Setting Up Your Home Office

Back in February, we learned that Apple had plans to integrate AI assistants into CarPlay. The news came along with the first beta for iOS 26.4, though Apple didn't actually include a way for testers to try out the integration in the software. Instead, the company confirmed the news in its CarPlay Developers Guide, stating that "CarPlay voice-based conversational app" support would require iOS 26.4 at a minimum. Well, Apple launched iOS 26.4 last week, and while the update delivered a number of new features, none of them were AI chatbot integrations with CarPlay. The company even dropped the first beta for iOS 26.5 without including a mention of the upcoming feature. I'l…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The MacBook Neo is one of Apple's most intriguing products in years. The company took an iPhone 16 Pro chip, put it inside a colorful chassis, installed macOS, and presto: You have a brand-new MacBook for only $599 ($499 with an education discount). It's a no-brainer for anyone looking for a basic Mac at a great price, but to get it to that price, Apple had to cut some serious corners. As such, you can't buy a MacBook Neo and expect the exact same experience you'd get with a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro—though that doesn't mean you can't make some improvements on your own. The Neo might be a stripped-down Mac, but it's stil…

The following content is brought to you by Lifehacker partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Trying in vain to get your grocery costs down? Skimping at the fuel pump only to run out of gas a week later? You’re not alone. With everyday costs on the rise, it’s easy to feel like you just can’t get ahead of your finances. Successful savers take a more practical approach to their finances. Rather than obsessing over daily expenses, they focus on trimming the bigger monthly bills. The best place to start could be your car loan. Autopay takes the stress and time out of refinancing your auto loan, giving you a quic…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When it comes to gaming monitors, having an ultra-wide screen takes the experience to the next level, with a more immersive experience than a regular monitor. Unfortunately, that improved experience tends to come at a much higher price. But right now, Amazon is selling the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 for $279.99 (originally $399.99), which is the second-lowest price this monitor has ever been, according to price-tracking tools. Samsung 34' Odyssey G5 …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Over the past few years, the Chinese-made Boox Palma e-reader has gained a cult following in the U.S. for its phone-like form factor, Android compatibility, and less-addictive grayscale screen—I've personally credited it with helping me spend more time reading and less time scrolling on my iPhone. But as much as I love it, I do still always need to carry my phone with me, because the Palma—even the newer Palma 2 Pro with mobile data—just isn't a good match for many of the tasks I use my phone for, including navigation and tap-to-pay. Soon, though, there may be a dual-purpose device that will serve both masters. Bigme, ano…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company just had "its best launch week ever" for customers picking up a Mac for the first time, as the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros went on sale. It sounds as though people are switching to the Mac in significant numbers, with the $599 MacBook Neo likely to be having the most impact. If you're one of those responsible for Apple's record-breaking launch week for first-time customers, you might be wondering where to get started with macOS—and how it differs (or doesn't differ) from the Windows OS you're already used to. Windows is the operating system I grew up with, ri…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Google Pixel 9 128GB (Unlocked) has dropped to $499 (originally $799), its lowest price yet. That “unlocked” label does more than look good in a listing—it means you’re not tied to a single carrier, which makes switching networks or using a second SIM while traveling much easier. The Pixel 9 isn’t the newest device in Google’s lineup anymore, but it doesn’t feel outdated either. It lands in a comfortable middle ground where you get most of what makes Pixel phones appealing without paying flagship prices. Read more in our review of the Pixel 9. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. DJI built its reputation on drones and creator gear, but the brand has been making serious moves in the portable power space. The DJI Power 2000 is the company's most capable standalone power station yet. Think of it as a large rechargeable battery you can take anywhere—camping, a job site, an outdoor movie night, or just kept in the garage for when the power goes out. At $799, it's currently down $500 from its original $1,299 price tag. That's a solid discount for something that sits in the higher end of this category. …

You may have heard dumbbell exercises are better than barbell ones because they work more of your “stabilizers,” or that free weights are better than machines for the same reason. But what are stabilizer muscles? And do you really need specific exercises to train them? It turns out there are a lot of misconceptions around this term, so let me set things straight. What are stabilizer muscles?This is going to get fuzzy, because there isn’t really agreement on what stabilizer muscles even are. This 2014 study searched the literature for mentions of stabilizer muscles and attempted to put together a definition. Here’s what they came up with: "muscles that contribute to joint …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin announced today it has partnered with fertility/birth control app Natural Cycles to share temperature data from the Garmin app to Natural Cycles. To use this feature, you’ll need a supported Garmin watch. Currently, these include the Fenix 8, Forerunner 570 and 970, Venu 3 and 3S, Venu 4, and Venu X1. (The full list of compatible devices is here.) Garmin Venu 4, 41mm $559.99 at Amazon …

After keeping things low key with iOS 26.3, Apple rolled out a sizable update for iOS 26.4—especially for Apple Music users. That app's UI now matches the art of the album you're checking out; you can use AI to generate new playlists, and find upcoming concerts by the artists you're listening to directly in the app. Combined with other new changes, like eight new emojis and the new "Urgent" section in Reminders, iOS 26.4 was actually quite a feature-filled update. iOS 26.5, on the other hand, appears to be another quiet one—at least based on what we can tell from its first beta, which Apple released Monday. Don't expect any massive new features or changes here (despite so…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The price of gas isn't the only thing going up. Starting tomorrow, April 2, the prices of all PlayStation 5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal are going up by as much as $150. It's no surprise, since we've been hearing about the cost of chips and storage going up over the years; throw in tariffs and a ongoing strong demand for the consoles, you start to get the whole picture. Luckily, it's not too late: You can still save up to $150 by buying refurbished consoles directly from the Direct PlayStation store, which come with a one-year warranty and h…

TikTok has gone through a lot of changes as of late, especially since U.S. companies took a majority stake in the company. But while users have had to decipher new terms of service, some of which raise alarm bells, they've also had some innocuous adjustments to contend with as well. Case in point: TikTok now has a game, built right into your DMs. You just need to know where to find it. TikTok told TechCrunch about the game on Tuesday. While you might assume the gameplay has something to do with TikTok itself—short-form videos, influencers, etc.—the game itself is a very basic platformer. In fact, it strongly resembles "Doodle Jump," if you ever played that on your iPhone…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazon MGM Studios has a rather massive hit on its hands with Project Hail Mary, a sci-fi adventure based on the book by Andy Weir, whose novel The Martian was also met with stellar success when adapted to film around a decade ago (pun intended, by the way). It's a fun and fairly smart popcorn movie, starring a charming Ryan Gosling and his spider-rock-thing best buddy, who save two worlds through the application of science and the power of interspecies friendship. Though Weir's book stands alone, there's already talk of turning the movie into a franchise. Even if I'm not remotely sold on the idea of some kind of wider Hai…

Last month, news broke about "DarkSword," a malware kit that makes it easy for hackers to scrape passwords, emails, crypto wallets, and more from your iPhone. You don't have to do much to put yourself in harms way, either: Visiting a malicious website is all it takes for DarkSword to get to work, which makes it particularly dangerous. It's not totally clear what DarkSword's risk is to the average user. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) says it identified "multiple commercial surveillance vendors and suspected state-sponsored actors" using the malware against targets in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Ukraine, appearing as if the victims were highly-specific. Th…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google hasn’t launched a new Fitbit device since 2023, instead seeming to pour all its hardware efforts into Pixel watches. But all along the company refused to confirm that Fitbit hardware was truly dead, and a new promotional video appears to show why—it looks like there’s a Whoop-style smart band on the way. What was teasedThe video was posted to Steph Curry’s Instagram page on March 31, so it’s not an April Fool’s stunt. In a few short clips, we see a gray and orange fabric band around Curry’s left wrist. He says “I’m excited for what this is going to mean for health for the world and wellness. It’s a first of its kin…

So you've bought yourself a brand new Samsung Galaxy S26. How do you make the most of it? The latest flagship phones from Samsung come with One UI 8.5 installed on board, and there's plenty you can do with both the software and some of the hardware upgrades that Samsung has put in place. Here are 10 ways you can make your Galaxy S26 more useful than it is out of the box: Use DeX to turn your Galaxy phone into a computerI've covered Samsung DeX in the past: It's a desktop interface for your phone that activates when you plug your handset into a monitor, and it means you can more or less use your Galaxy device like a PC if you hook up a mouse and keyboard. DeX isn't new, bu…

Alongside the new emojis, AI playlists, and other goodies that rolled out with iOS 26.4, Apple included a less-welcome upgrade for users in the UK: age verification. Once the update has been installed, anyone in the UK with an iPhone has to verify how old they are. There'll be a prompt to do this, and if that's dismissed, there's a persistent reminder in Settings. The same change is happening with iPads and iPadOS 26.4, but not with Macs. If you're in the UK and aren't 18 or over (or can't prove you are), then certain restrictions get applied—including filters on the kind of websites you can access and the content you can send in messages. It's an enforced requirement tha…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Eufy ExpertSecure System E10 is down to $899.99 from $999.99. Unlike a single camera or doorbell, this is a full home security bundle meant to cover multiple entry points right out of the box. You get a video doorbell, a 360-degree outdoor camera, an indoor camera, motion and entry sensors, plus a keypad and key fob. That means you can set up coverage for your front door, yard, and inside the house without piecing together different products. It also leans toward a plug-and-play setup, with devices pre-configured so you’re not spending hours pai…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The JBL Boombox 4 is down to $449.95 (originally $549.95) on Amazon. That’s the lowest price it has hit so far, according to price trackers. JBL Boombox 4 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $449.95 at Amazon …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There aren't a ton of smart glasses marked down for Amazon's Big Spring Sale—Ray-Ban Metas are full price, as are RayNeos, Rokids, and most other name-brand glasses—but there are still bargains to be found in the smart glasses department, including my all-time favorite pair of display style glasses. Display style smart glasses on sale for Amazon's Big Spring Sale XREAL One Pro AR Glasses with X1 Chip…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT (that's April 1 at 2:59 a.m. ET), which mens you still have a few hours to snag some great deals on fitness equipment. And not just talking about the obvious stuff like running shoes and yoga mats—I'm talking the gear you've never quite gotten around to buying, the products that seem slightly eccentric, and the upgrades you didn't even know you needed. The Best Amazon Big Spring Sale deal on open-ear headphonesI've made the switch to wearing bone conduction headphones (BCH) on my runs, and I've …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A well-stocked gym bag is a comfort and a delight. Your gym bag is probably missing a few things that would make your life easier, though,so here are a few items you can currently pick up for $25 or less. Micro platesIn most gyms, 2.5-pound plates are the smallest ones available. That means you have to increase your barbell’s weight by 5 pounds at a time, minimum. Many beginners and smaller people will have an easier time training if they can load the bar in smaller increments, which is why I think it’s a brilliant idea to bring your own micro plat…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If there’s one thing Prime Video’s The Boys proves, it’s that it’s good to be suspicious of the powerful. While the near-invincible Homelander is the most terrifying sociopath currently on our screens, none of the Compound-V-augmented characters in this show are good people. Heck, even the characters without superpowers are pretty gross. But that’s part of the charm, and the reason why The Boys is such subversive fun. If you’ve binged the final episodes and are looking for more laser-eyed, 'Herogasm'-style entertainment—and you’ve already burned through all the other TV shows in the same vein—don’t fret: There are also a b…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You don't need a sprawling home gym to stay in shape. What you need is smart gear—equipment that stores under a bed, hangs on a door, or folds flat against a wall. And right now, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is offering some of the best prices of the year on exactly this kind of compact, apartment-friendly fitness gear. Foldable under-desk walking padThe biggest obstacle to owning a treadmill in a small apartment is floor space. That's what makes a foldable under-desk walking pad such a great deal. This budget option is available on Amazon for $99.98, d…