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Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.AI continues to take over more and more of our day-to-day activities: Anthropic recently announced a Chrome extension that allows Claude AI to see browser activity and run actions on behalf of users, while Perplexity's Comet is an AI-powered browser that the company calls both a "personal assistant" and a "thinking partner." Agentic browsers may be able to do a lot of things for you, such as scheduling meetings, replying to emails, and ordering DoorDash, but handing all of this control (and personal information) over to AI comes with potential security risks. One of these is a prompt injection attack, which allows hackers ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.I reviewed the TCL QM7 a year ago, and I'm still impressed at the quality and value for the money offered by this mid-tier QLED TV. Along with Hisense, TCL has raised the bar for QLED TVs, with both brands battling it out to become the go-to for the best value QLED TV. One of the highlights of the QM7 is its incredible brightness—up to 2,400 nits, thanks to the mini-LED backlight for the display. But this can actually be overwhelming when watching TV at night in a dark bedroom, especially if you're getting ready to go to sleep (or if someone else in the...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.If you’ve been eyeing a premium Xbox or PC controller but hate the thought of spending close to $200, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro might be worth a second look. It’s going for $149.99 on Woot right now, which is not only a solid $50 less than Amazon’s current $199.99 price but also cheaper than the lowest price this controller has ever hit ($171.99), according to price trackers. This deal runs for the next 26 days or until stock runs out, with Prime members getting free...

If you haven't been to the movies in a while, you...actually probably won't be surprised to learn that, like everything else, tickets are getting more expensive. According to The Numbers, a seat for the average movie in the U.S. now costs $11.31, up from $9.16 in 2019. Depending on where you live, or if you're seeing a show in a premium format, it might be a lot more. (In Brooklyn, I count myself lucky if I can see a Saturday night show for less than $20.)That's why theater subscription services like AMC Stubs A-List can save you a lot. For a flat fee, they allow you to see a set number of movies per month. If you hit up the theater often enough—as little as twice—it will pay for itself, but you have to make sure you do the math (and account for all the fees involved) so you don't wind up ...

The iPhone 17 is nearly upon us. Next week, Apple will take the virtual stage and announce its next generation of smartphones. There will be some big updates, like the ultra-thin iPhone Air and redesigned camera bump on the Pro, as well as some standard revisions, like the iPhone 17.But while Apple's new iPhones may be quite different, what they all have in common is they'll very likely ship with iOS 26, Apple's latest and great iPhone OS, out of the box. Apple has big plans for iOS 26, including the new Liquid Glass redesign, fresh messaging features, updates to Apple Music, among many other changes. You won't need to buy an iPhone 17 series device in order to run iOS 26, of course: Apple is supporting iPhone 11 and newer with this upcoming update. What this means is that iOS 26 will nee...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Boox Palma 2 (left) can't take calls, but the Bigme Hibreak (right) can. Credit: Joel Cunningham The Boox Palma e-reader is unquestionably my favorite gadget from the last few years, but I also get why so many people find it to be a little confounding. It's a phone-shaped e-ink device that has all the capabilities of a modern Android smartphone—in addition to serving up your e-books, it can run apps from the Google Play store; it even has a camera. But doesn't have cellular functionality, which means it can't take calls. That might be changing, and soon.According to a report from The Verge, Boox's pa...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: llustration by Zain Awais and product image courtesy of Amazon. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.Getting the right TV is an art. You need to know whether you need a QLED or OLED in your living room, or perhaps you're just looking for a budget LED to stick in a basement to keep up with your shows while doing some work. Regardless of what you get, getting a TV at a bargain is a win we all need. I've rounded up the ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A VPN is one of those services that's always good to have around. These networks encrypt your traffic by sending it through proxies located around the globe, and they're useful whether you need some extra privacy, or you want to watch content or access websites that are geo-blocked where you are.And a VPN doesn't need to cost a ton. If you go on a month-by-month basis, popular VPN services can get expensive, but they become much more attractive if you're ready to pay for two or three years at once. Right now, with the right plan, you can get a reputable VPN service for as low as $2/month. On top of encrypting all your data so a middl...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.Being a savvy laptop shopper means having a clear idea of what is important and what you're willing to give up on. Things like the size of the screen, battery life, operating system, and whether it has a backlit keyboard will matter more or less depending on what you personally care about. I've done my best to highlight these differences and find the best deals on laptops for gamers, high-end users who need power, mid-tier users who want a solid laptop without spendin...

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.Samsung is having a busy 2025. In July, the company revealed its latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Now, two months later, Samsung is back with more news. At their latest Galaxy Event, the company unveiled four devices: the Galaxy S25 FE (the latest "budget" model in the Galaxy S25 series), along with the Galaxy Tab S11 series, Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, and the Galaxy Buds 3 FE. Galaxy S25 FE Credit: Sachin Bahal The Galaxy S25 FE is Samsung's latest entry in its "Fan...