Screaming Wi-Fi, internet dresses and unhinged AI chatbots - 20 of the wackiest tech stories we saw in 2025

Built by Sensia Technology, it was thin enough to hang like a tapestry or slip under bedding. Volume was modest, audio ...

Can you have a smart home without internet?

It is possible to enjoy the benefits of a smart home without an internet connection, but doing so requires more effort to ...

Out of all the new hardware that has passed through my hands in 2025, nothing has made an impact like a certain Wi-Fi 7 router has

Specifically, it's the TP-Link Deco BE68 (or BE67, if you buy it at Amazon) and continuing with the theme of specificity, ...

Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...
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Your Router Is Probably in the Wrong Place. Here Are the 4 Tweaks to Fix Your Slow Internet

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

Breathe New Life Into Your Old Laptops With This DIY Solution

Older laptops can easily be converted to DIY Chromebooks via the use of ChromeOS Flex. The OS is free and easy to install, ...