We’ve been inching ever closer to Star Trek’s Universal Translator for years. I can still remember being floored by a tech demo about 20 years ago in which a phone conversation was translated into a different language more or less as it happened. And the iPhone’s iOS 14 update includes a translation app that works …

It’s no secret that smartphones have had a serious impact on digital camera sales in recent years; fewer people feel the same imperative to own compact cameras and digital SLRs as they once did. So camera makers are looking for ways to entice you to jump back into the deep end of the photography pool. Earlier this year Nikon unveiled …

It’s no secret that the webcam built into your laptop is mediocre at best, and if you spend a lot of time broadcasting your voice — in Zoom, on a podcast, Twitch streaming or going live on the social media platform of your choice — a stand-alone desktop microphone is a worthwhile upgrade. Mics come in all shapes, sizes and …

The folks at FandangoNow and Vudu tell me that Hocus Pocus, the classic 1993 comedy with Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker, is their most-watched movie on Halloween for the last five years running. If you’re in the mood for a movie with all the essential Halloween ingredients this year — you know, talking cats, zombies, witches and a magical …

As the weather turns cool and we anticipate the holidays, there’s something undeniably heartwarming about sitting around a fireplace. Most of us don’t have one of those, though, so maybe this is the year for a realistic-looking electric fireplace. Right now, Daily Steals is offering a 42-inch wall-mounted recessed electric fireplace for just $190 when you apply the promo code …

They’re too old to make “best headphone” lists anymore, but the Beats Solo3 is still a darned good set of headphones. They’re well-built and offer a formidable 40 hours of battery life between charges — not many headphones that are new for 2020 can claim that. Back in the day, these headphones debuted at $300, which was admittedly too much …

Everyone needs at least one power bank to recharge their various phones and tablets. The good news is that power banks are virtually commodities; it’s easy to find inexpensive chargers in every conceivable shape, size and capacity, often with cool extra features built in. But if you’re looking for a solid, dependable, and high-capacity model, look over here. The 15,000-mAh …

I’m literally surrounded by timers. There’s one on my phone, every smart speaker in my house can run a timer, and if I’m feeling nostalgic, I could even set my stove’s timer. So why am I recommending a standalone Pomodoro-style tabletop timer? Well, it’s downright charming, for starters. And I’d argue that despite the convenience of setting a timer with …

Sonos remains one of my favorite audio companies. It has managed to stay relevant in the age of Spotify and Alexa, and keeps releasing awesome whole-house connected speaker systems. Earlier this summer, Sonos refreshed its soundbar line with the Atmos-compatible Sonos Arc, and right now the company is offering a cool deal to induce you to add one to your …

When it comes to stocking your garage with power tools for around-the-house weekend projects, only a few brands — like DeWalt and Ryobi — bubble up to the top. And while it’s easy to have Coke-Pepsi or Nikon-Canon-style debates over which one is better, most of us tend to pick a brand and stick with it, mainly to be able …