Universal Pictures May is finally here. The weather is warming up, and some highly anticipated movies are finally releasing. “Mortal Kombat II” will punch its way into theaters in a few days (and early reactions say it is a “flawless victory”), and “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is bound to be a must-watch at the tail…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We’re no strangers to a good everyday carry item. From packing some portable earbuds to a multipurpose tool that can help in a variety of situations, a good EDC item should be compact and provide something beneficial. As we were perusing Amazon in our endless…

Thrive Studios ID/Shutterstock April showers bring May flowers, or more accurately, a bunch of great TV shows and movies to watch on HBO Max. Like most streaming services, Max often has a refreshed rotation to not only make sure there’s some great stuff to watch but also new material altogether like new shows, new seasons,…

Cindhyade/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon released firmware update 5.19.2 for various Kindle models in February 2026, which caused a series of bugs, including fast battery drain. Kindle users complained online, with Amazon releasing firmware update 5.19.3.0.1 in April 2026 to improve performance. But a new firmware update may…

Osobystist/Getty Images The push to stuff more and more technology into a smartphone chassis has resulted in repairability taking a backseat. While there have been some efforts to make smartphones more repairable in recent years, the situation hasn’t meaningfully improved. So, if you’re someone who likes to spend their money on sustainable technology, it can…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite their improvements, it’s hard to deny that slab phones can feel a bit boring. Every year, you get the same glass-and-metal sandwich with different internals, but in a brand-new color. Maybe that’s why, when Samsung took the stage to announce the first Galaxy Fold…

Nguyenducquang/Getty Images If your smartphone has started taking a hot minute to load apps or click a photo, you might already be thinking about upgrading to something new. Yes, the phone might be slower, and the battery might be draining quickly, but that doesn’t mean you need to trade it in if you still think…

New Africa/Shutterstock Many tech devices and appliances in the home constantly draw power because they remain plugged in, from your refrigerator to your washer and dryer, and yes, your smart TV. None of these are products you’d typically unplug, the first two for obvious reasons. But you might wonder if there’s value in unplugging your…

The mighty Steam Deck, despite getting up there in years and alternative PC handhelds overtaking it in performance, still sits atop the pile. That’s even with it featuring a highly customized version of Linux, which you might never really interact with. What makes the Steam Deck so resilient as the years go on is its…

Jeesoen/Getty Images You can do some incredible things with the Raspberry Pi. There are some quick and easy projects for novice users, such as creating an HTPC, building smart home devices like smart photo frames, and setting up your own web server. You can also go the more conventional route and build a mini PC, even one…