The era of Windows 10 is almost over. On Oct. 14, Microsoft will be stopping Windows 10 support, and there will be no more updates to the OS. If you can’t upgrade to Windows 11, don’t panic. For $30 you can snag a year of security updates to keep your OS safe. Alternatively, you can take […]

Does it seem like more people around you are in their own little audio world? Are you buying AirPods to upgrade old ones every couple of years like you’d replace a worn-out wallet?  Companies that make headphones and earbuds, including some of the world’s largest tech companies such as Apple, Samsung and Sony, can expect […]

Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra impressed me earlier in the year with its stellar camera setup that provides superb quality for pro shooters. But the company’s not done for the year just yet; the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro pack Leica-branded camera systems and a host of high-end tech into a metal body. I’ve been hands-on, and […]

No kitchen tool requires more careful storage than knives — for your safety and the safety if the blades — and no storage option is cooler than fixing them to the wall for all to see. While canvas wraps, wooden blocks and drawer organizers all serve this purpose, the mighty magnetic knife strip is my […]

All Apple Watches share the same core DNA: a square screen with rounded edges, a rotating crown, interchangeable straps and Apple’s WatchOS with Siri integration. The differences lie in the details with factors like advanced health sensors, durability, battery life and screen size. Oh, and price. Lisa Eadicicco/CNET Budget: If you’re on a budget and […]

When a headache or migraine arises, many reach into their medicine cabinets for an over-the-counter pain reliever like Tylenol or Advil, but those aren’t always enough to reduce persistent head pain. There is another area of your home where you may want to look for relief: your kitchen’s pantry. While they’re not miracle cures, experts […]

If you’re looking for evidence that the Trump administration tariffs are impacting consumer electronics prices, look no further than Bowers & Wilkins’ new flagship PX8 S2 noise-canceling headphones. The original version carried a list price of $699 when they launched, but this 2nd-gen model comes out of the gate at $799. Is that too much […]

Instagram has reached a huge milestone. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, that Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users. This makes it one of the biggest social media platforms in the world. The news shows how much Instagram has grown since Meta bought it in 2012 for $1 billion. […]

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No tricks, but skywatchers may be in for an October treat when a newly discovered comet passes through our skies. Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) — or SWAN25B for short — looks to be heading our way. The comet — named after the science instrument aboard the SOHO space observatory, which observes the sun — was first spotted […]