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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Yesterday, I wrote about Sony's luxurious version of the 1000XM6 going on sale. While it's discounted, $600 is still a lot of money to spend on headphones, and there are other options that are just as premium for almost half the price. The Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen is one of those options, currently down to $369 (originally $449), its lowest price ever, according to price-tracking tools. The Bose QuietComfort line has been around for a long time, excelling in comfort, ANC, and minimalism, as was the case for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds that I got to review. The headphone version keeps those same priorities at the fo...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’ve been waiting for Ultrahuman’s new Ring Pro, and I’m happy to report I have one in my hands (OK, on one of my hands). This is the ring that was announced back in February, along with a feature-filled charging case. It’s an upgrade from the Ring Air that I previously reviewed, and it retails for $479 including the case. Overall the experience is pretty similar to the Ring Air, but here are a few things I’ve noticed that are worth calling out.  ...

Google Home is Google's smart home platform, which integrates everything from Google's smart speakers to the lights, plugs, locks, and other appliances across your house. Whether you use just a voice assistant and a smart bulb or two or have a complex web of devices whose actions you're looking to automate, you'll want to consider these hidden tips and tricks to make your smart home work for you. Enable Night mode to keep your devices from waking people upGoogle speakers and displays have a Night mode that lowers their volume and dims their display lights during set "downtimes," so you can still use your voice assistant without disturbing the peace or waking kids who are sleeping. In the Google Home app, tap Home > All devices and long-press your device's tile. Tap Settings > Notific...

For the past few days, I’ve been poking around every AI browser I could get my hands on. So far, I’ve performed general research tasks on Perplexity Comet and used ChatGPT Atlas to successfully navigate an Amazon checkout. I even spent some time familiarizing myself with the new Dia browser from the developers of Arc.As I've explored these browsers, I've been mindful of the many security risks to contend with: Prompt injection, where malicious AI prompts are hidden in a website or browser extension’s HTML source code, is the most obvious threat. But there are also cases of AI agents acting without a user’s permission to access your logged-in accounts. Moreover, AI browsers can leak data between browser tabs and hand over user credentials on clever prompting without even using any malicious...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I've been recommending the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones since I reviewed them in 2025, with my only real gripe being their high price. Unfortunately for those without deep pockets, Sony has since released a newer, more luxurious version of these beloved cans with an even higher price tag. Awkwardly named as always, the Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones retail for $649.99, an arguably crazy price to pay for headphones. However, Target has just given them their first significant discount, cutting the price by $50 to $599.99. So what's different with these headphones to warrant such a high price tag? They're heavier, going 254g to 320g,...

Another massive data breach is putting consumers' identities at risk of being used for fraud and theft—this time, an incident at AssuranceAmerica exposed nearly 7 million individuals' insurance information, including driver's license numbers. AssuranceAmerica is an insurance company that offers auto and renters policies to residents across a dozen states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The company recently disclosed the breach, which occurred in March of this year. What happened with the AssuranceAmerica breach?According to a data breach notice obtained by TechCrunch, AssuranceAmerica identified "suspicious activity" on its systems on March 17, likely the result of threat actors targeting a company emp...

It's not clear yet whether smart glasses will be the next smartphone, though perhaps they don't have to be. While there may not come a time when everyone is walking around with high-tech glasses on their faces, these things are undeniably popular. Seeing as Meta sold seven million of its smart glasses in 2025 alone, you certainly can't discount the category as niche. The next time you head out somewhere particularly busy, there's a chance you'll walk past someone wearing a pair.While the tech has its advantages, it also has its criticisms, especially when it comes to user privacy. We're all used to the ubiquity of smartphone cameras while out in public, but they're far from discreet: If someone is taking a photo or recording a video on their iPhone, it's often pretty obvious. Meta smart gl...

Apple is actively beta testing iOS 27, trialing new features like Siri AI, new AI image editing features, and upgraded parental controls. Developers and testers can get an early look at these features and more by installing the beta on their devices. And while this beta looks a lot like the iOS 27 Apple advertised at WWDC, it changes massively with each subsequent update. Case in point, Apple dropped the third beta for iOS 27, introducing a number of new features and changes for the OS. Here's what's new: You can now customize Siri's voice in iOS 27There's a lot new with Siri this year. Apple finally overhauled the assistant with Apple Intelligence, which promises to be much more useful than the Siri of old. Among those changes, however, was something particularly useful for those of us wh...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A 32-inch TV does not need to do everything. In a guest room, kitchen, dorm, garage, or small bedroom, it mostly needs to be easy to use, easy to place, and cheap enough that you are not overthinking the purchase. The Hisense 32-inch A4 Series Roku TV fits that kind of use well, especially at its current price of $97.99, down from $149.99. The larger 40-inch model is also discounted, but the 32-inch version is the more obvious pick if you want a secondary screen without spending much. Also, it weighs 8.2 pounds and measures 28.6 inches wide, so it should fit on a dresser, small media stand, or wall mount without taking over the room....

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 July, Prime members can get two free Kindle e-books from Amazon's First Reads program.What is Amazon's First Reads program?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 rotating list—though some months that number i...