When you're done worrying that a future version of ChatGPT might gain superhuman intelligence and wipe humans off the face of the planet, I'll draw your attention to a scenario that predates the dawn of AI and could be even scarier: an alien species might decide we're in the way. It's a scenario we've seen play out in plenty of sci-fi movies. We're...

It's been quite some time since Max (formerly HBO Max) dropped its free trial, but for a limited time, all new customers can once again try out the streaming service free of charge. From now through June 23, if you sign up for any of Max's monthly or yearly plans, you can watch free for seven days before Max charges you for your first payment. The...

After years of complaints, Apple is finally addressing some of the biggest issues with its Apple Watch Activity Rings. With watchOS 11, the company is tweaking this feature without changing its core: Making people move a bit every day. Here's what's new with watchOS 11 Activity Rings: Pause your rings: Move, Exercise, and Stand rings show your daily...

The Google Nest WiFi mesh wireless system is among the most popular options out there right now. There are several different configurations available, but the hottest one among our readers is the setup with one router and one mesh point. It's ideal for most homes since Google says it covers up to 3,800 square feet of space. Unless you live in a very...

As expected, Apple unveiled its suite of AI features coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac this year. Dubbed Apple Intelligence, Apple's AI includes a personalized Siri AI experience, and a bunch of generative AI features that might be available already on competing platforms. Unsurprisingly, the Photos app also gets new AI features in iOS 18. Specifically,...

Father's Day 2024 is this weekend, which means you still have time to score some of the best deals of the season. In fact, we might not see sales like these again until Prime Day in July. Highlights on Friday include a sale that gets you a $20 Amazon credit for buying household essentials you need anyway, $400 off a best-selling ASUS TUF gaming laptop,...