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The Best Portable Monitors for 2024
Whether you're a traveling exec, a gamer, or a graphic designer, a portable second monitor can add an extra dimension to your work or play. We've tested most of the major models. Check out our top picks.
The Best Action Cameras for 2024
Whether you want to capture outdoor sports or underwater excursions, you need a camera that's tough and portable enough for the job. Here's what you need to know about action cams, along with the top-rated models we've tested.
US Border Agents Need Warrants to Search Cell Phones, Court Rules
A federal court determines probing phones, tablets, or laptops at the border is a major privacy violation, comparing such searches to 'mindreading.'
US Investigating Delta Amid Thousands of CrowdStrike-Related Cancellations
The Department of Transportation is particularly concerned that Delta Air Lines is not adequately compensating passengers after canceling thousands of flights.
Heading to the Paris Olympics? Don't Fall for These Scams
More than ever, the Olympic Games are a 'high-stakes cyberthreat target,' according to a report from Fortinet that highlights the most popular scams attendees should watch out for.
Our Top-Tested Picks for Your Outdoor Adventures
No matter your plans for summer, we've got the best gear to make it one to remember.
Florida Pulls Its 'Smart ID' Digital Driver's License From App Stores
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says the app 'will be updated and improved by a new vendor,' but probably not until 2025.
Mint Mobile Adds Free Roaming in Canada to All Plans
The T-Mobile-owned prepaid service joins other carriers in treating Canada as a 51st state.
The Best Camera Phones for 2024
Tired of hauling around an extra camera? Grab one of the best smartphones for taking photos and you might find your dSLR or mirrorless collecting dust.
The Best Unlocked Phones for 2024
Tired of the restrictive carrier payment plans that often come with new cell phones? The top unlocked phones we've tested aren't tied to a carrier, offer you more freedom, and carry less bloatware.
The Best Instant Cameras for 2024
Lots of people enjoy snapping shots with a modern instant camera, just like our parents did with the Polaroids of yesteryear. These are the best instant cameras we've tested.
The Best Portable Projectors for 2024
Need a compact, capable projector you can take with you for presentations on the road—or just to tote outside for backyard movies? Here's a look at the top-rated models we've tested.
The Best Battery Life Laptops for 2024
We've tested hundreds of laptops to find the ones that last the longest between charges. These battery-life champs will easily take you through a day of work or school, plus an evening's entertainment.
Sorry, Frequent Flyers: 'New Windows App Experience' for Netflix Ditches Downloads
The streaming video service will reserve download support for its mobile apps.
No More Airbnb: Barcelona Plans to Ban Short-Term Rentals
Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni says the city will not renew or issue licenses for short-term rentals, effectively phasing them out over the next five years.
Vacation Streaming: Google Cast Support Coming to LG Smart TVs at Hyatt Hotels
Scan a QR code on your hotel room TV to pick up where you left off on your streaming favorites.
Wi-Fi at Warp Speed: Where to Find the Fastest Airport Internet Before You Fly
Time to travel? Here's a look at which airports in the US and around the world offer the fastest—and slowest—internet speeds.
Online Passport Renewals Are Back, If You Act Fast Enough
During its latest beta test, the State Department will accept applications starting at 1 p.m. ET each day and close once it reaches an unspecified daily limit.
The Best Travel Apps for 2024
Find flight deals, book vacation homes, reserve camping sites, and know where to pull off the road with the top travel apps.
Our Favorite Frequent-Traveler Picks: Top-Rated Tech to Take on Your Next Trip
Of all the hardware and software products we've ever reviewed, these 15 essentials should always have a spot in your travel bag.
