I stopped caring which brand made my smart devices, and I’m glad we’ve reached that point
I never buy into a single device or software ecosystem. It’s partly an occupational hazard, because I need to stay familiar with every brand and operating system. It’s also because I want to try the bleeding edge of tech, regardless of the logo on the back of a product. That means I’m using iOS and […]
Loads of TCL Google TVs are getting a great free upgrade that adds Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode for super-accurate movie viewing — and a few other nice changes are on board too
TCL’s new Google TV update brings new audio and visual features Upgrade is for 2023, 2024 and 2025 TCL TVs, matching 2026 model features Requires Google TV and MediaTek Pentonic 700 chip TCL is rolling out an upgrade to older TVs that adds Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode and wireless subwoofer support. It also fixes an […]
‘This new search box does not mean that you’ll only get AI responses’: Google’s Search makeover incorporates yet more AI, but Google promises to leave room for classic results
Google has been synonymous with search for more than 25 years, and so how it reimagines search matters to billions of people who rely on its powerful knowledge graph. In recent years, we’ve seen the steady encroachment of AI Overviews and AI mode on our search experience. Now, though the transition to inserting AI into […]
10 Hacks Every Apple Passwords User Should Know
Apple’s Passwords app is the default option for iOS and macOS users to save and access their credentials. While Passwords isn’t the most robust password manager on the market, it works well for those in the Apple ecosystem. (It also helps that it’s free). If you dig a little deeper, you’ll find features and services […]
Google just gave Workspace a 24/7 AI agent that sends emails and books meetings while you sleep
At the I/O 2026, Google announced several AI-powered updates for its Workspace apps. The main highlight of the announcement is Gemini Spark, a 24/7 personal AI agent that doesn’t just answer questions but takes actions on your behalf. It can send emails, add calendar events, and complete tasks across Workspace apps. And before you even […]
After a decade with Photoshop, this Canva and Gemini partnership finally won me over
Summary Canva Connected App for Google Gemini launches — a game-changer for web-based design workflows. Nano Banana + Magic Layers turn flat AI images into editable layers for easy tweaks. Canva Brand Kits live in Gemini, designs and auto-align fonts, logos and colors; rollout starts May 19. As a creative who has faithfully paid a […]
Gemini can now make videos, brief your morning, and do digital chores while you sleep
Google is giving the Gemini app a massive update, bringing a bunch of nifty changes. The chatbot phase is fading, and the company now wants Gemini to become something closer to a full-time digital assistant. During Google I/O 2026, the company announced a redesigned Gemini app along with a new model, proactive daily summaries, video […]
The Apple Sports App Expands To 90 New Markets Ahead Of The World Cup
It’s targeting soccer fans ahead of this summer’s tournament. Apple Apple Sports announced a big expansion today, with the program arriving in more than 90 additional countries and regions. This free app collects real-time scores, statistics and results from across athletic disciplines, allowing individuals to keep tabs on what’s happening for all their favorite teams. […]
5 things my Raspberry Pi travel router can do that other travel routers can’t
Most off-the-shelf travel routers are only good for a handful of things. They can share a Wi-Fi network, run a VPN, and even share files. The travel router I built out of a Raspberry Pi can do everything a regular travel router can, but it can do almost anything else you can imagine. Here are […]
Google Search is getting AI agents that will monitor the web for you
Google used its I/O 2026 keynote to announce a major overhaul of Search, introducing AI agents, a redesigned search box, and agentic coding capabilities that can generate custom apps and dashboards on the fly. A new search box The most visible change is a revamped search box that Google is calling the biggest update to […]