Sunrise alarm clock didn’t make waking up easier—but made sleeping more...
The Hatch Restore 2 with one of its lighting options on. Scharon Harding The time is visible here, but you can disable that. Scharon Harding Here's the clock with a light on in the dark. Scharon Harding A closer look. Scharon Harding The clock's backside. Scharon Harding To say "I’m not a morning person" would…
Dual-screen laptops make more sense with this spiral notebook-like hinge
On the left is Screen B, on the right is Screen A. Scharon Harding The closed laptop's lid. Scharon Harding Opening the lid reveals the underside of Screen B, which is on top of Screen A. Scharon Harding Screen B wraps around and snaps onto the computer's lid. Scharon Harding A left-profile view. Scharon Harding…
Pixel 9 family: The “just hardware” review (no AI)
Enlarge / For this "neutral" hardware-focused review of the Pixel 9 phones, I asked the Pixel to "reimagine" a "neutral white background."Kevin Purdy / Gemini AI I asked Google's Gemini Live chatbot, running on a new Pixel 9 Pro, how easy it was to use the Pixel 9 without all the Gemini AI features. "It's…
Pixel 9 phones: The Gemini AI stuff, reviewed
Enlarge / I asked Gemini to "reimagine" the background of this Pixel 9 group shot (originally on beige paper) as "science fiction moonscape," and then used "Auto frame" to expand the initially tight shot. Maybe that explains why this moon surface has another moon visible?Kevin Purdy / Gemini AI Google made its AI assistant, Gemini,…
How to buy Hans Zimmer tickets: Where to see the Dune...
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The 2024 tour for legendary composer Hans Zimmer is well underway, but tickets for his international and United States concerts this year are still available. While seats are going quickly to see one of his ongoing orchestral concerts, there are…
Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good
Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel's new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.Andrew Cunningham Would you believe that the Framework Laptop 13 is back again? Framework's fifth motherboard for the Laptop 13—which, in typical fashion, can be easily swapped into any existing Framework Laptop…
Synology BeeStation review: A great way to start getting real about...
Enlarge / In this handout image from Synology, a thoughtful worker uses BeeFiles on their MacBook and BeePhotos on their iPhone, always keeping their BeeStation close at hand. They might have important thoughts about the books "Island" or "DECO" to keep stored privately, redundantly, forever.Synology Dropbox is not backup. A portable hard drive is not…
Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7 review: An Apple Silicon moment...
Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 11, the first flagship Surface to ship exclusively using Arm processors.Andrew Cunningham Microsoft has been trying to make Windows-on-Arm-processors a thing for so long that, at some point, I think I just started assuming it was never actually going to happen. The first effort was Windows RT, which managed to…
The best streaming devices of 2024 for easy access to all...
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The best streaming devices offer convenient access to popular video services, allowing you to watch your favorite movies and shows. Though most modern displays have built-in smart TV interfaces, dedicated streaming players often offer snappier performance and extra perks. Separate…
Sonos’ first headphones are the most comfortable we’ve tested, but they’re...
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Rumors of a pair of Sonos-branded headphones have been swirling for nearly as long as the company has been a household name. After all, Sonos sells many popular wireless speakers and soundbars, so why not add a pair of headphones…
