Google announced on Tuesday that a public demo of Fitbit’s AI personal health coach is available to iOS users in the US, as well as iOS and Android users in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. It was originally launched in October when it was only available in the US on Android devices. … Read more
Dongles have a well-deserved reputation for being a nuisance. They’re often expensive and annoying, but for gamers, there’s one I like to recommend that’s neither. 8BitDo’s $20 USB Adapter 2 lets you wirelessly connect controllers to the Switch 2 that wouldn’t otherwise be supported, like Sony’s DualSense (with rumble and motion controls), Microsoft’s latest Xbox … Read more
If you happen to be looking for a 65-inch OLED 4K TV (can I come?), LG C5 it’s nearly half off its original asking price of $2,699. Whether you buy one through Amazon for $1,397 or from Best Buy for $1,399.99, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to install it in the dugout on … Read more
In a somewhat controversial Vergecast episode, I stated that AirTags are a better product than iPads. iPad lovers have been roasting me on social media. I have heard and respect their opinions. But I’m sorry—the second-generation AirTag only reinforced my belief that the humble $29 item tracker is one of Apple’s most useful gadgets. New … Read more
Announced in January, the latest 45-watt Anker Nano charger, which remains one of the smallest 45-watt chargers on the market, adds a full-color screen that displays an animated character and tiny details about the device you’re charging. $30 Anker Nano 45W charger with built-in screen Read more The display is occasionally useful if you want … Read more
Hello friends! Welcome to Install #115, your guide to the best a Rod– the best thing in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, go to Seahawks I guess, and you can also read all the old issues at Install homepage.) This week I read about The Washington Post and The Murdochs and Polymarket and … Read more
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you haven’t started shopping yet, there are plenty of great gifts on sale that should still arrive in time if you order early. Several Rod-approved gadgets are seeing some of their best discounts since the holidays, with options we think will appeal to a wide range of interests, … Read more
Where is Trump’s phone? We will talk about it every week. We’ve reached out as usual to ask where Trump’s phone is. This time, surprisingly, we got an answer — and an interview. Trump’s phone is real – maybe, sort of, soon? — and I saw it. Not directly, but during an hour-long video call … Read more
If you know where to look, you can often get deals on Apple’s ever-expanding line of AirPods. Both the AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (without ANC) are now regularly discounted, as are the newer AirPods Pro 3. And while recent shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday have brought some of the steepest discounts … Read more
Aura is Aspen the digital photo frame makes a great Valentine’s Day gift if you want something elegant and sentimental, and it’s on sale right now for $199 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Aura online store. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen the frame sell for since the holidays. With its anti-glare … Read more