While physical bookstores may be going extinct, physical books definitely aren’t — according to a 2015 Pew study, the majority of Americans (63 percent) still read at least one print book a year. Books make great gifts, and for true book-lovers, a monthly book subscription box makes an even better gift. While many book subscriptions …

Fitness fanatics are difficult to shop for — they already have a ton of gear, accessories and workout snacks, and they probably don’t drink, eat anything that doesn’t fit their macros, or indulge in activities that don’t involve working out. Related Stories: Hit every fitness goal with these apps The best Black Friday deals on fitness trackers and smartwatches The …

You know what makes everything, including time-consuming food- and football-oriented-holidays like Thanksgiving, better? Apps! If you’re hosting dinner this year, you’ve probably gotten most of your recipes and planning covered, so we won’t waste your time with a ton of recipe apps (OK… maybe just one). But aside from dinner, you might be flailing — what wines are you going …

Windows Ink, which is Windows 10‘s new pen-friendly interface introduced in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, might seem like just a gimmick if you don’t happen to have a tablet with an active stylus, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. But it’s actually a pretty neat overlay for anyone using a computer (or tablet) with a touchscreen, whether you …

The best way to bribe your kitty this holiday season is with a cat subscription box gift. These companies will deliver toys, treats and cat-themed accessories to your doorstep every month. These boxes also make great gifts for the cat ladies (and cat men) in your life. There’s even a box designed just for people who love cats and, um, …

It’s not crazy to get a gift for your pup — they like new toys and treats just as much as we do. There are tons of dog-oriented subscription boxes that will send you a fun mix of toys, treats, accessories and apparel for your furry friend each month for a (relatively) low price. These subscription boxes aren’t just great …

Now playing: Watch this: 5 Google Maps alternatives for Android 3:02 Don’t get me wrong: Google Maps is the king of the online mapping industry, but that doesn’t mean that the Google Maps app is the best navigation app for your Android phone. There are plenty of other navigation apps on the market, and most of them are just as …

Twitter is shutting down Vine, the micro-video app famous for 6-second clips that the microblogging platform acquired (and launched) in 2012. The company will be discontinuing the mobile app in the coming months — which likely means that it will no longer be available on the App Store or Google Play — but the app, website and any Vines you’ve …

Earlier this month, Apple filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com for selling counterfeit Apple products — specifically, unapproved third-party Lightning cables and power adapters sourced from Mobile Star LLC — on its website. Apple purchased a number of third-party Apple-branded power products that were sold directly from, and fulfilled by, Amazon.com, and determined that almost 90 percent of those products were …

Now playing: Watch this: 5 settings you’ll want to change on the Google Pixel 1:56 While the Pixel ($75 at Amazon) and the Pixel XL boast some impressive specs, there’s one painfully-obvious missing feature: Waterproofing. Other premium smartphones — notably, Apple‘s iPhone 7 ($190 at eBay) and 7 Plus ($175 at Amazon) and Samsung‘s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy Edge S7 …