Vizio made its name with value-conscious televisions, but it has cemented that reputation with a remarkable procession of soundbars. As far as sound-for-money is concerned, nothing can beat models like the V21 and M512a — each of which is the best at their respective price points in my book. In recent years Vizio has branched out into more luxurious soundbars, beginning …

Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro received a big upgrade in 2022 with the addition of the M2 chip. While the machine has the same design as the M1 version that came before it, the new chip offers a significant boost to power and efficiency without increasing the price. In fact, you can score the very first discount on one today at …

If you’re wanting to change careers, learning to code can give you the skills necessary to land one of the digital positions being offered by tech giants like Apple and Amazon. Knowing how to code not only expands your career options, but it also creates new prospects for remote employment, so you can work from home (or anywhere). You won’t …

Backbone launched its first-rate $100 Backbone One Xbox-layout MFi game controller for the iPhone in 2020. It’s one of the few controllers that snap on either side of the iPhone and connect via the Lightning port. (There are a couple more USB-C connecting models for Android, such as the recently updated Razer Kishi V2.) Now the company has introduced the Backbone One …

Some of the best 3D printers available right now use UV resin rather than filament to produce models. These printers tend to produce smaller, more detailed models than the larger FDM printers and can be used to make board game miniatures and even fine jewelry and dentistry.  These printers use a special type of UV resin that comes in a …

There are plenty of great deals on phones and phone plans out there, but if you’re on AT&T and are looking for the absolute best deals to take advantage of, we’ve got you covered. This focuses on deals that are available for current customers, meaning we aren’t highlighting offers that require you to add a new line, since most people …

What’s happening Experts testified in front of the US House Inteligence Committee on Wednesday about the continued dangers related to the Pegasus spyware. Why it matters They say that government and the tech industry need to work together to better secure computer systems and put pressure on companies that sell commercial spyware to governments and others looking to abuse it. …

We now know how much Spotify paid to acquire Findaway, an audio streaming platform that allows users to create and distribute their own audiobooks: €117 million, or $123 million, according to an updated SEC filing regarding the acquisition last November. The acquisition marks the music streaming giant’s ambitions to become the world’s leading audio platform, bringing music, podcast and audiobook streaming under one roof. …

What’s happening Apple said demand for its phones continues to grow, despite the uncertain economy. Why it matters The tech giant’s comments are starkly different from Facebook parent Meta and Google parent Alphabet, which both reported surprise drops in ad sales. What’s next Apple says it’s upbeat about 5G wireless and continuing demand from people upgrading their devices. Over the …

If you’re a remote worker, student or designer on the go, you know how important it is to safely carry your laptop with you. We’ll always need a good way to carry our stuff — including our tech — from place to place.  With so many laptop backpacks on the market, we’ve sifted through to find the best ones, whether …

If you’re in the market for a new phone, you can’t go wrong with a Pixel or Moto. Both are great choices, and right now they’re on sale. Woot has discounted Pixel and Moto phones by up to 69% now through Monday, Aug. 1, while supplies last. See at Woot If you’re looking for a solid 5G smartphone, consider Google’s …

What’s happening The $700 Asus Zenfone 9 has both a tiny 5.9-inch screen and the latest Snapdragon chip. Why it matters The Zenfone is one of the smallest Android phones currently made and one of the cheaper phones to include the most powerful Snapdragon processor. What’s next While small Android phones will still be rare, we expect the Qualcomm Snapdragon …

When it comes to food delivery, there are now more options than ever before. We no longer live in an age when ordering delivery is limited to just pizza. It’s 2022 and the rise of food delivery services (and their easy-to-use apps) has exponentially increased your options. But with so many choices, it can be hard to determine which is …

Apple has weathered nearly every storm of the past two decades. Its iMacs and iPods powered through the dot-com crash at the turn of the century, and its iPhones helped it power past the great recession a decade later. But the tech giant may have met its match with the latest spike in inflation. The Cupertino, California, company is set …

You’re probably used to using modifier keys, like Control and Option, on your Mac to perform certain shortcuts that can’t be done with only a single key. The most basic and common examples are probably copy (Command-C) and paste (Command-V), but shortcuts also allow you to force-close an app (Option-Command-Esc) or quickly take a screenshot (Command-Shift-4). Arguably the most important …