<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Feature ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/feature Fri, 15 May 2026 09:15:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I use the 'pass' prompt to make ChatGPT admit when another AI is better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-use-the-pass-prompt-to-make-chatgpt-admit-when-another-ai-is-better AaWhBjdq8GZEybYLkkXhpH Fri, 15 May 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took over 200 photos with the Motorola Razr Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — Motorola has done the impossible ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-took-over-200-photos-with-the-motorola-razr-fold-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-motorola-has-done-the-impossible oe7yMkAotRnjSGMrtRrowk Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here comes ‘Super Quantum Dot’ — why you need to watch out for this buzzword if you’re shopping for a TV in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/here-comes-super-quantum-dot-why-you-need-to-watch-out-for-this-buzzword-if-youre-shopping-for-a-tv-in-2026 PQne9e9UUu6wx7YeKUD7TW Fri, 15 May 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 zero-maintenance plants that will make your front porch look amazing (and skyrocket your curb appeal) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/7-zero-maintenance-plants-that-will-make-your-front-porch-look-amazing-and-skyrocket-your-curb-appeal yvaVkgUbBzRnhvPqdxq9Zg Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer: I added these 3 balance moves to my daily routine, and they've changed how I move ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-i-added-these-3-balance-moves-to-my-daily-routine-and-theyve-changed-how-i-move 3zPMttwtgDUSToAh34QEkM Fri, 15 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used ChatGPT to build the cheapest possible home gym from Walmart — here's what I picked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-chatgpt-to-build-the-cheapest-possible-home-gym-from-walmart-heres-what-i-picked Y5StLzG4yX97fAr4SiiiKP Fri, 15 May 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 06:52:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your lighting might be costing you a fortune — but this one simple change can cut your electric bill significantly ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/your-lighting-might-be-costing-you-a-fortune-but-this-one-simple-change-can-cut-your-electric-bill-significantly 2LxDGLo44iS98wYbSADyd7 Fri, 15 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google users are quietly using '&udm=14' — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-users-are-quietly-using-and-udm-14-heres-why A6AmhMbVK85fiCwqLpYXrG Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 ways to save on buying running shoes — I test sneakers for a living, and you don’t need to spend big money to get great shoes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/6-ways-to-save-on-buying-running-shoes-i-test-sneakers-for-a-living-and-you-dont-need-to-spend-big-money-to-get-great-shoes VY6H8nXdUsxaDFLBNXk4nN Fri, 15 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw the new IKEA PS 2026 collection, and the crown jewel is the inflatable Easy Chair, 'a major evolution in air-based furniture' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-saw-the-new-ikea-ps-2026-collection-and-the-crown-jewel-is-the-inflatable-easy-chair-a-major-evolution-in-air-based-furniture fLYspsdKexDm76BWtoRSGg Thu, 14 May 2026 23:44:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL's new earbuds do one thing I've never seen on AirPods, Sonys, Bose, or Samsung earbuds — every audio brand needs to take note ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/jbls-new-earbuds-do-one-thing-ive-never-seen-on-airpods-sonys-bose-or-samsung-earbuds-every-audio-brand-needs-to-take-note LBXkfmTRX3K8brf2zJXSwE Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL has fixed the biggest problem with wireless headphones — the Tour One M3's USB-C transmitter has changed the game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/jbl-has-fixed-the-biggest-problem-with-wireless-headphones-the-tour-one-m3s-usb-c-transmitter-has-changed-the-game rj4jSHAoa8Sw7gDsRejHoX Thu, 14 May 2026 11:49:42 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:55:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I let Resy in Claude pick new restaurants for me to try — and the results were surprising ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-let-resy-in-claude-pick-new-restaurants-for-me-to-try-and-the-results-were-surprising-but-delicious XKs8WHfzoDq4Suwyd4KrBb Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Garmin Forerunner 170 — what are the main differences between Garmin’s two new running watches ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-70-vs-garmin-forerunner-170-the-main-differences-between-garmins-two-new-running-watches FT2PH4t5pdUcLcAZvaVwgN Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget paying for weedkiller: I’m going to be growing this one plant in my yard to stop weeds for good ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/forget-paying-for-weedkiller-im-going-to-be-growing-this-one-plant-in-my-yard-to-stop-weeds-for-good FBqxwMJWRwRUJJGfCAGQSC Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used Gary Vee’s ‘attention is currency’ mindset with ChatGPT — and it saved my weakest idea ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-gary-vees-attention-is-currency-mindset-with-chatgpt-and-it-saved-my-weakest-idea QxZZg9YtiRdu7P4Nb5vyTB Thu, 14 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:50:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need kettlebell swings to build strength, endurance and power, just these 3 moves and 1 weight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/you-dont-need-kettlebell-swings-to-build-strength-endurance-and-power-just-these-3-moves SZGr6ur3bRUGUzgHPsMomK Thu, 14 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:50:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I cancelled my Prime membership and now I'm saving $139 a year — here’s why I ditched Amazon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/i-cancelled-my-prime-membership-and-now-im-saving-usd139-a-year-heres-why-i-ditched-amazon jxbt36QZMBugPCidVXUDpb Thu, 14 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 17:29:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 clever cooking hacks you never knew that will slash your energy bills ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/5-clever-cooking-hacks-you-never-knew-that-will-slash-your-energy-bills FJVSBKnZhQ9QdmiaSPfVmR Thu, 14 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I almost gave up on Apple TV’s No. 1 show — then ChatGPT convinced me to keep watching ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-almost-gave-up-on-apple-tv-s-no-1-show-then-chatgpt-convinced-me-to-keep-watching 2qDUvAYLzVeXEUsMQZCS3f Thu, 14 May 2026 05:01:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:49:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ No squats or lunges — these 5 simple exercises build strength and stability in your knees and are perfect for seniors, according to a 65-year-old personal trainer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-squats-or-lunges-these-5-simple-exercises-build-strength-and-stability-in-your-knees-and-are-perfect-for-seniors-according-to-a-65-year-old-personal-trainer 45Zgv7hGHTbTvK63N4wysC Thu, 14 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:23:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ LiberNovo goes big, adding big & tall Maxis model to its lineup along with two more options ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-office/libernovo-goes-big-adding-big-and-tall-maxis-model-to-its-lineup-along-with-two-more-options GeDeYxSRQ2iXEK4WjPyThF Wed, 13 May 2026 14:17:47 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:19:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 iPhone accessories for under $20 we can't live without ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/9-iphone-accessories-for-under-usd20-we-cant-live-without eVTYtcLMMKHAfN6NbmkX7E Wed, 13 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Supercharge your yard without spending a dime: 5 household items to repurpose right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/supercharge-your-yard-without-spending-a-dime-5-household-items-to-repurpose-right-now p9qd5ruAgTFmjBmsrGNhtH Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just discovered one of Apple’s best health tracking tools — and it’s not what you expect ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-just-discovered-one-of-apples-best-health-tracking-tools-and-its-not-what-you-expect ghTB9R4xKKwuqWZJ726bVc Wed, 13 May 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fixed Gemini’s biggest weaknesses — these 10 prompts give me the best answers every time ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-fixed-geminis-biggest-weaknesses-these-10-prompts-give-me-the-best-answers-every-time 6kKwGuoscUPjDSdMdhjppn Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google and SpaceX in talks to launch ‘Project Suncatcher’ orbital AI data centers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/elon-musk-might-be-right-heres-why-putting-ai-data-centers-in-space-isnt-as-crazy-as-it-sounds 9LWPX99pbTpyRkaDVyDt2i Wed, 13 May 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:53:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It's never too late to sculpt a strong core without weights, but the earlier you start, the better" — here are 3 moves to try ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/its-never-too-late-to-sculpt-a-strong-core-without-weights-here-are-3-moves-to-try KBFvWvNXPE6ctLvimvkAnV Wed, 13 May 2026 07:02:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:58:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the ChatGPT ‘pencil’ prompt — and it fixed the one thing I hate about AI writing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-the-chatgpt-humanize-prompt-and-it-fixed-the-one-thing-i-hate-about-ai-writing PHtZQmfRpo7aaDWkzXn7r5 Wed, 13 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:50:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sick of streaming price hikes? Here's how to watch shows and movies for totally free ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/usd0-streaming-diet-how-to-watch-tv-without-paying-anything-legally W3ABn2KSB55o65urRwrYRB Wed, 13 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ JumpJump VPN alternatives – here are three VPNs you should check out instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/jumpjump-vpn-alternatives-here-are-three-vpns-you-should-check-out-instead sM6V9rXczaUrfM67LfVKgQ Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 major Android upgrades just announced ahead of Google I/O, including Gemini Intelligence, 3D emojis and better iPhone compatibility ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/android-17-io-2026-upgrades 5PigEnW6RwVD7wK9tiBaEh Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Fenix 8: I tested the Garmin Epix Pro for a year and it’s still better value ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/is-the-garmin-epix-pro-still-worth-it-in-2026-ive-tested-the-newer-garmin-fenix-8-and-fenix-8-pro-and-the-epix-pro-is-a-great-value-alternative NtH6DnmxQajoLopn2Sp4XS Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 09:17:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the ‘Goldfish Prompt’ with ChatGPT — and it instantly stopped my overthinking ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-tried-the-goldfish-prompt-with-chatgpt-and-it-instantly-stopped-my-overthinking hQf8uZmHXGQMSTcRJuUhPK Tue, 12 May 2026 09:15:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:57:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I drove the Genesis GV80 Coupe for a week — and this SUV cured my need-for-speed itch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/i-drove-the-genesis-gv80-coupe-for-a-week-and-this-suv-cured-my-need-for-speed-itch 7R33MTGXuUfJfLe8VuvDmP Tue, 12 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the 'Simulated Future' prompt to look at my life in the next 5 years — the results were a massive wake-up call ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-the-simulated-future-prompt-to-look-at-my-life-in-the-next-5-years-the-results-were-a-massive-wake-up-call tjCRah9pzXSryYiNSrcFP4 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you buy a new 2026 TV or save money on a 2025 model? Here's how to shop for a screen like an expert ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/should-you-buy-a-new-2026-tv-or-save-money-on-a-2025-model-heres-how-to-shop-for-a-screen-like-an-expert zq2sUshSZuycDyw7UhX3pd Tue, 12 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Transform your backyard for less this summer: 5 garden tools I recommend under $25 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/transform-your-backyard-for-less-this-summer-5-garden-tools-i-recommend-under-usd25 szxj7T5tQV6wqq9um8nFaG Tue, 12 May 2026 05:52:42 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 16:21:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked ChatGPT to apply Lewis Howes’ ‘Greatness’ mindset to my life — and it completely changed how I approach work ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-asked-chatgpt-to-apply-lewis-howes-greatness-mindset-to-my-life-and-it-completely-changed-how-i-approach-work Lup7F42FbxzsThTz7em83L Tue, 12 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:50:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ We tested 5 cheap power banks under $20 on Amazon — here's the one I'd buy with my own money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/we-tested-5-cheap-power-banks-under-usd20-on-amazon-heres-the-one-id-buy-with-my-own-money s99QcBpHcsBWxLLyDXCKsR Tue, 12 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget crunches, planks and sit-ups — I use this slow, controlled Pilates exercise to sculpt my internal and external obliques, as well as build deep core strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-crunches-and-sit-ups-i-use-this-slow-controlled-pilates-exercise-to-sculpt-my-internal-and-external-obliques-as-well-as-build-deep-core-strength rrKbsdXxqMdudTDf7RXwqQ Tue, 12 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:13:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave ChatGPT permission to disagree with me with this prompt — and its responses became dramatically better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-gave-chatgpt-permission-to-disagree-with-me-with-this-prompt-and-its-responses-became-dramatically-better bhaNMMX3gpq5qKyb9qXd6o Mon, 11 May 2026 18:43:36 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:53:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude how to stop feeling overwhelmed and these small changes actually helped ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-asked-chatgpt-gemini-and-claude-how-to-stop-feeling-overwhelmed-and-these-small-changes-actually-helped 2Wx7nJhDrvhnCJrbZFAutL Mon, 11 May 2026 13:34:29 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:14:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI is changing how we transcribe, and this might be the best example of it on Mac yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/ai-is-changing-how-we-transcribe-and-this-might-be-the-best-example-of-it-on-mac-yet BY2XRj8gAFJRF4zW4vzbzB Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Urban VPN has released its own in-house protocol – but it's not safe to use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/urban-vpn-has-released-its-own-in-house-protocol-but-its-not-safe-to-use 4CVeiPkvBDX4vSAy8vfbk3 Mon, 11 May 2026 09:29:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say this one liquid is actually scorching your lawn (and it’s not fertilizer) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/dog-proof-your-dream-lawn-expert-tips-for-beating-urine-burn-digging-and-mid-zoomies-destruction LrUtvEqXiQqMje3jm98nZn Mon, 11 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:32:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I stopped treating ChatGPT like Google — and everything suddenly clicked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-stopped-treating-chatgpt-like-google-and-everything-suddenly-clicked sbFk3GpaJ5pgUZnT6ZEXoa Mon, 11 May 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:57:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a plyometrics workout for runners, and it’s the most enjoyable strength training I’ve done in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-tried-a-plyometrics-workout-for-runners-and-its-the-most-enjoyable-strength-training-ive-done-in-years YctY7M8UeTBt5CiqLdGxwh Mon, 11 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested these ridiculously cheap off-brand phones you probably never heard of — here’s my honest verdict on what's worth buying ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-tested-these-ridiculously-cheap-off-brand-phones-you-probably-never-heard-of-heres-my-honest-verdict-on-whats-worth-buying 9SyucmT35ebgnXHVQc9Q8E Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Digital fatigue is showing up in our music consumption — and Gen Z is ditching streaming for vinyl crackle ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/digital-fatigue-is-showing-up-in-our-music-consumption-and-gen-z-is-ditching-streaming-for-vinyl-crackle NgMMZVrKAc65jK4R6HPWDo Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000