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Reports have surfaced that Google might switch ChromeOS to Android. This change could fundamentally alter the way we use Chromebooks. If Android does replace ChromeOS, here are four features I hope to see in an Android-powered laptop.

Instead of keeping music to yourself with headphones, a portable Bluetooth speaker allows everyone to rock out, whether you’re at a party or somewhere else. While costing a bit more than the competition, the second-generation Bose SoundLink Flex boasts great sound and a nice design.

The influx of AI design tools has affected 2024’s creative design landscape, but will it change much in 2025? Here are my design roundups and predictions.

Dear Eric: The last four years of my father’s life, I was a near constant caregiver. I visited him daily, did his lawn work, took him to doctor’s appointments, to the barber, occasionally to dinner or a movie. I always took care of his finances and medications. He would call me as many as 10 or 15 times a day about various things or just to talk. After he died about a year ago, I have been overcome with guilt.

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.