The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2024

AirTags are a great way to use Apple's Find My network to track your stuff. But, like it or not, most AirTag owners will need a holder or case for their Bluetooth Tracker. Unlike similar devices from Chipolo and Tile, Apple's trackers don't have built-in key fob holes for attaching them to your keys or … Read more

The best password managers for 2024

We use passwords for everything. From our bank accounts to free social media sites, our password footprints spread all over our digital landscape. But that means if you’re reusing the same ones over and over again, you’re opening yourself up to hackers potentially finding one in a leak and getting into your most sensitive accounts. … Read more

Zuckerberg’s Vision Pro review, and robotaxis crashing twice into same truck.

Sometimes timing ruins things. Take this week, instead of detailing the disgust I feel towards this “meaty” rice, this week's Morning After sets its sights on Mark Zuckerberg, the multi-millionaire who has decided to review technology now. Does he know it's My concert? Meta's boss compared Apple's new Vision Pro unfavorably to his company's Meta … Read more

The best VR headsets for 2024

All of a sudden, VR is interesting again. The Meta Quest 3 delivers excellent standalone virtual reality for $500, while Apple has thrown down the gauntlet with the Vision Pro, a $3,500 stab at combining VR and augmented reality (AR). After a few years of stagnation, it’s worth considering an immersive headset — and if … Read more

Microsoft should exit the console business

After listening to yesterday's Xbox podcast, where the company announced that it bringing four older titles to non-Xbox consolesa question came to my mind: why does Microsoft, a software and services company, need a console business? The same question was asked when The Rock announced the original Xbox console in 2001, but the industry has … Read more

How to pick the best Apple tablet for you

Finding the best iPad for you can be complicated. Between the 10th-generation iPad, the iPad Air and the M2 iPad Pro, Apple sells three roughly 11-inch tablets with broadly similar designs but key differences in terms of internal components and accessory support. The older 10.2-inch iPad and iPad mini are still hanging around, too. If … Read more

The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2024

Robot vacuums help around the house by automating a chore that, let’s face it, many of us don’t like to do. The first robot vacuums had steep price tags, and you can still find high-end robo-vacs today that are worth the money for many reasons. However, their popularity over the past couple of years has … Read more

The best iPad accessories for 2024

Once you’ve decided which iPad you want, the next step is finding the right accessories. For getting work done, you’ll likely want a mouse and keyboard. For drawing and note-taking, a stylus is the obvious choice, but we also recommend a paper-like screen protector for added texture. Power banks let you recharge your slate whenever … Read more

The ice caps are melting. Is geoengineering the solution?

Since 1979, Arctic ice has shrunk by 1.35 million square milesa new JPL study Greenland's ice loss is much worse than previously thought and Antarctica's ice is now at its lowest level since records began. The more they melt, the faster the remaining ice diminishes until we face a series of disasters. The most immediate … Read more

The best smart speakers for 2024

There’s never been a better time to get a smart speaker, especially if you’re a music fan. When voice assistants first started infiltrating these devices, hands-free controls were really the star of the show. Even now, one of the most common ways that people interact with Siri, Alexa and the Google Assistant is through a … Read more