We tried the $44 Counterpart charger

The Counterpart charger is a $44 wall plug with one standout feature: a built-in retractable cable. It’s designed to reduce clutter and simplify your everyday charging setup. But is smart cable management enough to justify the price?

Nanas best friend is a robot? AI companion aims to cure the loneliness epidemic.

Vassili Le Moigne wanted to make sure his mom was OK. Having long ago moved from France to the U.S., the former Microsoft executive struggled to connect with his aging mother as much as he hoped to, especially with the immense time difference between them. His solution was an AI-powered companion that can conduct conversations […]

Microsoft Office 2019 is on sale for A$30 — pay once and use it forever

TL;DR: Hurry and grab lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows at A$30 through 15 July. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows AU$30 AU$351 Save AU$321 Get Deal Your credit card is exhausted from all of today’s subscription […]

Start shopping early Prime Day deals on Bluetooth trackers — save up to $24

Best early Prime Day Bluetooth tracker deals Best Bluetooth tracker deal Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 $18.50 (Save $11.49) Get Deal Best Apple Bluetooth tracker Apple AirTag 4-pack $74.99 (Save $24.01) Get Deal Best universal Bluetooth tracker Chipolo POP Tracker Tag $49.99 (Save $8.01) Get Deal Prime Day sales are kicking into gear. Amazon is about to […]

The best deals on Echo devices ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025

Best early Echo device deals from Prime Day 2025 Best Echo deal Amazon Echo Show 8 $109.99 (Save $40) Get Deal With Amazon Prime Day 2025 less than a week away, it’s no surprise that the early deals are really starting to ramp up — specifically when it comes to Amazon’s popular line of Echo […]

AT&Ts new Wireless Account Lock can protect you from SIM swapping

AT&T has a nifty new way of ensuring that its customers don’t get SIM swapped. The telecom giant, which notably just agreed to a big settlement for huge data breaches, announced a new feature called Wireless Account Lock on its website, via TomsGuide. It’s available in the myAT&T phone app for postpaid customers, and it’s […]

Qantas data breach impacts 6 million customer accounts

Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that impacts the personal data of six million customers. On Monday, Qantas detected a cyberattack in one of its contact centers. Customer names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers are among the data accessed. But credit card details, personal financial information, and passport […]

Microsoft mass layoffs: Thousands of jobs cut, Xbox division hit hard

Microsoft is planning to cut thousands of jobs, its biggest round of layoffs in years. The company confirmed it is going to layoff around 9,000 people — about 4 percent of its workforce — on Wednesday, according to a report from The Seattle Times. While the exact makeup of the layoffs remains unknown, The Verge […]

Save $300 on the brand new DJI Power 2000 portable power station at Amazon

SAVE $300: The new DJI Power 2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $999, down from the list price of $1,299, with code POWER2000. That’s a 33% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 2000 portable power station $999 at Amazon $1,299 Save $300 use promo code POWER2000 at […]

The Apple iPad mini is down to its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day

SAVE $100: As of July 2, the iPad mini (128GB, A17 Pro) is on sale for $399 at Amazon. This is the lowest-ever price on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 Get Deal Prime Day presents an awesome opportunity to pick up […]