8 things Google’s Whoop competitor needs before I’ll buy it
…Like most people, I get more than enough constant notifications on my phone. However, a reliable, quiet alarm that wakes me up without waking up everyone else is one of the main…
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12 pioneering phones that launched ahead of their time
…It also introduced Active Display, which used the OLED screen to show notifications in and out while the rest of the display remained dark. It’s the precursor to the modern-day…
Done with Amazon Kindles? Here are 6 other e-ink devices you should buy instead
…There are no apps or notifications, and very little to pull your attention away from the page. Instead, you get a workspace that syncs with Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, with straightforward…
Here’s why I’ve installed a Dead Man's Switch on my home server
…If you are gone, the server becomes a black box that no one else can access or understand what to do with, even if they can access it. Add in things like…
Goodbye, Duolingo; I've found a much better language-learning app
…Babbel Language Learning Babbel Language Learning Fun and engaging • Personalized learning MSRP: $299.00 Level-up your linguistics Learn 14 languages and access over 10,000 hours of high-quality language education…
Why roaming packages are an anachronism in the digital age
…Even if a person does not plan to actively use the internet, a smartphone may still run background processes — checking email, updating the weather, syncing photos, and pulling in notifications. If no…
8 new features coming to your Pixel phone with the June Pixel Drop
…The company says that when these serious events are detected, your connected Pixel phone will now call emergency services and notify your designated emergency contacts. That’s great news, especially if you…
The best tech to upgrade your patio and pool this summer
…There’s an app, available on both Android and iOS, that’ll send you a push notification immediately if it senses something’s off. It also tells you exactly which chemical to…
I’m not a fitness buff, but I still can't wait to buy the Fitbit Air
…Most wound up being a simple smartwatch, giving me notifications of texts and incoming calls. I’m not a fitness enthusiast, but that doesn’t mean I’m not interested in my…
There's never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher
…new launcher accessibility permissions to ensure that pressing the home button and selecting various apps go through the new launcher rather than Google’s, but the launcher should notify you of this…