There exists a well-worn literary tradition of mysterious religious zealots and charismatic fanatics found in the annals of science fiction lore, but few so captivating and worthy of further dissection as the strange android-loving sect in Apple TV+’s “Foundation” Season 3…
Deals: Grab Apple's 512GB M4 MacBook Air for just $999
Save $200 on Apple’s upgraded M4 MacBook Air with a bump up to 512GB of storage, bringing the cost down to $999. Save $200 on Apple’s M4 MacBook Air 512GB. Apple’s latest MacBook Air is on sale this week at Amazon,…
Haven’t replaced your laptop in a few years? Here’s how to know if it’s college-ready or time for an upgrade
Everyone eyes up shiny next-gen laptops in ads and store windows sometimes and thinks about how nice it would be to have a new device – but do you really need one? As a champion of reducing e-waste, I’d typically say…
The Download: Unnerving AI avatars, and Trump’s climate gift to China
—Rhiannon Williams Earlier this summer, I visited the AI company Synthesia to give it what it needed to create a hyperrealistic AI-generated avatar of me. The company’s avatars are a decent barometer of just how dizzying progress has been in AI…
The best smart LED light bulbs for 2025
Smart LED light bulbs are one of the easiest ways to upgrade your home with smart lighting solutions that are both practical and fun. These color-changing bulbs let you customize your space with vibrant RGB color options, cozy warm white or…
Watch NASA’s Artemis 2 moon astronauts take on the viral ‘Bobby and Pete’ fitness challenge (video)
The next astronauts to travel around the moon seem plenty fit to make the trip. The four astronauts who will fly on NASA’s Artemis 2 mission recently passed the “Bobby and Pete Challenge,” performing 50 pull-ups and 100 pushups in less…
Logitech Keys to Go 2 review: a slim keyboard for nearly everyone
Logitech’s Keys-to-Go 2 is designed as a lightweight, portable keyboard that’s easy to carry and practical enough for everyday typing on the go. Logitech Keys to Go 2 Unless you’re an absolute devotee of the on-screen keyboard, there’s a good chance…
The Google Pixel 10 costs hundreds less than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but its photography is almost as good
Let’s get this out of the way: the $1,199 iPhone 16 Pro Max takes better photos than the $799 Google Pixel 10. The differences, though, are not nearly as great as you might think, at least that’s what I learned when…
The Download: Sustainable architecture, and DeepSeek’s success
Despite decades of green certifications, better material sourcing, and the use of more sustainable materials, the built environment is still responsible for a third of global emissions worldwide. According to a 2024 UN report, the building sector has fallen “significantly behind…
The best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2025
A Wi-Fi mesh system is one of the best upgrades you can make to improve your home’s internet coverage, especially if you’ve ever struggled with dead zones, buffering or dropped video calls. Unlike a single router that broadcasts from one central…