Beyond IT Failure.
- Is ChatGPT starting ads today? Here’s a preview – and which AIs don’t have them
on February 9, 2026 at 5:10 pmWondering how ads will work in ChatGPT? Or which AIs are still ad-free? There aren’t many. Here’s a quick rundown.
- The Segway Max G2 electric scooter is 50% off during this Presidents’ Day dealon February 9, 2026 at 5:04 pm
The Segway Max G2 is a great, eco-friendly way to run errands, joyride through the park, or commute to work and school this spring and summer. And right now, you can save $700 on one at Best Buy.
- How Microsoft obliterated safety guardrails on popular AI models – with just one prompton February 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The founder of Microsoft’s AI Red Team told ZDNET the research discoveries were ‘astonishing.’
- This simple YouTube TV trick can knock $80 off your bill – here’s howon February 9, 2026 at 4:50 pm
With a few clicks, you get a discount on your YouTube TV subscription for 4 months.
- How to lock down your iPhone to the extreme – so even the FBI can’t get inon February 9, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Lockdown Mode defends your iPhone against cyber attacks and can block forensic tools after an FBI seizure. Here’s how.
- 5 Linux servers that let you ditch the public cloud and reclaim your privacy – for freeon February 9, 2026 at 3:42 pm
European Union countries are moving away from American tech giants to run their own clouds and servers to control their digital destiny. You can do this, too. Here’s how.
- Is a refurbished MacBook worth buying in 2026? I did the math, and here’s my adviceon February 9, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Back Market offers refurbished MacBooks from across the price spectrum, but are they worth it? I got a MacBook Pro M1 and tested it out.
- My 3 biggest concerns about the Galaxy S26 Ultra – and the one reason why I’d upgradeon February 9, 2026 at 3:28 pm
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks like another incremental upgrade, and some of the rumored features have me concerned. Here’s why.
- This vertical charging tower reset my home office in the best way – so I bought 3 moreon February 9, 2026 at 3:02 pm
I was so impressed by the Tessan 65W charging tower, it became a staple both at home and the office.
- This Acer laptop from last year is proof that you don’t need to upgrade in 2026on February 9, 2026 at 3:01 pm
The Acer Swift Edge 14 is a great-looking midranger with a vibrant OLED, a stylish keyboard, and superb battery life.
- This thumb-sized accessory gave my old PC an instant speed boost (and twice the storage)on February 9, 2026 at 2:36 pm
The PNY M.2 storage drive gave my device a much-needed performance bump – at a fair price.
- I ignored Apple’s battery advice for 140 days – here’s what happened to my iPhoneon February 9, 2026 at 2:27 pm
I did everything Apple tells you not to do with my iPhone 17 Pro Max, and waited.
- I tried vibe coding for free to save $1,200 a year – and it was a total disasteron February 9, 2026 at 1:57 pm
I really wanted to believe in this free AI coding tool could replace Claude Code. But it isn’t ready for prime time unless you’re willing to babysit.
- Spotify vs. Apple Music: I’ve used both music streaming services, and my choice is clearon February 9, 2026 at 12:24 pm
Apple Music and Spotify are the two most popular music streaming platforms. Here’s what you should know before subscribing to either one.
- I spoke with Bluetooth reps about the future of connected audio, and it’s cooler than I expectedon February 9, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Channel Sounding adoption is slow, but Auracast is gaining momentum. It’s all up to manufacturers now.
- This Anker travel adapter is my only charger I recommend when flying out (and it’s cheap)on February 9, 2026 at 12:17 pm
The Anker Nano 5-port universal travel adapter is perfect for the lightweight traveler, and it can power multiple devices.
- I camera tested the latest Google, Samsung, and Honor phones while flying – this model won the moston February 9, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Between the latest flagship Android phones, here’s how they each fared in my adventurous gauntlet over the Grand Canyon.
- Should you upgrade your Roku TV in 2026? Only if it’s to these streaming stick modelson February 9, 2026 at 12:13 pm
The latest Roku Streaming Sticks bring a refreshed look while keeping the classic experience intact. Here’s how they’ve been holding up in 2026.
- How to clear your Roku TV cache (and why it makes such a big difference)on February 9, 2026 at 12:10 pm
Too much cached data can cause your Roku system to stutter and freeze. Here’s how to put a stop to it – easily.
- 10 DIY gadgets I never leave out of my toolkit (and why each one earns its spot)on February 9, 2026 at 12:09 pm
Getting ready for a busy spring season of home projects? These are the tools I rely on daily.
