Turn Your Watch into a Hiking Companion Within the Maps app, you can view turn-by-turn navigation on thousands of hiking trails, marked with trailheads and data like the route type and elevation changes. Download the map from your phone before you leave home and you can even consult it when you’re far from cell or…
Insta360’s X-series 360-degree cameras have long dominated the market. They have great video quality, an easy-to-use interface, and simple editing software, which makes these the most beginner-friendly 360 cameras around. The latest version, the Insta360 X5, continues that tradition while bringing larger sensors with even better-looking video. The X5 is a worthy upgrade; video quality…
The short answer is price, performance, and usability. Most regular folks who ask me about a new TV are looking for something around $500 or less. Jumping up a few hundred dollars can often get you a lot more performance value, but I understand that may not be in the budget, so this list generally…
Resetting a Mac is simple, especially if you’re using one of Apple’s M-series models that debuted in 2020. These Macs, powered by Apple silicon chips like the M1, M2, M3, and new M4, have entirely replaced Intel-based models in the company’s lineup. If you’re not sure which one you have, click the Apple menu in…
It is really tough, I think, to be in any environment where you’ve let your customers down when you’re customer-centric. And if anything, Sonos is customer-centric. It’s doubly hard when you work and you don’t understand the relative priority of your contribution. And we’ve really reset that ladder thing as much as the former thing,…
In January, Apple agreed to pay out $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit over claims its voice assistant Siri listened in on private conversations. Now, affected users have less than eight weeks to stake their claim to a slice of the cash. The Lopez v Apple Inc. lawsuit was filed back in December,…
Sunscreen and insect repellent need to be applied in different quantities and frequencies, and combining them could reduce their effectiveness or change the way they are absorbed by your skin, says Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, an associate professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also advises travelers to…
If you’re looking to buy an upright or a canister vacuum, one of the first things you need to decide on is whether you want a bagged or a bagless model. As their names suggest, a bagged vacuum stores the dust it picks up in a disposable bag, while a bagless vacuum keeps the debris…
We focus on popular models in their category (though they may not be the top sellers) and present two recommended alternatives. • A better choice: Another vehicle that sells well but has a higher Overall Score.• An “under the radar” alternative: a better-scoring model that doesn’t sell as well, in case you aren’t concerned with…
Vehicles recalled: Volvo vehicles with Google-built-in infotainment systems built between Sept. 7, 2020, and April 21, 2025, and software version 3.4.5 or older. The problem: A software issue can prevent the backup camera from displaying an image. This means the recalled vehicles are not in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111, which…