If Sony and TCL are teaming up to make your next TV, it’s better news than you’d think

Sony and TCL have entered an agreement that would hand control of Sony’s TV division over to TCL by 2027, and that’s mostly good news.

I put away my AirTag just minutes after trying this Bluetooth tracker alternative – here’s why

The Rolling Square AirNotch Pro Dual finder tags are water- and dust-resistant, lasting up to 20 months, and attach securely to almost any equipment.

I’ve tested dozens of E Ink tablets, but this Android checks the most boxes for me

The Boox Note Air5 C tablet has deeply customizable note-taking features, making it ideal for planning lists and journaling.

You can buy last year’s LG OLED TV at Best Buy for 50% off – and I highly recommend it

Looking for a more affordable OLED upgrade? The LG B5 at half price is one of the best TV deals right now.

Why I recommend these 5 Linux file managers over GUI – and they’re all free

There are instances when a GUI file manager just won’t work. When I run into those situations, I have several terminal-based options.

The Trump administration is targeting state AI legislation – again. Why that matters

New policy guidance from the White House wants Congress to preempt state AI laws. Here’s what current state AI laws address.

How to use Wi-Fi calling on your phone (and the ideal time to switch from LTE)

You can still make and receive audio and video calls without a cellular connection. Here’s how to do it on your Android or iPhone.

Linux Mint 22.3 ‘Zena’ Delivers a Polished, Familiar Desktop Experience

by George Whittaker

The Linux Mint project has unveiled Linux Mint 22.3, carrying the codename “Zena”, the latest point release in the popular Mint 22 series. This new version continue…

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users – but I still want these features

Android 17 is on the horizon, and there’s already a lot of speculation about what it includes. Here’s what I want with the next OS.

This popular Bose speaker is losing software support in a few weeks – but I can’t even be upset

Every consumer electronics company should follow Bose’s lead with how it’s handled its aging SoundTouch speaker.

I struggled with Hyprland for months, until this Arch-based distro fixed it

Omarchy skips hand-holding but delivers an efficient Hyprland setup for getting things done.

This $30 keychain tool continues to impress me – why I take it everywhere now

The K3 Ultramulti EDC keychain tool is highly functional, combining a flashlight, laser pointer, and lighter into one convenient device.

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, January 23, starting at 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, January 23 from 12:00 to 15:00 EST (17:00 to 20:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

Microsoft issues emergency patch for latest Windows bugs – grab it ASAP

The out-of-band patch fixes a couple of annoying bugs added to Windows 11 and 10 by Microsoft’s January update.

I asked six popular AIs the same trick questions, and every one of them hallucinated

Everyone knows AI chatbots can get things wrong, so I tested the leading ones to see which are the worst offenders.

Window Shadows Finally Arrive on COSMIC Desktop

System76 has updated the COSMIC Desktop with window shadows and consistent corner sizing across all applications, a change available on Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS right now and coming to users on other Linux distributions soon. Both features apply the effects c…

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage – here’s how

A major power resource could be sitting in your driveway. Here’s how to use it properly.

Worried about AI privacy? This new tool from Signal’s founder adds end-to-end encryption to your chats

‘Confer can’t read them, train on them, or hand them over – because only you have access to them.’

This AirTag alternative has earned a permanent spot in my wallet (and works with Android)

Rolling Square’s AirCard Pro Dual features one of the loudest trackers I’ve tested, and has a nifty glow-up feature.

This quirky little device solved my biggest gripe with my Apple Watch

If you’re struggling to keep your Apple Watch charged like I was, this charger by Iniu is a compelling power solution.