dose of motivation, like I do, you may get your Windows 11 PC to show you your chosen motivational quotes every morning. Setting this up is easier than you think, and I’ll walk you through the steps. Step 1: Create a Text File With Your Quotes The first thing to do is to create a text file containing your favorite quotes....

Summary After reading the headline, you may have thought, “don’t all laptops fold?” That’s true, but the devices known as “foldable laptops” have flexible, bendy screens. They’re akin tofoldable phonesbut in a larger format. It’s a relatively new electronic category: the first foldable laptop was theThinkPad X1 Fold, which hit the stores in late 2020. It remained the sole member of its kind until late 2022, and just a few other models have been announced since....

Summary Not too long ago, 3D consumer tech was everywhere. 3D TVs, gaming systems, and even smartphones were an emerging trend that people were excited to see get off the ground. Nowadays, you almost never see anyone using 3D tech regularly. Why did 3D tech fail to have staying power? Where has the 3D wave of the early 2010s left us today? It wasn’t one specific aspect of 3D that made it lose its relevance....

Summary Taking acoustics into consideration is key for creating the optimal listening environment. Here are the key facts about room acoustics and how to improve yours. What Are Room Acoustics? Put simply, room acoustics are how sound travels and interacts with a physical space. A great example is how when you’re in an empty room, sound echoes quite loudly, and in another room with a rug on the floor that’s full of furniture, you won’t hear much echo at all....

Summary There are a ton of useful Python CLI apps out there, but installation isn’t always as easy as it seems. Let’s take a look at how pipx can make it easy to install and manage them. Why Python Apps Are Tricky Installing Python apps can get hairy pretty quickly.Pythonis a versatile language, and often the first people learn. BrowsingGitHuborPyPI—the Python Package Index—you can find tons of useful apps alongside programming libraries....

Summary There was once a time when no music enthusiast would have even considered wireless speakers, but things have changed a lot since then. There are still advantages to wired audio, but there are also strong arguments in favor of wireless setups. Are You a True Audiophile? The ability to hear differences in audio quality varies enormously, from those who are perfectly content with cheap headphones and speakers to those who can genuinely distinguish sound signatures from the same speakers fed from similar but slightly different amplifiers....

Quick Links Remote work has been a thing for a long time, but it took off during the coronavirus pandemic when offices closed worldwide, and the working environment had to adapt to the conditions. While some say thepandemic may be officially over, remote work remains an option you can take advantage of. Not being chained to a desk at “the office” doesn’t mean you have to bind yourself to one in your home instead....

Quick Links Nearly every Microsoft Excel workbook I own—especially those I share with others—contains a hidden backend worksheet. It’s essentially the engine room of my workbook and helps me keep my spreadsheets organized and functional. Here’s why you should have one too. While hiding a worksheet is a good way to keep the inner workings of a workbook out of view, it’s not a foolproof security measure, so it shouldn’t be used for sensitive information or passwords....