Gear

Oura’s update to its category-defining smart ring will be smaller, smarter, and add even more women’s health features.

The sci-fi-loving fashion house has partnered with Disney to make an eco-friendly bag that could signal a shift in 3D-printed apparel.

Google software updates are coming, plus two new laptops—including Samsung’s first Galaxy Chromebook Plus.

Some owners of Tesla’s electric pickup truck paid for the feature when they purchased it last fall—and now it’s starting to kick in.

Adaptogenic drinks are having a moment, as brands embrace ingredients with claims to improve focus, energy, and productivity, without caffeine jitters. And this is only the beginning.

Restaurants field a high volume of phone calls from inquisitive tourists or diners running late. Increasingly, voice chatbots are picking up on the other end of the line.

EVs can burn for days, firefighters have little or no training to deal with them, and conventional equipment isn’t effective. But new technology is being developed that should make all the difference.

Electric grills dangle the potential of being greener, safer, and more consistent than propane grills. But the experience of using one is frustrating.

You can finally change the color and size of app icons, rearrange them anywhere on the screen, and more.

The US is offering four more at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours.

Can you spot all the differences between these three PlayStation consoles? No? That’s OK, we’ve got you covered.

Putting any new console on reserve before an army of opportunistic bots can be challenging, but these tips can help.

AI takes a lot of energy to run, but underwater data centers might not be the answer.

This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about engagement bait on Threads, and why the social network is prioritizing posts that ask infuriating questions and stir drama.

This week, we talk about the new iPhone 16 and its many AI tricks. Some of them are impressive, some of them are meh, all of them are very Apple.

This week, we talk about recent developments with messaging apps Telegram and Signal, and discuss the future of encrypted messaging, surveillance capitalism, and nonprofit business models in tech.