Serebryannikov/Getty Images The fact that consumer technology has advanced enough for 3D printers to even exist is an undeniable sign of how far we’ve come. Unfortunately, no matter how capable our hardware becomes, we still haven’t figured out how to make it last forever. The same is sadly true for 3D printers — sooner or…

Ozgurdonmaz/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Trends always come back around, especially fashion trends. That’s not just an anecdote; there’s math behind the phenomenon, and trends seem to come back on a 20-year cycle. So, it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that your old film cameras are popular again.…

Stockphotodirectors/Getty Images Headphones are very popular with smartphone users, with many people seen wearing over-the-ear models or wireless earbuds like AirPods in public places. But while many models offer great sound experiences for listening to music and making phone calls, it’s important to understand the safety concerns related to using headphones for longer periods. It’s…

DexonDee/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Working from home gives you the freedom to customize your workspace in ways you can’t in a traditional office. Part of that is the ability to integrate or install a variety of gadgets that could potentially boost your productivity and improve your experience. There…

Vasin Lee/Shutterstock When you look at brand loyalty in the smartphone market, it’s hard not to be impressed by just how loyal Apple fans are to the iPhone. The company has maintained one of the most loyal followings over the years, and it continues to build its ecosystem of devices that work together, making owning…

AlexanDior/Shutterstock Daisy-chaining monitors together is pretty easy once you have the right equipment, and a great solution if you don’t have enough ports or a long enough cable. Unfortunately, if you want to do this with your standard HDMI cable, you’re a little out of luck. Without the necessary onboard protocols, HDMI lacks the additional…

José Adorno/BGR We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Today, all Apple iPad models feature a USB-C port. While only the iPad Pro models have Thunderbolt support, there are still plenty of gadgets you can plug into your tablet, like a microphone for podcasts, a powerful power bank, or even an external storage drive.…

Archideaphoto/Getty Images If you’re judging a soundbar against a surround sound system and money is no object, surround sound is the easy winner. If you’re considering cost, the discussion becomes more nuanced. Price, space, and ease of use may sway you toward a soundbar, which is a notable replacement for TV audio. But a soundbar…

Paramount/Super Festivals/NASA/Larry D. Moore via Wikimedia William Shatner has some very strange opinions on “Star Trek,” a show he helped make a household name. Despite being best known as Captain James T. Kirk, the rhythmically talking actor hasn’t really engaged with the franchise since he left. However, in a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter,…