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I love Star Trek (not you, Lower Decks) but even the best shows have their fair share of silly, dumb, or downright baffling episodes. Sometimes the writers seem to have pulled their plots out of a hat full of words, and then somehow the episode makes it all the way to broadcast.

For a long time, the tracker fight has been very one-sided, with Apple's Find My network reliably using other Apple devices as a mesh network. That only really caught on with Android recently, and now, the Moto Tag has just become probably the most accurate Android tracker out there.

Despite being one of gaming's most accessible genres, visual novels are still fairly niche. Some people don't have the time to sit through 50 hours of reading, or have been turned off by the countless dating sims that make up much of the genre. However, there's a lot more to visual novels than you may realize.

Apple will release macOS 26 Tahoe later in 2025, bringing with it a fresh new “Liquid Glass” aesthetic, improved Spotlight search, a more capable Apple Intelligence, and some brand new apps.

USB-C is one of the greatest additions to modern computers. We’ve gone for 10 cables that might do 5 jobs to 1 that can do at least 10. However, not every PC comes with a USB-C port, or if it does, it may be a little older. Here’s how I added an extra USB-C port to my PC.

I think we all have days when we have little to no free time, but still want to game. I know I often find myself in the unfortunate situation of wanting to play, but not having the time to commit to some of my favorites.

If you have an older car or stereo head unit and wish you had wireless Android Auto, we have a deal for you. While many newer cars support wired Android Auto, or you upgraded your stereo and have it, only newer options have wireless Android Auto. The easiest way to solve that problem is with a wireless adapter, and right now the Motorola MA1 is over 50% off at Best Buy.

More and more people are activating dark mode on their devices, especially on apps like Excel that display a lot of white elements. If your eyes are sensitive to light, you spend a lot of time in Excel, or you're working at night, switching to dark mode can help reduce your visual discomfort.

One of the biggest problems with electric vehicle ownership is long charging times. Few people want to sit around for an hour or more to be able to drive their car. However, a global push and huge investment in EVs has forced improvements in battery technology and charging speeds. Now, many cars can charge up to 80% in 25 minutes or less. These ten electric cars prove that owning one doesn't need to be an inconvenience. In fact, one charges faster than filling a tank with fuel.

Picking up a new hobby or skill can involve a lot of effort and time, but it doesn't necessarily mean your wallet needs to take a huge hit. Free or cheap resources are easily accessible, be it YouTube videos, websites, or apps that you can download for free.

At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled iOS 26 and, along with it, the new CarPlay features that will change the way you interact with the in-car information system forever. The improved CarPlay will be available for supported iPhone users later this year, alongside the public release of iOS 26.

Based on recent trends, iOS 26 is expected to be available for public download around the middle of September this year. While everyone will be excited to try out its new features, I’m hoping Apple turns its attention to some of the more minor iPhone issues.

The 2010s might have been the end of Saturday morning network cartoons, but it was also the dawn of a new age. Cartoons of the 2010s turned to cable and streaming. With fewer restraints, it was a chance to make cartoons capable of far more than selling some toys and cramming in a moral lesson.

Anyone searching for a new Bluetooth speaker for home listening likely yearns for the biggest, baddest one available. The Marshall Woburn III falls squarely in that category. Plus, beyond its wireless capabilities, it can connect to a record player and TV for extended versatility.

Logitech has revealed a new iPad keyboard with a twist. The Flip Folio is a case with a magnetic detachable keyboard, allowing you to type at more angles than most iPad keyboards and easily switch between devices.

If you're looking for a powerful and portable PC gaming device, the Lenovo Legion Go 8.8-inch handheld gaming PC is a great choice. Right now is a great time to buy one thanks to its $100 discount, dropping it to $649.99 at Best Buy.

Microsoft has finally shown us a large part of the strategy it's devised to keep Windows on handheld PCs, and combat the threat of SteamOS. It's a plan with many moving parts, it seems, but so far it looks like the right set of moves.

If you've noticed that your Switch 2 is dying before the battery percentage drops to zero, you're not alone. Nintendo has confirmed the battery charge indicator is not working correctly on some Switch 2 consoles. The battery percentage shown on the screen doesn't match the actual amount of power left, causing the console to shut down unexpectedly.

The Switch 2 is backwards compatible with most games from the original Switch, but in these early days that compatibility isn't quite perfect yet. However, even games without explicit Switch 2 patches can benefit from Switch 2 hardware.

Summer Games Fest—Geoff Keighley’s E3 replacement—brought a plethora of exciting game announcements across its various showcases, even if the main show was pretty ho-hum. Here’s a list of the reveals that defined this year’s show.