I tried Android’s notification summaries on my Pixel, and they’re surprisingly useful
Your Pixel can show AI summaries of your notifications on the lock screen now – but there are a few caveats, including a possible privacy issue.
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I tried Amazon’s new AI assistant, and I’m never shopping without it again
Did you know Amazon’s Rufus AI tool can alert you to price drops and even snag deals for you? That’s just one of several game-changing features.
I tried a smart ring that captured my thoughts and replicated my voice – it was trippier than expected
Stream Ring is an AI-powered note-taker and thought organizer that users can speak into, regardless of the environment.
I tried a new Linux image editor that’s like GIMP and Photoshop – but I’m not sold (yet)
For those who bemoan the lack of Photoshop on Linux, it’s possible that a competitor to GIMP could fill that need… maybe.
I tried a Claude Code alternative that’s local, open source, and completely free – how it works
I was curious if Block’s Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here’s how I got started.
I tried a $170 Oura Ring alternative with no subscription – here’s my buying advice
Renpho’s Lynx smart ring is the epitome of budget-friendly.
I traded my Sonos Era 300 for Denon’s new home speaker – and see no reason to go back
The Denon Home 400 is a worthy competitor to Sonos’ Era 300, with upgraded hardware, software, and a fresh look.
I tracked my cortisol at home to see if blue light glasses really work – here are my test results
Is your evening screentime keeping you up at night? I ran a simple experiment to find out for myself.
I took this portable monitor on a work trip, and it supercharged my productivity
HP’s Series 5 Pro 14-inch WQXGA portable monitor lets you enjoy a dual-monitor setup on the road with some extra usability perks.