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Do Wardrobe Cataloging Apps Actually Help You Buy Less and Save Money?
We tested Indyx to see if digital wardrobe cataloging can curb fast-fashion spending and save you money. The setup is a ...
Ditto’s AI matchmaker ditches the swipe – and Gen Z is texting in for Wednesday dates
College-focused dating app Ditto uses conversational AI to match users on personality, not photos, then books a real dat...
Netgear Orbi 370 Tops ZDNET's Lab Test for Short-Range Signal Strength
ZDNET's lab test of 15 Wi-Fi routers put the Netgear Orbi 370 at the top for short-range signal strength. Here's what th...
Friend 2.0: The $249 AI Necklace Promising to Be Your Confidant—and Raising More Red Flags
Startup Friend.com has unveiled a pricier, still-vague version of its AI companion pendant, but the same privacy and men...
Friend AI Pendant Adds Voice, Personality Lock, Doubles Price to $249
Avi Schiffmann's updated AI companion now speaks, assigns a random voice and personality, and costs $249, with a $10/mon...
Indie App Boom Defies AI Era With Creative, Human-First Tools
A new wave of inventive iOS apps—from smarter bookmarking and local marketplaces to digital pen pals—shows the App Store...
Apple AirTag 2: Louder, Longer-Range Tracking Arrives
Apple’s second-gen AirTag is now a much louder and more precise tracker, with a 50% stronger speaker, extended Ultra Wid...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: A Head-to-Head Foldable Face-Off
Samsung and Motorola's newest flip-foldables square off on price, displays, cameras and battery in a battle for the prem...
How to Check if Your Neighbor Is Using Your Wi-Fi – and Stop It Without a Fight
A free app like Fing scans your home network in seconds, revealing who is really connected. Here is how to spot intruder...
Google's Hidden News Feed Setting That Gives Your Favourite Financial Site a Boost
Financial portals are sharing a little‑known Google feature that lets you prioritise their stories in your news feed—wit...
Samsung's Fold 8 Ultra and S26 Ultra: Two Ultras, Two Very Different Visions
Samsung's new flagship duo shares identical internals but diverges on display, camera, durability, and price — revealing...
NordVPN in 2025: Blazing Speeds and Strong Privacy, but Beware Renewal Price Shock
Testing shows NordVPN leads on speed and streaming unblocking, yet a 133% price hike on auto-renewal tarnishes its long-...