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1. 9 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

   Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.

2. A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn’t Work

   The incidents in Austin raise questions about how self-driving cars “learn” and adapt to their surroundings.

3. Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That

   All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.

4. Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds: Bose, Sony, Apple, and More

   Everyone needs a good pair of ANC earbuds. These are the best of the bunch.

5. The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel

   Veteran designers in the auto industry—and Jony Ive—tell us how hard it is to make a functional yet beautiful steering wheel.

6. Best Heart Rate Monitors (2026): Polar, Coros, Garmin

   These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.

7. These 40 Amazon Spring Sale Tech Deals Are Actually Good. We Checked the Price History (2026)

   This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.

8. What Is the Best Garmin Watch Right Now? (2026)

   We tested Garmin’s GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more.

9. The Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): We’ve Tested Dozens

   Slap a case on your shiny new Pixel, whether you have the Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL. We also have recommendations for Qi2 chargers and other accessories.

10. Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are

    Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it's unlikely to solve the real problems.