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January 31, 2022

If you’re anything like me, you hate replacing perfectly good laptops and smartphones. Why go through all the effort of setting up a new device when you’re comfortable with what you already have?

But the problem, sooner or later, always comes down to the battery. Suddenly that laptop is a “desktop” because you can’t take it away from the plug without it dying five minutes later. Why are do the batteries in your gadgets stop working? And what can you do to prevent that problem? We’ll get into it in the top story.

Other Highlights:

• Wordle fans, have I got a treat for you. Are you banging your head against the wall trying to figure out today’s word? Did you never figure out the word yesterday or last week? We put together a special page because we felt the pain too. Head over to Today’s Wordle Answers, and we’ll not only give you hints at today’s word, but we’ll also give you the answer if you really need to know. Don’t worry; we hid the solution behind a spoiler button. And we have the entire history of every Wordle puzzle. I know! What can I say? We love our loyal readers.
• Do you know what’s fun to watch? A Tesla drag race a Lucid Air Dream EV. Do you know what’s not as fun? Listening to EVs drag race.
• Yeesh, finally. Apple seems to be working on a version of FaceID that works while you’re wearing a mask.
• Hey, it looks like SpaceX will be the first company to reach the moon…by accident. Whoops.
• …and more!

-Josh

There are few things more frustrating than a phone or laptop that won’t hold a charge. When a battery starts to fail, a gadget can become far less portable or, in some cases, completely useless. So what causes battery degradation, and what can we do about it? Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

Ultra-light mice have gained popularity over the past couple of years, with many companies responding with some impressively light mice. While they’re typically marketed towards gamers, we’ve hit a point where there are enough of these mice on the market that there’s sure to be one that matches your functional and aesthetic preferences. Read More »

Whether you’re in the market for a Pi 4 or you already have one sitting alone in a drawer, you’re probably in need of some cool project ideas. Don’t fret—you have a ton of options. Read More »

You’ve heard about space junk, but it’s time to get familiar with moon junk. No, moon junk isn’t some weird rash; it’s the crap that humans will carelessly dump on Earth’s only lunar body in the coming decades. And who’s better to kick off the moon junk era than SpaceX? Read More »

Looking for an easy way to film smoother-looking videos with your smartphone? Get a gimbal! This single-axis motorized gimbal offers three-in-one functionality, also working as a selfie stick and a tripod. It gives you 360-degree control and can automatically rotate both clockwise and counter-clockwise as needed. You can also control it via Bluetooth remote control if you’re using it as a tripod. The gimbal collapses down to about eight inches, making storage easy, and it weighs just half a pound, so it won’t weigh down your bag in storage.

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After two years of COVID, Apple is finally adding mask support to Face ID. The latest iOS Beta update (version 15.4) includes a Face ID setting for mask wearers. It’s a major improvement over last year’s “fix,” which let you sloooowly unlock your phone with an Apple Watch if Face ID failed. Read More »

The Rubik’s Cube is one of the most recognizable and iconic toys to ever grace this planet and definitely something we all enjoyed tinkering around with at some point. So you bet your butt we’re excited about Casio’s new G-Shock watch, which is inspired by the beloved cube. Read More »

We’ve seen the Nintendo Game Boy used do some incredible things over the years, from watching movies and stealing cars to now playing the classic game Grand Theft Auto 5. Yes, GTA 5 goes portable, but it’s not quite what you think and certainly isn’t in 1080p or 4K. Read More »

Even though it’s been some time since The Office stopped airing (aka, way too long), it’s still a show that pretty much everyone enjoys watching. And now, we can keep the show’s fun antics alive with The Office: Somehow We Manage, its new mobile game. Read More »

Big changes are here for AT&T Fiber customers. The service provider just announced that multi-gigabit speeds of 2Gbps and 5Gbps are now available at “nearly 5.2 million customer locations.” Plus, new AT&T Fiber customers will now see “straightforward pricing” that eliminates equipment fees, contracts, and data caps. Read More »

The new Lucid Air EV is an impressive vehicle with a lot to love, especially the high-end Lucid Air Dream Edition. Since making its debut last year, fans and enthusiasts have wondered how the $170,000 car would stack up vs. Tesla’s Model S Plaid Edition, and now we know. Read More »

If you’ve ever encountered a house centipede you’d know it. They’re slender, silvery brown, and shockingly fast. Your first impulse would likely be to kill them on sight. But don’t! They’re the best bug to have in your home. Here’s why. Read More »

The next major revision of the Ethereum crypto network, often called “ETH 2.0,” promises to address some of its biggest criticisms, from high GPU prices to environmental pollution. Let’s take a look at the proposed changes and what they might mean for the future of crypto. Read More »