Aug 31, 2017 7:00 AM

Step Up Your Gadget Game with This Month's Coolest Gear

Our favorite products from August, including the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Fitbit Ionic, and Essential 360 Camera.

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Why Has the US Banned Foreign-Made Routers?

The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hot spots manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.

Simon Hill

Hands-On With All of Google’s New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses

Here’s your first look at smart glasses coming from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, powered by Google and Samsung’s XR platform.

Julian Chokkattu

How to Watch Google I/O

Google I/O is back with updates to Search, Android, Gemini, and a fresh peek at upcoming Android XR smart glasses. Here's how to watch the announcements live and what to expect.

Boone Ashworth

The Best Webcams for Looking Bushy-Tailed on Zoom

I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here's what I learned.

Luke Larsen

Light Phone Is Making Its Dumb Phone More Useful With Third-Party ‘Tools’

A new developer program for LightOS allows anyone to create tools for the Light Phone, whether that’s a local public transit app for your city or a way to read ebooks.

Julian Chokkattu

How Your Modem and Router Work Together to Get Your Devices Online

Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.

Simon Hill

Googlebook Is Google’s New AI-Powered Laptop Platform Built on Android

They won’t replace Chromebooks, but Googlebooks have an Android-centered operating system, AI-first features like the Magic Pointer, and a promise of desktop-grade apps.

Julian Chokkattu

Top Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

Luke Larsen

My Home Office Is a Lighting Nightmare for Zoom Calls. Here’s How I Fixed It

I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.

Luke Larsen

What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement

Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.

Boone Ashworth

The New Google Fitbit Has No Screen and Costs $100

Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.

Boutayna Chokrane