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Stop Changing Your (Strong, Unique) Passwords So Much
Feb. 1 is Change Your Password Day, and you may think that good cyber hygiene means creating new, robust passwords every few months. Not so fast.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Will Bring Back Donkey Kong—and I Couldn't Be Happier
I'm calling it now: Donkey Kong is coming back in 2025, and the Big Ape will be bigger than ever.
Can 30 Days With a Leverless Controller Turn a Fighting Game Chump Into a Champ?
I trained with the Razer Kitsune for a month to see if I could become good enough to enter a tournament. Should you trade your gamepad or fight stick for an all-button controller?
Galaxy S25 Wish List: 5 Things We Want From Samsung’s Next Flagship
The Galaxy S series is Samsung's most polished and capable smartphone line, but it's time to shake things up. Here's what we think would make the Galaxy S25 stand out in a sea of sameness.
Sonos Isn't Doomed, But Its New CEO Has a Big Job Ahead
The audio company's loyal customers are angry about last year's app debacle, but they're not giving up on Sonos—yet.
ChatGPT Isn't Responsible For the LA Wildfires, But It Isn't Helping
An email written by ChatGPT uses 17 ounces of water, while the data centers powering AI chatbots require huge amounts of it for cooling.
In 2025 AI Gets Real (and a Bit Awkward)
Is this the year that artificial intelligence actually takes over our lives? At CES, we witness the technology shift into overdrive, as AI PCs, self-driving cars, and other AI-equipped gadgets stumble into the mainstream.
Looking for Love? Honda Wants You to Be in a Relationship With Your Car
At CES, the Japanese automaker touts an uncomfortably intimate, borderline sexual, connection between drivers and the AI inside its latest EVs.
CES 2025: Where Did All the Phones Go?
In 2007, the year Apple announced the iPhone, I wrote about 21 phones at CES. This year: One. What happened?
RIP Facebook Fact-Checkers: Zuckerberg Goes Full Elon Musk
'It's time to get back to our roots,' the Meta CEO says in killing formal fact checks. It's clear that Zuckerberg has watched Musk’s political ascent and seeks to follow the same playbook.
The Pornhub Bans Are Not About Keeping Kids Safe
The age-verification laws that prompted Pornhub blockades are part of a movement seeking to return to a time when obscenity laws were thinly veiled curbs on LGBTQ+ rights.
After 2024 Sales Slump, Tesla Needs a Hit: Can Elon Musk Get Off X and Deliver?
Tesla's CEO put more effort into his social media last year than the business's core lineup, resulting in the first annual loss in over a decade, despite the modest success of the Cybertruck.
Gemini Knows Best? I Let Google's AI Weigh In on Tough Parenting Decisions
A commercial featuring a frazzled father turning to Gemini for parenting tips inspired me to test whether the AI had any fresh advice for issues facing my 12- and 14-year-old kids.
5 Things to Do Before Trump Takes Office
If you're living in the US, you might want to prepare for tariffs raising the price of just about everything in 2025. And yes, you should be using a VPN and end-to-end encryption, too.
My #1 New Year's Resolution: Dump Twitter, Embrace Bluesky
I'm quitting Twitter in 2025, and you should, too. Join me in jumping over to the platform that brings fun back to social media.
Foldable Phones Aren’t There Yet. Here’s What Needs to Change
Cool doesn’t cut it anymore. Foldable phones must tackle their flaws to revolutionize mobile tech further. Whether the breakthrough comes from Apple, Samsung, or Google is anyone's guess.
Holiday Shopping? These Sites May Block VPN Users, Cancel Purchases
As I found out on Black Friday, using an IP address tied to a VPN provider could get your last-minute holiday shopping orders cancelled on some sites.
The Best Cybersecurity Advice I Received in 2024
As PCMag's cybersecurity expert, I interview industry professionals all year long. One thing I ask them all: “What's the security and privacy advice you give to your family and friends?" Here's that wisdom, along with some of my top tips.
In 2025, AI Needs to Put Up or Shut Up
The promise of AI is waning. It's time for tech companies to stop making big promises and produce reliable, useful products that do more than line the pockets of CEOs.
Need a Last-Minute Cyber Monday Deal? I Would Buy Dyson's Airwrap for $100+ Off
This multi-styler and dryer gives you magazine-worthy hair on a daily basis. It earned an Editors' Choice award in my review, and it's now more affordable than ever.
