The 11 Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot Again (2026)
Swap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.
Hisense U7SG TV Review (2026): Better Design, Great Value
Hisense’s midrange U7 TV gets some high-end upgrades, but the competition is only getting stiffer.
Best Meta Glasses (2026): Ray-Ban, Oakley, AR
Meta is unquestionably winning the face-wearable war. Can you trust the company? Maybe not. But these are some of the nicest glasses I’ve ever worn.
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush
Those clicks and pops aren’t supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.
The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop
A gaming laptop without a discrete graphics card feels revolutionary, but the TUF Gaming A14 doesn’t quite take full advantage of AMD’s daring new silicon.
OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company
The former Instagram VP is departing the ChatGPT-maker, which is folding the AI science application he led into Codex.
AI Drafting My Stories? Over My Dead Body
AI-assisted writing is creeping into newsrooms under the guise of efficiency. But the tradeoff may be more profound than publishers are willing to admit.
Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder
Honestly, what’s hotter than a real person?
The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China’s History
Chinese fantasy novels reimagine the past with modern tech and ideology. A new book argues they also help reinforce authoritarian politics.