For years, the media has been warning me that artificial intelligence will soon take over my job. Several years later, I'm somehow still out here making a living as a writer, perhaps because AI can't always be trusted to do the job well. Obviously, AI can't take over for me as a parent either, but I was curious how the technology could help me with...

According to the rumor mill, Apple is poised to announce new iPads any day now, which often means it's the best time to pick up an older model. Whichever you're seeking the entry-level iPad or a more powerful iPad Pro brand new models of both are currently available new from Woot at their lowest prices yet, according to price tracking tools. The sale...

Unlike other smartphones from companies like Apple and Samsung, Google doesn't let you control the flashlight intensity of your Pixel. While that might mean the torch is a bit brighter than you may like in some cases, at least it's always as bright as can be, right? Wrong. As it turns out, not only does Google keep you to one level of brightness for...

Coming soon to an Android phone call near you: a fart button.As first reported by 9to5Google, Android users on the beta update channel are noticing a new menu in calls made with the Google Phone app. Dubbed “Audio Emoji,” this surprise new feature gives callers a soundboard with six different sound effects, which both sides of the call can hear.These...

Tech-interested people and early adopters have been extremely hyped for portable/wearable AI assistants since the Humane AI pin was announced in 2023. Sadly, blue sky techie visions of an easier, glossier, "in the flow" lifestyle powered by an ever-ready AI brain have been blown apart by the release of the first two products in the space. They are just...

Perhaps one of my biggest pet peeves about gaming laptops is how over-the-top they can look and feel. I get it. Many of the best gaming laptops have a ton of fans, are usually packed with RGB lighting, and that flash is a badge of honor for some. But flash doesn't make the laptop run any better, and for the multitaskers among us, the slicker and often...