JBL Bar 500MK2 Review: A Fantastic Soundbar System

This compact 2.1 soundbar system offers realistic Dolby Atmos surround sound.

How to Choose a Computer Monitor (2025): Everything You Need to Know

Monitors are cheaper, faster, and more beautiful than ever. Here’s how to choose one that will suit your needs and budget.

‘Wolf DNA’ Lurks in Many Modern Dog Breeds

Although wolf-canine interbreeding has been considered extremely rare, the latest research shows that many present-day canines carry a small amount of wolf genes.

How a $200 Fake Fireplace From Home Depot Soothed My Soul

Research shows that watching a simulated fire may have real psychological benefits.

2025’s Best Phones Were Also Its Wackiest

If anything, iPhones and Pixels are practically vanilla. The next generation is thinner, more transparent, and folds in half. That’s a good thing.

The Gloves Are Off in the Fight for Your Right to Repair

This year, the right-to-repair movement got a boost from—surprisingly—big tech, tariffs, and economic downturn. But the companies controlling who fixes their stuff aren’t giving up that power willingly.

How to Set Up a Smartphone for Elderly Loved Ones

Here’s how to make iPhone and Android devices a little easier to use.

NYPD Sued Over Possible Records Collected Through Muslim Spying Program

The New York Police Department’s “mosque-raking” program targeted Muslim communities across NYC. Now, as the city’s first Muslim mayor takes office, one man is fighting—again—to fully expose it.

Data Holds the Key in Slowing Age-Related Illnesses

More accurate and individualized health predictions will allow for preventative factors to be implemented well in advance.

The Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared

We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers.