Are Home Wind Power Generators Worth It? Testing the Shine Turbine
I cover a lot of solar generators here, and they are all the rage. I’ve tested dozens of devices over the past few years and seen the technology go from strength to strength. But a question I get asked often is, “What happens when the clouds roll in and the sun vanishes?” Well, living in […]
Bose Smart Soundbar $50 Off: Compact Sound, Big Performance
What’s the deal? Bose’s Smart Soundbar has been discounted by $50 on Amazon and Best Buy, now costing $450. These days, a soundbar is a vital component of your home TV setup. If your TV speakers aren’t doing the job, but investing in a sound system is too much of an expense or commitment, you’re probably in the […]
Perplexity Hosts DeepSeek R1 AI for Safe, Censorship-Free Use
Chinese startup DeepSeek AI and its open-source language models took over the news cycle this week. Besides being comparable to models like Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s o1, the models have raised several concerns about data privacy, security, and Chinese-government-enforced censorship within their training. AI search platform Perplexity and AI assistant You.com have found a way around that. On Monday, […]
Save $120 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus at Best Buy
What’s the deal? Over at Best Buy, the 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus has received a $120 discount, bringing its price tag down to $579. If you want an even cheaper option, Walmart is selling the 10.9-inch model for $330. The world of budget-friendly Android tablets continues to grow as more companies try to appeal to those who […]
OpenAI’s Deep Research Agent Can Do the Research for You
What’s better than an AI chatbot that can assist you with tasks? One that can do them for you. OpenAI continues to build out its AI agents in ChatGPT with the launch of Deep Research. Deep Research On Sunday, OpenAI unveiled Deep Research, an AI agent that can conduct multi-step research for you by pulling a robust amount of […]
EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio OTC Hearing Aid Eyeglasses Coming Soon
EssilorLuxottica, the holding company behind eyewear brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Foster Grant, showcased its latest innovation at CES 2025–the Nuance Audio hearing glasses. These glasses sport six built-in microphones and are officially cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be classified as over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The hearing glasses, which also […]
Unleashing Creativity: Asus ProArt PZ13 2-in-1 Tablet for Artists and Designers
The Asus ProArt PZ13 is a tablet/laptop hybrid with a brilliant 3K OLED display and a surprisingly resilient battery. Not too long ago, I tested out Microsoft’s Surface Pro 11, a laptop that doubles as a tablet. It has Qualcomm’s next-gen chips et and a lot of great features that made me enjoy the machine, and […]
I Tested the Viral ‘Floating’ Air Purifier – My Favorite Feature
I’ve tested many air purifiers over the years, but none of them are quite like this one. The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table is a 4-in-1 device that looks like an end table but serves as a large-capacity air purifier, wireless charger, and nightlight. I like having an air purifier in most rooms of my home to reduce […]
Why I’m Recommending the Standard Galaxy S25 Over the Plus and Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 might not be as flashy as the Ultra, but it’s still the best compact phone you can buy right now. It refines an already great formula with a slimmer, lighter design, better battery life, and smarter AI features. But with minimal hardware upgrades over its predecessor, is it still worth $799? It helps that Samsung […]
Your Next Apple Watch or Smart Ring Could Transform Healthcare
Before there were smartwatches that could call 911 or smart rings that predicted illness, there was the Fitbit, which clipped onto clothing and counted steps and calories. The device launched in 2007 and instantly became a hit among early adopters and fitness enthusiasts. Back then, if a user wanted to view their data, they had to […]
EU AI Act: First Requirements Become Legally Binding
Certain AI use cases are now banned, and staff at companies that either provide or use the technology must have “a sufficient level of AI literacy.” As of Feb. 2, 2025, the first few requirements of the E.U.’s AI Act are legally binding. Businesses operating in the region that do not abide by these requirements […]
Mistral AI Launches Small 3: Open-Source Alternative to GPT-4o Mini
On Thursday, French lab Mistral AI launched Small 3, which the company calls “the most efficient model of its category” and says is optimized for latency. Mistral says Small 3 can compete with Llama 3.3 70B and Qwen 32B, among other large models, and it’s “an excellent open replacement for opaque proprietary models like GPT4o-mini.” Like Mistral’s […]