Dear Google, Fix Google Home. Now.
Iyaz Akhtar looks into what happened to Google’s smart home ecosystem. Google’s move toward Gemini appears to have disrupted Google Home’s once smooth experience. The result is a system that feels less reliable and more inconsistent. Here’s what’s going wrong right now.
How to disable automatic content recognition and data tracking on your smart TV
Stop your smart TV from tracking your viewing habits by disabling Automatic Content Recognition. This guide shows how to find and turn off these hidden privacy settings on an Amazon Fire TV. It’s a quick way to limit data tracking and improve privacy.
Googles new warning about quantum hackers and the threat to crypto
Google is warning that advances in quantum computing could make it easier to break the encryption that protects cryptocurrencies. The concern is that quantum hackers may be able to crack current security systems much sooner than expected. This could put crypto assets and blockchain-based systems at risk.
Testing the MacBook Neo on 8K video and raw photos
PCMag’s camera expert Jim Fisher tests the budget Apple MacBook Neo with 8K video, RAW photos, and exports. The goal is to see how it handles real creative workloads and whether it’s a viable option for creative work.
The DJI Flip is close to its lowest-ever price on Amazon — shop now and save $100 on this 4K drone
SAVE $100: As of April 16, shop the DJI Flip 4K drone for just $539 at Amazon. That saves you $100 off its $639 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Flip $539 $639 Save $100 Get Deal Getting outside this spring and summer? If you’re looking to capture your adventures […]
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7: How to try it, benchmarks, safety
Anthropic has been shipping products and making news at a blistering pace in 2026, and on Thursday, the AI company announced the launch of Claude Opus 4.7. Claude Opus 4.7 is Anthropic’s most intelligent model available to the general public. Notably, Anthropic said in a press release that Opus 4.7 is not as powerful as […]
Allbirds goes soleless and pivots to AI
In this modern era where seemingly every tech company is defined by its relationship with AI (or lack thereof), Allbirds has made perhaps the most 180-degree corporate pivot we’ve ever seen. In case you’re unfamiliar, Allbirds was a direct-to-consumer company that made wool sneakers popular among Silicon Valley types in the 2010s. Take note of […]
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is back down to under $15
SAVE $25: The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $14.99 with code SAVE4K, down from the list price of $39.99. That’s a 63% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $25 use code SAVE4K Get Deal Amazon makes some […]
Nano Banana can now make personalized AI Images based on your Photos library
Google announced today that the Gemini Personal Intelligence feature is now available in Nano Banana 2, the company’s popular AI image model. Now, instead of uploading a photo, users can give Nano Banana access to their Google Photos library, which will allow Nano Banana to generate personalized images for users. Don’t miss out on our […]
Bluetti just launched the FridgePower portable power station — preorders save at least $540
One of the biggest inconveniences when the power goes out is worrying about food spoiling in the refrigerator. A storm that knocks out power always seems to show up just a few days after doing a major fridge and freezer restock. We used to transfer items out of the fridge and into a cooler, but […]