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• I tracked 3,000 steps on my Apple Watch, Google Pixel, and Oura Ring - this one was most accurate

  Just how reliable is that smartwatch or smart ring? I tested three of the most popular health trackers to find out.

• This 'cardputer' sits between the Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero - but it's uniquely better

  The M5Stack Cardputer Adv is a self-contained pocket computer with plenty of promise.

• I compared this premium Linux laptop to my MacBook Pro - it won in surprising ways

  The latest Tuxedo InfinityBook Max 15 is an impressive Linux machine for everyday use, but it's not necessarily the best option for professionals.

• I tested ChatGPT and Perplexity AI as my CarPlay voice assistants - both made Siri look bad

  Both ChatGPT and Perplexity can answer questions and provide help that's well beyond Siri's capabilities. But which one is better when driving?

• I setup a $4 router reboot timer, and it's made my internet reliably faster

  I've tried so many methods to reboot my router, but the best solution costs barely anything.

• I upgraded my Bluetooth speakers instead of replacing them - 5 creative ways

  You don't have to shell out hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on smart speakers for a robust home entertainment setup.

• A common charging habit was quietly killing my iPhone's battery - here's the fix

  By charging my iPhone at one particular spot, I was damaging my battery and shortening its lifespan. Here's what I do now to avoid that.

• Why I own 4 different pairs of headphones, and how I effectively use each one

  While a true 'all-in-one' pair of headphones may not exist for every user, these four come pretty close.

• I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief

  Android makes it easy for me to manage my data use and prevent it from exceeding my plan's limit. Here's how.

• YouTube Premium vs. Premium Lite: Is the cheaper tier still your best deal?

  YouTube videos without ads sound great, but you should know about both plans before overpaying for features you don't use.