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• The best drawing tablets of 2025: Expert tested and recommended

  We tested the top drawing tablets of 2025 to help creatives find the best tools for sketching, designing, and creating.

• Researchers sound alarm: How a few secretive AI companies could crush free society

  What happens when AI automates R&D and starts to run amok? An intelligence explosion, power accumulation, disruption of democratic institutions, and more, according to these researchers.

• The best push mowers of 2025: Expert picks from Cub Cadet, Makita, and more

  I've found the best gas and battery models available to help you prep your lawn for the summer season from brands like DeWalt, Ego, Makita and more.

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: We tested both and it's a close one

  Samsung's flagship phone of 2025 launched earlier this week. Here's how it stacks up with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

• This pocket-friendly AI voice recorder has changed the way I work and travel

  Mobvoi's new TicNote voice recorder captures crisp audio and leverages AI to turn it into polished summaries, research notes, mind maps, and more.

• Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it

  Your Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, and other streaming devices collect your personal data for various reasons. If you're uncomfortable with that, here's how to get peace of mind.

• The Kindle Colorsoft brings books to life in vivid color, and it's $55 off during Amazon's Book Sale

  The new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and its bright screen looks great in direct sunlight.

• Why I recommend Hisense's Frame TV competitor, especially at this price

  The Hisense S7 Canvas TV provides a similar experience to Samsung's Frame TV at a much cheaper price. And right now, it's $302 off.

• Microsoft adds three new AI features to Copilot+ PCs - including the controversial Recall

  Here's when you can expect to see the new AI tools in Windows and what you can do with them.

• I retested Microsoft Copilot's AI coding skills in 2025 and now it's got serious game

  Copilot's early coding days were all swing and miss. But now? It's hitting line drives and running the bases with confidence. See for yourself.