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Looking back at four tech gems that have withstood the test of time
This year I revisited several gadgets I’d reviewed to see whether they still earned a place in my daily life. A few impressed me even more with long-term use, while others only revealed their quirks
Buy now or weep later: Memory pricing jacking up the cost of everything with RAM
The cost of memory chips is surging as artificial intelligence devours global supply, pushing prices higher for everything from laptops to smartphones.
My 2026 tech resolution: Time to update that aging smart home network
After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly becoming obsolete.
How I cut my speed and my cost with AT&T Fiber, with unexpectedly happy results
After AT&T Fiber raised the price on my gigabit plan, I downgraded to 500 Mbps and found no drop in everyday performance — and in some cases saw even higher speeds.
Amazon’s Alexa+ may appear on your Echo devices — whether you want it or not
Amazon’s latest upgrade to Alexa uses AI to better understand and respond to commands, but its increased awareness of context and personality brings quirks that could delight or annoy users.
A 66-year-old Austin tech veteran and songwriter finds her sound with AI
Susan Scrupski’s songs sound like the work of a seasoned Nashville songwriter, but the music comes from an algorithm.
Capture, summarize and analyze meetings and conversations with the Plaud Note Pro
Recording interviews used to mean hours of rewinding tapes and pounding out transcripts. With devices like the Plaud Note Pro, that drudgery is largely gone.
Ezee Fiber tops Ookla report as Houston’s fastest internet, beating Comcast and AT&T
The latest Ookla report finds Ezee Fiber has the fastest fixed broadband speeds in Houston, highlighting a shift toward fiber and stronger competition among ISPs.
Rising memory prices pushed me to upgrade my MacBook Pro earlier than planned
Memory and storage prices are climbing, driven by AI data center demand. That influenced my decision to upgrade my laptop early and pick up a new M5 MacBook Pro.
Want to run an AI model on your own computer? You can, but you may get a warped view of reality
Running artificial intelligence models on your own laptop can save energy and protect your privacy. But smaller, offline AI systems are still prone to making things up in spectacular detail.
Missing the Dark Sky weather app? Meet Acme Weather, which embraces uncertainty
Five years after Apple absorbed Dark Sky, its founders have launched Acme Weather, an iOS app built around a simple premise — weather forecasts should show their uncertainty.
New gear from Samsung, Apple show the effects of soaring memory prices
As memory chip prices surge amid the AI boom, tech giants are quietly reshaping their product lineups. Samsung and Apple’s latest launches show how companies are raising prices.
Anker’s latest lineup adds smart features to get your gear charged up in style
Anker’s latest lineup of charging accessories adds screens, swiveling plugs and even cooling fans — small touches that can make a surprising difference in daily use.
Apple’s low-cost MacBook Neo is not for everyone, but it may be for you
The MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop in years, designed to win back students and curious Windows users. It’s fast and polished, but its limitations may give power users pause.
Waymo robotaxis are taking paying customers. Here’s what a ride in one is like.
Waymo’s driverless taxis began picking up paying riders in Houston in late February, marking the latest expansion of autonomous vehicles in Texas.
FCC ban on foreign-made home routers raises security and supply concerns
A sweeping FCC rule on home routers could reshape the market, limit new devices and even affect whether existing equipment receives security updates after 2027.
The memory chip crisis rages on. Besides your wallet, here are some of the casualties.
Prices for laptops, smartphones and game consoles are rising sharply as a global chip shortage worsens, driven in part by demand from AI systems.
Could the changing of the guard at Apple have big benefits for Houston?
Apple’s leadership shift and push into U.S. manufacturing could position Houston as a key hub for building the company’s next generation of AI-ready devices.
As airlines crack down on portable power banks, here’s what you need to know.
Airlines are tightening rules on portable power banks after a series of onboard fire incidents, leaving many travelers unsure what’s allowed.
Free Mac app WhatCable helps users identify what USB-C cables can do
USB-C cables look identical but behave differently. WhatCable shows Mac users exactly what each cable supports.