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The Best Portable Monitors for 2024
Whether you're a traveling exec, a gamer, or a graphic designer, a portable second monitor can add an extra dimension to your work or play. We've tested most of the major models. Check out our top picks.
Airlines Can Soon Track Lost Luggage With Apple's 'Share Item Location'
With iOS 18.2, users can generate a location link in the Find My app on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac and send it to other people, including airline customer service.
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos Emit Your Lifetime Carbon Footprint in 90 Minutes
The tech billionaires' private jets and massive yachts produce shocking amounts of carbon emissions, worsening climate change and global pollution.
Uber: It's Possible to Live Without Personal Cars in North America
At the end of Uber's One Less Car Challenge, 21% of participants were willing to give up their cars and use other modes of transport instead.
Delta Air Lines Sues CrowdStrike for $500 Million, Says It 'Cut Corners'
The lawsuit claims that the cybersecurity firm failed to do basic testing on an update that caused IT failures all over the world.
Want Cheap Holiday Flights? Google's Revamped Flights Tab Could Help
You don't have to sort or filter out the options anymore. Google says its new "Cheapest" tab has better deals from third-party booking sites.
States Slap Marriott With $52M Fine Over Breaches That Exposed Customer Data
Marriott and subsidiary Starwood may also give customers a way to request their stored personal info be deleted from hotel systems going forward—and restore any lost loyalty points.
The Best Battery Life Laptops for 2024
We've tested hundreds of laptops to find the ones that last the longest between charges. These battery-life champs will easily take you through a day of work or school, plus an evening's entertainment.
The Best Action Cameras for 2024
Whether you want to capture outdoor sports or underwater excursions, you need a camera that's tough and portable enough for the job. Here's what you need to know about action cams, along with the best models we've tested.
The Best Instant Cameras for 2024
Lots of people enjoy snapping shots with a modern instant camera, just like our parents did with the Polaroids of yesteryear. These are the best instant cameras we've tested.
The Best Camera Phones for 2024
Tired of hauling around an extra camera? Grab one of the best smartphones for taking photos and you might find your DSLR or mirrorless collecting dust.
The Best Unlocked Phones for 2024
Tired of the restrictive carrier payment plans that often come with new cell phones? The top unlocked phones we've tested aren't tied to a carrier, offer you more freedom to roam, and carry less bloatware.
The Best Portable Projectors for 2024
Need a compact, capable projector you can take with you for presentations on the road—or just to tote outside for backyard movies? Here's a look at the top-rated models we've tested.
Duolingo Launches $249 E-Piano, Updates App With AI Chats, New Worlds
Duolingo music fans can get some hands-on learning, while app users get more interactive Adventures and OpenAI-powered Video Calls.
State Department Opens Online Passport Renewals to Everyone
After a limited summer beta, the State Department will now accept online passport renewals at any time, provided you meet the requirements.
Rhysida Hackers Blamed for Ransomware Attack on Seattle Airport
The Port of Seattle says some of its data was encrypted in the attack and is refusing to pay the ransom.
Airbnb to NYC on Short-Term Rental Rules: We Told You That Wouldn't Work
A year after NYC started cracking down on short-term rental listings, Airbnb says it's been a failure and calls for changes to regulations. But are more Airbnbs really the solution?
Cyberattack Hits Seattle Airport, Disrupting Services
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) has been forced to 'isolate critical systems' due to an apparent cyberattack that is also affecting IT services at the Port of Seattle.
US Border Agents Need Warrants to Search Cell Phones, Court Rules
A federal court determines probing phones, tablets, or laptops at the border is a major privacy violation, comparing such searches to 'mindreading.'
US Investigating Delta Amid Thousands of CrowdStrike-Related Cancellations
The Department of Transportation is particularly concerned that Delta Air Lines is not adequately compensating passengers after canceling thousands of flights.
