Smartwatches aren’t just for athletes anymore. Garmin’s Venu 4 proves that with a polished stainless steel design that looks just as good with a dress shirt as it does with workout gear. The company has built a reputation for tough, no-nonsense fitness trackers, but the Venu line flips the script wi
Smart computer programs that write human-like text are now everywhere. These programs learn from billions of sentences found online, so they should reflect how people really speak. But when researchers tested four advanced versions, they found the programs kept making the same mistakes over and over
Fire crews in Orange County got lucky over the weekend when they spotted what looks like a narrow split in the side of a big storage tank holding 7, 000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. That flammable goop is used to make the clear plastic windows you see in airplane canopies and TV screens. The spli
Smart pet cameras are popular for keeping an eye on pets while owners are away. But not all devices are equally safe. Some brands rely on hardware from Meari, a company whose cloud service and app once let hackers peek into a million cameras easily. That happened because the system had weak security
Smart computer programs are starting to help doctors and chat with patients. These programs can answer questions and even suggest medical steps. They usually pass tests that check for obvious unfairness. But some tests show they still hold hidden biases. These biases are like quiet ideas in the comp
Smart glasses used to feel like something straight out of a movie. You strap a mini computer to your face, and suddenly it does everything for you. But most people see them as overpriced gadgets with more hype than real use. Still, when these glasses started popping up everywhere in big cities, curi
Smart home gadgets aren’t just for new houses with all the latest tech. Even in older homes packed with regular appliances, smart switches can add modern convenience without breaking the bank. These small devices plug into existing fixtures and give basic machines new superpowers. Instead of replaci
Smart gadgets need smart software updates—but recently, customers who rely on AcuRite’s weather tools suddenly faced an unwelcome surprise. For years, people used the My AcuRite app to track weather data from home devices without trouble. Now, a sudden switch to the newer AcuRite Now app has left ma
Smartwatches keep getting pricier, but right now two popular models are finally getting reasonable discounts. The Pixel Watch 4 from Google is selling for about $40 off its normal price, while Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 is getting an even steeper 26% discount. Both watches are still weeks or even mont
Smart rings and smartwatches both track health, sleep, and activity, but they work very differently. A smart ring like the Oura Ring 4 is small, lightweight, and doesn’t have a screen. That means no distractions from notifications or alerts while you’re moving. It’s great for people who want to moni
