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Lexus is finally expanding its electric SUV options beyond the two-row RZ. The brand just introduced the 2027 TZ, its first three-row electric SUV, and a few luxury-oriented features that are firsts for Lexus as a whole, not just its EV lineup.

Home Assistant's latest update has added a new feature that will significantly expand the range of devices that can connect to the platform. The Home Assistant 2026.5 update has introduced native radio frequency support, allowing users to connect devices that function on radio frequency using transmitter integrations.

Smart TVs seem like an all-in-one solution for today’s streaming era. In one device, you can connect to the internet to access video and music services, control your smart home, and even get alerts—like when your laundry is done—if you have compatible devices.

Now that the Fitbit Air has arrived, Google is rethinking its fitness app strategy — and that includes sending another app to the graveyard, if for the right reasons.

When it comes to some of the best streaming sites, Hulu immediately always comes to mind. With any kind of Hulu subscription, you can access some amazing movies and television shows—and what’s even better is that Hulu has connections to many currently airing shows, so you can often watch new episodes the next day.

An older desktop had been in use for a while. It still worked fine for everyday tasks, but the connectivity situation had degraded. The machine was tied to Ethernet through a slightly awkward setup, and Bluetooth support came from one of those tiny USB dongles.

My favorite thing about Samsung Galaxy Watches is the many options and customization features. It’s a stark contrast to the Pixel Watch. However, that does mean it takes a bit of effort to get everything working just right. Here’s where I start.

Google has released its first mainstream Fitbit device in three years, the Fitbit Air, and it's a not-so-subtle response to screenless fitness trackers like the Whoop series — including a partnership with basketball superstar Stephen Curry to make sure you notice.

VS Code is a common editor for many developers because it feels like the general-purpose editor you go to as a beginner and even as a professional. It is easy to use, and you can add features whenever you need them. Since it's a text editor instead of a full IDE, it isn't bloated with features you'll never use. That means that it can actually be a smart choice for those who want AI, and it's an extension I can't live without now.

Subscription costs have a way of feeling invisible. You might have a cloud storage here, an AI tool there, a transcription service you barely use anymore. All of this can add up to something substantial. But if you own a mid-range GPU, there’s a good chance you’re paying for things your hardware could handle for free.

The beauty of Home Assistant is that if something doesn't work quite like you want it to, there's often a way to fix it so that it does. Whether you wish your smart air quality monitor were smarter or that your smart home could show you what was going on instead of telling you, there's a project you can tackle to make it happen.

I want to love Obsidian, I really do. The problem with Obsidian is Obsidian itself, and, after trying it out again, I see why so many people choose to use Notion instead.

I do a lot of different projects in any given week. It can be everything from home lab experiments, features, instrument building, to making comics and doing some woodworking/household projects.

Linux is more popular and accessible than ever, but anyone looking into switching from Windows or macOS is quickly going to run into an important question: Which distro should I use?

Tech that looks like tech is all well and good when it’s a laptop, router, or game console. Designing a good smart home is all about making unobtrusive choices that don’t ruin your home’s decor with flashing lights and LCD screens.

It's no secret that Google Photos is one of the best photo management and storage options on Android, not to mention the obvious go-to for many users. But with storage limits running out, more features turning into a subscription fee, or as a way to de-Google life a bit, many users are looking for an alternative.

Consumer Wi-Fi routers are great at providing a basic firewall, reliable Wi-Fi, and speedy Ethernet ports for your wired connections. However, they really don't offer you much control over your network.

One of the most underrated features that nearly every flagship smartphone had over a decade ago was the humble notification LED. These tiny lights gave you just enough information, like which app or type of alert a notification came from, without pulling you into your phone. Now, with rumors of a new "Pixel Glow" feature tied to the Pixel 11, it looks like that idea might be coming back in a smarter, cooler way—and I’m excited to see it.

If you’re thinking that you need two separate servers for running Plex and a local LLM, think again. Plex and local large language models have more in common than you might think, and that’s why running them on the same hardware actually makes sense.

There are plenty of devices in your home that are obvious candidates for automation, such as smart light bulbs, thermostats, and smart locks. However, there are some devices that you may not have considered automating.