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Image Problem

Google Image Search Will Now Show a Photo’s History. Can It Spot Fakes?

The new “About this image” feature will help you discern whether a photo search result can be trusted. But it’s not a surefire safeguard against misinformation.
Buying Guide

The Best Galaxy S23 Cases and Accessories

Product Review

Montblanc’s Latest Wireless Earphones Are Exceptional (When They Work)

Buying Guides

The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone

Load up your magnetic iPhone with a wallet, power bank, or even a webcam mount.

Craft Scary-Good Jack-O'-Lanterns With Our Favorite Pumpkin Carving Kits

Bring your Halloween jack-o'-lanterns to life with these pumpkin carving tools for kids and kids at heart alike.

The 15 Best Games on PlayStation Plus

What are you playing next? From Celeste to Riders Republic, Sony’s subscription service has many great options for your PS5 or PS4.

The Best iPhone 15 Cases and Accessories

Titanium doesn’t mean a thing—and it definitely doesn’t mean “crack-proof.” Be smart and add some protection.

Product Reviews

Nio's New Battery-Swapping SUV Makes Absolutely No Sense

With the EL6, this Chinese automaker dreamed of drivers swapping their batteries instead of charging them. But the West is nowhere near ready for an overpriced EV with a $600 version of Alexa.

Sony’s Xperia 5 V Is Small, Mighty, and Still Too Pricey

Sony’s more affordable smartphone is five-by-five, with punchy performance and a quality camera, but it’s still too expensive.

Ultrahuman’s Slick Smart Ring Is a Commitment-Free Sleep Tracker

This unobtrusive smart ring tracks your sleep and activity to nudge you toward healthier habits—no subscription needed.

Sometimes You Just Need to Lie in a Giant Dog Bed for Humans

This human-sized pet bed is a great place to read, snooze, and hide from your anxieties.

Deals

4 Great Deals on Brand-New Chromebook Plus Laptops

A slew of laptops featuring Google's new Chromebook Plus specs are on sale right now at Best Buy for as little as $269.

8 Great Deals on Arlo Security Cameras and Video Doorbells

Need a security camera to safeguard your property? Arlo makes some of our favorites, and they're on sale right now.

16 Great Deals on Gaming Headsets, Lego Kits, and iPads

These discounts can help when you start feeling cooped up. 

14 Great Deals on TVs, Keyboards, Mice, Chargers, and Earbuds

As the leaves start to fall, get ready to hunker down with upgrades to your home theater or gaming rig.

How To and Advice

How to Use Android’s Nearby Share to Send Photos and Files

Just like with AirDrop on Apple devices, you can use Nearby Share on Android to send almost anything to your contacts close by, or even to your Windows computer.

How to Use ChatGPT’s ‘Browse With Bing’ Tool—Plus 6 Starter Prompts

OpenAI’s chatbot has two new tricks. Here’s some advice and example prompts to help you try out the internet-connected feature.

Want a Better PC? Try Building Your Own

Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.

How to Play Your Favorite Google Play Mobile Games on PC

Sure, Kingdom Rush is fun on your phone. But why not bring it to the big screen?

News and Events

These Brands Will Refund Your Period Tax. Here’s How to Submit a Claim

Twenty-one US states tax products like tampons, pads, and cups. These companies are trying to fight back.

The Whole of the Whole Earth Catalog Is Now Online

The seminal DIY catalogs, journals, and magazines printed by the techno-hippie Whole Earth publishing house are finally available online in digital form, all for free.

Infinite Machine’s P1 Electric Scooter Looks Like Judge Dredd’s Lawmaster

This Cybertruck-style electric scooter has a futuristic design, can hit 55 miles per hour, and has a 60-mile range. But it also costs $10,000.   

The New AI Photo Tricks on the Pixel 8 Are Blowing My Mind

Magic Editor and Audio Magic Eraser give you exciting (and kind of scary) new powers over your photos and videos.

Gadget Lab Podcast

Misinformation Is Soaring Online. Don’t Fall for It

This week, we talk about how fake, doctored, and false media is so easily spread, how the social platforms are dealing with it, and how generative AI is making things worse.

Artificial Intelligence Is Seeping Into All of Your Gadgets

This week, we discuss the impact generative AI is having on the world of consumer tech, and the various futures that path could lead us to.

New Pixels, New Assistant, but the Same Old Google

This week, we recap all the hardware and GenAI announcements from Google, and square them with the company’s ongoing antitrust woes over its search products.

I Guess We’re All Talking to Our Glasses Now

This week, we cover the latest news from Meta: AI-enabled smart glasses, a VR headset, and an army of fresh chatbots.