There was once a time in which many people couldn't wait to toss their smartphone aside every two years (and sometimes even more frequently) in order to get the latest model as soon as it hit shelves.

AI expert Allie K. Miller demonstrates Anthropic's Claude Cowork, an AI agent tool that automates extensive business tasks. It analyzes documents, conducts research, builds interactive dashboards, and ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul in iOS 26 simplifies the Phone app’s ...

Reanimal, the latest survival horror from Tarsier Studios of Little Nightmares fame, has both local and online co-op, complete with crossplay, and it only requires one player to own the game thanks to ...

Here's what 2026 holds in store for you, based on your personal year number in numerology Lisa Stardust is a three-time best-selling author and astrologer who lives in New York City. Stardust has been ...

Buying a new phone can be expensive, especially if users are looking at each brand's flagship models, which can cost far more than other devices on the market. Because of that price, many people try ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

A massive Verizon outage Jan. 14, downed tens of thousands of Verizon phones, with Verizon customers eager to "fix" SOS mode on iPhones and turn off "Emergency Calls Only" on Samsung/Android phones.

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

As Gen Zers push back against the hyper-connected lifestyles that have defined their adolescence, a new tech minimalism trend is taking shape—not through a return to analog that has also gained ...

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of ...

Your phone’s camera is a real genie. I want you to start using it that way, especially this week. Whether you’re carrying the brand-new iPhone or an older Android ...