Apple Just Made the AirPods Pro a Health Tool

UPDATE: 2025-05-29 10:02 EST BY CORBIN DAVENPORT Correction This article previously stated that Apple introduced a new AirPods Pro model, but Apple only announced new software features for the existing AirPods Pro. The article has been corrected. Apple had a lot to talk about during its latest event, including new iPhones, Apple Watch models, and AirPods. There’s not a new version of the AirPods Pro, but Apple did announce software features that will turn its Pro earbuds into more of a health tool....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Anthony Jenkins

Apple Music’s Yearly Recap No Longer Requires a Browser

You can now access your data-driven Apple Music Replay report in the built-in Music app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac instead of a browser, like before. As long as your iPhone/iPad has iOS 18.1/iPadOS 18.1 or later, or your Mac is powered by macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later, you’ll be able to access this year’s recap directly from the Home, New, and Search tabs of the built-in Music app, as evidenced byApple’s support page....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Audrey Moore

Car Stereo Theft Was a Huge Deal, But Here's How We Solved It

Summary There was a time when leaving your car parked overnight felt like an open invitation for someone to pop your stereo out like a slice of toast. If you owned a car in the 80s or 90s, you probably remember the panic of glancing through your car window and seeing wires where your head unit used to be. It was really annoying, but that risk has quietly faded into the background....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Matthew Peterson

Galaxy Watch 8 vs. Apple Watch Series 10: Which Is Better at Tracking Your Health?

Summary Samsung’s latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 8, boasts a new design, a powerful chipset, and a Wear OS 6-based user interface, offering numerous fitness-tracking capabilities. But is it better than the Apple Watch Series 10? Let’s find out. Quick Links Price & Availability you may now pre-order theGalaxy Watch 8, with deliveries starting July 25, as general sales begin. While the 40mm Wi-Fi and LTE variants cost $349.99 and $399....

May 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1297 words · Joseph Taylor

Google Is Monopolizing Android Messaging Apps

Google Messages has officially secured the number-one spot on the Play Store’s free apps chart. While this may be seen as a point of achievement, current circumstances make it a serious cause for concern. One of the most compelling aspects of the Android operating system is its “open” nature. While iPhone owners are forced to endure Apple’s “walled garden” draconionsm, Android customers enjoy relative freedom. Yeah, Android is permanently tethered to Google, but Google can’t dictateallof your choices on an Android smartphone, particularly when it comes to app selection....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Aaron Lopez

Google Pixel 9a Review: You Probably Don't Need to Buy the Flagship

Last year’s Pixel 8a felt like a budget phone and seemed unnecessary in Google’s lineup. This year, the search giant turned things around. With near-flagship performance and a sub-$500 price, thePixel 9amight be the best-value Android phone in 2025. Google Pixel 9a The Google Pixel 9a is a budget-friendly smartphone with powerful AI features, a high-quality camera system, and clean Android software packed into a sleek, durable design. It delivers excellent performance and long battery life at an accessible price point....

May 26, 2025 · 8 min · 1663 words · Jason Thomas

Here's Why App Subscriptions Actually Make Sense

Paid apps used to be $5 or less upfront. Nowadays, it’s increasingly common for paid apps to cost that same amounteach month. App subscriptions have become increasingly common and, in many cases, it’s completely justified. Here’s why. It’s no secret that people do not like spending money on apps. We tend to think differently about the cost of tangible goods and digital goods. It’s easier to get a sense of the immediate value and return when you’re paying for a consumable you’re familiar with....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Mary Brown

Home Assistant’s New Z-Wave Adapter Can Reach a Mile Away

Home Assistant has officially released the Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2. This is a new Z-Wave adapter that looks like a major upgrade for anyone using Z-Wave devices in their smart home. It’s a complete redesign from the stick form factor of older adapters and has a standalone antenna and base. If you’re not familiar with Z-Wave, its big advantage over other smart home standards like Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth is that it uses a different radio frequency (865-926 MHz)....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · David Andrade

How to Browse the Web in Your Linux Terminal With Lynx

Summary There is no shortage of feature-rich browsers available today, but most offer largely the same experience. Lynx is a web browser that only displays text, offering a unique and ad-free way to browse the Internet in the Linux terminal. What is Lynx? Lynxis a text-only browser that is designed to allow terminal-based systems to access web pages on the Internet. As it relates to Linux, Lynx is a web browser that runs in the Terminal....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Cynthia Sexton

How to Capture Fast Action Photos on an iPhone

Summary Capturing fast-moving action with your iPhone camera can be a challenge. The Burst mode feature can help, by taking a continuous stream of high-speed photos. By taking multiple shots, your chances of capturing the image you want are much higher. How to Capture Fast Action Photos Using Burst Mode on iPhone Capturing fast action shots is challenging since you don’t have time to compose your shot, ensure the subject is in focus and properly framed, and then take the shot at your leisure....

May 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1367 words · Jennifer Bryant

How to Disable Windows Copilot

Quick Links Summary Windows Copilot is a generative AI that you can use to perform various tasks. However, if you don’t like Microsoft’s approach to adding AI to your computer or prefer a simpler and more user-friendly interface, you can quickly disable Windows Copilot using the following methods. How to Remove Windows Copilot From the Taskbar you may launchWindows Copilotby pressing the Windows+C key together or by clicking on its icon in the Taskbar....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Andrew Ferrell

How to Make Your Headphones Sound Better for Free

Summary A good pair of headphones is worth its weight in gold, but what if I told you that you could enhance the sound quality of your existing ones without spending a dime? The solution lies in adjusting your equalizer, and you may do it effortlessly with AutoEq. What Is AutoEq? And Why Should You Care About It? AutoEqis an open-source project and database that contains hundreds of pre-madeequalizerconfigurations for numerous headphone models....

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Ariel Davis

How to Sell Your Mac for as Much Money as Possible

Quick Links Macs hold their value better than most computers. If you’re looking to upgrade and your existing Mac has still got some life in it, you should easily be able to sell it to fund your new purchase. Here are the steps you should take to get the best price for it. Keep the Boxes and Accessories Buyers who are splashing out hundreds of dollars on used gear like it to look as close to the original thing as possible....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Joanna Butler