CES 2023: GE Lighting Announces Expansion to Its Line of Smart Products

CES 2023: GE Lighting Announces Expansion to Its Line of Smart Products The smart lighting arena features a number of big names like Phillips Hue and Nanoleaf. But GE Lighting is looking to grow its market share with new introductions at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. A Larger Cync Ecosystem There are three new major additions to the entertainment lighting options—Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Hexagon Panels, Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Neon-Shape Lights, and Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Bulbs....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Pamela Merritt

Grab these affordable Amazon Fire TVs on sale for Labor Day

Grab these affordable Amazon Fire TVs on sale for Labor Day Today’s Labor Day, and whether you celebrate it by working the entire day like I do or prefer to lounge around on such a momentous occasion, one thing is for sure. If it’s a holiday, somewhere, there are sales going on, and today Amazon joins the fray with a slew of sales for its 4K Fire TVs, including itsexcellent Omni models....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Jay Sims

Passkeys, Simple Sign-Ins, and More: 1Password's 4 New Features Explained

Passkeys, Simple Sign-Ins, and More: 1Password’s 4 New Features Explained You may be using 1Password in your day-to-day life to keep your passwords, payment card information, and other sensitive data safely stored. The password manager has taken things up a level, with several handy new features available to users. So, what features can you enjoy on the 1Password app? 1. Manage Online Accounts via the 1Password App If you have a Families account with 1Password, and hold the role of Family Organizer, you can now conduct common management tasks from the 1Password desktop and smartphone apps....

April 26, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · William Barton

Roku updates its cheapest streaming stick to take on the upcoming Chromecast HD

Roku updates its cheapest streaming stick to take on the upcoming Chromecast HD Roku’s Express 4K+ and Streaming Stick 4K are among thebest streaming deviceson the market. Coupled with Roku OS, these devices offer a great experience that you can’t go wrong with. For more budget-conscious buyers, the company has the Roku Express. The entry-level streaming stick is ideal for users with more modest requirements that do not involve streaming 4K content....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Kimberly Peters

Which EV Charging Network Uses the Most Renewable Energy?

Which EV Charging Network Uses the Most Renewable Energy? Electric vehicles are everywhere. A few years back, seeing an electric vehicle was quite the occasion, but now EVs are very common. It’s difficult to go more than a few minutes without seeing an EV on the road—but the charging infrastructure isn’t as commonplace. It stands to reason that as more and more EVs are sold, charging infrastructures will also continue to expand....

April 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Ashley Johnson

Google Stadia may have a savior with Windows games

Google Stadia may have a savior with Windows games Google’sStadiacloud gaming platform has struggled to really find and secure an audience. The library’s had a hard time getting the really high-profile titles gamers crave, and the lack of compelling exclusives has made it a tough sell. By the beginning of 2022, Stadia almost looked ready to join the likes ofGoogle+orPicasain the graveyard of dead Google projects. But now we’re wondering if a new project might give Stadia the shot in the arm it needs, in the form of support for existing Windows games....

April 25, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Elizabeth Johnson

How to Use Opera GX's Live Wallpapers

How to Use Opera GX’s Live Wallpapers Opera GX has established itself from the very beginning as the go-to web browser for gamers. Each new update brings more features that make it more appealing, from extra customization options to optimization tools that allow the web browser to use fewer resources while running in the background as you’re gaming. In keeping with that trend, the latest Opera GX update allows users to create Live Wallpapers....

April 25, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Sarah Benson

Samsung's March 2022 security update is available for more Galaxy devices internationally

Samsung’s March 2022 security update is available for more Galaxy devices internationally Samsung has a reputation for releasing monthly security updates before anyone else, and the company is on form today as the March 2022 patch starts rolling out to users. The first devices to see it are the newly releasedGalaxy S22 series. The update comes as a surprise given that the S22 series only received theFebruary 2022 patch yesterdaywithout any fixes forvarious issuessome owners have seen since the phone shipped early....

April 25, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Donna Perez

The look and feel of Samsung Galaxy devices could change with company's latest big hire

The look and feel of Samsung Galaxy devices could change with company’s latest big hire Samsung’s mobile division churns out some of thebest phones,smartwatches, andeven tabletson the market. The manufacturer’s design team, in particular, has been instrumental in shaping how we hold, wear, and, thus, use devices in the Galaxy Z foldable or a Galaxy Watch. But with 2023 ahead of all of us, the company’s now looking to shake things up with the appointment of Hubert H....

April 25, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Julia Wright

This privacy-focused budget smartphone wants to fulfill your life-without-Google dreams

This privacy-focused budget smartphone wants to fulfill your life-without-Google dreams Privacy is on everyone’s minds these days — even Google’s. Android 13 is built from the ground up, focusing on privacy and security above all else, but if that’s not enough for you, you’ll need to look elsewhere. Murena has been around for a couple of years now, offering a custom OS for devices like theFairphone 4, but today, it’s finally time for the company to unveil its own hardware....

April 25, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Shawn Nunez

7 Fitness Apps and Tips for Burning Calories While on Vacation

7 Fitness Apps and Tips for Burning Calories While on Vacation No matter how busy your life is, everyone deserves a vacation! Vacation time can help you clear your mind, reduce stress, and make you feel a lot happier. Unfortunately, chances are that you’re going to come back from your vacation feeling like you’ve put on a few pounds and slacked off on your fitness goals. The good news is that you can steer clear of any extra vacation baggage....

April 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1109 words · John Smith

Disney Plus ad-supported tier may not let you use SharePlay and GroupWatch

Disney Plus ad-supported tier may not let you use SharePlay and GroupWatch Streaming platforms want two things: as big an audience as possible, and to collect as much money from that audience as they can. When people stop wanting to sign up and pay, introducing an ad-supported tier can be one way to continue fueling growth. That’s exactly why Hulu and HBO Max have their own such tiers,Netflix is just about to follow up with one of its own, and Disney Plus is due to launch its offering before the year’s out....

April 24, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Joanne Brown

Garmin Forerunner 255S Music review: Commit to getting fit

Garmin Forerunner 255S Music review: Commit to getting fit Garmin makes smartwatches for the most active crowd, and goal-oriented runners might find that the Forerunner 255S Music is the right tool to stay on track. This isn’t the kind of wearable you strap on for leisure or the most basic movements — it’s built for training, and Garmin thinks demanding runners will feel empowered with every step. This iteration of the Forerunner 255 is a variant, with the “S” referring to the smaller 41mm size and “Music” referring to the Spotify integration for offline playback....

April 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1868 words · Brittany Simpson