Futuristic movies are exciting because we get to see different interpretations of what our world will look like years from now. Movies like Passengers and Interstellar show us a future where space travel is possible, while Children of Men shows a bleak Earth that’s lost hope. Dredd takes a different…

Siri’s AI overhaul may have been the headline announcement at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month, but Apple’s broader AI strategy is taking shape through a series of smaller features embedded across its software. Rather than asking consumers to adopt the new AI-powered version of Siri to get all…

TV brands often throw around impressive-sounding terms and specs for their latest models, but what do they mean? You’ve probably shopped around for a new TV and seen descriptions like Mini-LED and OLED or specs mentioning Dolby Vision or HDR10+ without knowing what they refer to or whether they make…

Whether you want to back up all your precious files, make it easier to share and collaborate, or create your own entertainment cloud, network-attached storage (NAS) devices are the way. These versatile servers can boost your home network and help you offload tasks from your computer and other devices. I’ve…

ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other tools like them are making artificial intelligence available to the masses. We can now get all sorts of responses back on almost any topic imaginable. These chatbots can compose sonnets, write code, get philosophical, and automate tasks. However, while you can just type anything you…

The most controversial feature is Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Direction (SOCD) customization. This allows one key to override another rather than registering both simultaneously, which is ideal for strafing in tactical shooters like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. The difference in reaction speed is immediately noticeable, making quick peeks far more consistent.…

Every new TV I buy should last a few years, and I make my purchasing decisions with the future in mind. This ensures they’ll still offer the best viewing experience for at least three to four years and can save me from upgrading my old smart TV sooner than I…

If you’ll excuse the pun, skillets seem to always be a hot topic. More than in other sections of cookery, there is a continual quest to find the best one, or at least the best one you can afford. I’ve seen cycles of fetishization come and go for copper, cast-iron,…

The clock is ticking for Windows and Linux users to update cryptographic keys that protect their systems against firmware-based UEFI infections, a pernicious form of malware that loads before operating system and antimalware protections start. Beginning June 24, three certificates that cryptographically verify that each piece of firmware and software…

The Aera smart diffuser is gorgeous and offers so much to love. I tested both the full-size version (a tabletop diffuser suitable for up to 1,000 square feet) and the Mini (a plug-in diffuser suitable for up to 400 square feet). I like the modern design and that the Mini…