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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: Great-sounding headphones that support aptX

B&W's new top-of-the-range Bluetooth earbuds sound great and include an innovative smart case that supports aptX technology for high-quality audio-even on Apple devices.

Apple's true hit of 2024 isn't the iPhone 16

Apple's unsung hero of the fall is the AirPods 4.

PATAGONIA REFUGIO DAYPACK 26L: GREAT ALL-AROUND EVERYDAY BACKPACKS

Studying in the morning, shopping in the afternoon, sports in the evening, traveling to your parents on the weekend-if a backpack can handle all of this, it's perfect for a student. But the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is great for anyone who's always on the go, whether it's for work or play.

Apple's slow and steady approach to AI will once again win the race

Apple is not shy about touting Apple Intelligence, but the way the company is implementing it is different from other companies.

iOS 18: All the details and hidden features you won't want to miss

After you update, be sure to check out these delightful little improvements.

From the iPhone X to the iPhone 16: Apple's battery life visualized

Through a combination of bigger batteries and greater efficiency, Apple has drastically improved iPhone battery life over the years.

ANKER MAGGO 10K SLIM POWER BANK: THIN YET POWERFUL iPHONE MAGNETIC BATTERY PACK

At just 0.58 inches (less than 1.5cm) thick, this 10000mAh magnetic power bank rivals even some of the 5000mAh magnetic battery packs for slimness. It's also lighter in weight than any other 10K wireless power bank that we have tested, performed best for recharging power, and can wired-charge an iPhone at 30W.

SAMSUNG M8 SMART MONITOR (M80D): AN 32-AFFORDABLE INCH DISPLAY WITH 4K RESOLUTION

Samsung's M8 Smart Monitor has been on our list of the Best Mac Monitors (fave.co/435WylB) ever since it first launched back in 2022, as it provides an attractive 32-inch monitor with 4K resolution at a far lower price than Apple's expensive 27-inch Studio Display (fave.co/4eU1x57).

How to keep an iCloud Drive file on your Mac while optimizing storage

Apple finally gives you a sticky option.

MOKIBO FUSION KEYBOARD FOR iPAD PRO: AFFORDABLE AND WELL-BUILT KEYBOARD COVER

There are several versions of Mokibo's Fusion keyboard available, including one that's designed for Windows and Android devices, but it also makes a couple of models that are specifically designed for use with iPads.

pdfFiller: An overpriced, half-baked PDF editor for macOS

A basic PDF editor that doesn't fulfill its promises and costs too much.

AirPods versus AirPods Pro: How they compare

Don't know whether to buy the AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, or AirPods Pro 2? Here's how they stack up.

These 3 pieces of old Apple tech have overstayed their welcome

Apple is known for advancing technology, but it still has evidence in its lineup of clinging to the past.

Revealed: How Apple creates your passwords

The automatically suggested passwords on iPhone and Mac look like random characters, but there's a sophisticated system at work.

Ugreen Revodok Pro 210: Decent speeds at a nice price

A hub for users who don't need top performance from their connections.

Anker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger: Clever and compact

Anker proves that with a clever design, you can also achieve compact dimensions suitable for traveling.

LEATHER SLEEVE FROM MANUEL DREESMANN: QUALITY, LUXURY LEATHER MACBOOK SLEEVE

In some ways the modern working-fromhome trend means we don't need to think about protecting our MacBooks as much, since they tend to stay put on a desk at home. But on those occasions when we need to cart a laptop into the office, pack it in a suitcase, or add it to carry-on luggage, the need to protect it from bumps and scrapes should be paramount.

OWC EXPRESS 1M2: SSDS DON'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS

The OWC Express 1M2 makes a striking first impression with its cooling-fin design. The cooling fins alone account for around half of the overall height of this external SSD. Good cooling is extremely important, especially for fast NVMe SSD drives.

iPHONE 16 & 16 PLUS REVIEW: THE PHONE FOR EVERYONE CREEPS INTO PRO TERRITORY

APPLE'S BEST ALL-AROUND PHONE IS BETTER AND ALL-AROUNDER.

RIP Android 2008-25

The 2025 iPhone will finally kill its biggest competitor.

Want to Better Serve Your Clients? Become Them.

As a designer for brands, starting my own product company gave me a dose of humilityand it changed the way I relate to clients.

I've Been a Publicist for 17 Years.Don't Hire Me.

Entrepreneurs often think they need PR. Most don't. Here's why you're probably better off not hiring someone like me.

The CEO's Advice to the MVP

Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor knows the formula for a successful launch. NBA champ Jaylen Brown recently launched a shoe and athleisure brand. They have a lot to teach each other.

The Summer I TOOK My Mom "HOME"

Whenever I tell people about the Last Trip Home I took to Italy with my 87-year-old mother and my older son last summer, everyone has the same response (\"Awwww...\"), which makes me feel like a fraud because I know they're imagining some gauzy scene. And to be fair, I'd tried to plan it that way.

LOST And Found IN AMERICA

When I was 21, I spent the summer driving around the United States with my boyfriend. It amazes me, looking back, that I let myself go on that eight-week trip.

There's No Perfect Answer

I worked the same job for 19 years. I hated it, but it paid the bills. Then, in 2017, I entertained an exciting but terrifying question: Could I be an entrepreneur? I wasn't sure, so I needed something that felt like a guarantee. I searched for signs that would feel like a big, clear \"yes!\" Instead, what I found was a tarot card deck.

The BEST BOOKS of 2024

We all loved Oprah's Book Club selections this year (did you read them all?), but here are our editors' favorite standouts on the shelves-from the thoughtprovoking to the heartwarming to the hilarious.

The Menopause Makeover: For When "Aging Gracefully" Gets Old

Because literally everything-from eyelids to neck skin to boobs to butt-falls off a cliff. Here, a dozen interventions women in this life stage are embracing.