Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface
…And weeks before, it debuted a way for Gemini to take control of select apps to run tasks, like booking an Uber. Ask Maps is first coming to Google Maps users in…
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These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost
…Phone apps like Google Lens have had these features for a while. Smart glasses are a newish medium for tech to enter, and they're already available in devices like Meta’s…
Smart Plugs Don’t Always Make Sense. Here’s When You Should Actually Use Them
…However, the Meross app provides historical details about the plug's operation that the Ikea app does not. Roku Indoor Smart Plug SE for $12: Roku's smart-home ecosystem is made…
Buying a Smart Smoke Detector Turns Out to Be a Little Dumb
…speed at which fires are moving through newer homes. “While newer smart features like Wi-Fi alerts and app connectivity can be convenient, they’re not essential for safety,” says Steve Clemente…
The Danger Behind Meta Killing End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs
Meta spent the better part of a decade working to deploy end-to-end encryption by default across all of its chat apps. It was a saga—fraught with both technical and…
Infinite Machine’s Olto Is a Fun Ebike Living in the Cybertruck’s Shadow
…Easy-to-use app. Nice set of security features. TIRED Polarizing design. Not a ton of storage. Passenger may not feel very secure. Cybertruck didn't exist, I think I'd like…
Klipsch the Fives II Speakers Play Clearer and Crisper Music Than More Powerful Competitors
…The Klipsch Connect app makes it easier to switch between ports, since they are clearly labeled on the interface. Speaking of the app, it’s quite helpful. You can adjust EQ (equalization…
LG’s High-End Soundbar System Makes My Living Room Feel Like a Home Theater
…Great app-based adjustment. TIRED Pricier than similar options from Samsung and Sonos. live or die by how good the surround speakers are. Sure, the main bar can be excellent, but if…
Google Search Goes Agentic—and Doesn’t Need You Anymore
…In Google’s example of how these can work, a user asks AI Mode through the Google app to keep them “updated when any of my favorite athletes announce sneaker collabs or…
A Week With Skylight’s Calendar 2 Has Me Converted
…TIRED Some features are behind a paywall. No voice input on the device itself (might be a pro for others). my husband for 15 years. We've moved through several ages and…