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A Four Pack of These TSA-Approved SmartLocks Is $80 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. Losing your luggage might not be the end of the world, but it’s definitely the worst part of a trip. That’s where something like the SmartLock comes in, and a four-pack of these TSA-approved travel locks is going for $79.99 on StackSocial right now , which is the same price Amazon charges for a three-pack . It’s designed for Apple users, integrating directly with the Find My app, so you can track your bags on a map, ping them with sound if they’re nearby, or get alerts if you’ve walked off and left them behind. Each lock uses a simple three-digit combination and is TSA-approved, meaning airport security can access it without cutting it open. The build feels solid, with a durable alloy shell and thick cable loop tough enough for typical travel abuse. It’s also refreshingly low-maintenance, with no constant charging needed. The ...

No One Is Buying Phones for AI

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If you're entrenched in tech news, you'd think Apple was on the brink of collapse. The company undoubtedly is having a rough go of all things AI—while companies like ChatGPT, Google, and Microsoft have hit the AI ground running, Apple's AI department is in disarray . Some features, like Clean Up and Writing Tools , have made their way to products like the iPhone, but, others (notably Siri's AI overhaul ) are still nowhere to be seen. The situation is, objectively, not great. Apple advertised these features alongside the iPhone 16 line, even casting The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey in a commercial showing off said AI-powered Siri. (The commercial has since been deleted.) While the rest of the tech industry seems to be entirely focused on AI, Apple is, uncharacteristically, struggling to keep up. Things must be dire for the company, right? The iPhone continues to sell like hot cakes While I'm not here to read the company's entire pulse, it does seem like the ...

How to Set a Passcode to Lock Your Garmin Watch

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin has recently brought a feature to many of its watches that Apple Watch users have been able to enjoy for a while: A device passcode, so you can lock your data when your watch isn’t on your wrist. The feature is now available to users of recent Enduro, Fenix, Forerunner, Lily, Tactix, Venu, and Vivoactive watches. Garmin Vívoactive 6 $299.99 at Amazon Get Deal ...

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Is $65 Off

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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. The 2nd-generation Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is currently 25% off, bringing its price down to $199.99 (originally $264.98)—that's its lowest price yet, according to price trackers . If you’re an Android user who happens to be in the market for a new tablet that won’t break the bank, this device might be a good fit for you.  Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite $199.99 at Amazon $264.98 Save $64.99 Get Deal ...

You Can Get This ASUS Chromebook CM30 for Just $180 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. If you’ve been eyeing a lightweight, all-purpose Chromebook for casual work, school, or everyday browsing, this open-box ASUS Chromebook CM30 might be worth a closer look. Currently priced at $179.99 (down from $329.99), it’s one of those mid-range 2-in-1s that doesn’t try to be everything, but nails the basics with enough flair to feel premium. The 10.5-inch WUXGA touchscreen is responsive and sharp, and thanks to the Kompanio 520 processor and 8GB of RAM, general multitasking is smooth, whether you’re juggling docs, Google Meet, or your Spotify tab. ChromeOS keeps things lean and fast, and you also get stylus support for quick notes or digital doodles. It helps that the whole device is wrapped in a sturdy aluminum shell (made with 30% recycled materials), giving it that slightly rugged, school-bag-ready feel without adding bulk. The de...

How to Get Verified on Bluesky

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Want to get yourself verified on Bluesky? The company just made a verification form available to the public , and you can use it to submit a request to get yourself a shiny blue check mark. This comes about a month after Bluesky first launched its verification program, which focused primarily on verification from third-parties and Bluesky itself. This latest change, however, allows you to apply for verification directly with Bluesky. The different types of Bluesky verification Unlike X and Instagram, Bluesky doesn't charge you for verification. However, there are three different kinds of verification on the service and it can get a bit confusing. The first and easiest type of verification is self-verification on Bluesky. This is open to anyone who owns a domain name. You can easily link your Bluesky account to the domain , which changes your handle to the domain name. Self-verification doesn't come with a blue check, however. ...

Google's Co-Founder Says AI Performs Best When You Threaten It

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Artificial intelligence continues to be the thing in tech—whether consumers are interested or not. What strikes me most about generative AI isn't its features or potential to make my life easier (a potential I have yet to realize); rather, I'm focused these days on the many threats that seem to be rising from this technology. There's misinformation, for sure—new AI video models, for example, are creating realistic clips complete with lip-synced audio . But there's also the classic AI threat, that the technology becomes both more intelligent than us and self-aware, and chooses to use that general intelligence in a way that does not benefit humanity. Even as he pours resources into his own AI company (not to mention the current administration, as well) Elon Musk sees a 10 to 20% chance that AI " goes bad ," and that the tech remains a “significant existential threat." Cool. So it doesn't necessarily bring me comfort to hear a high-profile, establish...

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The iPad Mini A17 Pro

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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. The latest iPad mini 7 was released in Oct. of 2024, bringing a smaller and more compact design with Apple Intelligence features to the already smallest iPad on the market. Today, the iPad Mini is nearly $100 off. You can get it for $399.99 (originally $499), $0.99 off the lowest price it has ever been, according to price-tracking tools . Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) $399.99 at Amazon $499.00 Save $99.01 ...

I'm a Deals Writer, and These are the Top 10 Tech Sales This Week

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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. You've been hard at work all week, as have I—as Lifehacker's tech deals writer, I've been hunting down the best deals on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech all week. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's highlights, all of which I've vetted using my favorite price tracking tools . This week was the start of retailers launching their Memorial Day sales. You can find deals on Pixel phones, Sonos speakers, Sleep Number beds, OLED TVs, smart watches, and much more. Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Roam 2 ...