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Home Assistant, the open-source home automation platform, has officially added SwitchBot to its 'Works with Home Assistant' program. This is a big step forward for anyone with smart home appliances because it helps make the ecosystem more complete and easier to manage.

When it comes to home security devices, Ring is a popular name that offers a bit of everything. If you want to take things beyond a simple video doorbell or outdoor camera, Ring's 14-piece whole-home security system is wireless, easy to install, and available at a big discount.

When the battle royale genre first started gaining traction, I fell in love with the concept. The intensity and adrenaline of 100 players thrust into an arena, all vying to be the last one left, was unlike anything else. But as time went on, and battle royales began to dominate the multiplayer scene, I found myself growing tired of the formula.

With video game prices once again on the rise, I'm sure many of us are being more critical of our purchasing decisions. Games costing $80 is a tall ask, but to be honest, I stopped buying them on launch day once $70 became the norm, with one notable exception.

Insta360 has revealed the Flow 2, the company's latest gimbal for smartphone video recordings. It's a selfie stick, gimbal, and battery bank all in one, and it has a lower price than the Flow 2 Pro.

While your iPhone can’t lose weight for you, it can definitely play an important role in any weight-loss journey. At least, that’s what I discovered when I dropped 35lb (16kg) a few years ago.

Affordable crossovers are in high demand, but finding one that balances price, quality, and features under $25,000 is no easy task. Fortunately, one standout model in 2025 delivers impressive value without cutting corners, making it the best new crossover in its price range.

The original M3GAN was such a hit that a sequel will soon be dancing its way into theaters. I’m a bit of a fanboy, so I’m looking forward to seeing this queen lay down the law (and lay down some victims) yet again. I’m so excited, in fact, that I decided to get ready for her latest outing by watching her cinematic predecessors slash their way through one victim after another.

Are you sick of reading cryptic manuals and boring articles for learning Linux? Look no further, because you can learn Linux by playing games. It's not only fun but also quite engaging. Moreover, all of them are free to play, and some are even open-source.

Most people only use password managers for managing passwords and passkeys, but the possibilities are endless. Some password manager apps have branched out and become more useful in the process. And now, Proton Pass is going the same route as well.

Lenovo's Thinkpads are famously reliable workhorses, and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 is no exception. The 2-in-1 form factor opens up a few interesting ways to use the laptop, and solid system specs ensure the entire thing is snappy and responsive.

If you're looking to get away from Microsoft Word, and Microsoft, or if you're just looking to support a free and open-source project, there are a dizzying array of solid options out there. Here are four that are great all-rounders, and that can run on most PCs or laptops with an issue.

Computer-generated graphics (CG) have revolutionized what filmmakers can do these days. It seems the only limit is your imagination (and budget), because there are no practical challenges you need to overcome.

If you're on the lookout to add a subwoofer to your sound system, chances are you're mainly seeing active subwoofer options, and few if any passive ones. It seems that every subwoofer these days wants to be strong and independent!

Shopping for a new laptop can be exciting, but it's also confusing. With countless models and cryptic naming schemes full of letters and numbers, it can be quite overwhelming. Instead of decoding these arbitrary names, here’s what to focus on instead.

Have you used the Linux terminal and wished there was a way you could go back to previous commands without retyping everything? Modern shells let you do exactly that with command-line editing.

You probably already know that voice assistants are quietly recording everything we say to them. However, Google's Gemini app is getting a privacy tweak that you’ll want to know about—and it’s not bad news.

Kids love summer because they are out of school and have infinitely more free time. However, parents often dread it for a simple reason: they have to keep kids entertained, often for long stretches of time. That means watching kids’ shows together, many of which can be mind-numbingly awful.

The Sony LinkBuds Fit, released back in October, are now getting a fresh update with a brand-new pink color option. If you want new wireless earbuds in a fun pink color, now's your chance.

The Fairphone is very unique in the Android ecosystem. A phone that goes against most widely established conventions and goes out of its way to be more modular and repairable. Now, the Fairphone 6 is here, and it's better than ever.