Setting Up Your Home Office

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…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. One thing they don't tell you about parenting is how much of it you'll spend telling your kids to put on or take off their shoes. (Not including the additional time you'll spend telling them to put the shoes away where they belong.) In an effort to smooth out this surprisingly difficult daily transition, I recently bought my 9-year-old son elastic shoelaces, so he'd be able to slip his hi-top Nikes on and off without tying and untying them. The next day I ordered some for myself, and I can't remember the last time I made a more satisfying purchase. Bread Elastic Shoe…

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, but there's still time to take advantage of solid deals for all your fitness needs—including these solid discounts on sneakers that are still available. Keep in mind that if you want a specific shoe on sale, it's worth watching the schedule of new releases. My ultimate shoe hack: New models tend to be introduced in the spring, making right now an excellent time to snag discontinued models. Still, I know that choosing the right pair can feel overwhelming, so I have guides here and here so you can find the perfec…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Lifehacker just launched a collection of tips and info about embracing retro technology, so I combed through Amazon's Big Spring Sale for the next best thing: retro-inspired technology. These prices are so low, you'll think it's 1998. These digital cameras look like they're from the distant pastIf you want a digital camera that makes a statement, check out the CHUZHAO Digital TLR Camera. It looks like a twin-lens reflex camera from the 1940s, when you shot from the waist. It doesn't use film, though: It's a 12MP digital camera in disguise. It's curr…

RAM, short for random access memory, is the high-speed, short-term storage that allows computer programs to quickly access the information they need—it's a crucial component of nearly every electronic device we rely on every single day. The price of RAM has risen steeply since last fall, but there may be a bit of a break on the horizon. What's going on with the RAM shortage?Demand for RAM is soaring, in large part thanks to AI. As The Verge reports, companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic are buying up memory for their data centers, leading to a severe shortage in availability from major memory suppliers for consumer products like laptops, smartphones, and gam…

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 is wrapping up, and the Nothing Phone (3) has dropped to $599 (originally $799) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB model. According to price trackers, that's the lowest price the phone has reached so far. This is Nothing’s most ambitious phone yet (according to this PCMag review), and it shows in how it tries to compete directly with flagship devices while still doing its own thing. Nothing Phone (3) …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Spending $300 on a gaming monitor usually means picking a lane: You either go for resolution or speed and live with the compromise. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG tries to ease that trade-off. It’s currently down to $299 (originally $449) as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which ends today, and this is the lowest it has dropped, according to price trackers. The idea is simple: use it as a sharp 4K display most of the time, then switch to a faster 1080p mode when you care more about responsiveness. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple’s 11-inch iPad (2025) usually sells for around $499, but StackSocial currently has refurbished 11-inch iPads with wifi and cellular on sale for just $359.97 right now. This listing carries a Grade-A refurbishment rating, which means the tablet should show little to no cosmetic wear and has been cleared to function like new. At this price, you’re getting the tablet, a charger, and a charging cable, but accessories like the Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard aren't included, so anyone planning to use the tablet for drawing or heavy typing would need…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Workout earbuds often promise a secure fit and big sound, but not all deliver both. The Beats Powerbeats Fit earbuds are currently on sale for $124.97 on StackSocial as open-box units, and they balance those priorities. These are the newer versions replacing the older Fit Pro in Beats’ lineup, and the biggest change is how they stay in your ears. Instead of the traditional ear-hook design, Beats switched to a fit wing that gently presses against the inside of the ear for stability. In practice, that means the buds stay in place during runs, workouts…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Mechanical keyboard fans tend to know exactly what they want. Some want a compact layout that still keeps the arrow keys, while others want lag-free wireless support or the ability to swap switches without a soldering iron. The Keychron K8 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard checks most of those boxes, and it's currently on sale on StackSocial. The ABS-frame version with RGB backlighting and hot-swappable Banana switches is $79.99, while the aluminum-frame models with Banana or Brown switches are $82.99. All three use the same 80% layout (which means y…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I've produced a number of podcasts over the years, both professionally and just for fun, and I've watched it get progressively cheaper and easier to get started, so if you've always wanted to get that podcast up and running, now is the time. Amazon's Big Spring Sale includes a ton of gear for podcasting, so you can get an at least adequate-sounding setup for less than $150—but if you have a little more to spend, there's some higher-end tech on sale, too. Here's a guide to what you need, depending on how much you're willing to spend. All-in-one podca…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Amazon Big Spring Sale is still underway, and you can find impressive deals on tech products like headphones, e-readers, and speakers all week long. If you're looking to shop on a budget, I've already shared tech deals for under $25 and even more under $50. If your budget is a bit higher, here are the best tech deals under $100. Amazon Kindle 16GB 6" Built-in Light eReader (2024, Black) …