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• Before you buy a smartwatch or smart ring, consider what you're giving up

  Health wearables are constantly collecting your personal information, but who owns that data, and what does it mean for your privacy?

• 3 telltale signs someone is stealing your Wi-Fi - and how to stop them

  If you suspect someone may be on your Wi-Fi network without your permission, here's what you can do to get to the bottom of it.

• Most drivers overlook these 6 Android Auto apps - but off-roaders definitely shouldn't

  Android Auto isn't just for city streets anymore. Here are the apps that help me get more done when I'm off-road.

• After a month with a foldable phone, I can't justify buying an 'Ultra' model anymore

  Motorola's Razr+ is not the awkward middle child of its series; it arguably offers the best balance of features, performance, and value.

• This is the most unique Bluetooth tracker I've tested by far - and it outlasts the AirTag

  The Ugreen FineTrack 2 has several unique features that make it stand out against Apple's AirTags.

• I found the most effortless way to clean your Android phone storage - and it's free to use

  Clearing out your excess photos and videos is now just a swipe away with an easy-to-use app called Sponge.

• I read the fine print on at-home DNA and health tests - watch out for these risks

  What's really in that DNA kit? It turns out, it's not just a spit tube, but a whole lot of fine print.

• The wearable health boom is creating a data overload for doctors - what happens next

  Patients have never had more information about their health, but much of it is unusable. Here's why.

• I switched to Alpine Linux, and it's a crazy-fast distro with only one caveat

  While known primarily for containers and servers, this lightweight distro could easily be your daily driver. Here's why.

• Our favorite health trackers are disappearing - and that's the point

  Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here's why.