Author: Todd Sloan
Todd Sloan
Todd has reviewed gadgets for seven years. He writes about hardware that earns its price and calls out the stuff that doesn't.
Day One introduces direct migration from Apple Journal, preserving entries, photos, and metadata during the upgrade process.
Amazon cuts $300 from Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro models while MagSafe Battery hits 40% off. iPad Air clearance deals reach $300 savings.
9to5Mac Daily podcast covers iOS 26.5 release and Apple developments across multiple streaming platforms with Bitwarden sponsorship.
OpenADR and Matter partner to create unified smart home-grid communication standard, enabling appliances to participate in utility demand response programs.
Kevin Rose relaunches Digg as specialized AI news aggregator, abandoning social features for editorial curation approach.
Spotify introduces lifetime usage report showing joining dates and first songs for 20th anniversary celebration beyond annual Wrapped.
TikTok launches in-app travel booking, letting users reserve flights and hotels directly from travel videos without leaving the platform.
Rivian launches AI-powered voice assistant across all Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, plus upcoming R2 model, featuring natural language processing and EV-specific capabilities.
We tested eight portable air purifiers during wildfire smoke events to find which units actually protect your home when air quality turns hazardous.
GPS anti-theft systems in electric scooters combine real-time tracking, remote locking, and smartphone alerts to deter theft and aid recovery. We tested five leading models to see which systems actually work.