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I read the fine print on at-home DNA and health tests – watch out for these risks

What’s really in that DNA kit? It turns out, it’s not just a spit tube, but a whole lot of fine print.

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Our favorite health trackers are disappearing – and that’s the point

Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here’s why.

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AI can identify intimate partner violence years before people disclose it, but is that safe?

Researchers at MIT and Mass General Brigham have built an AI model that can flag intimate partner violence risk in patients from their medical records.

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How I used Airtable to audit and fix my food habits for $12/month – and it paid off big time

I turned my daily meal planning into a simple database system, reducing food stress, grocery confusion, and last-minute takeout temptations without counting calories, macros, or points.

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This free Android app turned my phone into a 35-tool measuring tool – and I tested everything

Phyphox can do so much that explaining it all would take hours. The real fun starts once you begin testing the world around you.

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This Bluetooth tracker uses LoRa mesh networks to find things – and I couldn’t believe the accuracy

Seeed Studio’s SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn’t use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here’s how it works in the real world.

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Transmission issues and workarounds on (K)Ubuntu 26.04

Transmission, the default BitTorrent client does not work properly in Ubuntu 26.04. Here are a few workarounds. Due to new version of the AppArmor security module, some features in the Transmission BitTorrent client do not work properly in Ubuntu since 25.04. It’s because AppArmor in new Ubuntu versions includes new profile that restricts file access, […]

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Distribution Release: RefreshOS 3-0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. eXybit Technologies has announced the release of RefreshOS 3-0, a major update of the project’s beginner-friendly, desktop Linux distribution based on Debian 13 and featuring the KDE Pla…

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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, June 12, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, June 12 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

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Collabora's CODE 26.04 Release Might Be Its Biggest One Yet

The experimental online office suite gets AI tools across all three editors and a lot more in this release.

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I tested a $15 smart switch and uncovered a $1,500-a-year energy waste in the kitchen

The SwitchBot Relay 1PM Switch turns a device on and off and tells you how much power it’s using.

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The best streaming deals for students: Spotify, Hulu, HBO Max, and more

Being a college student comes with lots of perks, including heavily discounted music and video streaming services.

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The best business budgeting tools of 2026: Expert tested

Need to control company spend? I tested the best budgeting tools for businesses of all sizes.

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Why lithium-ion batteries fail us – and the gadgets I’m relying on to protect myself

While rechargeable batteries are generally very safe, fires at home, workplaces, and even on commercial aircraft are now on the rise. Here’s why.

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Tired of File Size Limits? This Open Source Tool Sends Large Files Directly Browser to Browser

CheezyPizza is a free, open source tool that lets you transfer large files directly between browsers using WebRTC. No server, no account, no size limits.

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Collabora CODE 26.04: AI, Better Collab, in a Bid to Stay Ahead

With Euro-Office due on Tuesday, and LibreOffice Online back in development, Collabora has plenty on the line with this new release.
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Bambu Lab Keeps Locking Down, The Community Keeps Building Up

As Bambu Lab tightens its grip on its ecosystem, tools like Bambuddy are giving owners back control of hardware they paid for.

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How to download iPadOS 27 right now – and which models support it

Apple just released the iPadOS 27 public beta, offering early access to an upgraded Siri, new Safari features, and more.

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3 new MacOS 27 features make it worth upgrading right away for me – Siri included

Apple’s upcoming MacOS 27 Golden Gate is light on new features, focusing instead on a reworked Siri.

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The two biggest iOS 27 features at WWDC for me had nothing to do with Siri AI

Enhancements to foundational technologies are always welcomed – and potentially more useful – than the flashier ones.

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