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We may earn a commission from links on this page. This past weekend I ran a 10K while wearing both the Garmin Forerunner 970 and the Forerunner 165 Music, and while I'll be doing a full comparison soon, the experience made one thing immediately clear: Sometimes it's worth it to have a premium running watch. While both watches have excellent running features, the 970 has a few that the 165 lacks—and after putting them to use on race day, I can say that two of them in particular made a real difference. Master your "race pace" with Garmin's PacePro featureI'd never tested Garmin's PacePro in real race-day conditions before this weekend. The selling point of this feature is that it analyzes the elevation profile of your course and generates "dynamic pace guidance" based o...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. April's 10 most-streamed movies offer a diverse collection of styles and genres, so there is, as they say, something for everyone. If you like stylistic horror, don't miss Dust Bunny. If you're into stripped down thrillers, Apex is for you. If you like sports movies, there's Marty Supreme—or you could just re-watch The Devil Wears Prada before you head out to the theater for the sequel. The Housemaid (2025) Director Paul Fieg...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Portable projectors provide a big screen for cozy movie nights without committing to a full home theater setup, and they’ve come a long way in the past few years. Still, many force you to choose between design and function. The LG CineBeam Q portable projector blends a sleek look with true 4K laser projection, making it perfect for flexible viewing—and right now, it’s $200 off at $799.99 (originally $999.99). This 4K mini projector provides a sharp, detailed picture up to approximately 120 inches, which is unusual at this size. It also has a wide color gamut (up to 154% DCI-P3) and high contrast for a more vibrant image. It uses an R...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get thousands of free e-books over the course of 2026 if you know where—and when—to look. All year long, Amazon is offering free Kindle e-books to readers, with new opportunities popping up every month. In May, Prime members can get two free Kindle e-books from Amazon's First Reads program, one of them being this month's bonus short read.What is Amazon's First Reads?Amazon First Reads is a program aimed at Prime members that offers early access to new e-books across many genres, as curated by First Reads editors (one of many Prime Member benefits). Prime members can choose to download one free e-book every month from a rotati...

If you're in the Google ecosystem or use Google Workspace at work, Google Chat is a popular choice for messaging and collaboration. The app replaced Hangouts in Gmail (RIP), originally launching for business before rolling out to everyone. Regardless of the context for using Google Chat, there are a handful of hacks to maximize its features. Add Chat to Gmail to keep everything in one tabIf you already have too many tabs open—and one of them is Gmail—you don't actually need another one for Google Chat. Instead, you can add Chat to your Gmail taskbar and toggle between your inbox and chat interface in the same tab (as long as they are under the same Google Account). Hit the Settings gear at the top of your Gmail window and tap See all settings. Select the Chat and Meet tab and hit the radio...

The Opera you're using today is obviously a very different browser from the one it was decades ago. Perhaps the most significant change is that it's a Chromium-based browser, which means you can install Chrome extensions to fill any features you may be missing. That said, the browser still retains its core philosophy of shipping useful integrated features—even if those options aren't always obvious. From bypassing unskippable YouTube ads to using a built-in volume booster for every tab, here are the best Opera hacks you should know about:Use "Early Bird" to try experimental features before releaseIf you live on the bleeding edge of tech, you can use Opera's "Early Bird" to try all kinds of experimental features. To do so, click the three-line menu in Opera's toolbar, scroll to the bottom, ...

As powerful as LLMs can be, all have one shared weakness: hallucination. For reasons beyond our understanding, AI models have a habit of making things up, totally out of the blue. A response might be accurate, with well-cited sources and relevant information; then, all of a sudden, the AI pushes a false claim, or mistakenly interprets an ironic forum comment as fact. (That's how you end up with Google's AI Overviews recommending adding glue to your pizza.) Some LLMs may hallucinate less than others, but none are immune. That's why anytime you use a chatbot, you'll see some kind of warning on-screen, letting you know that the AI can make mistakes. Apple Intelligence, Apple's AI platform, is no exception here. When the company first rolled out its AI, it included notification summaries as a...

Google I/O is rapidly approaching. Google's big developer conference kicks off May 19 and will be available to stream live for anyone not invited to the keynote in California. While you likely won't get a look at the company's upcoming Pixel products, this presentation will contain a slew of software announcements—though we don't exactly know what Google has up its sleeve. Last year, the company made a number of interesting announcements. We got our first look at Android XR, Google’s platform for smart glasses; AI Mode’s general rollout for Search, following an initial beta period; Gemini Live's official rollout on iPhones; Try it on, a feature that lets you virtually try on clothes; and new AI models across Google's product line. This year will likely feature similar announcements, thoug...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Zain Awais and product image courtesy of Amazon. Curved ultrawide monitors offer an immersive experience you can't get from regular gaming monitors, since even your peripheral vision gets to be part of the action. If you're looking for a premium experience at a great price, Samsung is discounting its 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC to $899.99 (originally $1,599.99 at its release). At under a grand, a 49-inch Samsung OLED gaming monitor is worth paying attention to. (OLEDs are inherently expensive, so the best time to get one is...

Apple is undoubtedly behind in the AI race. "Apple Intelligence" has fewer features and less utility than similar products from competitors; the company has no chatbot of its own; and we're still waiting on the AI-powered Siri upgrade Apple first revealed back in 2024. And yet, much of that could change with iOS 27. The update is shaping up to be a bit of a catch-up moment for Apple, as rumors suggest we'll finally see both the updated Siri as well as Apple's attempt at a ChatGPT-like chatbot. And it now seems there's a good chance the update will also include new photo editing features that could directly compete with others across the AI market.As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (via MacRumors), Apple is planning to add a new "Apple Intelligence Tools" section to the Photos app. This...