How to Clean Your Headphones and Earbuds (and Yes, You Should)
CNET provides a detailed, step‑by‑step guide for cleaning wireless earbuds, their charging cases, and over‑ear headphones, stressing the use of microfiber cloths, mild soap, and gentle brushes while avoiding submersion. It advises detaching silicone tips for a 30‑minute soak, cleaning speaker meshes with soft tools, and safely clearing charging‑case ports with compressed air. The article also warns against harsh chemicals, abrasive implements, and excessive water, noting that improper cleaning can degrade sound quality and foster bacterial growth. Replacing worn eartips is recommended for both hygiene and acoustic performance.
Flying Somewhere This Spring? A Burner Phone Might Save You From a Border Headache
U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspected over 55,000 mobile devices last fiscal year, using forensic tools to clone and extract data from more than 4,000 phones. The deep‑scan capability means even deleted messages, photos and app data can be recovered,...
Best Identity Theft Protection Services We've Tested in 2026
CNET’s 2026 roundup names Aura as the top identity‑theft protection service, citing its three‑bureau credit monitoring, unlimited family coverage, and a low entry price of $13 per month. Competing providers such as LifeLock, IdentityForce, IDShield and Zander offer higher insurance...
These States Will Let Your iPhone Be Your Driver's License
Apple is expanding its Apple Wallet to store driver’s licenses and state IDs, a feature now available in roughly half a dozen states and territories. Users need an iPhone 8 or newer, Face ID or Touch ID, two‑factor authentication, and the latest iOS,...
Is Your Passport Expiring? Skip the Panic and Renew It From Your Bed
The U.S. State Department now lets eligible passport holders renew online through MyTravelGov, cutting the need for paper forms and in‑person visits. Applicants must be at least 25, have a 10‑year passport issued within the past 15 years, and upload...
I Finally Found an AI Health Coach Worth Listening To
Whoop’s latest MG band bundles an AI health coach that moves beyond generic tips, offering real‑time, personalized guidance based on continuous biometric data. The coach proactively suggests workout adjustments, sleep windows, and recovery limits, even flagging hormonal changes and peak‑heart‑rate...
Best Smart Locks of 2026: Your High-Tech Security Starter
CNET’s 2026 roundup names the Yale Assure 2 as the top overall smart lock, citing its compact design, robust app, and broad platform support including Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant. The guide also highlights budget‑friendly options like the Ultraloq U‑Bolt Pro...
Tapo Releases Ultrapowerful Dual-Lens Camera Kit for Complete Yard Coverage
Tapo has launched the C675D dual‑lens camera kit at $230, delivering full 4K resolution on both lenses with a 169‑degree top view and a 360‑degree bottom view. Integrated AI detection identifies humans, zooms in, and tracks them day or night...
So You Missed the Tax Deadline. What Happens Now?
Tax Day passed, and taxpayers who missed the April 15 deadline face different outcomes. Those expecting a refund incur no penalties, though the refund may be delayed. Taxpayers who owe money risk a 5% monthly failure‑to‑file penalty (up to 25% or...
Whoop 5.0 Review: A Fitness Tracker Focused on Performance and Longevity
Whoop’s fifth‑generation band adds a two‑week battery, faster processor and a new Healthspan suite that estimates biological age. The device remains screenless, streaming all data to a subscription‑based app with three membership tiers—One, Peak and Life—priced from $199 to $359...
RedMagic 11 Air Unboxing: What's in the Box for the $499 Gaming Phone Video
RedMagic unveiled its 11 Air gaming phone at $499, positioning it as a budget-friendly alternative to premium gaming devices. The handset retains flagship features such as an 80W wired fast‑charging system, a built‑in active cooling fan, and a massive 7,000 mAh...
Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget About These 15 Hidden Spots
Spring cleaning season has prompted a fresh look at the 15 hidden spots most homeowners overlook, from shutters and door frames to the backs of appliances. Angie Olive, owner of Alliance Building Services, warns that dust accumulates in these out‑of‑sight...
Coachella 2026 Live: How to Watch the Festival for Free and Who's Performing
Coachella 2026 sold out in just two days, drawing an estimated 125,000 fans per day across two weekends in early April. Headliners include pop star Sabrina Carpenter, pop‑R&B icon Justin Bieber, reggaeton trailblazer Karol G and rapper Young Thug, with a diverse...
These AI Glasses Switch Between ChatGPT and Gemini. They're Better Than Meta, but Not Great Yet
Rokid’s AI glasses, now on sale for $279, let users toggle between ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini through a companion app, a flexibility Meta’s $379 Ray‑Ban Gen 2 lacks. Unlike Meta’s glasses, which lock users into a proprietary AI ecosystem and raise...
7 Ways to Boost the Privacy of Your Home and Gadgets
Privacy concerns are infiltrating everyday homes as smart devices collect more data than users realize. Experts advise treating gadgets as computers, disabling unused features, and favoring physical controls like camera shutters. Storing video locally rather than in the cloud reduces...