15 Amazing Gadgets That Make Your Life Easier

5 gadgets you shouldn’t waste your money on

At the end of the day it’s your money, but I suggest that you avoid buying these gadgets, either for yourself or as gifts.

How to Stop Data Thieves From Stealing Information Off Your Old Gadgets

Considering our collective thirst to upgrade to the latest shiny gadget, it's not surprising that consumer electronics generate a nasty amount of waste—some 3.4 million tons of e-waste year. We are device-gobbling monsters who grow strong on the gleaming newness of our machines. But tossing out "old" devices creates an overlooked hazard.

One guy taught Amazon's Alexa to summon his Tesla, because why not

You can now tell one gadget to tell another gadget to summon your Tesla Model S.

Smartphone Security Made Easy…and Smart

This infographic gives you an overview on just how vulnerable you can be to privacy and data loss via your smartphone—along with some additional tips on how to protect yourself.

How Fixable Is That New Gadget? [Chart]

ReadWrite put together this handy chart of how easy it is for users to repair and modify popular smartphones and tablets.

How T0 Pack Your Gadgets ? 5 Tips

Nowadays, we live and breathe technology and we can hardly go anywhere without it. When we travel or if we are moving from one place to another, our gadgets are one of the things we cannot afford to leave behind. It is important to stay connected to our friends and loved ones using the various […]

How Gadgets Ruin Relationships and Corrupt Emotions

This is about more than an issue of gadget etiquette or a lack of consideration for others; it's about connection. While our electronic gadgetry is keeping us more connected in some ways, it is a shallow connection because applications are set up for the splitting of attention.

Why Gadget Warranties Are (Almost) Never Worth It

Crunch the numbers, and you’ll see there are very few reasons to buy AppleCare or other plans.

Gadgets for Getting Things Done: Favorite Productivity Tools and How-to Tips

Got productivity tools, but not the habits to go with them? Our favorite productivity tools and tips on getting the most of even the low-tech tools!

ScienceAlert Deal: 10 Unique Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed

Anyone can appreciate a gadget that can make everyday life a bit easier or more fun. However, there's plenty of products out there that would make a perfect addition to your home or office, but you never knew existed until now.

Why the future of tech demands smarter people, not smarter gadgets

The next 30 years of innovation risk being wasted unless society does a better job of educating people about the potential - and downsides - of technology.

How Can I Kid-Proof My PC and Gadgets?

Dear Lifehacker,<br>I let my children and nephews use my computer, tablet, and smartphone sometimes, but I fear for their lives (the gadgets' lives, that is). What can I do to protect my devices from their little error-prone fingers (and keep the kids away from the darker corners of the web)?

What If Google’s Modular Phone Powered All Your Gadgets?

Seymourpowell designed the first real modular phone on the market. Next up? Modular everything, using a Google platform.

How Over 40 Gadgets Converge Into the Tiny Device in Your Pocket

That isn't a cell phone in your pocket. It's every cool gadget from the past 20 years combined into a sleek device you simply cannot live without.

New gadget, now what? Tips to set up your new tech devices like a pro

IT Gadgets Gift Guide

TEKsystems breaks down the top technology gifts IT workers and enthusiasts covet in our handy gadgets gift guide.

Why can't all gadgets be this cute?

It’s not often that I squee at a gadget. Something about their reflective metal gives off a sterile vibe. A big-screen TV doesn’t sound my cute alarm, you know? But these lil guys:<br>...

How Your Gadgets Really Work

If you've ever peered inside the ports or slots on your gadgets and wondered what was really going on inside to make them work, this enlightening video will answer all of your questions. It turns out it has nothing to do with circuits, microprocessors, or even software. All of that is just a ruse, designed to obfuscate the real tiny wonders that lurk inside your devices. [YouTube via Neatorama]

Key gadget specs and what they really mean

Find out how processors, memory, battery life, storage, display tech, and camera lenses make up a finished device.

Why it's worth carrying more than one gadget

From gaming on the go to reading e-books without eye strain, your phone isn't always the only gadget you should pack.