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10 Hacks Every Perplexity User Should Know

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You probably use Perplexity as a quick answer machine. Instead of Google Search, you ask Perplexity questions, and it responds with citations you can check yourself. While Perplexity is good at this, the scope of what the service can do (especially in the paid tiers) goes way beyond. After integrating some built-in features, harnessing the power of Perplexity Computer's background processing, and adding the Comet AI browser to the mix, you can turn Perplexity from yet another AI service into a fully fledged research assistant to help you get things done quickly. Set Perplexity as your default search engine for faster access Credit: Khamosh Pathak While Perplexity can now do extensive research, create mini-apps, and automate tasks, Perplexity's biggest advantage is being a search engine alternative to Google Search, one that is ...
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10 Hacks Every Venmo User Should Know

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Venmo is among the most widely used peer-to-peer payment platforms, used for everything from splitting bills to making purchases from merchants both small and large. The app has a number of built-in features that make it easier to manage expenses, collect funds, and keep your data private and money safe along the way, but they aren't always obvious. Here are 10 tips and tricks you can use to get the most out of Venmo. Make your Friends list private to protect your account from scammers By default, Venmo makes your friends list public, which means it is visible to anyone logged into Venmo. Scammers can capitalize on this by impersonating people you know—using their name, profile picture, and similar username—and trick you into sending money to fake accounts. To hide this list, go to Me > Settings > Privacy > Friends List and tap Private . You can also hide your profile from others' lists using the toggle on this same screen. Update your privacy settings to hide bo...
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How to Watch WWDC 2026 Live

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If you're an Apple fan, there are two big events to watch out for each year. As it happens, the first of 2026 is about to kick off. In just over a week, Apple will take the virtual stage to announce a slate of new features and services coming to iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and more— particularly AI updates . You shouldn't expect any new products , but if you enjoy new software updates, WWDC is for you. For anyone who enjoys thinking about and predicting what Apple may announce during its events, you're in luck: Lifehacker, along with the other CNET Group sites, is hosting a Big Guessing Game . You can enter any and all of the games on each site for your chance to win a new Apple Watch. There will be three rounds of the Big Guessing Game, and we're currently in the first. Good luck! What is WWDC? WWDC is Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference. While the event is synonymous with Apple's big keynote, it's actually a week-long affair meant for develo...
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This 65-Inch Premium Sony OLED TV Is $700 Off Right Now

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Memorial Day might be over, but some TV deals are still holding on strong. The 65-inch Bravia 8 II OLED TV is still seeing the same discount, making it a great option for anyone who missed out on splurging on a premium OLED TV during the sale. You can currently get the 65-inch for $2,598 (originally $3,299.99), or the 55-inch is also available for $2,298 (originally $2,599.99)—but if you have an extra $300 to spare, the bigger 65-inch offers a better deal. Model: K-55XR80M2 BRAVIA 8 II 55” Class QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV (2025) ...
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10 Hacks Every Claude User Should Know

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Claude is one of the AI platforms at the forefront of the generative AI revolution: It has become the go-to AI of choice for many coders, and is leading the push into agentic AI that can take actions for users , too. It's also really simple to use, and even opens up with a warm and familiar greeting ("back at it" when I last loaded it). However you use Claude, there are also numerous features and tools worth knowing about that can help you dive deeper into the AI's capabilities. Whether it's getting Claude to rummage through your emails, adjusting the style that Claude responds in, or putting Claude to work in your web browser, there is plenty to explore outside of the core prompt box. Connect Claude to Gmail to help manage your inbox Connectors enable Claude to attach itself to other apps, and there are a lot of them, including Spotify, Canva, Tripadvisor, and Uber. You can add a new connector to Claude by clicking on the + (plus) button in the lower left cor...
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I Used Garmin's Heart Rate Monitor to Measure My 'Running Economy,' and Here's What I Learned

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you've been eyeing the Garmin Forerunner 970 , you may be drawn to two of its buzz-worthy features: running economy and step speed loss. But there's a catch: You can't access either metric without purchasing a compatible Garmin accessory like the HRM-600 heart rate monitor , which will run you $170. Is this extra training insight worth the additional investment? To find out, I've been wearing one on my runs for the past several weeks, including a half-marathon race in early May. Here's what I've learned about myself, and what you need to know before buying an accessory to get the most out of your running data. Garmin Forerunner 970 $749.99 at Amazon ...
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Apple Will Now Give You More Trade-In Value for These iPhones, iPads, and Macs

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I'm a big believer in holding on to your tech for as long as possible, but at a certain point, you do need to upgrade. When that time comes, it helps to get some money for your old device to offset the cost of a new one—especially when that new device is from Apple, whose products tend to hold their value well. If you are thinking of trading in your old Apple product for a new one, there's some good news: Apple just increased its trade-in estimates on a number of devices (while, at the same time, lowering the estimates on others.) As reported by MacRumors , Apple updated its trade-in values for the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch devices on Wednesday. The company lists the values for all of the devices that it accepts for trade-in on its official Apple Trade In website . While you can't trade in every device, the company does accept trade-ins for for products from as far back as 2017. While you won't get too much these days for an iPhone 8 (up to $35) or an ...
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