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My take on the Wizard of Oz at the Sphere

Plus: The best free app to clean up iPhone storage, Chuck E. Cheese’s new arcade & an excellent Apple Watch podcast app

Aug 30 •

What you need to know about Google Pixel 10

Plus: Automatic airfare refunds, a new focus app and Apple TV+ price hike

Aug 23 •

Passkeys explained — the next step beyond passwords

Plus: testing an ink tank printer, blood oxygen returns to Apple Watch, and a VHS-inspired video app.

Aug 16 •

Why Instagram’s new maps feature has people worried

Plus: how flying kites beat screentime, the fastest way to send Android files to a Mac, and gift card tricks that save you money

Aug 9 •

This chat app doesn’t need Wi-Fi or cell service

Plus: Photo backup tips, AI at the drive-thru, a great 2FA app, scam virus alerts & my return from Kauai

Aug 2 •

How to build an AI notebook that remembers everything

Plus: Were Ring cameras hacked, $180 Mint deal, and a Prime Video pick

Jul 19 •

Samsung finally nails the foldable

Plus: Gemini brings photos to life, Gmail cleans your inbox, and a trick to stretch your airport voucher

Jul 12 •

My best Prime Day shopping tips for 2025

How to spot real deals, skip the hype, and get the most bang for your buck.

Jul 8 •

Nothing to see here… except a bold new phone

Plus: protect your phone from a SIM swap attack, a major CarPlay upgrade, and a new movie tracking app

Jul 4 •

A life-saving tool you should set up now

Plus: AI brings old photos to life, Windows 10 gets a reprieve, and how to prep your phone for international travel

Jun 28 •

What to know about the biggest password breach yet

Plus: Prime Day tips, best browsers for avoiding scams & what I learned on my trip to Mexico City

Jun 21 •

What I saw inside Apple’s campus and the new iPhone features that matter

Plus, Samsung users get a $200 AI freebie, Anker recalls a popular power bank and Snapseed makes a surprise comeback

Jun 14 •

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