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Google Says Androids Get 58% Fewer Scam Texts Than iPhones, but I Have Some Questions

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:30:00 -0000

Questions remain about how Google got those numbers.

<p>If you're getting more scam texts than your friends and family, it turns out it might be your mobile platform, at least going by a recent poll from Google and YouGov. According to Google, users on Android report receiving 58% fewer scam texts than those on iOS, and that number is even better on Pixel devices.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-1.fill.size_2000x1245.v1761859008.png" alt="Android Survey" width="2000" height="1245" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-1.fill.size_800x498.v1761859008.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-1.fill.size_1400x872.v1761859008.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-1.fill.size_2000x1245.v1761859008.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Google</span> </div> </div> <p>That data comes from <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2025/10/how-android-protects-you-from-scams.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">a survey</a> Google and YouGov conducted of over 5,000 Android and iOS users across the U.S., India, and Brazil. The data says that Android users as a whole were "58% more likely than iOS users" to report that they had not received any scam texts in the week prior to the survey, and that iOS users were 65% more likely than Android users to report getting three or more scam texts in a week. On the whole, it also says that Android users were 20% more likely to describe their device's scam protection features as "very effective" or "extremely effective."</p><p>As for Pixel vs. iPhone specifically, the survey also found that Pixel users were 96% more likely to report zero scam texts than iPhone users, and that iPhone users were 136% more likely to say they had received "a heavy volume of scam messages" than Pixel users, as well as 150% more likely to say their device was "not effective at all in stopping mobile fraud."</p><p>Those numbers don't look good for Apple, although it's worth pointing out a few details before taking Google at its word.</p><h2 id="what-is-yougov">What is YouGov?</h2><p>First, to Google's credit, it didn't conduct this study alone. While the company didn't go into detail on how it partnered with YouGov here, YouGov itself is a respectable entity, widely cited in market research and even political news. The organization specializes in polls, and has been cited in everything from the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/topic/yougov" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">New York Times</a> to <a href="https://mashable.com/article/people-trust-ads-over-news" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Lifehacker sister publication Mashable</a>. </p><p>It's also worth pointing out that YouGov wasn't the only independent entity Google worked with while putting together its report. The company also reached out to Counterpoint Research to evaluate its AI-powered anti-scam protections, and Leviathan Security Group to asses scam protection across four Android phones. The company used these studies to put together infographics depicting its security features vs. iPhone's, which you can see below.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-2.fill.size_2000x1850.v1761859008.png" alt="Counterpoint Research numbers regarding Google's AI-powered scam prevention." width="2000" height="1850" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-2.fill.size_800x740.v1761859008.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-2.fill.size_1400x1295.v1761859008.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-2.fill.size_2000x1850.v1761859008.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Google</span> </div> </div> <div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-3.fill.size_2000x1004.v1761859008.png" alt="Leviathan Security Group research numbers regarding Google's scam prevention tech." width="2000" height="1004" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-3.fill.size_800x402.v1761859008.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-3.fill.size_1400x703.v1761859008.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8VBNSD4JAYP5610157SQ6ZP/images-3.fill.size_2000x1004.v1761859008.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Google</span> </div> </div> <p>Note, however, how Google has put together the information here. Specifically, it implies that iPhone does not offer any scam protections in emails, while ignoring that many iPhone users access their email through the same Gmail app as on Android. It also doesn't mention <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/safari-distraction-control-banish-pop-ups" target="_blank">Safari's ability to block pop-ups</a> or the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/ios-26-screen-calls-messages-for-spam-wwdc-2025" target="_blank">iPhone's ability to screen phone calls</a>, which makes me think Google might be getting choosy with how its presenting the data here. As such, it's worth looking at its survey results with a critical eye as well.</p><h2 id="questions-about-methodology">Questions about methodology</h2><p>While Google's survey results are likely accurate to the polled audience, I do have a few questions about the methodology. </p><p>First, there's the issue with this being a survey, rather than a more dispassionate look at texting inboxes. While helpful for getting insight into how users perceive their devices, surveys are susceptible to the word of those surveyed, which means that can be swayed by respondents misremembering details or misunderstanding questions.</p><p>The bigger question to me, though, is sample size. While I commend Google for conducting its survey across three different regions, the company was not clear about how many of its respondents owned iPhones vs. Android devices. It's possible that iPhone users might have reported more scams simply because the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/teens-really-love-their-iphones" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">iPhone is more popular in the U.S</a>., for instance. To be fair, those numbers are reversed in <a href="https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/india" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">India</a> and <a href="https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/brazil" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Brazil</a>, but without knowing a breakdown of how many people Google and YouGov interviewed where, it's hard to know if the data is being impacted by other factors.</p><p>For instance, in addition to potentially being more numerous depending on a breakdown of the surveyed population, iPhone users might also be more susceptible to scam texts simply because scammers might want to target that user base more, as was once the case with <a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/do-macs-get-viruses/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">viruses on Windows</a>. The iPhone is known as a luxury device, which implies its user base might have extra money to spend, making it an alluring target.</p><h2 id="can-you-believe-googles-survey">Can you believe Google's survey?</h2><p>So, can you take Google's polling at its word? Yes and no.</p><p>With YouGov helping the company out, it's likely that the results presented are truthful, although they could still be misleading. The only way to know for sure would be to look at a detailed breakdown of the survey itself, but unlike the <a href="https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/assessing-the-state-of-ai-powered-mobile-security-blog" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Counterpoint Research</a> and <a href="https://www.leviathansecurity.com/blog/october-2025-mobile-platform-security-amp-fraud-prevention-assessment" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Leviathan Security Group</a> evaluations, there doesn't seem to be a way to look at the raw survey data at the moment, just <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2025/10/how-android-protects-you-from-scams.html#fnref3" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Google's blog reporting on its findings</a>.</p><p>I've reached out to Google and YouGov independently with questions about their methodology, and did not immediately hear back. For good measure, I've also reached out to Apple for its take, and similarly am still waiting for a reply.</p><p>In the meantime, I would take this survey with a grain of salt. It's almost certainly based in truth, but it's important to remember that it's still part of a larger advertising narrative.</p><p>Google has made a big deal as of late about <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/made-by-google-2025-live-blog" target="_blank">calling Apple's ecosystem a walled garden</a>. If the company can convince users that it can offer them greater freedom while also upping their protection, that would be a big win. It does, however, coincide with Android's own efforts to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/android-is-making-it-more-difficult-to-sideload-apps" target="_blank">close itself off in the name of security</a>, so maybe the truth is both platforms aren't so different after all.</p>

Meta Is Adding More AI Slop to Your Feeds

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0000

"Please sir, I want some more."

<p>I am extremely concerned about the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/you-are-not-prepared-for-this-new-wave-of-ai-generated-videos?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">prevalence of AI content on our social media feeds</a>. Now that just about anyone can generate hyper-realistic videos with a simple text prompt, I fear that disinformation will rise exponentially, distorting worldviews faster than algorithms have so far been able to do. So you can imagine how I feel about Meta's plans to add a "huge corpus" of AI content to its feeds. Good luck out there, everyone. </p><p><a href="https://www.engadget.com/social-media/meta-will-add-a-huge-corpus-of-ai-content-into-its-recommendation-system-113027353.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">That's directly from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself</a>. In a <a href="https://s21.q4cdn.com/399680738/files/doc_financials/2025/q3/META-Q3-2025-Earnings-Call-Transcript.pdf" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Meta Platforms, Inc. earnings call on Wednesday</a>, Zuckerberg confirmed the company's plans to add this self-described huge corpus of content, thanks to how easy AI makes it to create and "remix" content. People will create AI content, the platform's recommendation systems will deliver that content to people, who may then slightly alter that content and send it back into the Metaverse. As this feedback loop will continue, feeds will start filling up with more and more AI content. That's good for Meta, and anyone who enjoys watching videos that aren't real. For those of us a little sick of this content, or worried <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-know-if-the-video-youre-watching-was-made-with-ai?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">we won't be able to spot it</a> during long scrolling session, it's only bad news.</p><p>While much (if not most) of that AI content is likely coming from outside sources, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-we-know-about-openais-tiktok-for-ai?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">like OpenAI's Sora</a>, some of it may come from Meta itself. The company recently rolled out "<a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/introducing-vibes-ai-videos/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Vibes</a>," its own short-form AI video generator, as part of <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-keep-your-meta-ai-questions-private?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">the existing Meta AI app</a>. Users can create videos directly in Vibes, or remix existing videos. I'd wager some Vibes content is going to cross your Meta feed in the near future, if it hasn't already.</p><p>Zuckerberg took the time to highlight how Meta's AI recommendation systems across all of its core products—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—are delivering "higher quality and more relevant content" to users, especially with regards to video. Apparently, the amount of time we've spent watching Instagram reels has increased by more than 30% when compared to last year. (Fun fact: Reels brings in over $50 <em>billion</em> according to the earnings call.) That environment seems just right to foster a new wave of AI slop to Meta's enormous audience. </p><p>Look, I've definitely laughed at some AI memes that have come my way. But to suggest that flooding the feeds with realistic AI videos without any regulation or forethought is a good idea is itself laughable. If you use Meta products, watch out: You might not be able to trust what you're watching is actually real for much longer—if at all. </p>

This Tinymoose Pencil Pro Ultra Stylus Is On Sale for Just $40 Right Now

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:15:00 -0000

And it's compatible with both iOS and Androids.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The Tinymoose Pencil Pro Ultra is both an affordable accessory and a serious productivity tool, and it's currently <a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/tinymoose-pencil-pro-ultra-for-ipad-with-smart-switch-black?utm_content=PS-7618&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=tinymoose-pencil-pro-ultra-stylus-with-smart-switch-for-ios-android-black-2025-10-10&utm_source=lifehacker-aff&utm_term=SALE-328579" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="sponsored">on sale for $39.95 on StackSocial</a>. It costs less than a third of what Apple charges for its stylus, and it works with an Android device thanks to its Smart Switch button on the top. A single press lets you jump from sketching on an iPad Pro to jotting notes on a Galaxy Tab without digging through settings. That makes it more flexible than most one-platform pens, especially for students or professionals who don’t want to carry two separate styluses. It also works on phones in dual mode, which could be handy if you like editing photos on your Android but use your iPad for work.</p><p>In use, the Pencil Pro Ultra does a lot right. Tilt sensitivity and palm rejection give you smooth shading and writing, at least on supported tablets, while zero-lag precision keeps lines from wobbling behind your strokes. Bluetooth gestures add a layer of convenience: one press takes you home, two pulls up multitasking, and a long press powers it on or off. As for the battery life, it holds its own with 10 hours of productivity, and supports fast charging via USB-C.</p><p>There are trade-offs, though. Palm rejection and tilt features only work in tablet mode, which means the experience is more basic when you’re on a phone. The magnetic attachment also doesn’t work outside of Apple’s tablets, so Android users will need to keep the included leather case handy. And while it’s backed by a six-month warranty, that’s shorter than what you get from bigger brands. Still, with three extra nibs, a carrying case, and cross-platform support baked in, it’s a compelling option for anyone who doesn’t want to lock into one ecosystem. If you’re a casual creator, note-taker, or multitasker who wants a stylus without splurging, <a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/tinymoose-pencil-pro-ultra-for-ipad-with-smart-switch-black?utm_content=PS-7618&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=tinymoose-pencil-pro-ultra-stylus-with-smart-switch-for-ios-android-black-2025-10-10&utm_source=lifehacker-aff&utm_term=SALE-328579" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="sponsored">this deal is worth considering</a>.</p>

Would You Buy an iPhone With No Real Buttons?

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:30:00 -0000

Rumors suggest that's what you'll get with the 20th anniversary iPhone.

<p>Here's a question you've probably never considered before: Would you buy a new iPhone if it didn't have any physical buttons? Sure, the part of the phone you interact with most is the touchscreen, so maybe it doesn't seem like such a big deal. But think about it: The side button, volume buttons, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/everything-you-can-do-with-iphone-15-pros-action-button-1850832992?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Action button</a>, and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-customize-or-disable-the-camera-control-button-on-an-iphone-16?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Camera Control button</a> would no longer click. Could you live without the clutter? </p><p>While Apple sells no such iPhone, and likely won't release one next year, it very well might roll out a buttonless iPhone in 2027—at least, physically buttonless. That year will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and it'll come as no surprise that rumors suggest Apple is planning something special for the "iPhone 20." And that something might include ditching all the mechanical buttons and replacing them with haptics.</p><h2 id="a-truly-buttonless-iphone">A truly buttonless iPhone</h2><p>If you owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 8, you'll understand the idea here. Those iPhones replaced the mechanical Home button with a solid state haptic button. Essentially, Apple used clever haptic vibrations to create the illusion of a button press, but, in fact, the "button" doesn't move at all. You'll realize this if the phone is completely off: The once pressable Home button doesn't actually do anything. It's the same case with any MacBook released over the past decade: Your trackpad isn't actually a button, so when the computer is off, the glass doesn't move. </p><p>The suggestion that the iPhone 20 will replace all of its buttons with this type of tech comes from <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/28/20th-anniversary-iphone-solid-state-buttons/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">leaker Instant Digital</a>, who has previously claimed Apple intend to build a button-free iPhone. In the past, Instant Digital only confirmed vague plans by Apple to create such a phone sometime in the future, but this week, the leaker was more definitive: <a href="https://weibo.com/5143897135/QbbXB3KcV" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">In a post on Weibo</a>, Instant Digital asserted that Apple has "completed functional verification" for these haptic buttons, and is planning for "mass production and application" with the iPhone 20. All of the buttons, from the Side button to the Camera Control buttons, would adopt this technology. </p><p>Interestingly, Instant Digital claims Apple will bridge the gap by simplifying the structure of the Camera Control button in next year's iPhone 18. Apple might remove the capacitive sensing layer of the button and keep just the pressure sensitivity. We'll have to see whether other rumors confirm this.</p><h2 id="would-you-buy-a-buttonless-iphone-20">Would you buy a buttonless iPhone 20?</h2><p>The iPhone 20 unveil is nearly two years away, and all rumors should be taken with a grain of salt. Apple might have big plans in store for this iPhone, but haptic buttons might not have anything to do with them. But let's assume for the sake of argument that Apple does exactly what Instant Digital suggests. Would you buy it?</p><p>This would be a fundamentally different experience from any other iPhone, or really, any other smartphone. Even if you once had an iPhone with a haptic Home button, you've always had physical buttons to control the volume, to call up Siri, or to shut down your device. Those experiences would feel different, and could be more difficult to use just by feel alone, unless Apple makes each "button" physically obvious. </p><p>It also calls into question how one would perform any hardware tasks that currently require physical buttons. Once Apple removed the physical Home button, you couldn't use it to reset the iPhone, so Apple gave the volume button that job instead. But if all buttons aren't really buttons anymore, how would you reset the iPhone if the screen becomes unresponsive? Plug it into a computer? Take it to an Apple Store? Say a prayer? My guess is Apple will have a solution, but at the moment, it's not clear what it would be. </p><p>Personally, I don't think the change would influence my buying decision one way or the other. I'm hopelessly stuck in Apple's ecosystem, so I'll likely upgrade whenever my current iPhone bites the dust. If my options at that point include an iPhone without buttons, so be it, but I wonder if other iPhone users feel the same. (Plenty of you are still mourning the loss of the headphone jack.)</p>

Target Just Announced Its Early Black Friday Sale

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Target's having several sales leading up to and beyond Black Friday this year.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Target has joined <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/walmart-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-2025-sale-details?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Walmart</a> and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-buys-announces-holiday-sales?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Best Buy</a> in unveiling its Black Friday sale plans. Target will be holding multiple sale events leading up to Black Friday across departments, including clothes, toys, electronics, and more. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming sales.</p><h2 id="what-sales-will-target-have-for-black-friday">What sales will Target have for Black Friday?</h2><p>Target says it will have week-long deals every Sunday starting Nov. 2 through Dec. 24. It'll also have "Deal of the Day" sales with items going up to 50% off. Then, there will be an official Early Black Friday Sale followed by an actual Black Friday sale. If you happen to buy something from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24 that drops in price later, Target will match the price for you and refund you the difference.</p><h2 id="when-will-targets-black-friday-sales-be">When will Target's Black Friday sales be?</h2><p>Here are all the sales Target will have:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Deal of the Day</strong>:<strong> </strong>From Nov. 1 through Dec. 24.</p></li><li><p><strong>Week-long deals</strong>: Every Sunday from Nov. 2 through Dec. 24. </p></li><li><p><strong>Early Black Friday Sale</strong>: A three-day event from Nov. 6 to 8. </p></li><li><p><strong>Black Friday Sale</strong>: Black Friday starts online Thursday, Nov. 27, and in stores Friday, Nov. 28.</p></li><li><p><strong>Holiday Price Match Guarantee</strong>: From Nov. 1 through Dec. 24.</p></li></ul><h2 id="what-deals-will-target-have-for-black-friday">What deals will Target have for Black Friday?</h2><p>Target will have deals on gifts, holiday decor, toys, clothing, kitchen essentials, and more. Here are some deals Target has already publicized:</p><ul><li><p>40% off pajamas for all.</p></li><li><p>40% off women and kids’ sweaters, sweatshirts, and sweatpants.</p></li><li><p>40% off select holiday decor and lights.</p></li><li><p>40% off select LEGO.</p></li><li><p>40% off Cat & Jack toddler tees, shorts, and dresses.</p></li><li><p>40% off Champion.</p></li><li><p>40% off holiday sheets.</p></li><li><p>Up to 50% off small appliances and floorcare, including Ninja.</p></li><li><p>Up to 50% off select toys, including Barbie, FAO Schwarz, and Hot Wheels.</p></li><li><p>30% off women’s and men’s Levi’s clothing.</p></li></ul><h3>Do you need to be a member to shop Target's Black Friday sale?</h3><p>You will need to be a <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qp4kAR?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Circle%20member&short_url=Qp4kAR&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Circle member</u></a> to take part in the sale, but unlike a Prime membership, Target Circle is free. You can sign up for an account on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QdbDY5?pageview_type=RSS&amp%3B%3Btemplate=Deals&amp%3B%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3B%3Belement=offer&amp%3B%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3B%3Belement_label=Target%20app&amp%3B%3Bshort_url=QdbDY5&amp%3B%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Fmoney%2Feverything-we-know-about-targets-circle-week-sale&amp%3B%3Bevent_label=Target%20app&amp%3B%3Bsplit_test_identifier=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&amp%3B%3Bsplit_test_variant=B&amp%3Btemplate=News&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Target%20app&amp%3Bshort_url=QdbDY5&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Fmoney%2Ftarget-circle-week-october-2025&amp%3Bevent_label=Target%20app&amp%3Bsplit_test_identifier=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&amp%3Bsplit_test_variant=A&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Target%20app&short_url=QdbDY5&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Target app</u></a> or Target.com.</p><p>You can also pay for a <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yG8y0?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Target%20Circle%20360&short_url=9yG8y0&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Target Circle 360</u></a> membership, which grants you early access to the sale as well as other perks, like same-day delivery. If you're a government assistance recipient or a student, you can save 50% on the one-year Circle 360 subscription; otherwise, it starts at <strong>$10.99</strong> per month. But again, a paid membership isn't necessary to get all the best deals.</p><h2 id="what-are-other-retailers-doing-for-black-friday">What are other retailers doing for Black Friday?</h2><ul><li><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-buys-announces-holiday-sales?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Best Buy's<u> sales</u></a> run from Oct. 31 until Dec. 24. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/walmart-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-2025-sale-details?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Walmart</a> is having deals from November 14 to December 1.</p></li><li><p>Amazon hasn't announced its sales plans yet, but it should do so soon.</p></li></ul>

These Surprisingly Decent Wireless Earbuds Are Less Than $20 Right Now

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:30:00 -0000

These wireless earbuds have decent noise isolation, punchy bass, and a comfortable fit.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>If you don’t need luxury earbuds and are simply looking for wireless sound with solid performance, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3koo?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=JLab%20Go%20Air%20Pop%20Bluetooth%20Earbuds&short_url=av3koo&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>JLab Go Air Pop Bluetooth Earbuds</u></a> are a great option. Right now, they are on sale for $17.49 (originally $29.38), making them a great option for everyday buds that you can toss in a bag with your other daily essentials. 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And while there isn't a dedicated companion app, these earbuds do have several EQ presets that allow you to customize the sound output. Battery life lasts around nine hours, but the charging case can provide an additional three charges.</p><p>Design-wise, this <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jlab-go-air" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag review</u></a> notes that they’re small but secure, and an IP44 rating means that they can withstand a sweaty workout and a quick wipedown with a damp washcloth. The outer panels of the earbuds have touch-sensitive controls, but according to the review, they may take multiple taps to register input.  </p><p>Ultimately, if you need comfortable and budget-friendly wireless earbuds that perform well for workouts and everyday use (and if you don’t mind touch controls that can sometimes be a little finicky), the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3koo?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=JLab%20Go%20Air%20Pop%20Bluetooth%20Earbuds&short_url=av3koo&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>JLab Go Air Pop Bluetooth Earbuds</u></a> offer strong value, especially at over 40% off.</p><div class=" relative flex justify-center py-16 md:left-1/2 md:w-[780px] md:max-w-max md:-translate-x-1/2" x-data="{ showAll: false }"> <div class="w-max text-center sm:text-left"> <div class="custom-gradient-background mb-6 rounded-md p-[2px] 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Canva Is Making Affinity Free and Launching a 'Creative Operating System'

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:13:46 -0000

How the company behind the popular free web-based editor is eating Adobe's lunch.

<p>Adobe just wrapped up its <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/new-ai-features-coming-to-adobe-products?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Max keynote</a>, which means its time for its biggest free competitor to <a href="https://www.canva.com/canva-world-tour/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">announce its own set of new features</a>. While Adobe's done its best to keep up with Canva by adding its own free, web-based tools to its lineup, the simple browser-based editor has become a key part of my creative routine. Now, it's coming for more of Adobe's lunch by launching a "creative operating system," which while largely a rebrand of existing (but expanding) tools, smacks of the Photoshop makers' "creative cloud" branding. As part of the update, Canva's introducing a bunch of—say it with me—AI to its products, but is also taking a big swing by making popular Photoshop alternative Affinity free for everyone.</p><h2 id="ai-will-hold-your-hand-while-designing">AI will hold your hand while designing</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-1.fill.size_2000x1451.v1761842623.png" alt="Ask Canva" width="2000" height="1451" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-1.fill.size_800x581.v1761842623.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-1.fill.size_1400x1016.v1761842623.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-1.fill.size_2000x1451.v1761842623.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Canva</span> </div> </div> <p>Adobe made its own AI promises during its Max keynote, with the biggest one being "AI Assistant in Adobe Express." The feature essentially lets you create or refine whole designs from an AI chat box, all in the company's Canva-like free web editor. Not to be outdone, Canva is also bringing an AI assistant to its browser-based designer, but it's promising finer control than Adobe's version.</p><p>AI Assistant in Adobe Express is a bit odd, in that toggling it on takes away your toolbar. The idea is to simplify things, but it also adds a bit of a barrier to asking for help. Meanwhile, Canva's trying to naturally integrate AI into its entire workflow by upgrading its existing Ask Canva chatbot.</p><p>Right now, Ask Canva simply sits in one spot on your screen, where you can ask it to generate text or images for you. Now, Canva says you can summon it anywhere in your design, and it'll be able to give you feedback, make suggestions, or make edits for you, all related to specific design elements.</p><p>Alongside an updated AI model, the idea is to make it a "true creative partner," but personally, I'm just glad that accidentally bringing it up won't dismiss my tools.</p><h2 id="canva-video-20">Canva Video 2.0</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761842623.png" alt="Canva Video 2.0" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1761842623.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1761842623.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761842623.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Canva</span> </div> </div> <p>Keeping with the AI theme, Canva's also redesigning its video editor with a new mobile-friendly interface and an expanded ability to instantly create a publishable video with a single prompt.</p><p>You'll still be able to manually edit a timeline if you like, and you can still generate AI footage as separate clips to put alongside or layered over your other footage, but the new system aims to make it easy to go right from raw footage to posting a video on your timeline. </p><p>Called Magic Video, it works like the existing <a href="https://www.canva.com/video-editor/ai/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Magic Design</a> feature, but Canva says it's a bit more powerful. You'll upload clips and tell the AI what type of video you want, just like with Magic Design, but you'll also be to select a tone for your video and an editing style from dropdown menus, then navigate through a "new library of on-trend templates" to get your final result. That should mean more control, but also more transition effects and title cards.</p><p>It's all free, and it reminds me of Adobe's upcoming YouTube Shorts feature for Premiere, which is getting added to the free Premiere iPhone app as well as directly into YouTube. That's not set to release for a while yet, but Adobe says it'll come with "exclusive" effects, transitions, stickers, and templates, although no AI to put it all together for you. It will, though, let you publish directly to YouTube without having to leave the app. Canva can do this with a few platforms, <a href="https://www.canva.com/features/share-video/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">like Instagram</a>, but doesn't have direct integration with YouTube yet.</p><p>Whether you prefer having an AI assistant and a more platform-agnostic approach, or an editor with a direct pipeline to publishing, is up to you.</p><h2 id="affinity-is-now-free-for-everyone-forever">Affinity is now free for everyone, "forever"</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761842623.png" alt="Affinity screenshot" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1761842623.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-3.fill.size_1400x788.v1761842623.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761842623.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Canva</span> </div> </div> <p>Moving away from AI and browser-based editors, Canva's also got some news regarding the popular standalone Photoshop alternative, Affinity. As a downloadable tool, this offers finer control than Canva's web-based editor, including tools like vector editing, and that makes sense—it wasn't always part of Canva's family. <a href="https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/affinity/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Canva actually bought Affinity</a> in March of last year, and while an acquisition of a beloved tool isn't always good news for existing users, Canva's latest announcement should go a long way towards earning some good will.</p><p>Part of what made Affinity stand out was its <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/affinity-photoshop-alternative-is-now-free-for-six-months" target="_blank">buy-it-once-and-keep-it-forever pricing</a>, which made it highly competitive next to Photoshop's subscription model. Now, Canva says it's making Affinity free for everyone, "forever."<br><br>That's an improvement over the app's prior free models, which were limited to iPad spinoffs and Education accounts. It's also a shot across the bow at the competition. While Adobe has been making <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/photoshop-is-officially-available-on-iphone-and-android" target="_blank">free light versions</a> of its core apps for mobile and web over the past few years, it has yet to take the plunge with a fully-featured free desktop editor.</p><p>Aside from pricing, Canva also says it's combining all of Affinity's various functions into one program, so you'll no longer need to swap between Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, and Affinity Publisher based on your needs.</p><h2 id="improvements-for-businesses">Improvements for businesses</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761842623.png" alt="Canva Grow" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-4.fill.size_800x450.v1761842623.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-4.fill.size_1400x788.v1761842623.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8TTM8J762KV4JH761Q5V3M9/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761842623.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Canva</span> </div> </div> <p>While many of Canva's users are individuals using the free versions of its editors, the company does have an enterprise plan for businesses, and a few of today's updates are tailor-made for them.</p><p>That includes Canva Grow, a new product aimed at marketers for launching ads, as well as a "brand system" that will help teams stay consistent with which apps they're using.</p><p>On a smaller scale, though, you can also now finally use Canva to design HTML elements for email, which could be useful to large and small businesses and individuals. Additionally, Canva is getting its own survey system called "Forms," which can be added to websites or other designs and will flow responses into your Canva Sheets.</p><p>Speaking of Canva Sheets, it can now interact with Canva Code, meaning you can use data from Sheets to power interactive widgets like live dashboards or calculators.</p><p>All of that's a bit more intensive than what I use Canva for, but I'm sure some folks are raising their hands up in relief right now.</p><h2 id="when-is-all-of-this-going-live">When is all of this going live?</h2><p>Compared to Adobe, where most of the features announced at Max are either still in beta or development, Canva's newest updates will start rolling out in their live versions today, as part of its Creative Operating System launch.</p><p>Personally, I'm <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/heres-when-ai-is-actually-most-useful" target="_blank">not big on using AI in design</a>, but free Affinity could carry the launch for me in and of itself. Add in those quality-of-life features for businesses, and it's clear Adobe will have to keep experimenting with its low-cost and browser-based editors to keep up.</p>

WhatsApp Is Rolling Out Passkey Support for Encrypted Backups

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:30:00 -0000

Don't bother with 64-digit encryption keys.

<p>In the beginning, WhatsApp users could not protect their chat backups with encryption—while all communications were encrypted end-to-end, backups weren't afforded the same protection. <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/30/whatsapp-adds-passkey-protection-to-end-to-end-encrypted-backups/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Since 2021</a>, however, WhatsApp has offered two ways for users to encrypt these backups: a standard password, or a 64-digit encryption key. </p><p>There are security issues with both of these methods. Passwords <em>can</em> be secure, but let's be real, many of us use very simple passwords that are easy to remember, and, in some cases, we even repeat passwords from account to account to make things easier on our brains. If your password for WhatsApp backups is the same password you use for your email, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/leaked-email-credentials-in-database?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">and the latter gets leaked</a>, hackers can easily break into your WhatsApp backups. Not good. (Side note: <a href="https://lifehacker.com/how-to-create-secure-passwords-that-arent-impossible-to-1825048324?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Please use a strong and unique password</a> for all of your accounts.)</p><p>The 64-digit encryption key, on the other hand, is extremely secure. It would take a computer a long time to crack (perhaps a few lifetimes) and would be essentially impossible for a human to guess. But it's <em>64 characters long</em>. You're not going to remember it, and if you don't store it somewhere safe and secure, you could lose track of it—and with it, access to your encrypted chat backups. Again, not good.</p><p>On Thursday, however, <a href="https://blog.whatsapp.com/encrypting-your-whatsapp-chat-backup-just-got-easier" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">WhatsApp announced</a> it is adding a new authentication method to protect your encrypted backups, and a big improvement over the existing two options: <a href="https://lifehacker.com/embrace-the-passwordless-future-of-passkeys-1850418024?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">passkeys</a>. If you choose to encrypt your chat backups with a passkey, you'll be able to decrypt them the same way you unlock your device, such as with your fingerprint, face scan, or device passcode. </p><p>Passkeys offer the best of both passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA). The "key" is stored on-device or associated with your account, so there's no passphrase to remember, write down, or store in a password manager. That means you don't need to worry about it landing in a hacker's hands due to a data leak. The only way to access the passkey is to authenticate yourself with a connected and trusted device, such as your smartphone. Without your fingerprint, face scan, or passcode, no one is getting into your encrypted backups. </p><h2 id="how-to-check-if-you-have-passkey-support">How to check if you have passkey support</h2><p>WhatsApp says it is gradually rolling out this passkey support "over the coming weeks and months." To check if your account supports it, head to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Chats</strong> > <strong>Chat backup</strong> > <strong>End-to-end encrypted backup</strong>.</p>

The Best OLED TV of 2025 Is $500 Off Right Now

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:23 -0000

The 65-inch LG G5 OLED TV is down to its lowest price, making it a great time to snatch the best OLED of 2025.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>It's impressive when new flagship TVs that came out this year drop in price months after their release, but when they also happen to be the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-65-inch-tvs?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">best OLED TV your money can buy</a>, it becomes a bargain (well, if you can afford it). The <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVKxA?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=65-inch%20LG%20G5%20OLED%20TV&short_url=QPVKxA&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">65-inch LG G5 OLED TV</a> is <strong>$1,996.99 </strong>(originally $2,496.99), the lowest price it has been since its recent release, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools-1692745053" target="_blank">price-tracking tools</a>. 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Google’s Homepage Has a Halloween-Themed PAC-MAN Game Right Now

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000

The round, yellow guy is looking a little spooky today.

<p>Even in 2025, <a href="http://Google.com" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Google.com</a> still knows how to have fun. If you tend to rely on your browser's address bar for Google Search, you might miss the company's latest "<a href="https://doodles.google/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Doodle</a>." But today, Oct. 30, if you head to the Google homepage, you'll find a Halloween-themed surprise: a fully playable PAC-MAN game, outfitted with spooky mazes and characters. </p><p>The Halloween part makes sense, seeing as the holiday is tomorrow. But why PAC-MAN? As it happens, this year marks the game's 45th anniversary. For this Doodle, <a href="https://doodles.google/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Google says</a> it partnered with PAC-MAN's parent company, Bandi Namco Entertainment, to feature a celebratory PAC-MAN game on the homepage. </p><p>If you're familiar with PAC-MAN, you won't have any trouble getting into Google's version. This is the core PAC-MAN experience players have navigated since 1980: You control PAC-MAN through a maze, eating all the dots along the way. If you crash into one of the four ghosts floating around the maze (Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde), you die, unless you eat an "Power Pellet," in which case you're free to eat the ghosts. According to Google, this game has eight levels, with four haunted-house mazes. </p><p>I do appreciate the effort that went into this experience. Sure, the PAC-MAN gameplay is the same as ever, but the Halloween-themed mazes are fun. I also love the attention to detail with the graphics: The visuals have scan-lines, which sells the retro look. You won't be getting 4K crispy pixels in this game, and that only makes it feel like you're back at your local arcade.</p><p>Google says the game is only available today (Oct. 30) and tomorrow (Oct. 31) from the homepage, though I would hope it will be made available elsewhere (Google Doodle games <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/populardoodlegames/home" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">are typically archived</a>). But if you want to give it a shot, try it out now just in case. </p>

Magic Leap, One of the Biggest Flops in AR, Is Back

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:11:45 -0000

Will the second time be a charm?

<p>Magic Leap is back. </p><p>The tech company, now <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/saudi-arabia-pours-1bn-fallen-150000744.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund</a>, today revealed a prototype for a pair of Android XR smart glasses made as a "reference design for the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/samsungs-galaxy-xr-headset-available-to-order?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Android XR </a>ecosystem," and announced it had extended its partnership with Google. The AR glasses have thicker-than-normal frames, but not ridiculously so, and seem to have a camera. But that’s about all we know: there's no word on availability or what the glasses actually do.</p><p>While Magic Leap didn't reveal a ton of concrete details about its new shades, it did say they combine "Magic Leap’s waveguides and optics with Google’s Raxium microLED light engine" with the goal being an all-day AR wearable. </p><p>"Magic Leap and Google’s collaboration is focused on developing AR glasses prototypes that balance visual quality, comfort, and manufacturability," the <a href="https://www.magicleap.com/newsroom/magic-leap-showcases-ar-expertise-in-glasses-prototype-extends-google-partnership" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">company said in a statement</a>. </p><h2 id="magic-leap-and-googles-spotty-history-in-ar">Magic Leap and Google's spotty history in AR</h2><p>That all sounds good, but both companies have stepped into AR in the past and released products that fell far short of expectations. Back in 2018, there was a lot of excitement among tech-heads about the Magic Leap One, but the $2,295 augmented and virtual reality headset fizzled, selling an <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019-12-06-magic-leap-6000-headsets-sold-report.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">estimated 6,000 units in six months</a>. Magic Leap <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/2300-magic-leap-1-headset-will-stop-working-after-2024" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">abandoned Magic Leap One back in 2024</a>, but it's apparently ready to jump back in with something new. </p><p>Google has an even deeper history in AR that didn't catch on, having released Google Glass in 2014 with a great amount of hype, and basically abandoned the product in 2015 after privacy concerns and limited functionality resulted in disappointing sales. </p><p>To be fair, both Google Glass and the Magic Leap One had potential, but may have been ahead of their time—mid-2010s hardware couldn’t deliver on the possibilities at a price that was reasonable. It's a different world in 2025, when everyone from Apple to Meta to dozens of smaller players are hoping to release killer AR glasses.</p><p>The AR-smart glasses space is getting mighty crowded, but the goal isn't really this generation of smart glasses, it's the next one. The game-behind-the-game for the tech companies is creating a pair of smart glasses that are functional and flexible enough to replace your phone entirely. In some ways, we're <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/i-replaced-all-my-screens-with-xreal-one-smart-glasses?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">tantalizing close</a> to a pair of shades that can replace all other screens—the displays in glasses like the<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/xreal-one-pro-smart-glasses-review?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank"> XReal One</a> are amazing. But other technical limitations, like a battery that will last a reasonable amount of time, and an intuitive control system, are still on the horizon. For now. </p>

The GoPro Hero12 Is $50 Off Right Now

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

It’s an easy choice for anyone who wants professional-looking results without spending pro-level money.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Even though the newer <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/gopro-hero-13-black-review" target="_blank"><u>Hero13 Black</u></a> is out, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/zn57Aj?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hero12%20Black&short_url=zn57Aj&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Hero12 Black</u></a> still nails the fundamentals that made GoPro the go-to name for <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-action-cameras" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>action cameras</u></a>. And right now it’s available at a solid discount—$299.95 at Walmart, down from $349.99, and cheaper than <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qp42og?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon%E2%80%99s%20current%20%24369%20listing&short_url=Qp42og&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Amazon’s current $369 listing</u></a>. </p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2Fzn57Aj&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=GoPro+Hero12&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2Fzn57Aj&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="GoPro Hero12"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">GoPro Hero12 </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $299.95 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$349.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $50.04</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8SWZKV0K95D2BB09KJNR585/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761827367.png" alt="GoPro Hero12" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8SWZKV0K95D2BB09KJNR585/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761827367.png" alt="GoPro Hero12" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $299.95 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$349.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $50.04</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>It’s waterproof, tough enough to survive crashes and splashes, and compact enough to mount just about anywhere. <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/gopro-hero12-black" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag gave it an “outstanding” rating</u></a> upon its launch, praising its stability, image quality, and ease of use, while <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/last-chance-gopro-hero-12-80-dollars-off-prime-day-2025" target="_blank"><u>Lifehacker’s own Stephen Johnson called it one of his favorite products ever</u></a>.</p><p>Performance-wise, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/zn57Aj?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hero12%20Black&short_url=zn57Aj&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Hero12 Black</u></a> can shoot up to 5.3K at 60 frames per second, offering 91% more resolution than 4K, and the stabilization makes handheld shots look like they came from a gimbal. Plus, you get both front and rear displays, which make framing easy, whether you’re filming yourself or capturing what’s in front of you. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/zn57Aj?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hero12&short_url=zn57Aj&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Hero12</u></a> also shoots in an 8:7 aspect ratio, making it easy to crop videos for both widescreen and vertical social content. That versatility is a big deal for creators who want to repurpose the same clip for YouTube and Instagram without reshooting. 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YouTube Will Use AI to Upscale Low-Res Videos

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:30:49 -0000

But you can opt out.

<p>YouTube's going through <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/youtube-has-a-new-look-on-mobile" target="_blank">a lot of changes</a> right now, and <a href="https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-features-to-help-creators/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">according to the company</a>, that's to help it better stand out on TVs. Today, YouTube announced that it's going to allow creators to upload bigger thumbnails, plus make browsing and shopping while watching on a TV a bit more convenient. But there's also a big change coming to content itself, and it's not just limited to TVs. </p><p>Soon, YouTube is going to start using AI to automatically upscale any videos with resolutions lower than 1080p. While you can technically still upload videos that are 720p nowadays, with smartphone cameras getting better and better, that essentially reads to me as "old videos." It's a bit concerning to me, as someone who's been watching a lot of TV shows from the '90s and early 2000s on YouTube as of late.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8RK1K2S6K9BYVV72H26R2KP/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761765167.png" alt="Super Resolution in YouTube" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8RK1K2S6K9BYVV72H26R2KP/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1761765167.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8RK1K2S6K9BYVV72H26R2KP/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1761765167.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8RK1K2S6K9BYVV72H26R2KP/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761765167.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>Done right, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/heres-when-ai-is-actually-most-useful" target="_blank">AI upscaling</a> is a simple way to de-noise a video, and is more resistant to hallucination than generations made from whole cloth. But it's not without its own hiccups, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86nhP8tvbLY" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">some creators</a> have actually accused YouTube of using AI upscaling already, without telling them, and with some undesirable results. The accusations have been limited to YouTube Shorts for now, but notably, even Will Smith seems to have possibly run afoul of the system's hidden AI, as the celebrity was himself <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bx5GzIsmEBI&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwaxy.org%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">accused of generating a crowd with AI</a> in a YouTube Short of a recent concert. However, <a href="https://waxy.org/2025/08/will-smiths-concert-crowds-were-real-but-ai-is-blurring-the-lines/#:~:text=Conclusion,out%20crowd%20of%20passionate%20fans." target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">internet sleuths</a> have determined the footage is likely legit, but was automatically made to look like "AI slop" by YouTube. Note, for instance, how <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bx5GzIsmEBI&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwaxy.org%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">different the footage looks on Instagram</a>.</p><p>Luckily, YouTube says that this version of AI upscaling will be fully in the hands of creators and users. According to the feature's announcement "Creators will retain complete control over their library, as both original files and original video resolution will be kept intact, with a clear option to <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/16619284" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">opt-out</a> of these enhancements." Viewers, meanwhile, will be able to see when AI upscaling has been used thanks to a "super resolution" label in the resolution selection settings, and opt for the original resolution instead.</p><p>Additionally, YouTube told <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/808717/youtube-automatic-ai-upscaling-shopping-updates" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">The Verge</a> that videos that were shot below 1080p, but manually remastered and uploaded in 1080p or above, won't be affected by the upscaling tech. What matters is the resolution the video was uploaded in.</p><p>All of that's a relief for folks like me, who don't want bizarre seven-fingered extras in our sitcoms, although it's unclear whether this control will also extend to YouTube Shorts, or if YouTube might continue experimenting with mandatory AI upscaling there behind-the-scenes (which, to be fair, has not yet been confirmed).</p><p>Regardless, it makes sense why YouTube is making this change, as it tries to capture more eyes across more devices. Low resolution videos might look fine on a six-inch smartphone display, but blown up to 50+ inches on a TV, not so much. </p><p>YouTube hasn't said exactly when the feature will go live, but if you notice what looks like weird AI artifacting the next time you're watching a YouTube video, try checking the resolution settings by mousing over the video and tapping or clicking the cog icon.</p>

Here's When You Can Expect Apple’s First OLED MacBook

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:30:00 -0000

Apple is also working on an OLED iPad mini and iPad Air.

<p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/oled-vs-qled-differences?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">OLED is a fantastic display technology</a>. Unlike an LCD, which uses a single backlight for all the pixels of the display, all of the pixels on an OLED display can be individually lit up or turned off entirely. That means dark areas of the screen are inky black, while brighter areas can be selectively illuminated. It just looks fantastic, and if I have the option, I always try to choose it.</p><p>OLED isn't new tech at this point, and yet, Apple has been slow to adopt it into its products, especially when compared to some of its competitors. The company's first device to feature OLED was the Apple Watch in 2015, then the iPhone X in 2017, whereas every Samsung Galaxy has featured an AMOLED display since the company introduced the line in 2010. The iPhone remained the only product line with OLED for quite some time, until it included them with the M4 iPad Pros. </p><p>Aside from these products, Apple tends to choose alternative display types for its devices. For certain products, like the iMac, MacBook Air, and most iPads, it still uses LCD. For more "premium" devices, like the MacBook Pro, it uses <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/whats-the-difference-between-led-and-mini-led?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">mini-LED</a>, which offers a large number of backlight "zones." This gives these products more contrast than the single backlight of LCD, but not quite as much as OLED. I prefer watching shows and movies on my iPad with mini-LED than my LCD iMac, for example, but I'd always prefer my OLED TV.</p><h2 id="apples-oled-roadmap">Apple's OLED roadmap</h2><p>As it turns out, Apple might give me some new OLED options in the future. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-28/apple-plans-oled-for-ipad-mini-ipad-air-macbook-air-mini-water-resistance" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman</a>, Apple is working on bringing OLED to more of its devices. Gurman says that the company is currently testing the tech for the MacBook Air, iPad mini, and iPad Air, all of which now ship with LCD. In addition, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/macbook-oled-could-be-coming-soon?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">the company is reportedly working on an OLED MacBook Pro</a>, which might also ship with a touchscreen.</p><p>Before you get too excited for an OLED MacBook, Apple is likely starting the OLED rollout with the iPad—specifically, the iPad mini. Gurman's sources say the OLED mini will drop sometime next year, which would mark the first refresh for the device since 2024. While I'd love an OLED Mac, this might be the perfect excuse for me to pick up an iPad mini, which I've long thought of as the most fun of Apple's devices.</p><p>Gurman isn't sure when Apple will add OLED to the iPad Air, but it won't be with the next refresh. The next-gen iPad Air will likely launch this spring, and will ship with LCD. That's true for <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/heres-when-you-can-expect-an-m5-macbook-air?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">the M5 MacBook Air</a>, as well. While Apple is testing OLED for the Air, the next model will be out this spring sporting the same display tech as the M4. An OLED MacBook Air might not hit stores until <em>2028</em>.</p><p>If you'll buy any Mac that Apple sells with OLED, you're going to be buying a Pro. That OLED MacBook Pro <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/macbook-oled-could-be-coming-soon?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">might even come with a touchscreen</a>, which would be a first for Apple's Mac line. That machine could be out as early as 2026, but Apple could also push them to 2027.</p><p>Adding OLED to products won't come cheap, though. Gurman suggests that Apple could raise the price of the iPad mini $100, which would drive the starting cost from $499 to $599. When those OLED MacBook Pros come out, they'll also likely be even more expensive than the current Pros, by at least a few hundred dollars. These machines start at $1,999 (14-inch) and $2,499 (16-inch) today, so their OLED, touchscreen counterparts could fetch a high price tag. </p><h2 id="you-probably-shouldnt-wait-for-these-devices-if-you-need-to-upgrade">You probably shouldn't wait for these devices if you need to upgrade</h2><p>If you're holding out on buying any new Apple tech until the company refreshes those devices with OLED, you're going to be waiting a while—at least, for anything other than the iPad mini. I'd recommend waiting for that particular device, but for the others, it might be a while indeed. If you really need an upgrade, Apple's current iPad Pros ship with OLED, and the mini-LED tech in its MacBook Pros is also excellent. But even the LCDs on its devices look quite good. If you can stomach seeing the backlight when dark elements are on-screen, an iPad Air or MacBook Air will suit you well. </p>

The Best iPad for Most People Is on Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:30:00 -0000

You can get the 10th-generation iPad for $100 off.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The 10th-generation iPad may have been replaced by a newer model in 2025, but it remains an excellent entry-level Apple tablet, and among the best options in its price range. And right now, you can pick one up for a record-low price at Walmart. It's currently <a href="https://zdcs.link/aM8NGq?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=%24242&short_url=aM8NGq&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">$242</a>, marked down more than $100 from its $349.99 list price, and $68 cheaper than <a href="https://zdcs.link/QbMDeA?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon&short_url=QbMDeA&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Amazon</a>. According to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools-1692745053" target="_blank">price comparison tools</a>, this is the cheapest price this iPad has reached since its release in 2022. 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At that point, however, it was also considered expensive, edged out of the “affordable” category due to its higher base price when compared to previous models. The current $100 discount makes it a more attractive option.</p><p>One of the best upgrades this iPad offers is its buttonless design, which brings it in line with its higher-end Apple tablet siblings. It measures 9.79 by 7.07 by 0.28 inches; and includes the A14 Bionic chip, a 10.9-inch liquid retina display, 64GB of storage, a 12MP front and back camera, Touch ID, and a battery that Apple promises will last all day. </p><hr><h3>Recommended iPad accessories:</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/wr17p?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20Magic%20Keyboard%20Folio%20for%20iPad%2010th%20Gen%20%28Open%20Box%29&short_url=wr17p&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 10th Gen (Open Box)</a> <strong>$99.99</strong> (originally $249)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/Y1LW2?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20Pencil%20%28USB-C%29&short_url=Y1LW2&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new 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This 2TB Western Digital Elements Portable Hard Drive Is on Sale for Just $65 Right Now

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:15:00 -0000

The WD Elements drive keeps backups simple with plug-and-play setup, fast USB 3.0 transfers, and a lightweight, travel-ready design.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>A dependable external drive is one of those things you don’t realize you need until your laptop storage is nearly full or your photos are scattered across cloud accounts. Western Digital’s Elements Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive is built for exactly that situation, and it’s currently <a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/wd-elements-2tb-portable-usb-3-0-external-hard-drive?utm_content=PS-7617&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=western-digital-elements-portable-usb-30-external-hard-drive-2tb-2025-10-09&utm_source=lifehacker-aff&utm_term=SALE-328631" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="sponsored">on sale for $64.99 on StackSocial for 2TB of storage</a>. That’s enough space to offload years of pictures and videos or stash work files without juggling thumb drives. At just under half a pound, it’s light enough to carry around in a bag, and since it uses USB 3.0, transferring large batches of files feels quick and painless compared to older drives.</p><p>It’s plug-and-play for Windows 10 and newer, so you don’t need extra software to get going. You can literally connect it and start dragging files over in seconds. The design is also more thoughtful than you might expect for a budget drive: the casing is made from over 50% recycled plastic, and the packaging is recyclable as well—a small but welcome improvement. It also has fast file transfers, straightforward backup, and a three-year limited warranty in case anything goes wrong.</p><p>That said, there are limitations worth noting. This particular model is formatted for Windows out of the box, so if you plan to use it with a Mac or Linux system, you’ll need to reformat it first. Like all portable hard drives, it also isn’t built to survive drops or rough handling—WD even cautions that a small fall can cause data loss. And unlike pricier SSDs, this is still a spinning-disk drive, so while it’s reliable for everyday backups, it won’t be as fast or durable as solid-state options. 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Grammarly Isn’t Going Anywhere

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:45:35 -0000

The company is changing its name to Superhuman, but the Grammarly product is keeping its name.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>Earlier today, you might have seen reports that Grammarly is changing its name to Superhuman. That's not really the whole story. While the company did announce a broader <a href="https://www.grammarly.com/blog/company/introducing-new-superhuman/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">rebrand</a> coinciding with the release of a <a href="https://www.grammarly.com/go-ai-assistant" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">new AI assistant</a> (more on that later), it also assured users that "the Grammarly brand isn't going anywhere." Essentially, what that means is that while Grammarly the <em>company</em> has a new name, Grammarly the <em>product</em> is still going by the same tried-and-true moniker as ever.</p><p>The confusion follows Grammarly's <a href="https://www.grammarly.com/blog/company/grammarly-to-acquire-superhuman/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">acquisition</a> of AI-powered email app Superhuman in June, which the company said "accelerates Grammarly's evolution into an AI productivity platform for apps and agents." Usually, acquired companies take the name of the companies that bought them, but that's not a hard-and-fast rule. "Superhuman" certainly implies a broader scope than a name that's all about grammar, so it makes sense that Grammarly might want to yoink its name if it plans to expand into other markets.</p><p>To that end, the company also today announced Superhuman Go, a more general AI addition to the Grammarly extension that works like Grammarly does now, but with more capability. The free version will still let you do everything Grammarly does, but it also ropes in access to tools like Coda, a collaborative workspace, and a chatbot that supposedly integrates with and can help take action for you across 100 apps. Or, you could <a href="https://superhuman.com/plans" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">pay up to also get the Superhuman AI inbox</a> and the features you would previously expect from Grammarly Pro and Enterprise.</p><p>But while Grammarly is available within Go, if you're skeptical, you don't need to change your workflow yet. Pricing for the base paid <a href="https://zdcs.link/QrAbZN?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Superhuman%20Suite%20subscription&short_url=QrAbZN&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Superhuman Suite subscription</a> matches the previous <a href="https://zdcs.link/aM8Ndk?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Grammarly%20Pro&short_url=aM8Ndk&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Grammarly Pro</a> subscription pricing, so you won't be paying more even with access to new tools (although you'll need to hop up to a higher tier to get that AI inbox). And as for using Go itself, it's entirely optional.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8R9YXTC4WPTEAP07M27CDJ4/images-1.fill.size_2000x1556.v1761755504.webp" alt="Superhuman Go opt-in box" width="2000" height="1556" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8R9YXTC4WPTEAP07M27CDJ4/images-1.fill.size_800x622.v1761755504.webp 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8R9YXTC4WPTEAP07M27CDJ4/images-1.fill.size_1400x1089.v1761755504.webp 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8R9YXTC4WPTEAP07M27CDJ4/images-1.fill.size_2000x1556.v1761755504.webp 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Superhuman</span> </div> </div> <p>To try Superhuman Go out, open the Grammarly extension, go to Settings and toggle on the switch next to <strong>Go</strong>. Otherwise, you can leave it off to continue using Grammarly as you always have, name and all.</p>

The Tinymoose Pencil Pro 2 for iPads Is a Cheaper Stylus Than the Apple Pencil, on Sale for Just $30 Right Now

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:15:00 -0000

This lightweight stylus covers everyday writing and sketching needs at a fraction of Apple’s price.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The Tinymoose Pencil Pro 2 is aimed squarely at iPad users who want the feel of Apple’s own stylus without paying Apple’s price, and it's <a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/tinymoose-pencil-pro-2-stylus-for-ipad-white?utm_content=PS-7613&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=tinymoose-pencil-pro-2-stylus-for-ipad-2025-10-07&utm_source=lifehacker-aff&utm_term=SALE-328578" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="sponsored">on sale for just $29.99 on StackSocial right now</a>. It costs a fraction of the official Pencil but still packs features that cover most daily needs. This second-generation version is made for iPads from 2018 onward and brings a few upgrades over the original, including Bluetooth support and shortcut gestures. A smart button on the side is mapped for simple actions: one press for multitasking, two presses to exit apps, and a long press to power the pen on or off. That may not sound like much, but it helps when you’re hopping between notes and apps throughout the day.</p><p>Using the stylus feels pretty close to writing or sketching with a real pen. You can tilt it to shade or adjust the angle of your strokes, and palm rejection makes it easy to rest your hand on the screen without disrupting your lines. The input keeps up well, too, with no lag or weird trailing behind the tip. It connects over Bluetooth, which means your iPad can show you the battery level, and charging is quick. A full charge takes about 25 minutes and lasts over 10 hours, while a 15-minute top-up on USB-C gets you most of the way there. The aluminum body of the Pencil Pro 2 is light at just 13 grams and snaps onto supported iPads with its magnetic strip, though unlike the pricier models, it doesn’t recharge that way.</p><p>The extras round it out. Each purchase includes three spare nibs, a USB-C cable, and a leather case, which is more than Apple throws in. Still, there are compromises to consider. The Pencil Pro 2 only works with iPads, so you won’t get the cross-platform flexibility some third-party styluses offer. Its six-month warranty is also shorter than the standard one-year coverage from Apple, and while gestures and shortcuts are handy, they’re limited compared to the wider integration of the official Pencil. 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data-ga-position="9"> Introducing Amazon Fire TV 55" Omni Mini-LED Series, QLED 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, 144hz gaming mode, Ambient Experience, hands-free with Alexa, 2024 release </a> <span class="text-black"> — <span class="font-bold">$699.99</span> <span class="!text-xs italic sm:!text-sm"> (List Price $819.99) </span> </span> </div> <div x-show="1 || showAll"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DHLSWJXL&template=article&module=offer-group&element=offer&item=offer-group-item&position=10&element_label=Blink+Outdoor+4+1080p+2-Camera+Kit+With+Sync+Module+Core&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&offer_uuid=01to2JEOnra9BAXov4W1eyj&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=01to2JEOnra9BAXov4W1eyj&object_uuid=01A1FFhEmfDUxhYoYmwvME3&data-aps-asin=B0DHLSWJXL&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=01to2JEOnra9BAXov4W1eyj" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow 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All the New Features Coming to macOS 26.1

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

You can now control how Liquid Glass looks on your Mac, too.

<p>While I updated my iPhone to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-best-five-ios-26-features?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">iOS 26</a> as soon as I could, I haven't yet pulled the trigger with <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/coolest-barely-mentioned-features-macos-26-tahoe?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">macOS Tahoe</a>. I love my M1 iMac, but I worry that Apple's first version of this new update <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1nienac/official_release_of_macos_tahoe_on_m1_macbook_air/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">isn't quite optimized for the five-year-old chip</a>, and have been waiting to see if a future version of Tahoe performs a bit better. </p><p>As it happens, that next version is well on its way—<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOSBeta/comments/1odr8ey/macos_261_makes_it_so_obvious_260_was_completely/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">and does seem improved</a>, at that. Apple has been beta testing macOS Tahoe 26.1 alongside <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-new-in-ios-261?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">iOS 26.1</a> since September, and it dropped the release candidates for both of the updates on Tuesday. The "RC," as the name implies, is what Apple thinks is the finished version of any given software release. Barring any major bugs or glitches discovered by developers and public testers, this will be the version of macOS Tahoe 26.1 released to the general public. </p><p>That release will likely come next week. In the meantime, we know what features Apple has in store for Mac users who decide to update. This is a much smaller revision than macOS 26, but 26.1 does bring some interesting new features for users to explore. </p><h2 id="control-over-liquid-glass-appearance">Control over Liquid Glass' appearance</h2><p>By far the most striking difference between this year's Apple updates and last year's is Liquid Glass. This new design language is Apple's most drastic UI change in years, and while some people love it, others hate it. I've enjoyed the new look on my iPhone, but I understand why some users dislike how some elements let the background shine through, in some cases reducing visibility.</p><p>Apple seems to have taken the criticism to heart: With macOS Tahoe, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-will-finally-let-you-control-how-liquid-glass-looks?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">as well as iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1</a>, the company now gives users the option to control how Liquid Glass looks, at least to a degree. The new toggle, which you can find in <strong>System Settings > Appearance</strong>, has two options: "Clear," which retains the original look of Liquid Glass, and "Tinted," which increases the opacity of your system's UI elements. With Tinted, you won't see as much of the background poke through, and whatever does come through doesn't take over the overlayed element as much. </p><p>If you find Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe too clear and "glassy," this might be a good option to try. </p><h2 id="expanded-support-for-apple-music-automix">Expanded support for Apple Music AutoMix </h2><p>Apple's latest round of updates introduced a new DJ-like feature to Apple Music. AutoMix will automatically build a transition between songs, fading one song into another. It's a cool feature (<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/i-tried-apple-musics-new-dj-feature-and-i-have-mixed-feelings?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">when it works well</a>), and can make transitioning between dissimilar songs a lot smoother.</p><p>With macOS 26.1, AutoMix now works over AirPlay. Previously, you lost this feature when beaming your music to an AirPlay device.</p><h2 id="better-facetime-audio-quality">Better FaceTime audio quality</h2><p>Apple says that Mac users updating to 26.1 should experience improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions. The company doesn't elaborate, but this is good news on its, uh, face: If you're calling someone in a low-signal area, or with a weak wifi connection, you should be able to hear each other better.</p><h2 id="communication-safety-and-web-content-filters-for-child-accounts">Communication Safety and Web content filters for child accounts</h2><p>If your Mac has child accounts (made for ages 13 through 17), Communication Safety and Web content filters will be enabled by default for those accounts after updating to this latest version. These filters are designed to limit adult websites, protecting underage users from content they shouldn't be accessing. </p><h2 id="a-new-network-icon">A new Network icon</h2><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOSBeta/comments/1nvmylc/the_new_network_icon_on_tahoe_261_beta_1_is/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">As spotted by the MacOSBeta subreddit</a>, Apple has updated the Network icon for macOS 26.1. The new icon looks great, in my opinion, sporting a blue theme with glow effects:</p><div class="raw-embed"> <blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:500px" data-embed-height="612"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOSBeta/comments/1nvmylc/the_new_network_icon_on_tahoe_261_beta_1_is/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">The new Network icon on Tahoe 26.1 Beta 1 is beautiful! It looks straight out of the OS X days...</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/nitzukai/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">u/nitzukai</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOSBeta/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">MacOSBeta</a></blockquote> </div> <h2 id="a-new-macintosh-hd-icon">A new Macintosh HD icon</h2><p>Similarly, the Macintosh HD icon gets a small refresh. The original Tahoe icon was a major redesign over the previous, iconic icon. Now, Apple has removed the additional elements to simplify the design. (I still miss the original.) </p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet"> <a class="text-gray-600" href="https://twitter.com/ClassicII_MrMac/status/1980362399078384045" title="open in a new window" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. </a> </blockquote> <h2 id="a-few-security-updates-probably">A few security updates, probably</h2><p>Apple hasn't announced security updates for macOS 26.1 yet, but in all likelihood, they will. Apple doesn't often issue true security patches like other companies, barring an emergency patch. Instead, the company usually bundles its security patches within point updates like 26.1. Once the official update drops, expect Apple to update its security release notes to include details about these patches. </p>

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000

You can get the 43-inch smart TV with hands-free Alexa and local dimming for a record low price after a $100 discount.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>With <a href="https://lifehacker.com/black-friday?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Black Friday</a> looming on the horizon and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/walmart-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-2025-sale-details?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Walmart</a> and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-buys-announces-holiday-sales?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Best Buy</a> jumping on the early holiday sale bandwagon, it can be a little overwhelming to commit to where to spend your money. However, something that has stayed consistent over the many sales has been <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7bXbV?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon%20device%20prices%20during%20the%20early%20sales&short_url=z7bXbV&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Amazon device prices during the early sales</a>. One of those Amazon devices with a record-low price is the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7MGdL?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=43-inch%20Amazon%20Fire%20TV%20Omni%20QLED&short_url=z7MGdL&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">43-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED</a>, currently <strong>$339.99</strong> (originally $439.99), the lowest price it has been according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/legacy-article-route-prefix/best-price-tracking-tools-1692745053" target="_blank">price-checking tools</a>.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a 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$100.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/017fBrQX5d7NtQMw2iTq0zl/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760591005.jpg" alt='Amazon Fire TV 43" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, Fire TV Ambient Experience, hands-free with Alexa' width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/017fBrQX5d7NtQMw2iTq0zl/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760591005.jpg" alt='Amazon Fire TV 43" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, Fire TV Ambient Experience, hands-free with Alexa' width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $339.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$439.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $100.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED launched in 2022, and it's much better than the older <a href="https://zdcs.link/aRnKe4?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon%20Fire%20TV%204-Series&short_url=aRnKe4&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Amazon Fire TV 4-Series</a>. The main difference is that it's a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/oled-vs-qled-differences" target="_blank">QLED display</a>, which provides better backlight and colors than an LED (it's also one of the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-budget-qled-tvs" target="_blank">best budget QLEDs TV of 2025</a>). It also has Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, which adjusts picture quality based on ambient lighting, and HDR10+ Gaming, which gives a smoother and more responsive gameplay while maintaining picture quality.</p><p>When you're not using this TV to watch your media, you can use its Fire TV Ambient Experience to do many other things, like keep track of security cameras, control lights, adjust thermostats, and view your reminders or calendar. You can also <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-kodi-on-fire-tv-stick" target="_blank">install Kodi on it</a> to virtually stream anything for free. You can read about these and other useful features in <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-omni-qled-65-inch" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">PCMag's "excellent" review</a>. </p><p>This TV works great for a room that won't get too bright, since it only has 474 nits of brightness. You'll still be able to see it fine with windows open on a sunny day, but it won't get as bright as other TVs. 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This Lenovo IdeaPad Laptop Is Nearly 50% Off Right Now

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:30:00 -0000

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Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>If you’re in the market for a new Windows 11 laptop for everyday use that’s under $150, the bestselling <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqwL3?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lenovo%20IdeaPad%201i%2014%22%20Laptop&short_url=QKqwL3&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 14" Laptop</a> is a smart choice – and right now, it’s $129 (originally $249.99) at Walmart. </p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FQKqwL3&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Lenovo+IdeaPad+1i+14%22+Laptop&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FQKqwL3&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label='Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 14" Laptop'> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 14" Laptop </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $129.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$249.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $120.99</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8QWRBDGT4H1DBG7CFAD9X4A/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761738501.jpg" alt='Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 14" Laptop' width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8QWRBDGT4H1DBG7CFAD9X4A/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761738501.jpg" alt='Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 14" Laptop' width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $129.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$249.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $120.99</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>Compared to the highly rated <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-ideapad-1-14" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14</u></a>, this version has more premium features and a more efficient processor. The laptop has a 14” HD display and two Dolby Audio speakers for rich sound. It comes with 128 GB of storage, 4 GB of RAM, and an Intel Celeron processor that enables multitasking with multi-screen capabilities. Four GB of non-upgradable RAM might mean that things get a bit sluggish if you have a lot of browser tabs or background apps open, but that’s to be expected at a sub-$150 price point.</p><p>On a full charge, the battery lasts around 11 hours, and with rapid charge boost, it provides just over two hours of extra juice. 128GB eMMC allows you to access and edit files when you’re offline (though it’s slower than a full SSD) and a feature called Flip to Start powers the laptop on as soon as you flip open the lid. 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These Beats Studio Buds Are $70 Off Right Now

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:30:00 -0000

Good-sounding pair of everyday earbuds that play nice with both iOS and Android.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aAD0D0?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Beats%20Studio%20Buds&short_url=aAD0D0&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Beats Studio Buds</u></a> are currently $79.95 at Walmart, down from $149.95, making them one of the more affordable pairs of <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earbuds" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>noise-canceling earbuds</u></a> backed by Apple’s ecosystem. They’re designed to work just as well with Android as they do with iOS, which isn’t always the case for Apple-owned products. The sound profile leans more toward bass (classic Beats tuning), but you still get decent clarity in the mids and highs. They’re not balanced or studio-accurate, but if you listen to pop, hip-hop, or electronic music, that low-end punch can be fun.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=02zLDwCqTbhlnKCTPdI0yqf&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBeats%2F124004674&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Beats+by+Dr.+Dre+Studio+Buds+&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=02bSqo14R1wfo4rsfr2TMuv&offer_uuid=01iQ87cYszLMEfKciH8mY7T&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=01iQ87cYszLMEfKciH8mY7T&object_uuid=02bSqo14R1wfo4rsfr2TMuv" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Buds"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Buds </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $79.95 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$149.95</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $70.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8QBEN897AY0CHGTYVP8AH36/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761742113.png" alt="Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Buds True Wireless Bluetooth Earbud Headphone" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8QBEN897AY0CHGTYVP8AH36/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761742113.png" alt="Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Buds True Wireless Bluetooth Earbud Headphone" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $79.95 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$149.95</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $70.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>The active noise cancellation (ANC) and Transparency mode are a nice surprise at this price. And while the ANC doesn’t match the precision or adaptability of higher-end models from Sony or Bose,  it handles steady low-frequency sounds well enough for commutes or travel (according to this <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag review</u></a>, voices and higher frequencies still slip through). Physically, these earbuds are small and light, though the glossy finish can make them tricky to grip when inserting them. Once in place, though, they sit securely and comfortably, helped by three included eartip sizes. </p><p>Controls are simple: You can play or pause music, take calls, and switch between ANC modes directly from the buds. The only omission is volume control, which still requires reaching for your phone. 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Elon Musk’s 'Grokipedia' Is Certainly No Wikipedia

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:50:10 -0000

If you can, it might be a great time to donate to Wikipedia.

<p>Wikipedia is a treasured online resource that, despite massive changes across the web, has managed to remained truly great to this day. I, alongside millions of other users, visit the site daily to learn something new or double-check existing knowledge. In an age of non-stop AI slop, Wikipedia is something of an antidote.</p><p>If you look at Wikipedia and think "this is alright, but an AI version would be a lot better," you might just be Elon Musk. Musk's AI company, xAI, just launched Grokipedia—yes, that really is its name—an online encyclopedia that closely resembles Wikipedia in name and surface-level appearance. But under the hood, the two could hardly be any more different. Though it's early days for the new "encyclopedia," I'd say it's not worth using, at least not for anything real. </p><h2 id="the-grokipedia-experience">The Grokipedia experience</h2><p><a href="https://grokipedia.com" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">When you load up the Grokipedia website</a>, it looks fairly standard. You see the Grokipedia name, alongside the version number (v0.1, at the time of writing), alongside a search bar and an "Articles Available" counter (885,279). Searching for an article too is basic: You type in a query, and a list of available articles appears for you to select from. Once you pull up an article, it looks like Wikipedia, only extremely basic: There are no images, only text, though you can use the sidebar to jump between sections of the article. You'll also find sources, noted by numbers, which correspond to the References portion at the bottom of each article. </p><p>The key difference between Grokipedia and a simple version of Wikipedia, however, is that these articles are not written and edited by real people. Instead, each article is generated and "fact-checked" by Grok, xAI's large language model (LLM). LLMs are able to generate large amounts of text in short periods of time, and include sources for where they pull their information, which might make the pitch for Grokipedia sound great to some. However, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/ai-models-hallucinating-more?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">LLMs also have a tendency to hallucinate</a>, or, in other words, make things up. Sometimes, the sources the AI is pulling from are unreliable or facetious; other times, the AI takes it upon itself to "lie," and generate text that simply isn't true. In both cases, the information cannot be trusted, especially not at face value, which is why it's troubling to see much of the experience is entirely powered by Grok, without human intervention. </p><h2 id="grokipedia-vs-wikipedia">Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia</h2><p>Musk is pitching Grokipedia as a "massive improvement" over Wikipedia, which he has criticized for pushing propaganda, particularly towards left-leaning ideas and politics. It's ironic, then, that some of these Grokipedia entries are themselves pulling from Wikipedia. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/807686/elon-musk-grokipedia-launch-wikipedia-xai-copied" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">As The Verge's Jay Peters highlights</a>, articles like <a href="https://grokipedia.com/page/MacBook_Air" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">MacBook Air</a> note the following at the bottom: "The content is adapted from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Air" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Wikipedia</a>, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License." What's more, Peters found that some Grokipedia articles, such as <a href="https://grokipedia.com/page/PlayStation_5" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">PlayStation 5</a> and the <a href="https://grokipedia.com/page/Lincoln_Mark_VIII" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Lincoln Mark VIII</a>, are almost one-to-one copies of the corresponding articles on Wikipedia. </p><p>If you've followed Musk's politics and political activities in recent years, it won't surprise you to learn he falls on the right-wing side of the political spectrum. That might give pause to anyone who considers using Grokipedia as an unbiased source of information, especially as Musk has <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/technology/elon-musk-grok-conservative-chatbot.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">continuously retooled Grok</a> to generate responses more favorable to right-wing opinions. Critics like Musk claim Wikipedia is biased towards the left, but Grokipedia is entirely produced by an AI model with an abject bias.</p><p>You'll see that you have very different experiences when reading certain topics across Wikipedia and Grokipedia. Wikipedia's Tylenol article, for example, reads the following: </p><blockquote><p>In 2025, Donald Trump made several statements about a controversial and unproven connection between autism and Tylenol. These statements, about the connection between Tylenol during pregnancy and autism, are based on unreliable sources without scientific evidence.</p></blockquote><p>Compare that to <a href="https://grokipedia.com/page/Tylenol_(brand)#pregnancy-exposure-and-neurodevelopmental-outcomes" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Grokipedia</a>, which devotes three paragraphs to the subject, the first of which begins:</p><blockquote><p>Multiple observational studies and meta-analyses have identified associations between prenatal exposure to acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) and increased risks of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in offspring, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).</p></blockquote><p>That said, the second paragraph highlights some of the issues with those studies, while the third highlights that certain agencies suggest the "benefits outweigh unproven risks."</p><p>Similarly, <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-launches-grokipedia-wikipedia-competitor/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">as spotted by WIRED</a>, Grokipedia's article, <a href="https://grokipedia.com/page/Transgender" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Transgender</a>, highlights the belief that social media may have acted as a "contagion" to the rise in transgender identification. Not only is that a common right-wing assertion, that particular word could have been plucked from a post from a right-wing X account. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Wikipedia's article</a>, as you might expect, does not entertain the claim at all. </p><p>Grokipedia is also favorable to unproven, controversial, or flat-out absurd claims. <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/grokipedia-elon-musk-extremism-ai-1235455495/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">As Rolling Stone highlights</a>, it refers to "Pizzagate," a conspiracy theory that lead to a real-life shooting, as “allegations,” a “hypothesis,” and a “narrative.” Grokipedia gives credence to “Great Replacement," a racist theory floated by white supremacists. </p><h2 id="should-you-use-grokipedia">Should you use Grokipedia?</h2><p>Here's the short answer: no. The issue I have with Grokipedia is two-fold: First, no encyclopedia is going to be reliable when it is almost entirely created by AI models. Sure, some of the information may be accurate, and it's great you can see the sources the bot is using, but when the risk of hallucination is baked into the technology with no way around it, choosing to avoid human intervention en masse all but ensures inaccuracies will plague much of Grokipedia's knowledge base. </p><p>As if that wasn't enough, this Grokipedia is built on an LLM that Musk is openly tinkering with to generate results that more closely align with his worldview, and the worldview of one particular political ideology. Hallucination and bias—just the ingredients you need for an <em>encyclopedia</em>.</p><p>The thing about Wikipedia is it's written and edited by <em>humans</em>. Those humans can hold other human writers accountable, adding new information when it becomes available and correcting mistakes when they encounter them. Perhaps it's frustrating to read that your favorite health and human services secretary "promoted vaccine misinformation and public-health conspiracy theories," <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy_Jr" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">but that's the objective, scientific reality</a>. Removing these objective descriptions, and reframing the discussion in a way that fits a warped worldview doesn't make Grokipedia better than Wikipedia—it makes it useless.</p>

Nine New AI Features Coming to Adobe's Creative Apps

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:50:13 -0000

Adobe Max 2025 was all about the AI.

<p>Adobe, the company behind big creative programs like Photoshop and Premiere, just wrapped up its <a href="https://www.adobe.com/max.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">2025 Adobe Max keynote</a>, and you know what that means. That's right: more AI. Over the course of the three-hour presentation, the company went big on automating creativity, introducing new generative AI tools for Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and other Creative Cloud apps. Some of these are expansions of tools that already exist, like better generative fill, while other are all new—like Firefly's new AI audio generation. </p><h2 id="adobe-express-can-design-based-on-vibes">Adobe Express can design based on vibes</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-1.fill.size_2000x1333.v1761682748.webp" alt="Adobe AI Express" width="2000" height="1333" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-1.fill.size_800x533.v1761682748.webp 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-1.fill.size_1400x933.v1761682748.webp 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-1.fill.size_2000x1333.v1761682748.webp 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Adobe</span> </div> </div> <p>Before getting into the meatier stuff, let's start with Adobe's entry-level apps. While Adobe is known for professional-level programs like Photoshop, the company also has its own free basic web editor (although there's also a mobile app) to help it compete with alternatives like <a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-canva-all-about-the-ai-editing-tools-and-image-generator/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Canva</a>. Called Adobe Express, the tool's been getting a steady stream of upgrades since its debut in 2015, and with the introduction of generative AI, has been quick to jump onto the trend to try to make itself easier to use.</p><p>Enter today's "<a href="https://www.adobe.com/express/learn/blog/takeaways-adobe-max-2025" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">AI Assistant in Adobe Express</a>." When toggled on through a switch in the app's top-left corner, the assistant will replace your tools with a chatbox where you can instruct it to either make a new design from scratch or edit an existing one. Should you need your tools again, you can bring them back by toggling the assistant off, although Adobe's demos for the feature also show the assistant bringing up contextual sliders when needed, like one for resizing.</p><p>While this is not Adobe Express' first venture into generative AI, the idea is to make getting started or quickly editing a piece less intimidating, by having inexperienced users spend most of their time in a chatbox rather than having to click through a toolbar. Adobe says, like its other AI tools, it pulls from a number of "<a href="https://business.adobe.com/products/firefly-business/firefly-ai-approach.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">commercially safe</a>" sources, including the company's font and stock image libraries and its Firefly AI models.</p><p>The tool will start rolling out in public beta today, so you should be able to try it out shortly. </p><h2 id="adobe-premiere-is-getting-built-into-youtube-shorts">Adobe Premiere is getting built into YouTube Shorts</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-2.fill.size_2000x876.v1761682748.png" alt="Premiere Pro for YouTube Shorts" width="2000" height="876" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-2.fill.size_800x350.v1761682748.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-2.fill.size_1400x613.v1761682748.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-2.fill.size_2000x876.v1761682748.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Adobe</span> </div> </div> <p>Shorts are the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/youtube-shorts-limit-added" target="_blank">next big thing over on YouTube</a>, and to encourage more people to make them, <a href="https://news.adobe.com/news/2025/10/adobe-max-2025-youtube" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">YouTube is teaming up with Adobe</a>. As an update to both the Premiere iPhone app and YouTube itself, Adobe's new Create for YouTube Shorts feature allows you to upload your footage and instantly make it publish-ready with Adobe's font overlays and a number of "exclusive" effects, transitions, and stickers. Or you can directly plug your footage into templates that already have transitions and effects included.</p><p>The feature is currently listed as "coming soon," so it'll be a bit before you can try it. But once it's live, Adobe and YouTube say you'll be able to access it either through the Premiere iPhone app or directly though YouTube, via an "Edit in Adobe Premiere" icon in YouTube shorts.</p><p>There is no word yet on an Android or desktop release.</p><h2 id="adobe-will-add-sound-to-your-videos-for-you">Adobe will add sound to your videos for you</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761682748.jpg" alt="Firefly Audio AI" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1761682748.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-3.fill.size_1400x788.v1761682748.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761682748.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Adobe</span> </div> </div> <p>Sound is easy to overlook when making a new video, and I've had to scramble to find a decent soundtrack to add to my videos at the last second more than once. Adobe's new <a href="https://news.adobe.com/news/2025/10/adobe-max-2025-firefly" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Firefly AI audio features</a> are looking to save you from that fate, by making it easy to add music and even narration to an otherwise silent video.</p><p>Rolling out in public beta today, Firefly's new "Generate Soundtrack" and "Generate Speech" buttons use AI and a Mad Libs style prompting system to help you quickly score your content from a number of options. </p><p>For "Generate Soundtrack," you'll upload your video, press the appropriate button, and the app will suggest a prompt for you and give you a palette of adjectives, genre types, and and content types to refine it with. Drag your chosen terms into the prompt box, hit generate, and you'll get four options, each cutting out at a maximum of five minutes.</p><p>It's a bit odd that you can't just enter your own terms into the prompt box, although Adobe generative AI head Alexandru Costin told <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/807809/adobe-firefly-ai-audio-generate-soundtrack-speech" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">The Verge</a> that's because AI audio is "a new muscle we need to develop" and that the current approach is "easier and more accessible."</p><p>Like other Firefly generations, audio will be generated using Adobe's own licensed content, so users won't have to worry about copyright strikes on videos made using the feature.</p><p>"Generate Speech," meanwhile, gives users access to 50+ text-to-speech voices, either from Adobe Firefly or licensed via ElevenLabs. There's no Mad Libs prompting here, with Adobe instead allowing for fine-tune control over factors like speed, pitch, tone, and even pronunciation. Currently, over 20 languages are supported.</p><p>Taken together, the updates seem to me like an attempt to keep up with platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which have licensed music libraries and text-to-speech built in. Whether a purely AI-powered version can keep up remains to be seen, although putting it into the editor rather than the platform does give creators more choice about where to upload.</p><h2 id="updates-inside-photoshop-lightroom-and-premiere">Updates inside Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761682748.jpg" alt="Adobe Creative Cloud promo image" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-4.fill.size_800x450.v1761682748.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-4.fill.size_1400x788.v1761682748.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8P2YFCGNW6FA9YWBCFD41Z2/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761682748.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Adobe</span> </div> </div> <p>Finally, for the more hardcore Adobe users, <a href="https://news.adobe.com/news/2025/10/adobe-max-2025-news" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">updates are coming to the company's core apps</a> as well. </p><p>First, Photoshop is also getting its own AI assistant, which will be able to use prompts to edit for you. However, unlike Adobe Express, it's currently in a private beta, so it'll be some time before most users see it. It's also limited to the web version of the app for now.</p><p>However, not in beta is the ability to choose which AI models the app works with. Previously, Generative Fill, which uses AI to fill in blank spots in backgrounds (or just generate whole canvases from nothing), were limited to Adobe's Firefly models. Now, users will also be able to use them with Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash model, or Black Forest's Flux.1 Kontext model. Given how <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-ai-image-generator" target="_blank">popular</a> 2.5 Flash has gotten on social media under the name "nano banana," that's a big get for Adobe.</p><p>Still, Firefly isn't getting left behind. Adobe says it's upgraded the model with the ability to generate in a native four-megapixel resolution, and to better render people. It's also integrating it into a new "Layered Image Editing" tool that can make contextual changes for you across layers, like futzing with shadows after you move an image.</p><p>Outside of Photoshop, Lightroom has its own private beta feature called "Assisted Culling." I'll admit Lightroom is probably where I have the least experience when it comes to Adobe, but the company says it'll be able to filter through uploaded photos for you and find the most edit-friendly ones.</p><p>Finally, Premiere Pro has its own beta feature, but one that's graciously public. Called "AI Object Mask," it'll automatically detect and track people and objects in your video's background, so you can more easily add effects like blurs or color grading. It could be useful if, say, you're shooting in a crowded area where you need to blur a lot of faces.</p><h2 id="a-little-something-for-everyone">A little something for everyone</h2><p>Overall, it was a fairly balanced Max, with a number of features for both pros and beginners. That said, I can't ignore the focus on AI and automatic generation. On one hand, I get that photoshop's a bit intimidating. On the other, the more Adobe handles your edits for you, the more it runs the risk of competing with existing easy-edit apps and platforms. I'm curious to see how the industry giant will compete as platforms like TikTok and Instagram continue to offer their own built-in editing tools.</p>

These Budget-Friendly Beats Flex Earbuds Are 57% Off Right Now

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Affordable neckband Bluetooth buds with bass-y sound, a magnetic design, and Apple’s W1 chip.

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OpenAI Will Now Operate Like a For-Profit Company

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:30:00 -0000

The nonprofit side has a new name, but still controls the for-profit arm.

<p><a href="https://openai.com/index/introducing-openai/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">When OpenAI was started in 2015</a>, its founders (including both Sam Altman and Elon Musk) chose to make it a nonprofit. Its initial goal was to guarantee that artificial general intelligence (AGI), a type of AI that is theoretically better at humans at most tasks, would benefit everyone.</p><p>The company has gone through a number of changes in the years since. <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/11/openai-shifts-from-nonprofit-to-capped-profit-to-attract-capital/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">It hasn't been a true nonprofit since 2019</a>, when it moved to a "capped-profit" structure, which limited profits to 100 times any investment. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/elon-musk-sues-openai-ceo-sam-altman-breach-contract-2024-03-01/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Musk even sued the company last year</a>, claiming it had ditched its original mission in favor of profits. But now, OpenAI is looking more like a traditional for-profit company than ever. <a href="https://openai.com/index/built-to-benefit-everyone/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">On Thursday</a>, it announced the company will now operate under a new for-profit structure, called OpenAI Group PCB, a public benefit corporation. OpenAI's nonprofit arm, which is now called the OpenAI Foundation, holds a $130 billion stake in OpenAI Group PCB, and controls the for-profit company. </p><p>OpenAI says it is particularly focused on how this move will affect its goals of achieving AGI, and ensuring that AGI "benefits all of humanity." As OpenAI sees it, the better its for-profit businesses perform, the more funds the OpenAI Foundation will have to continue its philanthropic work. </p><p>To that point, OpenAI says the OpenAI Foundation is committing $25 billion to two key objectives. The first is to health and disease, as the OpenAI Foundation will aim to create open-sourced health datasets and offer funding for scientists. The second goal will be to bolster "AI resilience," which OpenAI sees as "maximizing AI's benefits and minimizing its risks."</p><p>According to OpenAI, the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group both have the same mission, and that the terms of the new structure require the for-profit side to advance that mission. </p><h2 id="what-does-this-mean-for-openai">What does this mean for OpenAI?</h2><p>The way OpenAI puts it, this move is the best of both worlds for the company. It asserts that it will continue to operate with the same values and goals as it did prior to this restructuring, while at the same time having more freedom to raise capital to fund those efforts.</p><p>That second point is certainly true. CEO Sam Altman <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/technology/openai-restructure-for-profit-company.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">has been working for nearly two years to restructure the company</a> into something that can more easily compete financially with other for-profit companies in the AI space, like Amazon, Google, and Meta. Other strictly-AI companies, like Anthropic and xAI, also have this type of structure.</p><p>Already, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/softbank-approves-remaining-225-billion-openai-investment-information-reports-2025-10-25/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the move has solidified funds for OpenAI</a>: The Japanese-baed SoftBank had previously pledged to a $40 billion investment, with $10 billion in April and another $30 billion in December. However, that investment was contingent on the company's restructuring plans. Had OpenAI not restructured, SoftBank would've dropped its investment to $20 billion. By bolstering its for-profit core, OpenAI earned itself that extra $20 billion.</p><p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/807875/openai-microsoft-for-profit-agi" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">OpenAI has also agreed to extend an agreement with Microsoft</a> that allows the latter to use and sell OpenAI products. The original agreement ran through 2030, and allowed OpenAI to cancel the deal if the company achieved AGI. But now, the deal runs through 2032, even <em>if</em> OpenAI achieves AGI, so long as the tech has the "appropriate safety guardrails." An independent expert panel will make the call on whether OpenAI has achieved AGI. Rights to OpenAI's <em>research</em> will still be capped when OpenAI achieves AGI, or by 2030, whichever comes first.</p><p>It's no secret that AI is big business, so this move could realistically continue OpenAI's many financial successes. It may also heat up the race to achieve AGI, as it now allows Microsoft to pursue that benchmark with OpenAI's technologies as well. But against this news is a lingering, and concerning, question: Are we in an AI bubble? And will that bubble burst? OpenAI currently has $1 trillion in AI deals, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/are-we-in-an-ai-bubble.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">though only pulls in $13 billion in actual revenue</a>. Perhaps its restructuring will allow it to develop more lucrative revenue streams, but even still, AI is generating a <em>lot</em> of investment without the tangible returns you'd necessarily expect. </p>

Zillow Now Has DMs, and They Might Actually Be Useful

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:00:29 -0000

"I'll hit you up on Zillow."

<p>I'll say it: There are too many messaging apps out there. There's WhatsApp, Messenger, Snapchat, Discord, Signal, Telegram, and iMessage (if you're on iPhone), and that's just the <em>dedicated</em> chat apps. You might have to keep up with new messages on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, even Spotify. If I install one more app with a messaging feature, I'm going off the grid. </p><p>As it happens, another non-chat app is joining this list. On Tuesday, Zillow—yes, <em>Zillow</em>—<a href="https://zillow.mediaroom.com/2025-10-28-Zillow-launches-messaging,-a-new-way-for-home-shoppers-to-collaborate-within-the-Zillow-app" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">announced its app will also now support messaging</a>. Starting today, you can send people messages in the app you use to look at houses you will most likely never actually buy. We live in interesting times, indeed. </p><p>Of course, Zillow's goal here isn't to become the next WhatsApp. In fact, you can only choose to chat with one other person on Zillow—at least, that's the case for now. The idea of Zillow messaging is strictly to chat about listings you find through the app, without needing to leave Zillow to do so. The goal for most app developers is to keep users on the platform for as long as possible, so there's a cynical case to make here for Zillow trapping its users within the app. If you don't move to another chat app to talk about a listing, you're more likely to interact with additional houses on the app. </p><p>But I actually see the logic here: If you're in a housing market with a lot of listings, you're probably firing off a number of them every day to interested parties—namely, whoever you're buying the house with. Keeping those conversations in the same app as those listings could be a smart way to keep track of all those houses, instead of the usual routine of "wait, which house was that? I can't find the text you sent me." And the fact that Zillow is limiting this experience to one chat partner at this time means you're not going to be DMing a number of people about houses in your area. This does seem designed for people who are trying to buy a house together to do so with a bit more convenience.</p><h2 id="how-to-try-zillow-messaging">How to try Zillow messaging</h2><p>This feature is live as of this article. To get started, open Zillow on your smartphone or in your web browser. On the app, tap "Inbox;" on the web, click your profile in the top-right, then choose "Inbox." </p><p>In order to start a chat, you need to invite the other person to join you. To do so, choose "Invite now," which will pull up a pop-up about the feature. This screen explains the invite link is good for 24 hours, and that you can only invite one person for now. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8NNZE5RATDTD04X6A1DXYJR/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761664628.jpg" alt="zillow invite link" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8NNZE5RATDTD04X6A1DXYJR/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1761664628.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8NNZE5RATDTD04X6A1DXYJR/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1761664628.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8NNZE5RATDTD04X6A1DXYJR/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761664628.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>Choose "Share invitation," and Zillow will let you share it wherever you'd like. You can copy the link, and paste it in another chat app, or choose a destination for Zillow to share the link to directly.</p>

This 2-in-1 Samsung TV and Desktop Smart Monitor Is $120 Off

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:30:20 -0000

It's a dual-purpose, budget smart monitor that allows you to stream shows, work, or game console-free.

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Lock Screen Ads Are Coming to Some Smartphones

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Nothing, a minimalist smartphone company popular for mid-budget models, is now testing Lock Screen ads, regardless of region.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>Right now, if you live in the U.S. and you're familiar with lock screen ads, it's probably from <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7MG1D?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=your%20e-reader&short_url=z7MG1D&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">your e-reader</a>, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-block-ads-in-windows-11" target="_blank">your PC</a>, or maybe even <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-confirms-smart-refrigerator-ads-are-coming-3598848/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">your refrigerator</a>. Plenty of devices with screens in them like to subsidize costs by running ads, but American smart phones have been surprisingly good at keeping your lock screen clear. Until now.</p><h2 id="nothing-experiments-with-lock-screen-ads">"Nothing" experiments with lock screen ads</h2><p>If you haven't heard of Nothing, I don't blame you. The Android phone company made waves back in 2022, largely on the back of its founder, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, but it only <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/nothing-phone-3-review" target="_blank">recently</a> started <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/nothing-phone-3-review" target="_blank">making phones on par with flagship devices</a> like the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-android-phones" target="_blank">Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy</a>. Mostly, the brand has instead become known for its <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/nothing-launches-the-cmf-headphone-pro" target="_blank">mid-range accessories</a> and budget phones, which pack in a lot of power for their price points, but otherwise stand out through trendy and minimalistic designs. It's a smaller market, but a loyal one.</p><p>That's why it's a bit odd to see the company put both its minimalism and fandom at risk by putting ads on its lock screens, via a new "Lock Glimpse" feature.</p><p>Added in Nothing OS 4.0 late last week, when turned on, the feature will show you one of a rotating selection of wallpapers, which all feature linked content via text at the bottom of the image. For instance, a wallpaper showing a strawberry sundae might look spiffy, but in practicality, it's essentially an ad for a page with a strawberry ice cream recipe. Don't take my word for it—if you're looking for a smoking gun, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/1oexs7k/serious_question_does_anyone_even_know_who_is/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Reddit users</a> have found permissions agreements linking the feature to Chinese digital ad company BOYUAN (more on that later).</p><p>Users were not happy, as seen on <a href="https://x.com/AnshuTechblog/status/1981612873555255371" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">social media platforms like X</a>, where some threatened to <a href="https://x.com/VedantKalore/status/1981645525175714147" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">flash their own custom operating systems to their phones</a> instead of using Nothing's own, while others compared the move to similar "features" from <a href="https://x.com/techiboy96/status/1982815426452095195" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">OnePlus</a> and <a href="https://x.com/virtuallysarvad/status/1981636408499753179" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Motorola</a> that are largely not live in the United States. Not exactly a great look for a company that sells itself on image.</p><p>To Nothing's credit, the feature is off by default for now. But the company's response to the backlash paints a picture that those fans may not be happy with, regardless of where they live.</p><p>"Moving forward, on select non-flagship devices, we'll start including a carefully considered selection of third-party apps and services that don't disrupt the Nothing OS experience you love," Nothing posted to its <a href="https://nothing.community/d/45348-nothing-os-40-beta-on-phone-3a-series-lock-glimpse-future-plans" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">site</a> over the weekend. Lock Glimpse was stated as one such service. </p><p>The reason for all this? Cost.</p><p>Nothing's post was upfront about the "razor-thin margins" the company has to operate on to keep up with major players like Apple and Google, and said that both Lock Glimpse and "pre-installed partner apps" would be a way to continue to hit the mid-budget price point it's become known for.</p><p>Worse, while the company said the feature would continue to remain off-by-default on its current Phone (3a) model, it made no such promises about the upcoming Phone (3a) Lite, which comes out later this week, and is the "first entry-level smartphone with Nothing's signature transparent design."</p><p>While Nothing said it intends to give users "full control over features like Lock Glimpse" in the future, it's not hard to imagine a future where the feature is enabled by default, and pre-installed alongside apps that the owner didn't ask for, even on global releases.</p><h2 id="nothings-lock-screen-ads-matter-even-if-you-dont-own-a-nothing-phone">Nothing's lock screen ads matter, even if you don't own a Nothing phone</h2><p>Again, Nothing isn't the first smartphone brand to push lock screen ads. Other low-budget or mid-budget phone companies do so as well—most notably Motorola with a feature called Glance and OnePlus with a feature called Lock Screen Magazine. But Nothing's decision to join the flock points to a potential sea change, both in terms of manufacture and distribution.</p><p>First, Nothing does not focus on hardware so much as experience. Even its most powerful phone at the moment uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s chip, which is a weaker version of the Snapdragon 8 line you'll find in phones like the Samsung Galaxy series. The selling point, then, comes in software like <a href="https://nothing.community/en/d/42205-introducing-nothing-os-40" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Nothing OS</a>, which the company pitches as "clean," "beautifully functional," and "mindful."</p><p>Lock screen ads don't match that vision, at least to me, and that Nothing felt compelled to include them means it's willing to risk its main differentiating factor to up earnings. By my measure, that's a canary in the coal mine for the pressures any smartphone company that's not big enough to eat development costs is facing right now. Nothing tends to be pretty upfront in its communication, so I've reached out for more information and will update this post if I hear back, but it's not a great sign for the industry at large.</p><p>Which brings me to my second point: While Motorola and OnePlus' lock screen ads have been around for a while now, they've only <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/india-glance-pilots-android-lockscreen-platform-in-us/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">recently started making their way to the U.S. via test launches</a>, and Nothing's implementation both makes them live for everyone with an impacted phone, regardless of region, and breaks promises the company behind most of these ads has made before.</p><p>As it turns out, BOYAUN, the company behind Nothing's Lock Glimpse feature, also powers Glance and Lock Screen Magazine. And while Glance had previously told <a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/lock-screen-ads-coming-to-android-phone/#update-2024-04-24-08-09-est-by-rajesh-pandey" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Android Police</a> that it doesn't plan to introduce lock screen ads in the U.S. like it has in regions like India, instead relying on charging users a "subscription fee for access to premium news on their lock screen," here they are.</p><p>I try to avoid speculation when I can, but taken together, these two facts mean it's very possible that other low- and mid-budget phones will follow Nothing's lead in the future. Lock screen ads have been bad enough abroad, but it's something that U.S. users now may have to get used to.</p><h2 id="the-silver-lining">The silver lining</h2><p>That said, while lock screen ads are something to be ready for, they aren't necessarily going to ruin your phone. They're just going to make it more annoying to set up.</p><p>I believe Nothing when it says it will give users control over Lock Glimpse, largely because even <a href="https://glance.com/us/help/using-glance/how-to-remove-glance-from-lock-screen" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Glance</a> and <a href="https://community.oneplus.com/thread/1772088131118432260" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Lock Screen Magazine</a> can be turned off. The latter two being far less image focused companies than Nothing, it would be strange to see Nothing break its promise here if they aren't. The same goes for Nothing saying pre-installed apps will be "easy to remove."</p><p>But still, any extra steps you require of a user means more people are just going to put up with the default. Don't be surprised if, once more phones start to display lock screen ads out of the box, you see your less tech-literate friends end up using them without even knowing that's the case.</p><p>Which is why this is still an issue, and why it's reassuring that, at least in Nothing's case, Lock Glimpse is only coming to certain phones (again, Nothing's blog said that flagships models will be spared). Being that this brand is already a bit niche, it's probably not going to be the company to normalize lock screen ads, especially because the cheaper models that are more likely to get Lock Glimpse have <a href="https://us.nothing.tech/pages/beta-program" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">limited carrier support in the U.S</a>.</p><p>Still, Nothing's phones with Lock Glimpse are technically available here, and so they might be the first time some Americans are seeing lock screen ads. Plus, they're also exposed to the same market pressures as all of their competitors, which means they're probably not the last time we'll see them, either. Lock screen ads in the U.S. are now no longer a question of "if." Just of "when." </p>

These Sony ANC Headphones Are Over $100 Off Right Now

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Sony’s noise-canceling performance remains among the best in the business.

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Right now, they’re down to $284.99 at Walmart, a notable drop from their usual $399.99 list price and lower than Amazon’s current $328 listing. </p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9wj0jK&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Sony+WH-1000XM5+Headphones&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9wj0jK&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $284.99 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart </span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$399.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $115.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8MQKZ80DSDZQ8S6JGYFQJFQ/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761653743.png" alt="Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8MQKZ80DSDZQ8S6JGYFQJFQ/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761653743.png" alt="Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $284.99 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart </span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$399.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $115.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>These are the same <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-tech-products-2022" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>award-winning headphones</u></a> that were lauded when they launched in 2022, with <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-wh-1000xm5" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag giving them 4.5 out of 5 stars</u></a> for their sound, noise cancellation, and comfort. They still rank among the <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/sony-wh-1000xm6-vs-wh-1000xm5-whats-the-difference-and-should-you-upgrade" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>best wireless headphones</u></a> available, and this discount makes them a smarter buy than ever for anyone who doesn’t need the very latest model.</p><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/9wj0jK?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=WH-1000XM5&short_url=9wj0jK&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>WH-1000XM5</u></a> uses 30mm carbon fiber drivers powered by Sony’s Integrated Processor V1, and that combo still sounds excellent in 2025. Music has depth and balance, with enough punch to handle bass-heavy tracks without losing detail in vocals or instruments. 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This 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Is on Sale for Just $660 Right Now

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:15:00 -0000

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 remains a reliable option in 2025.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>This brand-new Microsoft Surface Pro 7 offers portability, flexibility, and power that still holds up for most people who want a dependable Windows machine without overpaying, and it's <a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/microsoft-12-3-multi-touch-surface-pro-7-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd?utm_content=PS-7612&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-123-surface-pro-7-2019-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-2025-10-06&utm_source=lifehacker-aff&utm_term=SALE-328595" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="sponsored">on sale for $659.99 at StackSocial right now</a>. The 12.3-inch PixelSense touchscreen remains sharp and responsive, with a 2736x1824 resolution that makes documents, spreadsheets, and streaming look crisp. It’s lightweight at 1.7 pounds, and the built-in kickstand turns it from tablet to laptop on demand—something the Surface line has always nailed.</p><p>The Surface Pro 7 is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. That combination is no longer cutting-edge, but it’s still sufficient for everyday tasks like writing, browsing, video calls, and light creative projects. The battery is rated for up to 10.5 hours, which means you’ll likely get through a workday before needing to recharge. You also get a mix of ports that newer devices sometimes skip: both USB-A and USB-C, a headphone jack, and even a microSDXC card reader for quick storage expansion. Wifi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 ensure modern connections, and for those invested in the Surface ecosystem, it still works with accessories like the Type Cover keyboard and Surface Pen, though they’re sold separately.</p><p>This model won’t compete with the latest Surface Pro 11 or high-end ultrabooks if you’re looking for raw speed, and the cameras top out at 1080p video when many laptops now ship with 1080p or even 4K webcams. It also doesn’t come with a warranty, so the price reflects a final-sale deal. Still, for someone who needs a 2-in-1 that balances tablet portability with laptop functionality, the Surface Pro 7 remains a solid choice. 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Here's Why I Won't Install ChatGPT Atlas on My Mac

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:30:00 -0000

"ChatGPT Atlas" is officially here. But should you use it?

<p>OpenAI has officially entered the browser wars. Last week, <a href="https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the company announced ChatGPT Atlas</a>, a new web browser with ChatGPT integration. At the moment, it's Mac-only, but I wouldn't recommend even my Apple friends jumping on board immediately—at least not without understanding the underlying risks. </p><h2 id="atlas-ai-web-browsing">Atlas' AI web browsing</h2><div class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-4xl aspect-video"> <div id="video-container-01K8WMD51VACF8BXTHNPXX835V"></div> </div> <p>If you've already used other AI browsers, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/perplexitys-ai-comet-browser-free?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">like Perplexity's Comet</a>, Atlas is going to feel familiar. In fact, that's also likely true if you've used any web browser before: Atlas is built on Chromium, the engine that powers browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. That means the core mechanics of Atlas are fairly standard; there's nothing particularly revolutionary happening here when it comes to sorting tabs or the browsing experience itself. </p><p>The same is true when it comes to some ChatGPT interactions. As with other AI browsers, ChatGPT is assigned to the sidebar of the browser window. You can call it up by clicking on the "Ask ChatGPT" button, where you can ask it questions about the content you're currently browsing. You can also ask ChatGPT for writing assistance any time you enter an open text field in the browser. </p><p>Like Comet, Atlas has an agent mode, but the latter's is built off the existing <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-use-chatgpt-agent?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">ChatGPT agent</a>. The idea is that you can task Atlas with performing functions on your behalf. So, rather than pulling up DoorDash's website and ordering yourself dinner, you could ask Atlas to order dinner for you. You can even watch Atlas get to work, and see its thinking behind each decision. OpenAI has other ideas for how to use Atlas' agent mode, including giving the browser a recipe to shop for, or asking the bot to run through team documents at work to generate a brief. </p><p>Deeper ChatGPT integration is what might set Atlas apart from the competition. If you're a regular ChatGPT user, you'll probably appreciate it having that contextual awareness of your past conversations—if you've already asked ChatGPT about a topic, and you're currently researching it in a browser window, you can pick up the conversation and assume ChatGPT will remember what you've already talked about. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K86PZ6Z797NMX3THWRPX0VAK/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761165368.webp" alt="chatgpt atlas memory" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K86PZ6Z797NMX3THWRPX0VAK/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1761165368.webp 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K86PZ6Z797NMX3THWRPX0VAK/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1761165368.webp 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K86PZ6Z797NMX3THWRPX0VAK/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761165368.webp 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: OpenAi</span> </div> </div> <p>Similarly, Atlas will track your browsing and activity history and call upon it in future sessions. Perhaps you'll open your browser to find personalized suggestions on which sites and topics to explore next. Does that sound creepy? Absolutely. But if you're someone who doesn't mind the privacy trade-off, there could be some benefits there. In OpenAI's announcement, it suggested asking Atlas to pull up all the job postings you looked at last week, and produce a summary of industry trends to use in interview prep. If you find that these memories are a bit too much for you, you can disable them from the browser settings. (OpenAI says deleting your browsing history also deletes associated browser memories, and the browser's incognito window logs you out of ChatGPT.)</p><p>The company includes a setting called "ChatGPT page visibility," which lets you control whether ChatGPT can actually see the webpage you're visiting. If you choose "Not Allowed," you can block the bot from seeing what you're doing, which is good. But then again, doing that defeats the purpose of Atlas a bit. If you don't want ChatGPT seeing what you're doing, you might as well use a browser that doesn't have ChatGPT built right into it. (The company does promise it won't train ChatGPT on your browsing data unless you opt into it, but why would you do that?)</p><h2 id="is-atlas-safe-to-use">Is Atlas safe to use?</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K86PZ6Z797NMX3THWRPX0VAK/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761165368.webp" alt="chatgpt visibility" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K86PZ6Z797NMX3THWRPX0VAK/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1761165368.webp 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K86PZ6Z797NMX3THWRPX0VAK/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1761165368.webp 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K86PZ6Z797NMX3THWRPX0VAK/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761165368.webp 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: OpenAI</span> </div> </div> <p>I'm of the opinion that if the safety of a browser is in question, it's best not to bother with. That's the case with Atlas, as well as other AI browsers, which is why I'm making it a bit of a personal rule from here on out to not download or use them on my personal computers.</p><p>The main issue with browsers that incorporate AI agents is that they are susceptible to indirect prompt injection attacks. <a href="https://brave.com/blog/unseeable-prompt-injections/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Brave has done a lot of research</a> on this subject, <a href="https://brave.com/blog/comet-prompt-injection/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">particularly with Comet</a>. In short, bad actors can potentially hide malicious instructions on websites that the AI agents see as no different from a typical user request. Because the browser is designed to act on your behalf, these malicious instructions can command the AI to do things you definitely don't want it to do. You might ask Atlas to summarize a webpage, but because a bad actor hid a command to do something involving your email, bank account, or corporate intranet on the site, it does that instead. </p><p>To OpenAI's credit, the company has compiled a list of safeguards to mitigate risks with Atlas. Atlas cannot run code directly in the browser, nor can it download files or install extensions. The browser has no way to access other apps on your Mac, nor its file system. If agent mode needs to access sensitive sites, like your bank, it'll pause to make sure "you're watching." To that point, you can use Atlas' agent in logged out mode, which limits its ability to access sensitive data or take actions "as you" on websites. But even OpenAI admits that after thousands of hours of testing, their safeguards "will not stop every attack that emerges as AI agents grow in popularity." The company says it'll patch new vulnerabilities as it finds them, but if bad actors find them first, they might trick these AI agents into doing some terrible things.</p><p>That assertion has already been proven right. Within Atlas' first few days available to the public, one researcher discovered the browser is susceptible to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/chatgpt-atlas-clipboard-injection-vulnerability?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">clipboard injection attacks</a>, in which bad actors can lace elements of their website with code that would add malicious links to your clipboard when clicked. Since Atlas can act on your behalf, you might not even realize if it clicks on such a button, and, as such, you may accidentally paste the malicious link into your browser yourself. </p><p>To me, the risks currently far outweigh the benefits. I don't yet see much reason to have a bot in my browser do things on my behalf, but even if I did, I wouldn't use it just yet. The risk that someone injects a website with a malicious command and derails my AI agent—and my digital life—is too great, especially when I can book those flights or order that delivery on my own without issue.</p>

This Nest Thermostat and Temperature Sensor Bundle Is $70 Off

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0000

It's a smart thermostat from Google with AI learning and remote room sensing.

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According to <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-nest-learning-thermostat-4th-gen" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">this PCMag review</a>, it’s simple to install, comes with a remote room sensor, and uses AI to learn preferences and create a customized heating and cooling schedule that adjusts as your routine changes—though you can also manually make changes and reject suggested tweaks.</p><p>It has a larger display than the previous generation (2.7 inches with a 600x600 pixel resolution, compared to 2.1 inches with a 480x480 pixel resolution) with a thin stainless steel ring that allows you to scroll through menu options and adjust temperature settings or switch between modes like Comfort, Eco, and Sleep. The thermostat works with most 24V heating and cooling systems and includes ambient light, humidity, motion, and temperature sensors. 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Threads Now Has Self-Deleting 'Ghost Posts'

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:30:14 -0000

This message will self-destruct in 24 hours.

<p>If you've watched enough <em>Mission Impossible</em> (or <em>Inspector Gadget</em>, if your parents wouldn't let you watch <em>Mission Impossible</em>), you're familiar with the self-destructing message. Now, Meta's X competitor, Threads, is making them a core feature.</p><p>Called "<a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2025/10/introducing-disappearing-posts-on-threads/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Ghost posts</a>," the new type of message launches today, and it lets you post to your timeline without the pressure of leaving a permanent trace. Ghost posts will appear on your timeline while active, but after 24 hours, they'll automatically be archived.</p><p>"Here today and gone tomorrow," as Threads puts it, the idea is to encourage posters to share "spontaneous thoughts" and "fresh takes."<br><br>It's not the first time a social media platform has experimented with ephemeral content—Snapchat is probably the most famous example—but it makes sense. People change, and the person I was 10 years ago may not look like who I am today. Even if you don't have anything cancel-able on your timeline, it can be embarrassing to see old posts. And if you still stand by everything you've ever posted, it's still a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/dont-delete-your-twitter-account-do-this-instead-1849779710" target="_blank">good idea to clear your timeline before leaving a platform behind</a>.</p><p>That's why sites like X already have a number of <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/cyd-app-archives-and-deletes-tweets-for-free" target="_blank">third-party programs that will delete your old posts for you</a>, but Threads is the first platform of its type to offer the feature officially. Here's how it works:</p><h2 id="how-to-use-ghost-posts-on-threads">How to use Ghost Posts on Threads</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8KEGGPX565ZPK5W6JEM6D2W/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761592879.png" alt="Ghost Posts on Threads" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8KEGGPX565ZPK5W6JEM6D2W/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1761592879.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8KEGGPX565ZPK5W6JEM6D2W/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1761592879.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8KEGGPX565ZPK5W6JEM6D2W/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761592879.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Michelle Ehrhardt</span> </div> </div> <p>Threads' Ghost posts are already live, so you can try them out right away. The only catch is they don't yet seem to be available for desktop (at least based on my testing), so you'll need to use the Threads app to get started, at least for now.</p><p>To write a ghost post, open the Threads app and find the "What's new?" box under your username (it's usually right up at the top of the page). Hit the icon that looks like a smiley face inside a dotted-line chat bubble to the right of it.</p><p>From there, write your post as you normally would. When you send it, it'll appear in your followers' feeds in a chat bubble surrounded by dotted-lines, and on your profile in a special Ghost posts subsection.</p><p>Aside from being temporary, ghost posts also hide their metrics and replies. Only you will be able to see who's interacted with your post, and any replies are sent to your messaging inbox, rather than directly below the post. Everyone else will just see smiley faces next to the post's metrics, indicating that at least one person has interacted with it.</p><p>And that's it. You've successfully haunted your friends' feeds.</p><h2 id="what-happens-to-a-ghost-post-after-24-hours">What happens to a Ghost Post after 24 hours?</h2><p>While Ghost Posts are mostly set-it and forget it, you can technically still interact with them after 24 hours. They'll be archived, which means others won't be able to see them, but if you ever want to scroll through your old thoughts, it's easy enough to look at your archived posts. Just go to your profile page, hit the two-lined button in the top right corner, and tap <strong>Archive</strong>. Also note that while normal archived posts can be made live again, that's not the case for Ghost posts.</p><p>Similarly, to ensure that Ghost posts do not remain live on other servers once they're archived, they are unable to be <a href="https://This%20is%20Michelle%20Ehrhardt,%20Associate%20Tech%20Editor%20at%20Lifehacker,%20reaching%20out%20with%20a%20question%20about" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">shared to the fediverse</a>, Meta told Lifehacker via email. </p><p><em>Update 10/27 at 5:57 PM E.T.: Added clarification from Meta that Ghost posts cannot be shared to the fediverse.</em></p>

This LG Gram 14 Laptop Features an Ultra-Light Design and Cloud OS Readiness for Under $400 Right Now

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:15:00 -0000

For someone already working with virtual desktops, it could be a smart fit.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The LG Gram line has built a reputation for being thin, light, and travel-friendly, and this 2022 14-inch model is currently <a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/lg-gram-14-thin-laptop-2022-11th-gen-i3-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd?utm_content=PS-7611&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=lg-gram-14-thin-laptop-2022-11th-gen-i3-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-2025-10-01&utm_source=lifehacker-aff&utm_term=SALE-328596" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="sponsored">on sale for just $389.99 on StackSocial</a>. It's an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 laptop with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD. On paper, that’s a respectable setup for browsing, multitasking, or office apps, and the 14-inch WUXGA display adds extra vertical space compared to standard 1080p panels. What makes this version different is that it ships without a traditional operating system. It’s designed as a “thin client,” ready to run Cloud OS platforms like IGEL or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, making it more appealing to business users who rely on virtual desktops than someone looking for a plug-and-play Windows laptop.</p><p>The laptop weighs just 2.2 pounds and measures 0.66 inches thick, so tossing it into a backpack for commuting or travel won’t feel like a burden. Additionally, its battery life is rated for up to 12 hours, which means a full day of work can be completed before needing to recharge. As for connectivity, Thunderbolt 4 support opens the door to high-speed connections and external displays, while HDMI, USB-A, and a microSD slot cover most everyday accessories. Rounding it out are the backlit keyboard and fingerprint sensor on the power button, which add a touch of convenience.</p><p>That said, there are some important trade-offs to weigh. 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Apple Maps Might Be Getting Ads Soon

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:30:45 -0000

It would be the latest Apple app to start showing ads.

<p>There was once a time where first-party apps and experiences on Apple devices were exempt from advertisements. Other app marketplaces might happily show you ads, but not the App Store. Most news sites place ads in between every other paragraph, but Apple News was an ad-free experience. Say what you wanted about Apple and its products, but you certainly dealt with far fewer ads than on other platforms. Unfortunately, that's no longer the case. </p><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/how-to-block-apple-s-own-ads-on-your-iphone-1849703889?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple has slowly made ads a part of its business model in order to boost revenue</a>. You might have noticed them already while scrolling through stories in News, or when looking for a new game on the App Store. <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/iphone-wallet-app-f1-movie-ad?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Even the Wallet app has blasted users with notifications</a> when <a href="https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/apple-tv-plus-name-change?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple TV</a> has a new movie out. It's an odd dichotomy: At a time when <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-macbook-air-deals?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple's MacBooks have never been an better overall value</a>, the company's software is beginning to feel less user-first than ever. </p><p>Those ads are only expanding, too. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-10-26/what-s-next-for-the-ipad-pro-iphone-17-pro-like-vapor-chamber-apple-maps-ads-mh7nq39h" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman</a>, Apple might be bringing more ads to its platforms "as early as next year." If so, it seems the company will start with Apple Maps. Gurman says Apple will let restaurants and businesses pay a premium to float their results to the top of search. If you've searched for an app in Apple's App Store lately, you should be familiar with this experience: When I open the search tab, for example, I see Instagram at the top of the page, with an "Ad" label beneath it, on top of two other non-advertised apps. Then, when I search for an app like Reddit, it appears second, beneath an ad placement for DuckDuckGo. </p><p>Gurman says Apple's plan here is to make the experience better than other navigation apps that offer similar ads (I immediately think of Waze, which will show ads for restaurants and businesses whenever you stop the car) and will use AI to deliver more relevant ads to the user—<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-opt-out-of-apple-intelligence?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">though Apple's AI tech leaves something to be desired</a>. </p><p>I'm not sure this move will do much to push Apple Maps users towards other options. If the ads experience in Apple Maps really is on a similar level to the App Store, I imagine most users won't pay much attention to it. They'll either ignore any results that appear with that "Ad" label, or they'll tap on the results that seem more relevant to their search. Plus, the most obvious alternatives have ads as well, so it's not like someone sick of seeing ads in Apple Maps would necessarily find Google Maps or Waze more appealing. </p><p>Still, the principle of Apple adding <em>more</em> ads onto an inherently expensive experience leaves a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. I personally prefer other navigation apps to Apple Maps, but Apple's app has seemed like a solid choice in recent years, especially in terms of privacy. Adding ads to the mix changes that, and not only cheapens the experience, but makes me question what Apple plans on doing with my navigation and location data here. I would hope the company that makes one of the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-tv-box-more-private-than-smart-tv?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">only somewhat private streaming boxes on the market</a> would find a way to keep Maps private while serving ads, but only time will tell. </p>

Here’s What to Expect From Walmart’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:00:52 -0000

Walmart released some deals you can expect for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Walmart joins <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-buys-announces-holiday-sales?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Best Buy</a> in <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2025/10/27/walmart-announces-2025-black-friday-deals-events-wrapped-in-the-magic-of-whoknewville" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">announcing its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale</a> early. This year, Walmart seems to take a page out of Best Buy's strategy and split the sale into smaller ones. Here's everything we know so far about Walmart's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale for 2025.</p><h2 id="what-is-walmart-doing-for-black-friday-and-cyber-monday">What is Walmart doing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday?</h2><p>Walmart will hold three sales, all called "Walmart Deals Events," from November to December, according to their press release. The sales will be a combination of online and in-store for members and non-members. </p><h2 id="when-are-walmart-deals-events-in-2025">When are Walmart Deals Events in 2025?</h2><p>The events will take place on three different dates:</p><p>Walmart Black Friday Deals Event 1: November 14–16</p><ul><li><p>Available online and in stores for the entire event</p></li><li><p>Walmart+ members get five hours early access online beginning Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET</p></li></ul><p>Walmart Black Friday Deals Event 2: November 25–30</p><ul><li><p>Online only: November 25–27</p></li><li><p>Online and in stores: November 28–30</p></li><li><p>Walmart+ members get five hours early access online beginning Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET</p></li></ul><p>Cyber Monday: December 1</p><ul><li><p>Online only</p></li><li><p>Walmart+ members get five hours early access online beginning Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. ET</p></li></ul><h2 id="what-deals-can-i-expect-for-walmart-deals-events">What deals can I expect for Walmart Deals Events?</h2><p>Walmart says that you can expect up to 60% off top brands and thousands of deals under $20. The sale will include toys, electronics, home products, fashion, and beauty from brands like Delonghi, Apple, LEGO, Dyson, La Roche Posay, Levi’s, and Barbie. Here is a list Walmart dropped on their press release:</p><ul><li><p>98” TCL QLED 4K Google TV – Was $1,798.00, Event Price <strong>$998.00</strong></p></li><li><p>Barbie Malibu Travel Playset – Was $21.88, Event Price <strong>$12.00</strong></p></li><li><p>Calvin Klein Obsession 3 Perfume – Was $97.00, Event Price <strong>$31.50</strong></p></li><li><p>Cate & Chloe Lauren 18k White Gold Plated 22mm Hoop Earrings with Swarovski Crystals – Was $130.00, Event Price <strong>$15.99</strong></p></li><li><p>Cozy Haven Faux Fur Throw Blanket – Special Buy, Event Price <strong>$13.00</strong></p></li><li><p>Cricut Explore 3 Bundle – Was $410.00, Event Price <strong>$197.99</strong></p></li><li><p>Dreo 1500W Portable Space Heater – Was $99.99, Event Price <strong>$38.99</strong></p></li><li><p>Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – Was $729.00, Event Price <strong>$399.99</strong></p></li><li><p>Ford 24V Ride-on – Was $599.99, Event Price <strong>$299.99</strong></p></li><li><p>Goodyear Reliant All-Season Tire (entire line) – Event offer <strong>$30 off per tire</strong></p></li><li><p>Govee 65” LED Lights – Was $99.00, Event Price <strong>$69.99</strong></p></li><li><p>Keurig Iced Essentials – Was $79.00, Event Price <strong>$44.97</strong></p></li><li><p>KONG Classic Stuffable Dog Chew Toy, Medium – Was $13.99, Event Price <strong>$11.96</strong></p></li><li><p>L’ange Hair Styler – Was $119.00, Event Price <strong>$48.30</strong></p></li><li><p>LEGO Speed Champions 2-pack – Was $44.98, Event Price <strong>$25.00</strong></p></li><li><p>Melissa & Doug Chunky Puzzles – Was $13.99, Event Price <strong>$7.00</strong></p></li><li><p>Men’s & Women’s Levi’s Signature Denim – Was $24.98, Event Price <strong>$15.00</strong></p></li><li><p>My Texas House Glitter Trees (set of 3) – Was $159.66, Event Price <strong>$78.00</strong></p></li><li><p>Philips Norelco 7200 Electric Razor – Was $99.96, Event Price <strong>$79.96</strong></p></li><li><p>Reebok Women’s Sport 2-piece set – Was $40.00; Event Price <strong>$25.00</strong></p></li><li><p>Scoop Women’s Knee-High Kitten Heel Boots – Was $52.00, Event Price <strong>$30.00</strong></p></li><li><p>Sportspower Bounce Pro 14' Round Trampoline with Safety Enclosure – Was $229.00, Event Price <strong>$149.00</strong></p></li></ul><h2 id="what-other-retailers-are-doing-black-friday-sales">What other retailers are doing Black Friday sales?</h2><p>At the moment, only <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-buys-announces-holiday-sales?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Best Buy</a> has officially announced its Black Friday sale, but you can expect Target and Amazon to have competing sales as well.</p>

This 2020 M1 MacBook Air Is on Sale for Under $400 Right Now

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:15:00 -0000

If you're looking for a solid MacBook Air, this 2020 model still delivers.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Five years after its debut, Apple’s first M1 MacBook Air still holds up as one of the most important laptops the company ever made. Back in 2020, this was the machine that introduced Apple Silicon to the world, replacing Intel chips with a homegrown design that ran cooler, faster, and quieter. Currently, a refurbished 13.3-inch model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage is available <a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/apple-macbook-air-13-3-2020-m1-mgn63ll-a-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-space-gray-refurbished?utm_content=PS-6680&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=apple-macbook-air-133-2020-m1-mgn63lla-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-space-gray-refurbished-2025-09-30&utm_source=lifehacker-aff&utm_term=SALE-328600" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="sponsored">for sale on StackSocial for $384.99</a>. It carries a Grade-A rating, which means the condition should be close to mint, although there may be minor signs of handling, such as small scuffs on the case. At this price, the bigger trade-off is that it’s sold as a final sale with no warranty.</p><p>Performance-wise, the 8-core CPU of the M1 MacBook Air outperforms older Intel-based MacBooks, making it snappy enough for tasks such as word processing, streaming, and light photo or video editing. The 8-core GPU won’t compete with newer M3 or M4 models for demanding graphics tasks, but it’s fine for casual gaming and creative apps. Battery life was a major selling point in 2020, and it remains impressive today, with up to 15 hours of wireless web or 18 hours of video playback. For students or remote workers, this means all-day use without needing to hover near an outlet. Your mileage may vary depending on use.</p><p>That said, there are some limits worth considering. The 256GB SSD fills up quickly if you frequently use large files, so cloud storage or external drives may be necessary. The 720p webcam shows its age in an era where most laptops have transitioned to 1080p or higher resolution. And while the two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports are versatile, they may feel restrictive if you’re used to plugging in multiple accessories without a hub. On the bright side, the Retina display remains crisp at 2560x1600 resolution, the backlit Magic Keyboard is comfortable, and Touch ID enables quick logins. 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The 2025 JBL Charge 6 Is on Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:15:00 -0000

One of JBL’s newest portable speakers is on sale for less than Amazon's price.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The 2025 JBL Charge 6 is currently <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BXYGYQvjJWcxWIjtKbGA3piL0_LLiFPpuPjLjI-nUpY/edit?gid=1678384337#gid=1678384337" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">on sale for $139.99 on StackSocial</a>, about $30 cheaper than <a href="https://zdcs.link/QGrqLM?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon%E2%80%99s%20%24169.95%20listing&short_url=QGrqLM&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Amazon’s $169.95 listing</u></a> and at its lowest price ever, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>. It’s for an open-box model, which means the packaging may carry a few extra stickers or scuffs from store handling, but the unit itself is verified as new and comes with a one-year warranty. Free shipping is included, though only within the contiguous U.S.</p><p>The Charge 6 is a rugged, carry-friendly speaker designed to go anywhere—pool, beach, or backyard. JBL added a looped handle that makes it easier to haul around, and the build itself feels sturdy enough to take some knocks. It’s dust-tight and can be submerged in about five feet of water for up to half an hour thanks to its IP68 rating, so you don’t need to worry if it gets splashed or dropped poolside. Inside, a larger woofer and tweeter produce a combined 45 watts of power, with passive radiators on each end adding more thump. The result is a sound that feels loud and punchy for the size, even if the lowest bass notes don’t come through. This <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jbl-charge-6" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag review</u></a> notes that its clarity and volume stand out in the compact speaker category.</p><p>JBL also packed in some useful upgrades. The speaker now supports Auracast, letting you tap into compatible broadcasts, and it delivers lossless audio through the USB-C port if you’re willing to plug in. Bluetooth 5.4 maintains reliability, although codec support is limited to AAC and SBC, which is a disappointment for higher-quality wireless streaming. The JBL companion app also offers a seven-band EQ, several sound presets, and a Playtime Boost option that extends battery life by reducing bass levels. 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The US Has Reached a 'Final' Deal on TikTok With China

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:24 -0000

It seems TikTok really will sell after all.

<p>TikTok and the U.S.' "will they, won't they" saga may finally be coming to an end. After nine months of kicking the can down the road, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/26/trump-and-xi-will-consummate-tiktok-deal-on-thursday-treasury-secretary-says/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the U.S. has reportedly reached a deal with China</a> to allow TikTok to continue operating in the States, which should come as good news for the estimated one-third of Americans who use the app. </p><p>U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-bessent-treasury-secretary-face-the-nation-transcript-10-26-2025/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">confirmed the development in a Face the Nation appearance</a> on Sunday. Bessent told Margaret Brennan that the U.S. "reached a final deal on TikTok. We reached one in Madrid, and I believe that as of today, all the details are ironed out, and that will be for the two leaders to consummate that transaction on Thursday in Korea." </p><p>The secretary did not share any additional details of the deal, but we do know what the U.S. had in mind heading into the talks. Last month, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-tiktok-could-change-for-users-in-united-states?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">President Trump signed an executive order</a> outlining what TikTok's future would look like in the U.S., assuming a deal with its parent company ByteDance and the Chinese government went through. </p><p>Per the law signed by President Biden last year, TikTok has to sell to an American company or face a ban in the U.S. According to Trump's executive order, that represents a joint venture of different investors and American companies, namely Oracle, which will now have a majority stake in the company. ByteDance will continue to have a minority stake, controlling less than 20% of the company. </p><p>We also know from past reporting that it's highly likely that users will need to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-tiktoks-new-app-may-affect-you?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">download a new version of TikTok</a>. This U.S. iteration of the app would look and feel the same, but would eventually ship with a new algorithm "retrained and monitored" by "trusted security partners" of the U.S. Your data would also no longer be collected and stored by companies based in China; rather, your TikTok info will be collected and stored in a cloud environment controlled by an American company. </p><p>We won't know the specifics until the deal is public, but if the secretary is to be believed, the deal is at least official. Soon enough, TikTok will be allowed to operate in the U.S. with zero risk of being banned—though the privacy risks it poses may have just moved from one country to another. </p>

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:30:00 -0000

The "slimmest Galaxy S Series ever" is 40% off right now.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Samsung announced the latest <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/samsung-just-announced-the-galaxy-s25-series" target="_blank"><u>Galaxy S25 Series back in January</u></a>, and later that same month, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/first-look-at-the-samsung-galaxy-s25-edge" target="_blank"><u>teased a fourth, thinner phone</u></a>, the Galaxy S25 Edge. In May we <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-to-expect-from-samsungs-galaxy-s25-edge-event?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">learned more about the device</a> Samsung is calling the "slimmest Galaxy S Series ever." The phone came out at the end of that month, and surprisingly, it's already 40% off, matching the lowest price it has ever reached according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools-1692745053" target="_blank">price tracking tools</a>. </p><p>Yes, right now you can get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QGrjoE?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=512GB%20Galaxy%20S25%20Edge&short_url=QGrjoE&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">512GB Galaxy S25 Edge</a> for <strong>$729.99</strong> (originally $1,219.99). 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X Is Getting Rid of ‘Twitter,’ and It Might Affect Your Account

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:30:00 -0000

If you don't take action, retiring Twitter might lock you out of your account.

<p>The site formerly known as Twitter <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/twitter-dot-com-is-now-x-dot-com?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">has been "X" for over two years now</a>. Nevertheless, many of us still call the site by its old, iconic name. In fact, anytime I feel the need to visit, I go to twitter.com, not x.com—even though <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/twitter-dot-com-is-now-x-dot-com?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">the site always redirects to the latter</a>. Is it muscle memory? A small protest? Probably a little of both. But my days of typing "t" in Safari's address bar and clicking the autofilled twitter.com URL are likely coming to a close, as X seems poised to finally retire its Twitter domain for good. </p><p>That news started with a <a href="https://x.com/Safety/status/1981764501947953225" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">post from X's "Safety" account on Friday</a>. The post stated that, by Nov. 10, all accounts using a security key for two-factor authentication (2FA) should re-enroll their key to continue using X. The account says you can re-enroll an existing key, or enroll a new one, and that if you choose the latter, other security keys on your account will stop working unless you re-enroll them as well. If you don't take action, your account will be locked after the 10th. </p><p>This change <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/27/twitter-com-domain-is-being-retired-says-x-action-required-by-nov-10/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">set off speculation</a> that someone had compromised X's authorization infrastructure, which forced X's Safety account to <a href="https://x.com/safety/status/1982278858457174522?s=46" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">make another post</a> clarifying its reasoning for the security change. Not only was there no security concern, the issue only affected Yubikeys and passkeys, not authenticator apps or other 2FA protocols. But the lede was buried within this post: The keys are currently tied to the twitter.com domain: X plans to retire that domain, requiring users to re-enroll with the x.com domain. </p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet"> <a class="text-gray-600" href="https://twitter.com/Safety/status/1982278858457174522" title="open in a new window" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. </a> </blockquote> <p>If X really does go ahead and retire the domain, it truly will be the end of an era. Nothing will change with the platform itself: X will still be a site for posting your thoughts and dodging the worst of humanity. But once twitter.com stops working, it really will become X through and through. Maybe that will be enough to finally get me to quit it. </p><p>Of course, the immediate issue here is for users with security keys tied to Twitter, not X. Those users won't be able to access their accounts after Nov. 10—unless they take some simple steps to comply with the changes. </p><h2 id="dont-get-locked-out-of-x">Don't get locked out of X</h2><p>If you'd like to make sure you can continue using X once the twitter.com domain is retired, you'll need to make sure your 2FA setup is compliant. </p><p>X's Safety account says if you have a Yubikey or passkey that is affected, you will be prompted to automatically re-enroll with the x.com domain. However, you can also take it upon yourself to re-enroll, by heading to your <a href="https://x.com/settings/account/login_verification/security_keys" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">X account's 2FA settings</a> and following the on-screen instructions. If you don't want to re-enroll a key, you can instead choose a different 2FA method, or ditch 2FA entirely—though I strongly encourage you not to choose the last option, for the sake of your account's security.</p>

This Subscription-Free Eufy Outdoor Security Camera Is Over $100 Off Right Now

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

A solid long-term pick for anyone who wants smart surveillance without ongoing fees.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aN83YX?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Eufy%20SoloCam%20S340&short_url=aN83YX&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Eufy SoloCam S340</u></a> is designed for individuals who want complete control over their home’s security without a monthly subscription commitment. Now $223.99 at Walmart, down from $349.99, which is about $55 cheaper than <a href="https://zdcs.link/QmO8Dv?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon%E2%80%99s%20current%20price&short_url=QmO8Dv&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Amazon’s current price</u></a> of $279.98 (and an all-time low, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>), this <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-outdoor-home-security-cameras" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>outdoor home security camera</u></a> delivers 3K resolution, 360-degree coverage, and solar-powered operation. Its two-lens setup captures both wide-angle and zoomed-in footage with surprising clarity. You can easily mount it anywhere—the solar panel connects via a 10-foot USB-C cable or sits neatly on top—so setup is as simple as picking a spot. 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The <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>IP67</u></a>-rated weatherproof housing makes it safe for all seasons, and the motorized base allows 360-degree horizontal panning and 70-degree vertical tilt. That flexibility gives you full yard or driveway coverage, and you can control the view remotely through the Eufy Security app, complete with a virtual joystick and preset “stations” for quick repositioning. The dual-lens setup means you can see both the big picture and fine details you’d normally miss, like the license plate of a passing car or a squirrel raiding your plants. Color night vision and a built-in spotlight make low-light monitoring surprisingly clear, while two-way audio lets you talk through the camera in real time.</p><p>Everything saves locally, thanks to onboard storage or the included <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZMAxD?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=HomeBase%203&short_url=9ZMAxD&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>HomeBase 3</u></a> hub, which can hold up to 16TB via USB. That means you get smart motion detection, human and vehicle alerts, and full access to recordings without ever paying a monthly subscription fee. That said, there are a few things to consider. It doesn’t support Apple HomeKit or Matter, and clip loading and live feed access can occasionally lag, especially from a distance. 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How I Used Smart Glasses to Trick a Bartender Into Giving Me a Free Drink

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:30:00 -0000

I can use my glasses to do crime! Who's the nerd now?

<p>I recently reviewed <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/even-realities-g1-smart-glasses-review?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B#:" target="_blank">Even Realities G1 smart glasses</a> (they're very cool) and the first real-world thing I used them for was scamming someone. I told a local bartender I had an encyclopedic knowledge of film, and I would answer the hardest movie trivia question he could come up with in exchange for a drink. After a short consultation with Google, dude came back with "Who directed 1922's <em>Cabinet of Dr. Caligari</em>?"</p><p>I tilted my head thoughtfully and repeated the question as if verifying I heard him right. The AI agent silently did its thing, and in about three seconds, the answer was floating before my eyes, totally invisible to everyone around me. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761337320.png" alt="Even Reality G1 glasses" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1761337320.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1761337320.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761337320.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Stephen Johnson</span> </div> </div> <p>"Robert Wiene?" I asked, feigning uncertainty. Boom! Free drink. It's not the hardest trivia question, but I could have answered literally anything: the date <em>Dr. Caligari</em> was released, the day of the week it was, or the weather that day—all short work. </p><p>Bartenders know to be wary of bar bets, so this one was watching me like a hawk to make sure I wasn't looking up the answer on my phone or something. He didn't seem to suspect my glasses, and even if he had, it wouldn't have mattered. Even inspected up close, G1s offer no indication of electronics of any kind: No USB port, no flashing light, no visible controls. </p><p>The AI agent is activated with a subtle tap behind the ear. Repeating the question sends the AI off for the answer, presented in a display that's invisible to everyone but the wearer. You could do the same trick with a pair of Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses or audio-only smart glasses with AI.</p><p>I don't like <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/smart-glasses-ethics-and-laws?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">deceiving people</a>, so I ended up telling the bartender what was up to and not accepting the drink, but it got me thinking about what more nefarious people than I could do (and probably already are) with AI smart glasses.</p><p>Just imagine what I did on a bigger level: a team of hustlers at bar trivia silently tapping their temples whenever “which actor played…?” was asked would <em>never</em> lose. It's pretty small stakes, but not hard to imagine. Hypothetically, a hacked pair of smart glasses could be programmed to read the cards in your poker hand and give you the probability of winning in real time, either through the display or whispered in your ear. They could, hypothetically, make counting cards in blackjack effortless and undetectable. Stretching it out further, hypothetically, glasses could scan others players for "tells" that they're bluffing, or read micro-expressions to give a constantly updated read on opponents. </p><p>Along the same lines, imagine attending a self-help meeting, and the leader, who you have never met, says, "I've had a vision about you" and begins to describe something that happened in your life exactly. All it would take would be glasses that recognize your face (supposedly coming to Meta Displays) connecting to a social media feed, which is then displayed in real time to the leader. Or you could go more subtle and engineer small "serendipities" like mentioning a movie someone recently saw and having exactly their opinion. It would only take a few of these and maybe some mystical patter to convince people you are divine being they should definitely donate to.</p><h2 id="how-to-spot-tricky-smart-glasses">How to spot tricky smart glasses</h2><p>I could go on, but you get the idea. Luckily, there are some indications when someone is using tech hidden in their eyeglasses. The most important is a general understanding of the possibilities of this technology. If someone seems to know something they shouldn't, ask yourself if their glasses could be the source of their power. Here are some more specific giveaways.</p><h3>Look for identifiable kinds of smart glasses</h3><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-2.fill.size_2000x1032.v1761337320.png" alt="Meta Ray Ban Display" width="2000" height="1032" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-2.fill.size_800x413.v1761337320.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-2.fill.size_1400x722.v1761337320.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-2.fill.size_2000x1032.v1761337320.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Meta</span> </div> </div> <p>The most popular display style glasses, Meta Ray-Ban Displays, are distinctive looking, with a fairly obvious camera in one of the corners and a specific look and branding. But other kinds of smart glasses, like the Even Realities G1s mentioned above, are obscure enough that most won't recognize them, and so "normal" looking that most people wouldn't pick them out of lineup.</p><h3>Look for where the tech is hidden</h3><p>Most smart glasses are still fairly bulky, so look for thick arms or frames where the wires are hidden. But again, that's only <em>most</em> smart glasses; some are totally sleek, with imperceptible tech.</p><h3>Look for a small glint </h3><p>In most situations, the display in display glasses is not visible to anyone but the glasses wearer, but there's still light being projected. In a dark room, you can see a green glow, and even if it's not dark, the display windows are visible if the light hits it just right, as you can see here:</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761337320.png" alt="Even Reality G1" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1761337320.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-3.fill.size_1400x788.v1761337320.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BY594J33K2J5Q3D41GQHPD/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1761337320.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Stephen Johnson</span> </div> </div> <p>But honestly, it's subtle and hard to spot. </p><h3>Listen for the sounds</h3><p>Older styles of audio-only smart glasses can feed information to wearers, but the open-air speakers mean some sound is bleeding into the atmosphere. You can definitely hear smart glasses if you're in a quiet room and you're trying to. If it's loud, operating glasses becomes problematic for the wearer.</p><h3>Look for the source of control</h3><p>Smart glasses have to be controlled somehow. Meta Display glasses are operated with a wrist band. G1 glasses' AI agent is powered on by tapping on the frames behind your ear. Anyone who practices for a few hours could make these movements seem natural, but they're there if you know what to look for. </p><h3>Odd movements and speech</h3><p>It doesn't take advanced stagecraft to operate these kinds of glasses imperceptibly, but it does take <em>something</em>. Tells might include small glances upward to see the display, tapping on glasses, stilted speech while waiting for information to come in, and a reading-a-teleprompter style of talking. Watch for people repeating questions back. But understand, it's hard to spot. When I was conning my bartender, I thought how I repeated the question back was obvious, but my wife said I just seemed a little odd, which suits the personality of a trivia whizz anyway. </p><p>Smart glasses are powerful tools, like a hammer or a calculator. Like any innocent tool, they can be used for nefarious things, so until manufacturers or regulators require obvious indicators, like flashing lights or visible controls, we have to protect ourselves by paying attention to these small cues and staying skeptical when someone seems to know more than they reasonably should.</p>

Google Pixels Are Still Having Problems Calling 911

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:00:19 -0000

The problems has persisted since 2021.

<p>For the past few years, Google's Pixel phones have had recurring problems with calling 911, and the issue has once again reared its ugly head. Over the past 24 hours, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1oeiqop/pixel_9_pro_wont_call_911/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">multiple users on Reddit</a> have complained about being unable to call 911, while the Bell carrier in Canada <a href="https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2025/10/23/bell-warns-google-pixel-phones-cant-call-9-1-1-fix-coming-soon/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">issued a warning</a> that the Pixel 6 and up was also having problems contacting emergency services on its network.</p><p>According to user Fabulous_Disaster730, who posted yesterday about difficulties contacting emergency services during a gas leak, her Pixel 9 Pro repeatedly prompted her to turn on wifi calling or turn off airplane mode before she could call 911, despite her having full signal on both 5G and wifi. The phone would then freeze and restart. After multiple attempts, she resorted to asking a friend to place the call for her instead.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1oeiqop/comment/nl3hl0s/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Multiple replies</a> mentioned facing similar problems yesterday as well, across multiple networks and models of Pixel. Bell, however, was the only carrier to issue an official notice.</p><p>Aside from the obvious danger, the problem with this bug is that it's not consistent. Despite seemingly having had a surge yesterday, it's been a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/y039zn/i_compiled_all_the_pixel_911emergency_call/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">known issue as far back as 2021</a>. However, it doesn't affect all users, nor is it entirely predictable when or how it will pop up. While recent reports are of calls simply not going through, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1n8jm6h/pixel_10_pro_xl_failed_me_when_calling_911_this/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">one user posted two months ago</a> that their call did go through, but they only heard screeching and static on the other end of the line. These recent reports are only the latest in an ever-evolving concern.</p><p>It's also not clear what's causing the problem. In 2021, the problem <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-59609998" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">was attributed to Microsoft Teams</a>, but even with that error <a href="https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/143968432/google-pixel-update-january-2022?hl=en" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">patched up</a>, users are still facing problems. To Google's credit, Bell said it reached out to the company shortly after it learned about yesterday's uptick in cases, and afterwards said that a fix had been issued. However, no other carriers have issued similar notices, and I wouldn't be surprised to see other users making their own complaints in the future.</p><p>It's worth noting that Bell mentioned that Pixel 6 users and up were the ones affected this time around, and that the Pixel 6 also happened to release in 2021, which is when the bug first started making news. Whatever is at the core of the problem here, I wouldn't be surprised if it worked its way in on the Pixel 6 and just hasn't yet been addressed.</p><p>However, given the severity of the issue, it's something that needs looking at sooner rather than later. I've reached out to Google for comment on this issue, and will update if I hear back. In the meantime, it's best to be prepared in case the worst happens. If you're on a Pixel phone, here's what you can do to contact 911 in an emergency:</p><h2 id="first-try-to-place-a-911-call">First, try to place a 911 call</h2><p>If you have time and the danger is not immediate, it's worth trying to call 911 on your Pixel despite the issues. While users reporting problems have increased as of late, it's still not an everyone or every time problem. It's possible your call will still go through without issue.</p><h2 id="you-can-also-text-911">You can also text 911</h2><p>If, however, you are unable to call 911, it's worth remembering that in certain jurisdictions (<a href="https://www.fcc.gov/file/12285/download" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">check this regularly updated list</a> to see if where you live is supported), you can also <a href="https://lifehacker.com/how-to-text-911-in-an-emergency-1836879514" target="_blank">contact 911 via text</a>. This is a slower method of reaching out for help, but is still better than nothing. To text 911, open your texting app, put in 911 as the recipient, and write a concise message with your issue, your location, and any necessary specifics, like cross streets, landmarks, a specific hiding location, or whether you're able to talk.</p><h2 id="use-a-backup-phone">Use a backup phone</h2><p>While I don't expect someone who isn't constantly reviewing tech to have multiple phones on hand, the surest method to ensure you'll be able to call 911 if you're on a Pixel is to keep a backup phone that isn't a Pixel handy. This could be a landline or another cell phone. Crucially, it can be an old cell phone, even one that isn't actively attached to a phone plan. So long as your phone is able to connect to a network, it's legally required to be able to call 911, so if you have an old phone you've upgraded from and haven't traded in laying around, it may be smart to keep it charged up in case you need it in an emergency.</p>

ChatGPT's AI Browser Has a Nasty Security Vulnerability

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:30:00 -0000

What you're pasting might not be what you copied.

<p>This week, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-to-know-about-openais-new-chatgpt-web-browser?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">OpenAI released ChatGPT Atlas</a>, the company's first AI web browser. Atlas lets you surf the web like any other browser, but, as you might expect, comes with ChatGPT integration. You can log into your account and tap into the assistant via the sidebar menu, which will remember not only past conversations, but your browsing history as well. Like other AI browsers—namely <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/perplexitys-ai-comet-browser-free?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Perplexity Comet</a>—the browser has an "agent mode," which can take actions on your behalf. You can ask it to order you food through DoorDash or buy you plane tickets on Kayak instead of doing those things yourself.</p><p>While that might sound useful to ChatGPT fans, I had trouble recommending the browser to people, considering the security vulnerabilities AI browsers are currently facing. Any browser that has agentic features is vulnerable to prompt injection attacks: Bad actors can lace websites with hidden malicious prompts that the AI accepts as if they were written by the user. It might therefore take actions on behalf of the <em>hacker</em>, like opening a financial site or rooting through your email. Seems like a large risk just to outsource some basic internet tasks to an AI bot.</p><p>But prompt injections aren't the only vulnerability Atlas currently faces. According to a new discovery, the browser may put the user's clipboard at risk as well. </p><h2 id="how-atlass-clipboard-injection-vulnerability-works">How Atlas's clipboard injection vulnerability works</h2><p><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/openai-atlas-clipboard-injection-vulnerability-3609982/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Android Authority</a> spotted <a href="https://x.com/elder_plinius/status/1980825330408722927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1980825330408722927%7Ctwgr%5Eb6bf5aefb2a7309fd609b4a371dbb2058a73c647%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.androidauthority.com%2Fopenai-atlas-clipboard-injection-vulnerability-3609982%2F" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">a post on X</a> by the ethical hacker known as Pliny the Liberator. According to Pliny, ChatGPT Atlas is vulnerable to clipboard injection, a type of attack that allows a bad actor to access your computer's clipboard. The idea is this: A bad actor can add a "copy to clipboard" feature to a button on their website. When you click the button, a malicious script runs in the background, which allows the bad actor to access your clipboard and add whatever they want to it. Maybe it's a URL to a website designed to install malware on your devices; maybe it's a URL to a site impersonating a financial site. Whatever the case, you don't know your clipboard has been hacked, so you might open a new tab and paste what you <em>think</em> was the last thing you copied, falling into the trap. </p><p>The particular risk with ChatGPT Atlas is its agentic features: When in agent mode, Atlas might click a malicious button like this on its own, without you even knowing it. One moment, you've asked Atlas to order you lunch; the next moment, the browser accidentally set you up to be hacked.</p><p>Pliny says that OpenAI has evidently trained Atlas to recognize prompt injections, but the core "copy clipboard" function is hidden away from the AI's sights. It's a clever trick: The bot can hover over the button without knowing anything is wrong with it, so it "clicks" it without triggering any red flags. </p><p>For anyone that copies and pastes items frequently throughout the day, this could be quite dangerous. You might copy something in one app, then ask ChatGPT Atlas to do something on your behalf. But without knowing it, the browser clicks a malicious link that adds something to your clipboard. You then paste in your browser window, thinking you still have the original item copied, but you're taken instead to a website that claims your banking session has expired, and you need to log in. If you're multitasking quickly, you might "sign in" without thinking, handing over your bank credentials and 2FA codes without realizing it. </p><p>These are hypotheticals. At this time, there haven't been documented cases of this type of malicious activity affecting ChatGPT Atlas. At the same time, ChatGPT Atlas is two days old. To me, the risk here doesn't seem worth the execution—especially since I have no issue using the internet on my own. </p>

YouTube Has a New Look on Mobile

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:30:05 -0000

And there's not a lot you can do about it.

<p>Last week, <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/380540176" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">YouTube started rolling out a new look</a> across both the web and its various apps, promising a "more expressive and intuitive interface." In reality, the reaction has been mixed. The TV app, for instance, no longer automatically rewinds or fast forwards when you press back or forward, instead navigating between buttons including "like" or "subscribe." More than once while on TV, I've accidentally subscribed to a channel without meaning to, before realizing that I now need to press up first to get to the progress bar.</p><p>Now, the changes have reached the YouTube mobile app, as first spotted by <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/10/23/youtube-video-player-icon-redesign-rollout/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">9to5Google</a>. While they're a bit more mild than you'll see on TV, there's still a few changes to get used to.</p><h2 id="bigger-chunkier-icons">Bigger, chunkier icons</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-1.fill.size_2000x923.v1761329373.jpg" alt="New icons in YouTube mobile app" width="2000" height="923" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-1.fill.size_800x369.v1761329373.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-1.fill.size_1400x646.v1761329373.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-1.fill.size_2000x923.v1761329373.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Michelle Ehrhardt</span> </div> </div> <p>By far, the most noticeable new change is YouTube's new suite of icons, which all look like they've been hit with a "Ctrl + B." Compared to the old look, the play, fast forward, and other buttons all look larger and bolder, with the idea being to make them more prominent.</p><p>Some of the buttons have also been consolidated. When watching a video in landscape, buttons that don't affect playback (like, dislike, comment, etc.) all now appear together in a pill in the bottom-left corner, rather than as separate elements.</p><h2 id="new-animations">New animations</h2><p>New buttons aren't the only change YouTube has in store for you. Seeking videos also has a new animation now, and on some videos, liking now comes with a bit of extra personality.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-2.fill.size_2000x923.v1761329373.png" alt="New seek animation on YouTube" width="2000" height="923" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-2.fill.size_800x369.v1761329373.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-2.fill.size_1400x646.v1761329373.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-2.fill.size_2000x923.v1761329373.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Michelle Ehrhardt</span> </div> </div> <p>The first is a pretty minor change. Now, when you double tap the screen to either go forward or back 10 seconds, the video will just automatically jump to the new spot and display a big "-10" or "+10," rather than showing a quick animation of three arrows disappearing into each other with a smaller "-10 seconds" or "+10 seconds" below them.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-3.fill.size_2000x923.v1761329373.jpg" alt="New like interaction on YouTube" width="2000" height="923" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-3.fill.size_800x369.v1761329373.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-3.fill.size_1400x646.v1761329373.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-3.fill.size_2000x923.v1761329373.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Michelle Ehrhardt</span> </div> </div> <p>The second is a bit cuter. On certain videos, tapping the "like" button will now play a custom animation, rather than simply putting some sparkles around a thumbs up. For instance, on a music video, you'll now briefly see a musical note replacing the thumbs up.</p><h2 id="pausing-no-longer-darkens-your-background">Pausing no longer darkens your background</h2><p>It used to be that pausing a video would darken the background until you unpaused it, kind of like lights being lowered on a stage. That's no longer the case. While you'll still see the lights go slightly down while you have controls open, a paused video will now display as normal if you tap again to dismiss the controls. It's a small tweak, but could prove useful for taking screenshots. At the same time, though, I do worry that it might make it easy to think a video has frozen, if you're not paying attention.</p><h2 id="nested-comments-and-easier-bookmarks">Nested comments and easier bookmarks</h2><p>Finally, Google has removed a few steps to saving and commenting on videos. </p><p>Now, hitting the bookmark icon to save a video to a playlist has fewer steps, no longer requiring you to navigate multiple pages. Instead, it'll just pause the video and open a list of your playlists for you, where you can quickly tap the playlist you want to save your video to.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-4.fill.size_346x750.v1761329373.jpg" alt="YouTube nested comments" width="346" height="750" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-4.fill.size_800x1734.v1761329373.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-4.fill.size_1400x3035.v1761329373.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BHERH2G90G7G5XZK8Z480G/images-4.fill.size_2000x4336.v1761329373.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Michelle Ehrhardt</span> </div> </div> <p>Additionally, comments are threaded now, easily showing who is replying to which comment. It's a great way to keep track of the flow of the conversation, although it does make each comment take up a bit of extra space.</p><h2 id="can-you-get-rid-of-the-new-youtube-ui">Can you get rid of the new YouTube UI?</h2><p>Ultimately, I'm a little torn on the new YouTube app. Certain new features, like threaded comments, just make sense to me. But the chunkier buttons do feel like they get in the way a bit to me, and I can't help but think of Fisher-Price when I see them.</p><p>Unfortunately, there's not a lot you can do if you don't like the new YouTube mobile interface. It's still rolling out, so it's possible you might not see every change yet. But because it's server-side, once it hits you, that's it. Even the web player is getting these changes, so leaving the app behind isn't a viable option.</p><p>That said, if you're on desktop, users on both <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/youtube/comments/1od8n8r/comment/nksalju/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Reddit</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxg9wPC9xVI" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> itself are putting together extension lists that you can mix and match to customize your experience. Technically, there are <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-best-browsers-for-android-that-are-not-chrome" target="_blank">browsers for mobile</a> that will allow you to play with these as well, with Firefox being the big one these days. However, I found that most of the suggested extensions no longer worked for me or weren't available for mobile. </p><p>In that case, if you're sick of how YouTube looks now, you might want to consider an alternate player app instead, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/theres-a-better-way-to-watch-youtube-on-iphone-without-ads" target="_blank">like Play</a>. It still relies on embedded videos, so it won't save you from every change, but its overall minimalist style could offer welcome relief from YouTube's increasingly busy design language.</p>

The Massive 75-inch 'The Frame' TV Is $1,100 Off Right Now

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:00:17 -0000

The 2024 "The Frame" TV from Samsung now has one of its biggest discounts of the year.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>I've been seeing a lot more interior design content on my feed lately, likely because I moved to a new home this year. Most of the content advising on living rooms talks about the furniture revolving around the TV. If you're looking to wow your next guests, a TV that doubles are art will look much better than a big black rectangle. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/98PAlq?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=75-inch%20Samsung%20The%20Frame&short_url=98PAlq&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>75-inch Samsung The Frame</u></a> is the original canvas TV, and it's $1,100 off right now, currently <strong>$1,797.99 </strong>(originally $2,997.99). 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Launched to appeal to the crowd that wants a big TV but doesn’t want that TV to dominate their decor, one of the newer features, released last year, introduced an anti-reflection matte display that took the “framed artwork” aspect to new levels—and with 4K picture quality. As the name implies, the allure of this TV is that it can double as a digital art frame, with its anti-glare matte display and customizable frame.</p><p>I first saw the 2022 version up close when it was released, admittedly having been fooled by my brother into thinking it was an actual painting (it really does look like one). The matte screen does a good job of making the TV seem like a painting, and it's great for bright rooms that might otherwise get a lot of glare from the screen. This version had an <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-43-inch-class-the-frame-qled-tv" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>"average" review from PCMag</u></a> due mainly to poor contrast and price. However, the <a href="https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/samsung-frame-tv-2024-vs-2023-comparing-the-key-differences/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>new 2024 version is the latest generation</u></a> of this series and has notable improvements.</p><p>You'll get an improved refresh rate of 120Hz, the same QLED display, and 4K resolution with a Quantum 4K processor. 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I'm a Deals Writer, and These Are the Top 10 Tech Sales This Week

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:30:00 -0000

Great prices on the AirPods, JBL speaker, Meta Quest Pro, and more.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p><em>Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/you-can-now-tell-google-which-websites-you-prefer-search-results" target="_blank">Take these steps</a></em><em> for better search results, <a href="https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=lifehacker.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="open in a new window">including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source</a></em><em>.</em></p><hr><p>As Lifehacker's tech deals writer, I'm always looking for the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/deals" target="_blank">best bargains</a> on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech. Now that it's Friday, I've gathered together this week's sales highlights, all of which I've vetted using my favorite <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank">price-tracking tools</a> to make sure they are actually good deals.</p><p>This week, you can find <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-deals-live-blog" target="_blank">many products still on sale at Prime Day prices</a>, including the AirPods, JBL speaker, the Meta Quest Pro, and more. </p><div class="shadow-b-2 mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-[#F0F0F0] px-6 py-2 shadow-lg md:px-12" role="region" aria-label="Products List" x-data="{ showMore: false }"> <a 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Bluetooth Speaker" data-ga-position="1" aria-label="Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Product Card" x-cloak="x-cloak" x-show="showMore || 0 < 3"> <div class="flex w-full gap-x-5"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col flex-nowrap justify-center gap-2 text-black no-underline md:order-2 md:gap-y-6"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-y-2 md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $29.39 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$44.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $15.60</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/02seqj2IaDk7d08SoYaaSX4/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761320257.jpg" alt="Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm w-full h-12 duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:hidden md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> <div class="flex flex-col items-center w-full md:hidden font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $29.39 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$44.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $15.60</span> </div> </div> </a> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FakwKrn&template=Deals&module=product-list&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=2&element_label=JBL+Flip+6+Portable+Bluetooth+Speaker&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FakwKrn&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="flex flex-col py-8 gap-5 border-dotted border-[#CFCFCE] cursor-default no-underline md:flex-row md:gap-y-2 md:py-7 border-b-2" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="product-list" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker" data-ga-position="2" aria-label="JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Product Card" x-cloak="x-cloak" x-show="showMore || 1 < 3"> <div class="flex w-full gap-x-5"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col flex-nowrap justify-center gap-2 text-black no-underline md:order-2 md:gap-y-6"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-y-2 md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $79.95 <span class="font-medium">at Woot</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$129.95</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $50.00</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01JVZABKMFK8VHA1KJ8C41P3B1/images-21.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760721183.png" alt="JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm w-full h-12 duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:hidden md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> <div class="flex flex-col items-center w-full md:hidden font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $79.95 <span class="font-medium">at Woot</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$129.95</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $50.00</span> </div> </div> </a> <a 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The <a href="https://zdcs.link/Q4Db3y?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Anker%20Soundcore%202%20Portable%20Bluetooth%20Speaker&short_url=Q4Db3y&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker</u></a> is a great example, and it's currently <strong>$29.99</strong> (originally $44.99), still at its Prime Day price. It's a decent portable speaker with great features at an affordable price.</p><h2 id="the-jbl-flip-6-bluetooth-speaker-is-50-off">The JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker is $50 off </h2><p>JBL does portable speakers right, and that's why the JBL Flip 6 has been such a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/jbl-flip-6-bluetooth-speaker-deal?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">popular outdoor speaker</a> since its 2021 release. You can get one from Woot for <strong>$79.95</strong>, $50 off its usual price of $129.95. This is a <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">powerful speaker</a> for its size, and like all JBL speakers, it has a powerful bass that keeps true to the JBL signature sound. The companion app has adjustable EQ, and it's waterproof with a dust-tight design. </p><h2 id="the-2nd-generation-airpods-pro-are-79-off">The 2nd Generation AirPods Pro are $79 off</h2><p>Since the <a href="https://zdcs.link/zJr85l?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Pro%203&short_url=zJr85l&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>AirPods Pro 3</u></a> were <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-we-know-about-airpods-pro-3" target="_blank"><u>released this September</u></a>, I've been anticipating big price drops for the older model, and that <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/my-favorite-amazon-deal-of-the-day-renewed-2nd-generation-airpods-pro?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">price drop is now here</a>: Amazon is selling <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVxoo?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=2nd%20Generation%20AirPods%20Pros&short_url=QPVxoo&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>2nd Generation AirPods Pros</u></a> for <strong>$169.99</strong>, down from the previous price of $249.99. This is matching Prime Day prices, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools-1692745053" target="_blank"><u>price tracking tools</u></a>.</p><h2 id="the-jbl-partybox-speaker-is-over-100-off">The JBL PartyBox speaker is over $100 off</h2><p>I've been a fan of JBL PartyBox speakers ever since I reviewed the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/jbl-partybox-stage-320-review-the-only-speaker-i-want-for-my-parties?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">PartyBox Stage 320</a>. JBL speakers are expensive, but worth it if you can find a good deal. One of those is the "restored" <a href="https://zdcs.link/QWE6nl?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=JBL%20PartyBox%20110&short_url=QWE6nl&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>JBL PartyBox 110</u></a><u>,</u> which is <strong>$299.96</strong> (originally $420) from Walmart. This is a 160W <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-wireless-and-bluetooth-speakers" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>Bluetooth speaker</u></a> designed to fill big spaces with sound and light, and is <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/jbl-partybox-110-bluetooth-speaker-sale?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">is a great option to use outdoors</a>.</p><h2 id="the-google-pixel-watch-3-is-171-off">The Google Pixel Watch 3 is $171 off</h2><p>As the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/health/pixel-watch-4-review?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>Google Pixel Watch 4</u></a> came out this summer, the Pixel Watch 3 has been ripe for a price drop. And right now, Walmart is selling the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QmO8d5?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=wifi-only%2045mm%20Google%20Pixel%20Watch%203&short_url=QmO8d5&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>wifi-only 45mm Google Pixel Watch 3</u></a> for <strong>$229.99 </strong>(originally $399.99) after a $175.66 discount. </p><h2 id="the-meta-quest-pro-is-200-off">The Meta Quest Pro is $200 off</h2><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aM8Kmm?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Meta%20Quest%20Pro&short_url=aM8Kmm&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Meta Quest Pro</u></a> is currently down to <strong>$799.95</strong> (originally $999) at Walmart. It's one of the most advanced VR and mixed reality devices you can get today. You have everything you need in the box to get straight to the virtual reality. Our sister site at PCMag named it the <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-tech-products-2022" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>best VR headset of 2022</u></a>, and even in 2025, it remains <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/meta-quest-pro-mr-vr-headset-sale?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">one of the best</a> and most feature-rich <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-vr-headsets" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>VR headsets</u></a> your money can buy.</p><h2 id="the-soundcore-sleep-a30-earbuds-are-under-200">The Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds are under $200</h2><p>There's no reason anyone should be sleeping with AirPods when you can get <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/my-favorite-amazon-deal-of-the-day-soundcore-sleep-a30-earbuds?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Soundcore's sleep earbuds</a>. I've been a fan of Soundcore's <a href="https://zdcs.link/a5X6rx?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Sleep%20A20%20earbuds&short_url=a5X6rx&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Sleep A20 earbuds</u></a> since I first put them on to go to sleep over a year ago. I've never experienced earbuds that feel so comfortable when sleeping on your side. Right now, you can get the newer <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qp4B1w?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Sleep%20A30%20earbuds&short_url=Qp4B1w&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Sleep A30 earbuds</u></a> for <strong>$193.99</strong> (originally $229.99), the lowest price ever.</p><h2 id="this-65-inch-vizio-4k-smart-tv-is-under-350">This 65-inch Vizio 4K Smart TV is under $350</h2><p>You don't need to spend big to get a big TV anymore, as there is a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/vizio-65-inch-4k-smart-tv-sale?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">budget LED TV</a> out there for even the most frugal shopper. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZMA7v?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Vizio%2065-inch%204K%20UHD%20LED%20Smart%20TV%20%28V4K65M-08%29&short_url=9ZMA7v&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Vizio 65-inch 4K UHD LED Smart TV (V4K65M-08)</u></a> is a good option, and it’s currently <strong>$348</strong> at Walmart (down from $428)—a great price for a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-65-inch-tvs" target="_blank"><u>65-inch TV</u></a> that supports <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-4k-ultra-hd" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>4K</u></a>, Dolby Vision, and <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-hdr-high-dynamic-range" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>HDR10</u></a>.</p><h2 id="the-google-nest-wifi-pro-is-nearly-40-off">The Google Nest Wifi Pro Is Nearly 40% off</h2><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/9l28dN?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Google%20Nest%20Wifi%20Pro&short_url=9l28dN&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Google Nest Wifi Pro</u></a> is currently down to <strong>$121.14</strong> (originally $199.99), a nearly <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-nest-wifi-pro-walmart-sale?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">40% discount</a>. The Nest WiFi Pro is a mesh wifi system with support for tri-band Wi-Fi 6E,  which means fast internet and a range of up to 3,500 square feet. It also has a built-in Thread radio and Matter support, ensuring compatibility with smart-home devices across brands. According to <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-nest-wifi-pro" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>this PCMag review</u></a>, setup is easy, especially for those who are already in the Google ecosystem.</p><h2 id="the-apple-watch-se-2-is-80-off">The Apple Watch SE 2 is $80 off</h2><p>Apple's "Special Edition" (SE) watch models are more budget-friendly, but they still have competitive features. If you've been eyeing an <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-watch-se-2-deal-walmart?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Apple Watch</a>, look no further than the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aDr85o?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=2nd%20Generation%20GPS%20Apple%20Watch%20SE&short_url=aDr85o&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>2nd Generation GPS Apple Watch SE</u></a>, starting at <strong>$169.99</strong> (originally $249) at Walmart. 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Microsoft Teams Will Soon Tell Your Boss When You're Not in the Office

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:30:00 -0000

Teams is no team player.

<p>The pandemic proved that a lot of us can do our jobs just fine out of the office. Nevertheless, companies continue to push for workers to return to their cubicles—whether in a hybrid arrangement, or five-days-a-week mandatory attendance. In both cases, many companies are looking for ways to hold employees accountable: Since many of our jobs can be done anywhere with an internet connection, if your boss doesn't have eyes on you, it's not always easy to tell where you're working from. </p><p>Perhaps your company has rolled out initiatives meant to encourage office attendance. Maybe your boss counts your badge swipes, to ensure that you're meeting your weekly in-office quota, or you are obligated to attend in-person meetings. But it's not just the companies themselves that are working on these kinds of measures. Even Microsoft is trying to make it harder for remote employees to continue working from where they want to. </p><h2 id="how-teams-will-track-where-youre-working-from">How Teams will track where you're working from</h2><p><a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/office-software/microsoft-teams-will-start-snitching-to-your-boss-when-youre-not-in-the-office-and-this-update-is-coming-in-december" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">As spotted by Tom's Guide</a>, Microsoft Teams will roll out an update in December that will have the option to report whether or not you're working from your company's office. The update notes are sparse on details, but include the following: "When users connect to their organization's [wifi], Teams will soon be able to automatically update their work location to reflect the building they're working from. This feature will be off by default. Tenant admins will decide whether to enable it and require end-users to opt-in."</p><p>The language suggests that Microsoft intends for this feature to be focused more on helping workers locate fellow employees in large office complexes, and less on snitching on employees working from home when they shouldn't be. That's fair enough: If I worked for a company with multiple buildings on campus, it'd be helpful to know where someone I needed to talk to happened to be working that day. </p><p>But let's be real. This feature is also going to be used by companies to track their employees, and ensure that they're working from where they're supposed to be working from. Your boss can take a look at your Teams status at any time, and if it doesn't report you're working from one of the company's buildings, they'll know you're not in the office. No, the feature won't be on by default, but if your company wants to, your IT can switch it on, and require that you enable it on your end as well. </p><p>As someone who has worked remotely for most of my professional career, I find the return-to-office mandates generally silly. I understand there are jobs that cannot be done remotely, and aspects of others that are made better by in-person collaboration. But if the vast majority of your work is done on a laptop connected to the internet, it makes no sense for you to be forced to work from an office. It also seems demoralizing to treat employees like children, tracking their whereabouts to ensure they're doing their jobs from a pre-approved location. If you're getting your work done, who cares where that work is happening?</p>

Apple Removed the Controversial 'Tea' and 'TeaOnHer' Apps From the App Store

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

The Tea app saga seems to be over—for now.

<p>Though it brings me no pleasure, it's once again time to discuss the viral apps Tea and TeaOnHer. You may remember them from the summer, when Tea—where women could anonymously rate and discuss men under the pretense of helping each other safely navigate dating—was the target of data breaches that exposed users' personal information. From there, an app called TeaOnHer was launched for men and Tea <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/tea-app-class-action-lawsuit" target="_blank">faced a class action</a> from users who were upset about their private data being easily accessible to hackers. Whether you remember them or not, they're gone now—sort of. Apple has yanked them from the App Store. </p><h2 id="the-app-store-removal-of-tea-and-teaonher">The App Store removal of Tea and TeaOnHer</h2><p>Tea was around for about two years before it <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/i-knew-the-viral-tea-app-was-trouble-but-i-didnt-expect-a-data-breach" target="_blank">unexpectedly went viral in July</a>, which led to at least two distinct data breaches, the second of which occurred when a data expert discovered that not only were some users' pictures stored in an unsecured manner, but <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-viral-tea-app-just-had-another-data-breach" target="_blank">some private DMs were, too</a>. </p><p>Part of the reason the app went so viral in the first place was that a lot of people were uncomfortable with its premise. It functioned like Yelp, but instead of reviewing businesses, women could review men. The men had no recourse or due process; they couldn't even access the app, let alone respond to anything said about them. (Women were granted access by uploading ID photos or verification selfies and it was the trove of ID photos that was originally hacked and leaked.)</p><p>Some people found that unfair and others saw an opportunity to cash in on the discontent. <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/tea-app-for-men-security" target="_blank">TeaOnHer</a>, an app with the same premise but aimed at men, hit the App Store about two weeks after the Tea hack. The privacy discourse continued, but both apps remained up in the Apple App Store anyway. Until now. </p><p>Apple <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/22/apple-confirms-it-pulled-controversial-dating-apps-tea-and-teaonher-from-the-app-store/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">confirmed to TechCrunch</a> that the apps were pulled because they failed to meet the company's requirements for user privacy and content moderation. Sure enough, if you search the apps on the App Store, nothing comes up. Well, except a bunch of imposters looking to make the most of Tea and TOH's absence. Something called "Tea On Her & Him - Overheard" is the second-most-downloaded free app in the Lifestyle category right now. </p><h2 id="can-you-still-use-tea">Can you still use Tea?</h2><p>Tea <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tea.tea&hl=en_US" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">hasn't been pulled from Google Play yet</a>, so you can still access it on Android. Moreover, if you already had Tea on your iPhone, it still functions—for now. </p><p>When the DM breach was made public over the summer, Tea responded by shutting down DMs and making that clear within the app. Over the course of the news cycle at the time, the app posted public communications to its Instagram page. Within the app and on its social media, there is no mention of the App Store removal, but a rep did email me this: "We are aware that the Tea App has been removed from the App Store and we are working to address Apple's feedback. We know what this app means to our more than six million users and remain deeply committed to our mission of helping women navigate dating with confidence."</p>

This Ecobee Smart Thermostat Is $50 Off Right Now

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000

A sleek smart thermostat with voice control, air quality alerts, and sensors that minimize energy consumption.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Investing in a smart thermostat won’t just keep your home comfortable — it also can help you save money on energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. By automating scheduling and learning preferred temperatures, smart thermostats conserve energy and make your home more comfortable. The 2022 <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZMAJM?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Ecobee%20Smart%20Thermostat%20Premium&short_url=9ZMAJM&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium</a> might not be the newest option on the market, but to this day, it receives consistently excellent ratings, and right now, it’s $198.99 (originally $249.99) on Walmart, marking its lowest price ever according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank">price trackers</a>. </p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9ZMAJM&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Ecobee+Smart+Thermostat+Premium&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9ZMAJM&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $199.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$249.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $50.99</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BA4234M4QH529JPT3ZJNWC/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761316309.jpg" alt="Smart Thermostat Premium" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K8BA4234M4QH529JPT3ZJNWC/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1761316309.jpg" alt="Smart Thermostat Premium" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $199.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$249.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $50.99</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>Ecobee is known for having one of the strongest privacy policies in the smart-home space. 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While the thermostat is smaller than its predecessor, it has a larger four-inch full-color touchscreen that’s bright enough to read from across the room. </p><p>It has a built-in speaker and mic that’s compatible with a wide variety of smart-home ecosystems, letting you listen to music, get news or weather updates, change thermostat settings, and check the temperature in rooms with sensors. You can even monitor air quality with alerts and tips on indoor humidity levels and whether the air quality is clean or poor. 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md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE, 128GB </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $331.50 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart </span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$499.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $168.49</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex 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</div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $331.50 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart </span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$499.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $168.49</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>It’s the newest entry in Samsung’s midrange <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-tablets" target="_blank"><u>tablet lineup</u></a>, following last year’s <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqqVB?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=S9%20FE&short_url=QKqqVB&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>S9 FE</u></a>, and while not a massive upgrade, it’s still one of the few <a 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The 10.9-inch display and metal body give it a sturdy, high-end feel, and the <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>IP68</u></a> rating means it can handle splashes—something even pricier iPads skip. Samsung includes its signature S Pen in the box, perfect for jotting notes, sketching, or navigating the screen—and its stylus software remains best in class. That alone makes this tablet worth considering if you like to jot things down or doodle on the go.</p><p>Under the hood, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/98PALO?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Tab%20S10%20FE&short_url=98PALO&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Tab S10 FE</u></a> runs on the Exynos 1580 chip, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. It’s not a powerhouse, but it gets through everyday tasks like web browsing, note-taking, and streaming without fuss. The battery is the same 8,000mAh as last year, but thanks to efficiency gains, it lasts longer (over 13 hours in mixed-use tests). Charging is quick too, with 45W fast charging support, though you’ll need your own adapter since Samsung doesn’t include one in the box. The 10.9-inch LCD screen is bright and crisp with a 90Hz <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/tv-refresh-rates-explained-60hz-120hz-and-beyond" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>refresh rate</u></a>, though it lacks the Dolby Vision and <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-hdr-high-dynamic-range" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>HDR10+</u></a> support found on some rivals like the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7MM58?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=OnePlus%20Pad%202&short_url=z7MM58&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>OnePlus Pad 2</u></a>. The stereo speakers sound clean, if a bit restrained, and the 16:10 aspect ratio makes movies look natural in landscape mode. That said, cameras (13MP rear and 12MP front) are serviceable for video calls but nothing more.</p><p>On the software side, Samsung’s One UI 7, running on top of <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-android-15" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>Android 15</u></a>, makes multitasking easy. You can open multiple apps, split the screen, or switch to DeX mode for a desktop-style layout with keyboard and mouse support. The software experience is mature, flexible, and backed by six years of updates, which is rare at this price. On the downside, the interface can feel cluttered with Samsung’s extra apps, and performance won’t impress gamers or power users. 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Microsoft's 'AI Clippy' Gives Me the Creeps

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0000

Sometimes, things go away for a reason.

<p>Here's a hot take for you: I always kind of liked Clippy. Maybe it's because I was an only child, but as useless as the animated paperclip (officially known as "Clippit," by the way) was for advice, I did enjoy having a buddy on my desktop while I worked on essays. Now, Microsoft is bringing that same energy back, but for AI. And, finally, I think I understand the Clippy hate.</p><p>Called Mico, the character is part of <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2025/10/23/human-centered-ai/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Copilot's fall release</a>, which includes a dozen new updates. Some of these are what you'd expect by now: There's a new memory feature that ensures every new conversation doesn't start from scratch, and better integration with outside apps like Gmail or Google Calendar. But there's also a few more out-there ideas, like using Copilot Mode in Edge (which originally released in July) to <a href="https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2025/10/23/meet-copilot-mode-in-edge-your-ai-browser/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">pick up old browsing sessions right where you left off</a>, even if you already closed all your tabs.</p><p>By far, though, the most unexpected update is for Microsoft to lean back into its old animated mascot tendencies. Mico isn't the first AI companion, nor is it the most expressive. Grok will sell you on a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/dating-elon-musks-new-ai-girlfriend" target="_blank">whole anime girlfriend</a>, if you're into that. But it does call back to a pedigree I once thought long buried (and now, I realize, maybe for good reason).</p><p>Like Clippy, and unlike Grok, Mico leans more towards the cute side of things, and is just a small, smiling, disembodied blob. It's entirely optional, but the idea is that it works with Copilot's voice input to make you feel like you're being listened to, changing color and reacting based on the tone of the conversation.</p><p>If that all sounds a bit vague, it's because, well, Mico (and the rest of the Copilot fall release) is still rolling out. I don't have access to it yet, so the best I can do is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOjGOLHG6AY" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">check out this video shared by Microsoft</a>.</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-4xl aspect-video"> <div id="video-container-01K8WMD5MNW1CJVH4ZHX0N6EG5"></div> </div> <p>The idea, though, is clearly to make AI seem friendlier. Microsoft announced Mico in a post titled "Human-centered AI," and made a point out of debuting the character alongside a new "real talk" mode, which the company says "challenges assumptions with care, adapts to your vibe, and helps conversations spark growth and connection."</p><p>And I think that's where I finally start to raise my eyebrows a bit. On the plus side, in Microsoft's video, Mico doesn't appear to actually talk, so much as play simple animations. It's not going to build a parasocial relationship with you to the degree that Elon Musk's animated AI girlfriend, which comes with a romance bar to level up, does. On the other hand, though, it still feels like a way to lower my guard. </p><p>Describing Mico to <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/804106/microsoft-mico-copilot-ai-assistant-clippy" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">The Verge</a>, corporate VP of product and growth at Microsoft AI Jacob Andreou said "All the technology fades into the background, and you just start talking to this cute orb and build this connection with it."</p><p>But what does it mean to be "connected" to a face that is inherently tied to a product?</p><p>Essentially, with Mico, you're now looking at a big smiley face whenever you interact with Microsoft's AI, even as it continues to <a href="https://mashable.com/article/windows-recall-launch-insider-preview" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">try to look at your screen</a>, or <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/microsoft-is-trying-to-trick-you-into-using-copilot-again?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">redirect your web traffic</a>, or bloat your computer with features that, according to testing done by <a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/pc-gamers-claim-windows-11s-gaming-copilot-is-capturing-gameplay-for-ai-training-by-default-but-what-its-actually-doing-is-spoiling-performance" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">TechRadar</a>, can hurt performance. Maybe, actually, I <em>should </em>have my guard up when interacting with AI and not letting the technology fade out of my mind.</p><p>For instance, Mico's release comes a week after Microsoft announced an initiative to "<a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/10/16/making-every-windows-11-pc-an-ai-pc/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Make every Windows 11 PC an AI PC</a>." It's no wonder the company wants to give it a friendly face while it advertises features that <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syJ0LiRJkC4&t=36s" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">take action for you</a> based on simple voice commands. But am I comfortable with a future where I just tell my computer what I want, with little direct involvement, and expect the company that runs the cloud powering it to know what that means?</p><p>To a degree, I can see the convenience in that. But it also leaves me at the whims of Microsoft, and it's hard not to see Mico's friendly smile as a way to spin that as a good thing, rather than as a loss in control. At least Clippy could look sarcastic.</p><p>Maybe I'm overreacting, but in the same blog where Microsoft introduced Mico, it also debuted "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFNTNoW2mdc" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Copilot for health</a>" and "Learn Live." In the former, the company actively encourages you to take your health questions to its AI, while the latter supposedly lets Copilot act as a "voice-enabled Socratic tutor." Microsoft promises that Copilot for health, at least, pulls from credible sources like Harvard Health, but as AI continues to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-to-know-about-openais-new-chatgpt-web-browser?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">face security risks</a> and <a href="https://www.arxiv.org/abs/2510.13928" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">accusations of model collapse</a>, I remain skeptical about letting it aid in self-diagnosing or tutoring my kid.</p><p>And perhaps that's on me. When I finally get Copilot's fall release, it could prove itself. But Mico is the exact type of mascot that's meant to dismantle skepticism while it's still healthy. It benefits Microsoft, but "corporate-centered AI" and "human-centered AI" aren't the same thing. </p><p>At best, I think Mico will seem obnoxious, in the same way enforced positivity usually does. But at worst, it comes across as a first attempt to make your computer seem like a friend you make requests of, rather than a machine you own. While users fight for <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/oregon-passed-right-to-repair-law" target="_blank">right-to-repair</a> and warn about <a href="https://www.zdnet.com/article/students-are-using-ai-tools-instead-of-building-foundational-skills-but-resistance-is-growing/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">dropping tech literacy</a> among people who spend all their time with computers, it's hard not to see the idea of Copilot as a friend rather than something a bit more sinister.</p><p>The Clippy connections aren't just in my head, for what it's worth. Andreou also told The Verge that "Clippy walked so that we [Mico] could run." But as we approach Halloween, I'd like to remind Microsoft that sometimes, dead is better.</p>

Tinder Is Using Face Scans to Make Catfishing More Difficult

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:30:00 -0000

Face scanning is now required for new users in seven countries, plus California.

<p>It's about to get a whole lot harder for catfishers on Tinder. Starting today, new users in California will have to scan their faces while setting up their accounts to ensure that they're both real and that they match their profile photos. </p><p>Called <a href="https://www.tinderpressroom.com/2025-10-22-Tinder-to-Expand-Facial-Verification-Feature-Across-the-U-S-,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Dating-Safety" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Face Check</a>, the new mandatory feature is the first step in a new initiative from Tinder's parent company Match Group, which says the goal is to help reduce "spam, scam attempts, or [bots] operating automated fake profiles." When signing up, users will need to complete a "liveness check," during which they'll take a video selfie from various angles. After that, the app will compare the selfie to profile pictures also uploaded during setup, and if it determines that they match, the user will get a "Photo Verified badge" and they'll be able to finish making their account. Tinder also says the system can determine if a picture has been used across multiple accounts to help prevent impersonation.</p><p>While Face Check is new to the United States, it's already been launched abroad in Colombia, Canada, Australia, India, and "several countries across Southeast Asia." According to Tinder, "when coupled with other recent safety initiatives," Face Check has led to an over 60% decrease in users exposed to "bad actors," and an over 40% decrease in reports of bad actors.</p><p>Face Check's debut also coincides with the rise of <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-ai-image-generator" target="_blank">AI image generators</a>, and while the company's announcement post doesn't explicitly call out AI, it's not hard to see how it could prove handy against bots using generated photos to pretend to be someone who doesn't even exist. Traditional catfishing methods, such as using stock photos, can be detected with diligent reverse image searching, but AI's ability to quickly create novel, believable, and specifically tailored results has made it harder than ever to know whether you're speaking to a genuine human online.</p><p>At the same time, as other apps begin to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/youtube-is-using-ai-to-roll-out-new-protections-for-teens?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">collect personal information like government IDs</a>, there is a privacy concern. Tinder says that Face Check only uses your video selfie to complete the verification process, and deletes it shortly after review, although it does generate a "non-reversible, encrypted face map" that is stored to "help verify new photos, detect fraud, and prevent duplicate accounts."</p><p>As someone who met my husband on Twitter (RIP), I'll leave it up to you whether that's worth it. Have you tried just getting real good at posting instead?</p><p>For now, though, you might have to wait a bit until Face Check actually makes its way to you. First, Tinder is not forcing existing accounts to use Face Check, which is why I assume it's using a badge to indicate the accounts that have gone through Face Check, even though it's mandatory during setup. Second, Face Check is rolling out slowly. Tinder says that it will come to additional states "in the coming months," although the company did not provide an exact timeline.</p><p>As for other apps, Match Group (which also owns OKCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish, among others) says it will extend Face Check to additional platforms in 2026.</p>

This Upcoming Google Photos Feature Turns Your Selfies Into Memes

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Who asked for this?

<p>Memes can be fun. But when a big corporation decides to get in on the action, the fun usually dies. </p><p><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-meme-generator-apk-teardown-3609502/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">As spotted by Android Authority</a>, Google is currently working on a new feature for Google Photos called "Me Meme," though Android Authority thinks it could be called "Meme Me" upon release. The feature is simple: Through the power of AI (sigh), you can turn pictures of yourself or a family member into "your favorite memes." Cool.</p><p>Here's how it's supposed to work: You choose a "meme template," along with a sample photo of yourself, a friend, or a family member. That photo reportedly needs to be backed up to Google Photos before you can use it here. And while not a requirement, the feature recommends you use a selfie with a clear view of your face. That makes sense: If the AI is going to insert your likeness into a meme, it needs an accurate view of what you look like. Otherwise, you'll just end up generating a meme with some stranger's face.</p><p>At the moment, the only meme Me Meme currently advertises producing is "<a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/01/16/1149232763/this-is-fine-meme-anniversary-gunshow-web-comic" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">This Is Fine</a>," the meme taken from KC Green's comic of a dog sitting in a burning room. Android Authority wasn't able to get the feature working, but saw promotional images of the feature in action, which shows a sample selfie, and the end result. Importantly, the "Me Meme" menu option also features a graphic of a person dabbing. Again—and I cannot emphasize this enough—cool. </p><p>Even through Google's "official" meme generation here, I'm not sure I'd be able to tell that the AI image is supposed to be based on the reference selfie. Unless the AI really captures the person's likeness, Me Meme loses whatever appeal it might have otherwise had. Why would anyone want to send a custom AI version of a meme with some random person as its subject? Though, building off that point, one might ask why anyone would want to send an AI-generated meme of themself at all?</p><p>Maybe this will be Google's Bitmoji moment. Maybe this feature will never actually come to pass. Either way, the AI era is certainly interesting, if not all that cool. </p>

The Apple Watch SE 2 Is $80 Off Right Now

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:30:00 -0000

This Apple Watch might be a couple years old, but at this price, it's hard to beat.

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Sora Will Soon Let You Make Cameos of Your Pets

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Meanwhile, the app is also on its way to Android.

<p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-we-know-about-openais-tiktok-for-ai?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Sora</a>, OpenAI's short-form AI video platform, has been available for iPhones for the past few weeks. Users have spent that time generating hyper-realistic vertical videos that, despite their watermarks, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/those-ai-videos-might-actually-be-real?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">might already be fooling people on the internet</a>. </p><p>I, for one, see nothing good about a tool that can make these types of videos from simple prompts, perhaps outside the sheer novelty alone. But the app is undeniably popular, and, as expected, OpenAI is continuing to "improve" it. On Wednesday, the head of Sora, Bill Peebles, <a href="https://x.com/billpeeb/status/1981118483607032050" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">shared a roadmap</a> of updates coming to the app, from cameos for your pets to video editing tools. </p><h2 id="sora-will-soon-let-you-make-cameos-of-anything-you-want">Sora will soon let you make cameos of anything you want</h2><p>Peebles says that "character cameos" are on their way in the coming days. When this feature drops, you'll be able to make cameos of just about anything you want, including your pets (Peebles suggests your dog or guinea pig), stuffed toys, as well as AI-generated characters Sora may have produced in your past videos. </p><p>Cameos are a defining, and controversial, Sora feature. It lets you scan your likeness into the app so you can create videos featuring yourself. Not only that, you can remix videos with cameos of anyone else who has scanned themself into Sora—assuming their permissions allow you to use their cameos. It's impressive tech, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-stop-deepfakes-on-sora?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">but it raises major ethical concerns</a>, considering you can make someone else do or say things they never signed off on. Now, apparently, you'll also be able to do the same with the family cat or your childhood stuffed animal. </p><p>Following these additional cameo options, Peebles says you'll be able to see "the latest trending cameos in real time." I'm guessing the idea is to browse the most popular cameos on the platform, and, if you want to, add them to your own videos. </p><p>Sora is also getting basic video editing tools. According to Peebles, this starts with the ability to stitch multiple clips together, though other "powerful new features" will follow. Peebles says the Sora team is also working on reducing "excessive moderation," which he acknowledges is "super annoying" to users, as well as improving the app's performance.</p><p>Speaking of apps, Android users will soon have their chance to try Sora. Right now, the app is iOS-only, but Sora's Android version is "actually coming soon," Peebles says. </p><h2 id="a-reminder-to-be-wary-of-what-you-see-on-the-internet">A reminder to be wary of what you see on the internet</h2><p>As critical and cynical as I am about Sora and services like it, I can see the utility here. I imagine people will get a kick out of being able to put their pets in any situation they want. And if they want to make fried eggs sing a song, or a stuffed animal say "hello," more power to them. </p><p>But my main concerns with this app are not assuaged by any of these updates: Sora still lets you generate convincing videos with a simple prompt, with the only safeguard a watermark that's easy to remove if you know where to look. People were already falling for fake videos on the internet before these tools came along; now, it's becoming way too difficult to know whether what you're watching is actually real or not. If you ask me, you're better off assuming all of it is fake.</p><p><em>Disclosure: Lifehacker’s parent company, Ziff Davis, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in April, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.</em></p>

The Spotify App Is Crashing on Android, but There Are Workarounds

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:30:35 -0000

It's only crashing on wifi.

<p>The <a href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Android-app-unresponsive-on-a-particular-WiFi-network/idc-p/7159519#M151536" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Spotify app is currently experiencing crashes and freezing on Android</a>, the company has acknowledged after about two weeks of pressure from listeners. A fix is purportedly on the way, but in the meantime, there are a few steps you can take to get your music going.</p><p>Reports of problems with the Android Spotify app first started on the <a href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/Help/ct-p/Help" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Spotify help forums</a>, although they have <a href="https://x.com/Strictly3Sports/status/1979211459721670719" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">since spread to social media</a> as well. Those affected complain that the app either freezes when opening, or crashes midway through listening. Others mention that problems only pick up when connecting to wifi—Spotify has since confirmed that "the issue doesn't occur while using mobile data."</p><p>According to Spotify, the company is aware of the problem and is working on a solution. Additionally, Spotify says most complaints are coming from Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users, although the cause is unclear. While there could be a problem with these devices specifically (a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/truespotify/comments/1odh3gv/spotify_is_crashing_freezing_on_devices_with/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">user on Reddit</a> has theorized that the culprit might be Chromecast compatibility), because these are also popular Android phones, it could just be an issue with sample size.</p><p>Regardless of phone model, not all users on Android are affected. While listening on my Pixel 10, I experienced no difference from using the app on my iPhone 15 Pro. </p><p>If you are an Android user and are currently unable to use the Spotify app normally, try these solutions while waiting for an official fix:</p><h2 id="listen-on-mobile-data-instead">Listen on mobile data instead</h2><p>Because the issues with the Spotify app are limited to wifi, the simplest solution to the problem is to use mobile data instead. While it's not an ideal solution, as not everyone has unlimited data, it's a simple fix for those who do. Disconnecting from wifi depends on your model of phone, although you can usually find the toggle by swiping down from the top of the screen.</p><h2 id="use-the-web-player">Use the web player</h2><p>While it's not as convenient as using the Spotify app, you could try using the browser version of Spotify instead to get around the issue. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Click here</a> to access it. Note, however, that the web player will try to swap over to the Spotify app if you have it installed, so you'll either need to temporarily uninstall it, or adjust your browser's permissions to keep it from redirecting links to the app. On my Pixel 10, this is under <strong>Settings > Apps > Default apps > Opening links > Spotify</strong>, although your phone's controls might be different. Note that the web player also lacks a few features, such as downloads.</p><h2 id="try-a-different-wifi-network">Try a different wifi network</h2><p>While this isn't an ideal solution if your home wifi network is affected, Spotify says the bug is currently only affecting "certain WiFi networks." If you find yourself in the office or at a coffee shop, it's worth connecting to their wifi to see if the problem persists there.</p>

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Fire TV Stick 4K Max

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:30:00 -0000

The best Fire TV Stick drops to just $35, its lowest price yet.

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Right now, for instance, you can get Amazon's best streaming stick, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QGr8bx?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Fire%20TV%20Stick%204K%20Max&short_url=QGr8bx&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Fire TV Stick 4K Max</a>, for <strong>$39.99</strong> (originally $59.99). </p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BP9SNVH9&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Fire+TV+Stick+4K+Max+Streaming+Player+With+Remote+%282023+Model%29&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=04N8LoVaVEbl5rk8zT8aZn9&offer_uuid=00QwbPnNVbED7Fkz5yU8bd2&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=00QwbPnNVbED7Fkz5yU8bd2&object_uuid=04N8LoVaVEbl5rk8zT8aZn9&data-aps-asin=B0BP9SNVH9&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=00QwbPnNVbED7Fkz5yU8bd2" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model)"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model) </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $39.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$59.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $20.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/04N8LoVaVEbl5rk8zT8aZn9/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1732208769.jpg" alt="Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/04N8LoVaVEbl5rk8zT8aZn9/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1732208769.jpg" alt="Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $39.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$59.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $20.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>Two of the biggest competitors in the streaming stick market are Roku and Fire TV Sticks, and committing to one or the other comes with pros and cons, so make sure to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/roku-vs-fire-tv-stick?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">know what they are</a> before making your decision. Fire TV Sticks excel at their voice assistance, which makes sense since they use Alexa to execute your commands. If you already have Amazon’s Alexa devices in your house, you can take full advantage of this since you won't even need to click on your remote to boot it up. If you have a soundbar hooked up, the Fire TV Stick will let you control it using the same remote.</p><p>It comes with a new 2.0 GHz quad-core processor, Dolby Vision support, DHR10+ support, 16GB storage, and more. One of the advantages of using a Fire TV Stick is that you can <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-kodi-on-fire-tv-stick" target="_blank"><u>install Kodi on it</u></a>, which essentially gives you free access to virtually anything you can stream. If you're an Xbox gamer (or want to be one), you only need to get an Xbox remote to play their games <a href="https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/xbox-streaming-fire-stick-deal-prime-day-2025?test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=A" target="_blank">over the cloud through the Xbox app</a> (no console needed).</p><p>The Fire TV Stick 4K Max has the most storage with 16GB, the best wifi support with Wi-Fi 6E, and the best voice assistant with Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced. 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Check This Database to See If Your Email Credentials Have Been Leaked

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000

The database contains 183 million email addresses and their associated passwords.

<p>Breaches are an unfortunate reality of the digital era. Chances are, some of the companies you trust your data to are going to get hacked, and sensitive information stored on those servers is going to leak. If you've been online for a long time, that means quite a bit of your data is floating around various corners of the internet.</p><p>While there isn't one centralized database for all the stolen credentials on the web, one researcher has compiled quite a large database, that you can check to see if your email address is affected.</p><h2 id="million-email-addresses">183 million email addresses </h2><p><a href="https://haveibeenpwned.com/Breach/SynthientStealerLogThreatData" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Cybersecurity researcher Synthient</a> has compiled a massive database of stolen credentials from sources across the internet, amounting to 3.5 terabytes of data. (That's <em>3,584</em> gigabytes). The vast majority of this data—91% of it—has been noted by other researchers already. But because the database is so huge, the 9% that's new represents a large pool of credentials we haven't seen before. </p><p>The database itself contains 183 million unique email addresses, along with both the websites they were attached to, as well as the passwords used to log into them. <a href="https://www.troyhunt.com/inside-the-synthient-threat-data/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">According to security researcher and blogger Troy Hunt</a>, 9% of that figure represents 16.47 million credentials that have never been reported in any previous data breach. Hunt reached out to "a bunch" of his subscribers to see whether any of them could find their credentials in this database. One subscriber verified that the database contained a password that they did previously use with their Gmail account, while another confirmed the database contained websites they frequently visited. </p><p>At this time, there's no reason to believe the database isn't legitimate. These 183 million email addresses—and their associated websites and passwords—are just floating around the internet, while over 16 million of them have never been seen before. Yours could be among them. </p><h2 id="how-to-check-if-your-credentials-are-in-this-database">How to check if your credentials are in this database</h2><p>The entire database of 183 million email addresses has been uploaded to <a href="https://haveibeenpwned.com/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Have I Been Pwned</a>. The site catalogues websites that have experienced data breaches, as well as the accounts that were involved. All you need to do is enter your email address in the provided field, and Have I Been Pwned will check it against its database to see whether the address has been involved in any known breaches. </p><p>As such, if your email address is included in this latest database, it'll show up here. It doesn't look like any of my personal email addresses are in this database, but they've been included in <em>plenty</em> of other breaches.</p>

The Google Nest Wifi Pro Is Nearly 40% Off Right Now

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0000

A sleek mesh router with reliable whole-home coverage, tri-band Wi-Fi 6E support, and smart-home integration.

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This Vizio 4K Smart TV Is Under $350 Right Now

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This isn’t a TV that aims to impress videophiles, but rather one that delivers the essentials with minimal fuss.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>If you’ve been eyeing a big-screen upgrade without blowing past your budget, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aeKKYX?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Vizio%2065-inch%204K%20UHD%20LED%20Smart%20TV%20%28V4K65M-08%29&short_url=aeKKYX&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Vizio 65-inch 4K UHD LED Smart TV (V4K65M-08)</u></a> might just be the solution you need. It’s currently $348 at Walmart (down from $428)—a solid deal for a name-brand <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-65-inch-tvs" target="_blank"><u>65-inch TV</u></a> that supports <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-4k-ultra-hd" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>4K</u></a>, Dolby Vision, and <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-hdr-high-dynamic-range" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>HDR10</u></a>. </p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=02zLDwCqTbhlnKCTPdI0yqf&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2Fseort%2F5197667455&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=VIZIO+V+Series+65%22+4K+HDR+Full+Array+LED+Smart+TV+%28V4K65M-0804%29&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=00T7pLI7ZA5dCQCp26gLvMZ&offer_uuid=02KfcFvFehln8OuJ84Ogr9C&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=02KfcFvFehln8OuJ84Ogr9C&object_uuid=00T7pLI7ZA5dCQCp26gLvMZ" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label='VIZIO V Series 65" 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (V4K65M-0804)'> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">VIZIO V Series 65" 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (V4K65M-0804) </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $348.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$428.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $80.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/00T7pLI7ZA5dCQCp26gLvMZ/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1736283844.jpg" alt='VIZIO V Series 65" 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (V4K65M-0804)' width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/00T7pLI7ZA5dCQCp26gLvMZ/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1736283844.jpg" alt='VIZIO V Series 65" 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (V4K65M-0804)' width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $348.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$428.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $80.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>The design is simple but modern, with slim bezels and a brushed-metal look at the bottom that keeps it from feeling like a “<a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-cheap-tvs" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>budget TV</u></a>.” At this price, though, expectations need to be realistic: You’re getting a solid, serviceable panel for movies, shows, and casual gaming, not <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-budget-oled-tvs" target="_blank"><u>OLED-level brilliance</u></a>.</p><p>Picture quality is respectable for a set this cheap. The contrast ratio of 5,036:1 gives decent depth to darker scenes, though overall brightness (around 282 nits) can feel dim in well-lit rooms. It handles standard dynamic range content well and offers accurate colors when viewed head-on, but move too far off to the side, and saturation drops noticeably. It’s not ideal for wide living rooms, but if your couch faces the TV directly, you’ll get a consistent image, notes this <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/vizio-65-inch-4k-series-tv-v4k65m-0804" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag review</u></a>. Motion handling is decent for everyday use, though the 60Hz <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/tv-refresh-rates-explained-60hz-120hz-and-beyond" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>refresh rate</u></a> means it won’t match higher-end models for fast-paced sports or gaming fluidity. That said, input lag is impressively low (around 3ms), which helps keep gameplay responsive even without fancy gaming features like VRR or FreeSync.</p><p>Vizio’s SmartCast <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/the-complete-guide-to-smart-tv-platforms" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>platform</u></a> runs the show, offering access to <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-video-streaming-services" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>popular apps</u></a> like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and YouTube. It’s simple and no-frills, with built-in AirPlay and Chromecast support for streaming from your phone or iPad. The included remote gets the job done with dedicated buttons for major services and a microphone for voice search (though it can’t control <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-smart-home-devices" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>smart home devices</u></a>). Connectivity is basic—three HDMI ports, one USB, and no Ethernet—but that’s par for the price. 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