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Whole-home wired networks are a scam—here's the one Ethernet run that actually matters
Whole-home Ethernet sounds like the perfect home networking upgrade. In theory, having wired network access in every room seems like the best way to keep everything fast and stable. However, it’s often more effort and cost than most homes actually need, and in many cases, a single access point in the right location is all you really need.
Forget Mercedes-Benz—This affordable Korean Hybrid SUV feels surprisingly luxurious
Luxury SUVs have become incredibly expensive, with many premium hybrid crossovers now pushing well beyond the $60,000 mark before options. That rising cost has made mainstream alternatives far more appealing, especially as affordable brands continue improving interior quality, ride comfort, and in-car technology. Buyers no longer need a luxury badge to get features like leather upholstery, premium sound systems, massive digital displays, and a genuinely refined driving experience.
Your Fire TV Stick has a developer menu that unlocks features Amazon doesn't advertise
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is in an odd spot in the streaming market; it's both very accessible and very restricted for a smart device. However, for many years, there has been a conflict between Amazon and its users. The issue is that it isn't transparent or free enough; its default interface hides important performance information and deliberately limits adding third-party apps. There is a hidden developer menu that lets you get more out of the device.
Google's 15GB free storage now comes with a catch: your phone number
Google has offered 15GB of free storage with its accounts for years, but there can now be some strings attached to claiming the full amount. Users have noticed that some new account holders have to link their phone number to get the expected storage. Otherwise, they're capped at just 5GB.
Home Depot slashes RIDGID tool prices ahead of new lineup launch this summer
Are you looking to buy some new cordless power tools for DIY projects this spring and summer? If so, we have some deals you don't want to miss. I'm talking about three RIDGID battery packs, all for only $100, or huge 10-tool combo kits at a massive 50% discount.
This EV is finally for people who hate electric cars
I’ve driven a lot of EVs lately, and many of them seem obsessed with feeling futuristic at all costs. Some are great tech showcases, but not all of them are particularly easy to live with day to day.
4 "free" streaming services that quietly added fees (and what to use instead)
The cost of streaming service subscriptions continues to rise. Even services that used to offer free content are moving it behind paywalls. Here are some once-free streaming services that have added fees, removed free tiers, or just made free viewing harder, and some alternative options you can use instead.
The SuperDisk was a better floppy, but the world didn't want a better floppy
The humble floppy disk in its various incarnations ruled the computer world for a long time. Too long, as it turns out. Eventually, the tiny capacity of floppy disks was a mismatch for growing hard drives and ballooning file sizes, so something new was needed.
Honda plans 15 new hybrid cars by 2030, including the next Civic and RDX
Honda is responding to its collapsed EV plans by refocusing on hybrids, with 15 new models planned by March 2030. It's concentrating on North America, and previewed what are likely to be next-generation Civic and Acura RDX hybrids.
Sideloaded Android apps can now auto-update like Play Store apps (here's how)
One annoying thing about installing apps from outside the Google Play Store is that they don't auto-update. It's a pain to download a new APK and reinstall it to get the updated version every time. Let me show you two ways to automatically update those apps.
The DJI Mini 4K drone is down to its best-ever price with this $90 off voucher code at Amazon
SAVE $90: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $209 at Amazon with the on-page coupon, down from the list price of $299. That's a 30% discount and the lowest we've seen from Amazon.
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Airline prices are high, and if you're not planning to fly this summer, that's understandable. But there's a different option to take to the skies, and it probably costs much less than those domestic flights you were considering. Check out this drone deal at Amazon that'll be a fun summer hobby.
As of May 14, the DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale at Amazon for $209 with the on-page coupon, down from the list price of $299. That's a 30% discount and the lowest we've seen from Amazon.
The DJI Mini 4K drone is a great option for both beginners and expert drone pilots who are looking for something lightweight and exceptionally portable. The drone can easily fold up and fit into the palm of your hand and it weighs under 249 grams.
SEE ALSO: Take to the skies with the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Kit for the lowest price we've seenLike the name indicates, this DJI model captures 4K UHD footage and it can fly for up to 31 minutes before needing to recharge. Video transmission is still possible from a distance of up to 10 kilometers away, or about six miles.
Since summer weather can be unpredictable, the DJI Mini 4K comes with a reassuring level 5 wind-resistance which measures out to winds up to about 24 miles per hour. DJI also mentions the brushless motors help with power and the drone can take off from altitudes as high as 4,000 meters which is over 13,000 feet.
For beginners, this DJI model has one-tap takeoff and landing, stable hovering, and a GPS-powered return-to-home command.
Before this on-page coupon at Amazon disappears, snag the DJI Mini 4K on sale for $209. Since this is the lowest we've seen, there's not much reason to wait.
This Emmy-nominated Hulu series was canceled far too soon—and fans were rightfully furious
When it comes to streaming services that I grew familiar with as I aged, one of them was Hulu. For years, I would visit this website to watch amazing dramas and interesting comedies and, most of the time, to catch up on the TV shows I had been watching throughout the week.
4 things I wish I knew before building a UniFi network
UniFi’s networking capabilities have no rival in the consumer or prosumer market. The system is relatively easy to use, extremely powerful and capable, and the platform has more fanboys than Marvel it seems. But, after setting up my home UniFi network, here are the four things I wish I knew before I got started.
Heres a list of every Android device that has or will soon get AirDrop
Apple AirDrop enables users to quickly share photos, videos, and other files to nearby users. Android has Quick Share to provide similar functionality to its users.
Last year, Google announced during the Pixel 10 series launch that its latest Android smartphones would be able to work with AirDrop through Quick Share. This basically allowed users to take advantage of these file-sharing features cross-platform. Android phones, for example, could now share photos and videos to iPhones in the same way iPhones were able to share between each other via AirDrop.
Since then, Google has been slowly rolling out AirDrop through Quick Share to even more Android devices — even Android smartphones by third parties such as Samsung. And, just this week, Google launched the feature on a slew of new devices.
Here's the current list of every device that currently has AirDrop enabled.
Current AirDrop-enabled Android devicesGoogle Pixel 10
Pixel 10 Pro
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Pixel 10a
Pixel 9
Pixel 9 Pro
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy S26
Galaxy S26+
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Oppo Find X9 series
Oppo Find N6
Vivo X300 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25+
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24+
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z TriFold
Galaxy Z Fold 7
Galaxy Z Flip 7
Galaxy Z Fold 6
Galaxy Z Flip 6
Oppo Find X8
Oppo Find X8 Pro
OnePlus 15
Honor Magic V6
Honor Magic 8 Pro
It appears Google will continue to roll out AirDrop to even more devices in the future, so stay tuned for updates.
What’s the deal with the Open Home Foundation, owners of Home Assistant?
If you use Home Assistant, ESPHome, or any number of similar projects, you might have heard of the Open Home Foundation. What you might not realize is just how important this entity is to safeguarding the projects you depend on.
Audi's Q9 challenges the Mercedes GLS with 4D audio and a digital cabin for 10K less
The arrival of the 2027 Audi Q9 is getting closer, the German manufacturer's new flagship that seats up to seven. While Audi has shared glimpses of the camouflaged exterior for a while now, the automaker has officially opened the doors of the Q9 to provide a first look at the interior ahead of its full reveal on July 28th.
3 more homelab projects to try this weekend (May 15 - 17)
Are you ready for another set of weekend homelab project ideas? This weekend, I'm showing you a few things that I wish I had done sooner in my homelab, including setting up a Wi-Fi heatmap, building a drive health dashboard, and spinning up an uptime monitor.
The powerhouse Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower is down to a record low at Amazon — save $250
SAVE $250: The Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower is on sale for $849 at Amazon, down from the list price of $1,099. That's a 23% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon.
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If you have a tech-forward household, you probably have a few items that make household chores much easier: A robot vacuum, a smart composter, and a smart litter box for the cat are all items that do the chores for you. But until fairly recently, we've been stuck with the task of manually mowing the lawn. This is changing, and we now have powerful robot lawn mowers that can take care of this chore.
If you're looking to offload the task, check out today's deal at Amazon.
As of May 14, the Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower is on sale for $849 at Amazon, down from the list price at Segway of $1,099. That's a 23% discount that takes $250 off the price. It's a new record-low price at Amazon, according to camelcamelcamel.
If the lawn gets out of control with spring and summer growth, there's an easy way to keep it under control. The Segway Navimow robot lawn mower is like a robot vacuum but for your lawn. It'll map the area and then set off on a mowing adventure according to your desired schedule. You can also select the length you'd like between 2 and 3.6 inches.
SEE ALSO: The Mammotion Luba 3 robot lawn mower is over $500 off at Amazon — act fast to score a free garageThere's no need to worry about the robot lawn mower bumping into the fence or running over the dog toys left in the yard. The Segway uses obstacle avoidance for over 150 common items it could encounter while mowing.
From the app, you can also set a multi-zone schedule. This will allow you to keep the area near the barbecue cut more frequently than the side yard which gets less use. It comes with an IP66 dust and waterproof rating protecting it from summer splashes. Segway recommends this model for lawns that measure about 0.25 acres.
If you're not in the mood to spend the summer mowing the lawn, get the help of the Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower. It's on sale at Amazon for under $850 for a limited time.
Keep your kids active this summer break for under $50 — score the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 fitness tracker on sale at Amazon
SAVE $40: As of May 14, the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 is on sale for only $49.99 at Amazon — just in time for summer break. That's a saving of $40 and its best price on record.
Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 (Marvel Black Panter edition) $49.99 at Amazon$89.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal
It's easy for kids to rack up those screen time hours once school lets out for the summer. But a fitness tracker can help balance those hours with some necessary movement and one of our favorites designed for kids is on sale for its best price ever.
As of May 14, the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 (Marvel Black Panter edition) is on sale for just $49.99 at Amazon. That's 44% or $40 off its list price of $89.99 and its lowest price on record by a long shot.
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The parental control features are top-notch as well. You can easily track who your kids are talking to and block any unwanted contacts, schedule reminders for chores and other tasks, set timers for playtime and screen time, input emergency information, and much more. It even comes with a one-year battery life, so you won't need to constantly worry about plugging it in. Once the battery dies, it can simply be replaced.
Best for kids aged 4 to 7, the Vivofit Jr. 3 is a great companion for your little ones this summer. Keep them active, attentive, and engaged even when school lets out.
Your next laptop's RAM might be upgradeable after all
In the past few years, buying a new laptop usually meant choosing between a thin-and-light model with soldered memory or a slightly thicker one that still used upgradeable SO-DIMM RAM. As someone who wants the lightest device possible but also values long-term upgradability, that trade-off always felt like a massive compromise.


