The Essentials Backpack

Bluetooth tracking devices are handy for finding lost items, but they can also be used maliciously. Fortunately, companies are doing their best to help people protect themselves from unwanted tracking by letting them know when an unwanted device locks onto their location. Google has just announced its new "Find Nearby" Android feature, which detects unregistered Bluetooth devices tracking your location and helps you find where they are.

There are many reasons you might put off updating your iPhone to the latest iOS. Maybe you're out of space, or you worry the new operating system will slow down an older device. In any case, iOS 18.2 is not an update to waffle over, as it fixes a critical security bug in the Passwords app.

With Christmas just a couple of weeks away, children (and adults) the world over are making lists of the things they want Santa to bring down their chimneys. However, ChatGPT will let you go one better, offering you the chance to speak to Santa directly.

Anyone who travels frequently knows that an Apple AirTag is a perfect accessory for a checked bag. It can give you peace of mind that your bag will actually arrive with you. But if it does get lost, United Airlines is rolling out integration with a new iOS 18.2 feature to help track down lost baggage.

Traditional tablets can be distracting, with notifications and bright screens pulling you away from your work. That’s why the reMarkable paper tablet has been a breath of fresh air. Its minimalist design and paper-like display let me focus on what matters most without the usual distractions.

Instead of having an empty black screen, why not turn your TV into a festive backdrop this year to add a cozy ambiance and Christmas cheer to your living space? These Christmas-themed YouTube backgrounds include popular Christmas hits, traditional music, and winter-warming sound effects to get you into the holiday spirit.