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Samsung Galaxy phone on counter.

How to set up and use a second line on an iPhone with an eSIM

Setting up a second line on your iPhone is a great way to avoid roaming fees when traveling or even just for a better work-life balance. Here's how to do it.
An iPad using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

Which iPad tablets are compatible with iPadOS 16?

All the extra power in iPadOS 16 means Apple has to leave a few older iPad models off the list this year. Did yours make the cut?
MediaTek Processor

MediaTek’s T800 chipset will bring ultrafast 5G to more devices than ever

MediaTek's T800 promises incredible 5G speeds at a fraction of the size and power, opening the door to a whole new world of possibilities for 5G connectivity.
Someone holding the iPad (2022) with the display turned on.

Apple iPad (2022) vs. iPad Air (2022): Should you spend $449 or $599?

Apple's new iPad (2022) adopts the now-familiar design of the iPad Air (2022), but how does it compare under the hood?
An iPad using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

How to download iPadOS 16 right now

iPadOS 16 has finally arrived! Here's how to update your iPad to the latest version of Apple's tablet operating system.
Someone using an Apple Pencil with the 10th Gen iPad.

Does the Apple iPad (2022) work with Apple Pencil?

Budding digital artists may rejoice that Apple's newest iPad still supports the Apple Pencil, but you may want to read the fine print.
Aircraft among clouds descending for a landing.

Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Here’s what pilots and the FAA say

After months of wrangling with the aviation industry, AT&T and Verizon rolled out their C-Band 5G spectrum this year, but have they taken enough precautions?
The front of the iPad 10th Gen.

Does the Apple iPad (2022) have Face ID?

Apple's 2022 iPad adopts a new design that fits in with the rest of the iPad family. But is Face ID part of the equation?
The 10th gen iPad.

The one insane thing keeping the 2022 iPad from being amazing

Apple's new 10th-gen iPad features a fantastic new design and finally switched over to USB-C, but sadly Apple hasn't severed all its ties with the past.
The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

It’s late 2022, and Verizon and AT&T still can’t beat T-Mobile’s 5G network

Even though its rivals are rolling out faster C-band spectrum, T-Mobile still holds a commanding lead in nationwide performance.
Someone using Google Maps turn-by-turn directions on the Google Pixel Watch.

Does the Google Pixel Watch have ECG? The health feature, explained

ECG is a standard and expected feature on most smartwatches today. Does the Google Pixel Watch deliver here?
The Amazon Smart Thermostat installed on a wall.

Amazon’s Nest thermostat alternative is $42 for Prime Day

Save on your heating bills this winter with Amazon's Smart Programmable Thermostat with Alexa for only $42.
Amazon Smart Plug.

Prime Day: Make any appliance smart with this $13 accessory

With Amazon's Smart Plug on sale for only $13 in this fall's Prime Day deals, you can afford to smarten up your entire home.
klipsch k 100sw subwoofer deal newegg october 2022

This Klipsch subwoofer is 50% off during Newegg’s Prime Day sales

Add some solid bass to your holiday parties with this Klipsch subwoofer that's on sale for only $125.
Prime Day 2022 cordless vacuum deals graphic.

The 5 best cordless vacuum deals in the October Prime Day sales

If you're shopping for a new cordless vacuum, there's no better time to buy with Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart getting in on the fall Prime Day action.
Compustar 4905S remoter stater kit.

Prime Day: Adding remote start to your car just got $150 cheaper

Make sure your car is warm and toasty this winter with this great Best Buy Prime Day deal on a remote start kit for only $300.
Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony’s True Wireless AirPods Pro rival is $30 off for Prime Day

Grab Sony's excellent true wireless WF-1000XM4 earbuds for only $250 in October's Prime Day deals.
Hand holding up WD Black SSD.

Perfect for the PS5, this 1TB internal SSD is $85 off at Best Buy

Up your game for only $120 with this high-performance 1TB SSD that's optimized for the PlayStation 5.
OnePlus 10 Pro in Emerald Forest color.

Save $150 on the OnePlus 10 Pro in the Prime Early Access Sale

It's a great time to pick up the OnePlus 10 Pro for only $650, or 19% off its normal price, in Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale.
Best Buy Prime Day graphic with a screen from bestbuy.com.

The 5 best vacuum deals in the Best Buy rival October Prime Day salle

Best Buy is getting in on the October Prime Day fun with some great deals on vacuum cleaners, from robot vacuums to cordless stick vacuums.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

October Prime Day: Save 36% on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max

Get Amazon's best 4K streaming stick for just $35 during the Prime Early Access Sale happening right now.
Google Pixel 7.

Does the Google Pixel 7 have a headphone jack?

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro feature a more refined design than ever, but has Google brought back the headphone jack?
Sony A7S II

Amazon Prime Day drops the price of the Sony A7 II by $555

If you've been itching to get into serious photography, this incredible Sony A7 II Prime Day deal can save you $555.
The Blink Mini on a countertop.

Blink Mini Indoor Camera is $30 in the October Prime Day Sale

Improve your home security with two Blink Mini security cameras for only $30 in during the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale.
Someone holding a green Pixel 7 Pro.

Does the Google Pixel 7 have face unlock? Yes, but there’s a catch

Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro bring back face unlock to Google's smartphone range. But compared to the Pixel 4, there's a bit of a twist.
Google Pixel Watch with two different strap styles.

Google Pixel Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: which is the Wear OS champ?

Google has unveiled its highly-anticipated Pixel Watch, ushering in a new era for Wear OS devices. But does it bring enough to topple Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5?
Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel Watch.

Everything announced at Google’s October 6 event: Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet

Google has turned the page on a new chapter in its Pixel ecosystem, revealing its first smartwatch alongside the next-generation Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds.

How to watch Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch event: Live today at 10 a.m. ET

Google is ushering in the fall tech season this year with an event to show off the Pixel 7 lineup and the new Pixel Watch. Here's how to tune in.
An Apple Watch Series 8 with the screen turned on.

My new Apple Watch Series 8 already feels old — and that’s great

The Apple Watch Series 8 features such modest improvements that it's barely distinguishable from what came before, but is that a bad thing?
iPhone 14 laying in a succulent.

Does the iPhone 14 have a fingerprint sensor? Here’s what happened to Touch ID

This year's iPhone 14 lineup supports Face ID, but some are wondering if the Touch ID fingerprint sensor will ever make a comeback.
The back of an Apple Watch Series 8.

Apple Watch Series 8 temperature sensor: what it does and how to use it

The Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra feature a new temperature sensor. Here's how it works and what you can use it for.
The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island showing AirPods battery level.

Does the iPhone 14 have the Dynamic Island?

Apple's new Dynamic Island is the most significant user interface change to come to the iPhone in years, but which models have it and how does it work?
The Always-On display on the iPhone 14 Pro.

Does the iPhone 14 have an always-on display? Know this before buying

The always-on display is a marquee feature of this year's iPhone 14 lineup, but which models get this new display technology?
An iPad using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

Stage Manager is coming to older iPad Pro models after all

With the latest iPadOS 16 developer beta, Apple has confirmed that Stage Manager won't be exclusive to its M1-equipped iPads.