I enabled every Gemini extension to see which ones are actually worth keeping

I didn't plan to jump on the Gemini or ChatGPT bandwagon when they launched. I waited several months before I was forced to ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Glucose Monitoring Apps: The Good, the Bad, and the Limitations

Compare the best Samsung Watch CGM apps and Wear OS tools for blood sugar readings, including Dexcom G6, Gluroo, and xDrip+.
eWeek

Apple Watch Glucose Monitoring Apps: What Works Now and What Needs Your iPhone

Compare Apple Watch CGM apps for blood sugar readings, including Dexcom G7, FreeStyle Libre, and Eversense watch support.
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How To Connect A PS5 Controller To iPad

How To Connect PS5 Controller To iPad, Can You Connect PS5 Controller To iPad, Connect DualSense Controller To iPad. The PS5 DualSense controller is an impressive piece of kit, offering increased ...
The New York Times

How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...
Wired

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27

While the news coming out of WWDC 2026 is not as dramatic as last year's iOS 26 update, where the new Liquid Glass redesign caused a big stir, Apple’s presentation still made waves. During the WWDC ...
Wired

You Can Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice. Here’s How

With the arrival of digital assistant apps like Gemini and Siri, most of us have grown used to talking to our phones. But conversing with your Android or iOS device can go way beyond interacting with ...
Macworld

Installing iOS 26.5? These are the features you need to seek out

Macworld reports iOS 26.5 introduces several key features including end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for secure iPhone-Android communication and third-party app marketplaces in Brazil. The update ...
Digital Trends

iOS 27 could treat AI models like default apps, and that may finally get me to use Apple Intelligence

Most people who use AI daily, including me, have already found their preferences. I use a paid Claude subscription to help with my editorial chores (headline brainstorming, fine-tuning the tone, etc.) ...
TechCrunch

X launches stand-alone XChat app on iOS

XChat, X’s stand-alone messaging app, launched to the public on Friday. Initially available on iOS devices, the new app allows users to connect with their X contacts for messaging, file sharing, audio ...
CNET

Claude Can Connect to More Apps You Use Every Day

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...