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CES 2020: What to expect from the annual 2019-12-09 20:01:38It's December, and that can only mean one thing: There's less than a month to go until the world's leading manufacturers take to Las Vegas to showc

The judge in the T-Mobile merger trial isn’t 2019-12-09 19:30:53The trial that will ultimately decide whether T-Mobile and Sprint can merge began in a Manhattan federal court Monday, and it's clear that the presid

Best holiday smart lights of 2019 2019-12-09 19:16:05Smart Christmas lights let you control them with an app or home hub to turn them on and off, change colors, or even put on a light show with music.

How to enable whisper mode on Alexa, and 2019-12-09 19:15:33Want to talk to your Amazon Alexa device while other people in the house are sleeping? You should try Whisper Mode. Here's how.

Tesla Cybertruck 2019-12-09 19:11:40Tesla’s all-electric Cybertruck is the most exciting, and unusual, truck to debut in the past decade. Its combination of DeLorean-like looks, bu

Redbox to end video game sales and rentals 2019-12-09 19:03:08Redbox confirmed that it would discontinue the sale and rental of physical video games in favor of focusing entirely on movie rentals.

Zoom, prime, wide, or telephoto? Here’s how to 2019-12-09 19:00:11Want to upgrade your camera lens, but not sure where to start? Our camera lens buying guide takes you through the world of interchangeable lenses and

The best home security systems in 2019 2019-12-09 18:48:45Looking for the best home security systems for your house? Here are our picks, including both DIY and professionally installed options.

Need a new tablet? Here are the best 2019-12-09 18:25:32In the wide world of tablets, Apple is still the king. If you're on team Apple and just can't live without iOS, we curated an up-to-date list of all

The federal government is investigating Google for alleged 2019-12-09 17:41:13The National Labor Relations Board has launched an investigation into Google following the firing of four Google employees who tried to organize a lab

The best air fryers you can buy right 2019-12-09 17:10:50Why deep fry when you can air fry instead? An air fryer can create those crispy and crunchy "fried" foods without using so much oil. Here are the be

Alienware m15 (2019) review 2019-12-09 17:09:27Alienware's new m15 is an absolutely stunning laptop that looks unique, yet doesn't look gaudy. You'll lust after it the moment you see it. But doe

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Bose 700 noise-cancelling headphones drop to $349 on 2019-12-09 18:32:00It's holiday travel time, and for many that means enduring the racket of an airliner to visit family. Mercifully, some of the best headphones for fi

Amazon-owned Ring is preparing its first smart light 2019-12-09 17:46:00Ring is branching out from its usual doorbells and security cameras to produce truly connected lighting, although it's probably not going to replace

Apple's first CES appearance in 28 years is 2019-12-09 16:58:00Apple hasn't had an official presence at CES since the Newton's debut in 1992, but it's about to come back... in a very modest way. The company's

GOG's Galaxy 2.0 game launcher is available without 2019-12-09 16:01:00After launching in a limited, invite-only beta earlier this year, GOG Galaxy 2.0 is now available to anyone who wants to try it. You can join the open

US labor board will investigate Google's recent firings 2019-12-09 15:40:00The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has launched another investigation into Google. This time, the NLRB is investigating whether Google violated

Domino's GPS-powered pizza tracking is available in many 2019-12-09 15:14:00Earlier this year, Domino's Pizza said it would let you track your pizza deliveries using GPS. And, well, the company is now delivering on that promi

‘Bayonetta’ & ‘Vanquish’ bundle comes to PS4 and 2019-12-09 14:53:00Last week, multiple retailers leaked the existence of a Bayonetta and Vanquish bundle for PS4 and Xbox One. Today, we have confirmation that the compi

Michelle Obama headlines YouTube's new 'Creators for Change' 2019-12-09 14:29:00Unless you closely follow some of the biggest content creators on YouTube, you're probably unfamiliar with the company's Creators for Change initiat

Jaguar's I-Pace software update boosts the range by 2019-12-09 14:10:00Car makers frequently make vague claims that their racing technology leads to improvements in road-going vehicles, but this is one of those precious f

Amazon claims Trump's 'personal vendetta' cost it $10 2019-12-09 13:52:00Last month, Amazon said it would formally challenge the US Department of Defense's decision to award the $10 billion JEDI contract to Microsoft, inst

Microsoft will shut down to-do app Wunderlist on 2019-12-09 13:35:00Over two and a half years after Microsoft said it'd one day kill to-do service Wunderlist in favor of its own To Do app, it has revealed when it'll

OnePlus adds Netflix to its TVs 2019-12-09 13:24:00When OnePlus made its TV debut, releasing its OnePlus TV Q1 series in India this September, it noticeably left Netflix out of the picture. Now, Androi

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14 Great Gifts for Mom (2019): Gift Ideas 2019-12-08 08:00:00Mothers come in all types, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.

The Safari Browser Settings You Should Tweak Right 2019-12-08 07:00:00Get the most out of your Safari browsing on iOS and macOS with these tips and tricks.

20 Gifts for Xbox One Owners: Games, Controllers, 2019-12-07 09:00:00From the Master Chief Collection to Microsoft's Adaptive Controller, these gift ideas will make any Xbox fan happy.

20 Best Gifts for Dad (2019): Gift Ideas 2019-12-07 08:00:00Dads are almost impossible to shop for but don't worry, there's bound to be something here in our list of gifts for dad that he'll love.

Leica SL2 Review: Wonderful (If You Can Afford 2019-12-06 09:00:00The iconic company's take on the big, powerful, DSLR-style camera delivers beautifully sharp, detailed images while offering surprisingly powerful vi

Gadget Lab Podcast: Tesla’s Lasers, the Cybertruck, and 2019-12-06 08:00:00Alex Davies helps us unpack the latest Tesla developments, and we share our favorite travel trips.

T-Mobile 5G Test: Wider Coverage That's Not Much 2019-12-06 07:00:00You'll see slightly faster load times when watching videos and downloading apps, but the day-to-day experience hasn't changed.

The 9 Best Soundbars for Every Budget (2019) 2019-12-05 08:00:00We've listened to a ton of soundbars and these are the best sounding systems from Vizio, Sonos, Yamaha, and more.

Qualcomm Bets Big on 5G With the Snapdragon 2019-12-04 14:00:00The mobile chips, unveiled today, show Qualcomm's ambition to blanket the earth in 5G-capable handsets.

The 47 Best Cyber Monday 2019 Deals Still 2019-12-04 13:30:00These deals from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Adorama, and other retailers were extended and are still going on, but they may end at any time.

Watch the House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearings Right 2019-12-04 07:00:00Get ready for some legal theory.

15 Passive-Aggressive Gift Ideas for Your Terrible Roommate 2019-12-03 09:00:00If you're obligated to give a gift, you might as well send a thinly-veiled message along with it.

Ars Technica » Gear

You can order the Mac Pro and Pro 2019-12-09 14:20:42We don't know when they'll actually ship yet, though.

WireGuard VPN is a step closer to mainstream 2019-12-09 12:38:16WireGuard in the Linux kernel itself means greater availability for the project.

Render shows OnePlus tackling the midrange market with 2019-12-09 10:56:02A midrange device from the king of value smartphones? Yes, please.

Cloudy with a chance of neurons: The tools 2019-12-09 08:00:19If you want to get your own hands dirty with machine learning, start here.

3D printing can keep aging Air Force aircraft 2019-12-08 11:10:03Help the military make spare parts for decades-old B-52 bombers and other planes.

Hulu is finally offering 4K and 5.1 audio 2019-12-06 17:06:43Hulu already added 4K for some platforms, then removed it, then added it again.

Google Assistant gets a big note-taking revamp, with 2019-12-06 13:31:15You can create and add to shopping lists in Google Keep, Any.do, AnyList, and Bring.

Guidemaster: The best tech that will make your 2019-12-06 07:45:41In our latest holiday gift guide, we recommend good tech for around the house.

The iPhone 11’s U1 chip necessitates constant geolocation 2019-12-05 18:20:06Ultra-wideband is behind the latest iPhone privacy puzzler.

The Motorola One Hyper brings a pop-up camera, 2019-12-05 17:03:31There's a 3.5mm headphone jack, no notches, and a MicroSD slot.

Amazon’s inexpensive Eero mesh Wi-Fi kit is shockingly 2019-12-05 15:36:42Eero's Wi-Fi is great—but its Alexa integration is truly horrible.

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 is 25% faster, comes 2019-12-04 19:50:24The 5G modem still isn't integrated, but Qualcomm won't sell the 865 without one.

TechCrunch » Gadgets

Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack Zip and Everyday Backpack 2019-11-28 12:11:51Peak Design has evolved from a crowdfunded upstart into a trusted accessory brand for photographers everywhere, and this week it introduced updates to

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is headed to Canada, 2019-11-28 09:37:53The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a very unique smartphone, in more ways than one. The most obvious differentiator is that it folds out to expose a large, co

Nix Pro 2 and Nix Mini color sensors 2019-11-28 08:59:58Translating the physical world to the digital has been a challenge, especially when it comes to things like color: Color isn’t actually all that

Gift Guide: Photography accessories for the shutterbug in 2019-11-27 18:00:26Looking for some gift ideas for the photographer in your life? Look no further. Though shooters amateur and professional tend to take care of their ow

Gift Guide: Essential security and privacy gifts to 2019-11-27 16:37:16There’s no such thing as perfect privacy or security, but there’s a lot you can do to lock down your online life. And the holiday season i

This robot scientist has conducted 100,000 experiments in 2019-11-27 14:01:53Science is exciting in theory, but it can also be dreadfully dull. Some experiments require hundreds or thousands of repetitions or trials — an

Xiaomi’s Q3 earnings report shows slowing growth 2019-11-27 10:05:14Xiaomi, the world’s fourth largest smartphone vendor, on Wednesday shared its earnings figures for the quarter that ended in September. Whi

Disney’s cringe-worthy Baby Yoda merch goes on sale 2019-11-26 13:59:49Who could have guessed an adorable, big-eyed baby Star Wars alien would have generated a ton of demand for toys? Apparently not Disney, which today st

NASA’s space pallet concept could land rovers on 2019-11-25 17:33:07Establishing an enduring presence on the Moon will mean making a lot of landings — and NASA researchers want to make those landings as reliable

Apple releases holiday ad 2019-11-25 14:35:36Apple has released its annual holiday ad, just in time for Thanksgiving. Named “The Surprise,” the ad focuses on two young girls who spend

Devialet partners with Huawei for new speaker 2019-11-25 13:07:09Huawei and Devialet have unveiled a new speaker specifically designed for the Chinese market, the Huawei Sound X. French startup Devialet has been loo

Artiphon launches a Kickstarter campaign for its new 2019-11-25 10:20:55Artiphon, the startup that previously raised more than $1 million on Kickstarter for a device called the Instrument 1, has launched a new campaign for