The Sun’s Temper Tantrums: What You Should Know About Solar Storms
Solar storms are associated with the lovely aurora borealis, but they can have negative impacts, too.
I May Redo My Entire Kitchen Just to Get These Wireless Charging Countertops
FreePower has expanded its industry-first countertop charging capabilities to laptops and smart watches. We saw it at KBIS 2026.
I Ran 30 Miles Testing 5 Smartwatches to Find Out Which One You Can Actually Trust
Apple, Garmin, Samsung, Google or Amazfit? I compared each one against a chest strap for heart rate accuracy and found a clear winner.
Samsung’s $200 Galaxy A17: A Closer Look at the Essentials-Only Phone
The lower-cost Galaxy phone runs Android 16 with One UI, bringing several of Samsung’s features and six years of software updates.
AI Slop Is Destroying the Internet. These Are the People Fighting to Save It
AI slop is an oil spill in our digital oceans. The cleanup depends on all of us doing our part.
TMR vs. Hall Effect Controllers: Battle of the Magnetic Sensing Tech
The magic of magnets tucked into your joysticks can put an end to drift. But which technology is superior?
A Mini Version of the Viral Opal Nugget Ice Maker Is Coming. We Got a First Look at KBIS
Want that crunchy, snackable ice without the bulky machine? GE Opal’s Mini is coming soon.
Microsoft Phone Link: Everything You Need to Know (and Why You Might Skip It)
If you ever wished you could access your iPhone or Android device directly on a Windows PC, Phone Link lets you do that. But it’s not for everyone.
OpenAI blocked from using Cameo name for its AI video features
The celebrity video platform Cameo sued OpenAI, accusing the company of infringing its trademark.
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 18, #513
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 18, No. 513.