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CES 2025: Mammotion Just Released Two Mini Robot Lawnmowers
These mini robot lawnmowers are the perfect shrunk-down versions of my two favorite models.


CES 2025: This New Robot Vacuum Has an Arm That Picks Stuff Up
The only CES tech I've seen that made me shout and clap in excitement is the Roborock Saros Z70's robotic arm.


Meta’s Terrible AI Profiles Are Going Viral
They aren't new. They are, however, awful.


Stop Your iPhone From Sharing Photos' Data With Apple
What does the "Enhanced Visual Search" setting on your iPhone do?


What the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ Is (and What Studies Really Say About It)
It calls for plenty of veggies, fish, and olive oil—and here's how to actually follow it.


The Quickest Ways to Convert HEIC to JPEG
If you can't open a photo from your iPhone, you probably need to convert from HEIC to JPG.


There's No Such Thing As the 'Best' Diet
Every year, you'll see rankings of the "best" and "worst" diets. But there's no such thing.


Apple Might Owe You Money for Letting Siri Spy on You
If Siri shared your conversations, you're entitled to compensation.


Telegram Has a New Verification Strategy to Cut Down on Scams
Make sure a chat is verified before believing what you read.


The Latest Version of 'Doom' Is a CAPTCHA
Are you human? Beat "CAPTCHA DOOM" to prove it.


Here's How Much You Should Save in Your 401(k) in 2025
Take advantage of increased the contribution limits in 2025.


A Renter-Friendly Home Backup Generator Is Coming
Biolite has created a less expensive, user-friendly whole home backup power generator.


Why Your New Meta Quest Might Not Be Working
A new update seems to be rendering Meta Quest headsets unusable, with user reports suggesting new owners avoid setting up their devices until a fix has been issued.


You Can Binge 'Severance' (or Any Apple TV+ Original) Without a Subscription This Weekend
If your New Year's resolution is "watch more TV," you're in luck.


YouTube’s Latest Pop-Up Button Wants You to ‘Play Something’
YouTube is testing out this new button on its Android app.


OpenAI Promises the Next Model of ChatGPT Will Be Better at Reasoning
The company says it will improve in math, science, coding, and logic.


Some Windows 11 Users Can No Longer Install Security Updates (but There’s a Fix)
Some copies of Windows 11 installed using physical media can no longer accept security updates.


What's New on Prime Video in January 2025
A new comedy with Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, a drama with J. Lo., and an NFL Wild Card game.


Bluesky Has Trending Topics Now (But You Can Disable Them)
Find out what's going viral (or just don't bother).


A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Weightlifting Belt
Velcro or leather? Lever or prong? We have recommendations.