Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.

My Moccamaster Delivers Drip Coffee Perfection

It’s stylish and reliable—and you can pry my Moccamaster from my cold, dead hands.

Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans

Software demos and Pentagon records detail how chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude could help the Pentagon analyze intelligence and suggest next steps.

The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly

Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

6G Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech

When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like “sensing” of vehicles, devices, and people.

Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: My New Favorite Earbuds

Sony’s latest flagship earbuds have the best noise canceling—and maybe the best bass—I’ve ever heard from wireless earbuds.

Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom’s biggest casualties.

Logitech K98M Wireless Keyboard Review: Great for Productivity

After a series of great low-profile keyboards, the iconic peripherals brand has finally figured out a wireless mechanical model.

China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies

Hype around the open source agent is driving people to rent cloud servers and buy AI subscriptions just to try it, creating a windfall for tech companies.

Google’s AI Searches Love to Refer You Back to Google

The company’s generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers.