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September 30
- Meta Muse vs ChatGPT Dots — I compared the new AI agents, and they’re not as similar as they look
- Prepping for an MBA? Samsung's flagship Galaxy Tab S12 is your ideal daily sidekick
- Why Siri never worked like ChatGPT — former Siri AI researcher explains what Apple had to change
- A physical therapist says these are the 4 best exercises for maintaining walking speed as you age
- I scoured Reddit for Muse AI use cases — 10 that will actually save you time
- This MagSafe gadget instantly upped my iPhone photography — and it’s only $22
- Forget the weights, this '5-4-3-2-1' bodyweight workout builds full-body functional strength and takes just 15 minutes
- OpenAI just launched Dots — here’s why most ChatGPT users can’t try them yet
September 29
- Trump’s new America.gov uses Gemini and Grok to navigate government services — these 5 prompts show what it can do
- Does LifeLock offer more comprehensive protection than banks do?
- How to use NordVPN router integration to protect every smart device in your house
- Waking up at 3 a.m.? A doctor reveals the 4 nighttime habits secretly ruining your sleep
- Are the Beats 360 headphones actually good for running? I ran 10 miles in them to find out
- Claude Sonnet 5.5 just launched — here's why it's about to become your daily driver
- I tested Google Maps Immersive Navigation for 2 weeks — and it makes seeing tricky exits a breeze on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Muse to give me new podcasts based on my favorites — these 7 picks got added to my queue for International Podcast Day
September 28
- 'Surveillance Tamagotchi': Tom's Guide readers weigh in on Meta's new Muse Charm
- How well do you remember Harrison Ford’s biggest ‘80s movies? Take our quiz to find out, from ‘Indiana Jones’ to ‘Star Wars’
- 4 reasons the Galaxy Z Fold8 is a great phone for photo and video editing
- I tried the viral '/human' ChatGPT trick and it actually fixed robotic writing
- I test hip mobility exercises so you don't have to — this one move always stands out
- I asked Meta’s Muse AI for productivity hacks — these 7 unconventional ideas surprised me the most
- 7 ChatGPT prompts that can help you build better habits — one of them inspired 3 major changes that actually stuck
- Forget squats — these 3 exercises improve single-leg strength, stability, and power
- iPhone Duo: 6 features you’re giving up by not buying the iPhone 18 Pro Max
September 27
- I bought a digital camera for my kid, but all she does is play games on it, so I'm getting this 4-star device instead — and it's just $30
- 7 best Robert Pattinson movies, ranked
- Do you actually need the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6? Qualcomm's SVPs explain who should pay the premium
- Can my neighbor’s renovation affect my home, and what are my rights? I asked the experts
- This ‘vampire hormone’ reduces 3 a.m. wake ups — an insomnia doctor shares 2 ways to get more of it
- 'A bad photo tells a story a perfect one can’t’: I spoke to the ‘world’s worst photographer’ about the importance of imperfection in photography
- I just tried Speedo’s new smart goggles — and I think I just unlocked the secret to helping you swim smarter
- I teach people over 50 to build strength and mobility — here's the 3 staple moves I swear by for beginners
September 26
- Meta VR Glasses vs Xreal Aura: Which spatial computing glasses will win?
- Can you guess the ‘80s movie from just a piece of its poster? See how much you remember from this iconic decade
- I asked a Pilates instructor for the best exercise to improve mobility and build core strength after 40 — and her answer wasn’t what I was expecting
- If you can't squat properly, you need this personal trainer's 10-second yoga block hack
- Siri just got a major AI upgrade — here are 5 things to try first
- I tried turning Meta’s Muse AI into my personal shopper — only 3 of 7 prompts actually worked
- The bear plank bird dog is the hardest bodyweight core move I’ve ever tried — here’s what happened when I did it for a week
September 25
- 4 design upgrades that make the Galaxy Z Fold8 feel natural in your hand
- This hiring expert says AI could finally fix one of the most frustrating parts of job hunting
- I swapped my Shokz for the Apple Airpods 5 on my runs — here’s 4 things I love, and 2 I don’t
- ChatGPT-6 or Claude Opus 5.5? Here’s which AI I'd use for writing, planning and 5 other everyday tasks
- How to banish fruit flies with apple cider vinegar — and prevent them from coming back
- I played Control Resonant on PC with Nvidia's DLSS Ray Reconstruction — and it beats PS5 Pro hands down
- Former Navy SEAL, DJ Shipley, uses this 4-move ab workout to build core strength and stability at 41
- I put the new Pixel 11 Pro XL astrophotography mode to the test against this $3,000 proper astro camera setup — and the difference is surprising
September 24
- Ready to entertain? Here are five necessary kitchen buys from QVC
- Save money on a new phone upgrade with T-Mobile
- Beyond the bake
- I used Siri AI to plan my entire weekend — and it did way more than I expected
- 5 Galaxy Z Fold8 features that make the most of its foldable design
- I tried Apple’s new at-home wellness assessment in iOS 27 — and gained valuable insights into my flexibility and balance
- We just tested the Roku Pro Series OLED — here's how it stacks up against the LG C6 and Samsung S90H
- I tried 5 viral TikTok mobility drills for tight hips after sitting all day — these 2 are worth your time
September 23
- Long hours at your desk? This Boulies ergonomic chair will work just as hard as you do
- Fall is nearly here — celebrate with some of the best brands at QVC
- Smart lighting just got smarter with Nurmina’s new product lineup
- Galaxy Z Fold8 display explained: Why content-native aspect ratios matter
- This pantry staple claims to neutralize paint odors overnight. Here's what happened when I tried it
- I raced a half marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Apple Watch Series 12 to test accuracy — here’s what happened
- I turned off Siri in macOS 27 — so why is it still running? Here’s what’s happening
- ‘You cannot govern what you cannot see’: security expert warns of the risks of shadow AI and autonomous agents
- I ditched alcohol for 30 days — and my Oura Ring 5 showed one surprising change
- Chris Pratt, 47, swears by this 5-move dumbbell workout for full-body strength — so I gave it a shot
- Android president on Apple iPhone Duo: 'Android is usually where you see the future first'
September 22
- Vonder may have solved the 'pervert glasses' problem — and the nerd factor, too
- iPhone Duo — I ranked the 7 trade-offs you need to know before you pre-order
- Samsung Galaxy tablets help you rediscover your passion
- AI is changing work faster than we can adapt — this futurist has a 30-day plan for workers to keep up
- I drove the Volvo XC90 and Infiniti QX60 for a week — here's the mid-size luxury SUV I recommend
- I finally got rid of my bad limescale with this 5-minute hack. And all you need is a coin
- Apple Intelligence gobbling up to 30GB of storage in macOS 27 — here's how to take it back
- I’m a personal trainer over 40, and these are the 4 exercises I’m doing to preserve my balance
September 21
- 'This is truly premium hardware': Google's head of Android defends the Googlebook's higher prices vs. Chromebooks
- How well do you remember ‘80s sci-fi movies? Our quiz will test you, from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Back to the Future’
- AT&T amiGO Jr. Tab 2 review: This kids tablet surprised me in the best way
- I added one kettlebell exercise to every workout for a month — and it quietly became my favorite move
- I asked ChatGPT how to make myself more indispensable at work — these are the 5 strategies and prompts that stood out the most
- I extended my iPhone's telephoto range with this add-on camera lens — and my point-and-shoot camera is officially retired
- Mark Zuckerberg is going to have to prove Meta doesn’t make pervert glasses — here’s what three analysts said
- I've been testing the iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro — your 10 biggest questions answered
- Battling bathroom mold? Turns out 73% of Tom's Guide readers are too — here are my top fixes this fall
- Gisele Bündchen, 46, says this abs exercise transformed her posture — so I tried it, and wow
September 20
- Beat the seasonal dust mite surge — use this 2-inch mattress cleaning trick to remove their food fast
- Stop stretching before workouts and try dynamic warm-ups instead — these 3 moves transform hip mobility in weeks
- “Get this robot out of my house!” How my spouse sense-checks the gadgets I bring home
- Luna Band vs Fitbit Air — 5 key differences between these affordable fitness trackers
- I asked ChatGPT and Gemini for life advice after 40 — and these 7 lessons changed how I think about aging
- Forget the 10-second balance test — the single-leg sit and stand is the new gold standard for joint age
- I asked a top sleep expert why I'm waking up at 3 a.m. again — he instantly spotted my new mistake and how to fix it
- My neighbor's apples are falling in my garden. What should I do? Here’s what the experts say
- Forget variable aperture! The real upgrade with the iPhone 18 Pro Max is Pro Controls
- Nvidia says 'local AI is here' — and it could change how you use AI at home
- I swapped my AirPods Pro 3 for the AirPods 5 on a 22-mile run: Here are 3 things I liked, and 2 things I missed
September 19
- Think you’re a horror movie expert? See if you can get 100% on our quiz covering the classics, from ‘Halloween’ to ‘The Exorcist’
- I made my entire workspace foldable for 14 days — here’s what happened
- A Swedish trainer says 3 minutes of this exercise can build muscle, so I tried it (and I'm surprised)
- I used ChatGPT and Gemini to build my Oktoberfest bucket list — these are the 5 celebrations that made the cut
- I replaced ChatGPT with Siri AI for a day — here's what surprised me
- Snap’s CEO told me he hates getting AI-drafted texts from his wife — so what’s the plan to fight brain fry with Specs?
- Banish mold from your bathroom by getting rid of this one common shower item
- A yoga instructor says this overlooked yoga pose can help increase grip strength
September 18
- I tried Jennifer Aniston's go-to smoothie for a week — here’s what happened
- Exclusive look: ‘American Hostage’ puts Jon Hamm at the center of an intense hostage crisis in new MGM+ thriller series
- 5 ways IKEA helps you get a better night's sleep without breaking the bank
- A teen psychologist shares the #1 warning sign your child is emotionally dependent on AI
- Dune: Awakening console hands-on: At its best in solo mode, where playing alone amplifies the hostile beauty of Arrakis
- I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max's variable aperture camera — here's the results
- I moved my ChatGPT context to Claude — and it actually worked
September 17
- From cribs to dorm rooms, IKEA has bedding options that help your kids get some z's
- Ready to upgrade your day-to-day? A Samsung Galaxy tablet is the upskilling companion you need
- The guy who predicted the housing crisis is calling B.S. on the AI apocalypse — here’s why
- QVC’s Labor Day sale is here! Grab your kitchen deals now
- What makes the new Nike Alphafly 4 special? I spoke to the VP of Nike Running Footwear to find out, and the answer surprised me
- ChatGPT is now my go-to for recommendations — 7 prompts I use to find new movies, music, games and more
- I asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini what’s happening right now — some of the answers were shockingly outdated
- Snap CEO says smart glasses disguised as normal eyewear 'end up being creepy' — why Specs look bold on purpose
September 16
- iPhone 18 Pro Max and 18 Pro battery life tested — the results are surprising
- I used Gemini and Google Maps’ Ask Maps to find the weirdest spots in my city — and these 7 oddities didn't disappoint
- I'm a personal trainer — this is the surprising lower-body mobility exercise I recommend to most people after 50
- I bought Instagram's new Meta One subscription — here's what $7.99 actually gets you
- LG responds to claims that its smart TVs track viewers — but I still have several questions
September 15
- The Tom's Guide Awards 2026
- Not every Apple TV 4K is getting tvOS 27 — here's how to tell if your box is eligible
- I asked ChatGPT and Gemini what everyday products aren’t worth buying — these are the 5 items I completely abandoned
- Ditch the oven cleaners — this piece of fruit saved me hours of scrubbing greasy grime
- Microsoft just made a new rule for AI — humans must always be able to shut it down
- iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: All the differences and should you upgrade?
September 14
- 3 myths about VPN speeds debunked
- Here's how T-Mobile can maximize your latest mobile device
- How well do you remember these iconic ‘80s horror movies? Take our ultimate quiz, from ‘Friday the 13th’ to ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
- I gave the Steam Machine 3 stars at launch — but a game-changing update and this 1TB storage hack has me thinking differently
- 'I train people of all ages, and this one exercise moves the needle most for building full-body mobility and core control'
- Inside ChatGPT for Financial Services: What early access users can actually do
- It wasn’t till I ran at 5 am in Cupertino that I realized this key feature was missing from the Apple Watch Ultra 4
- I asked ChatGPT to identify the main barriers to success — these 7 suggestions made me rethink how I spend my time
- I’m a personal trainer for seniors — if you’re in your 30’s or 40’s, start doing this exercise now
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max variable aperture camera explained — here's what it actually does
September 13
- iPhone 18 Pro Exclusive: Apple CEO John Ternus on why the new variable aperture camera is the ‘best of both worlds’
- iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: Here’s what a $700 difference in price gets you
- I thought massage guns were just for athletes until I threw my back out — this one was a lifesaver
- How AI 'Could kill us all': A breakdown of ex-Anthropic researcher's doomsday warning
- 7 ChatGPT prompts that could help cut your monthly expenses — including one that lowered 3 of my bills
- 'I haven't farted since 1971': Gary Oldman on what separates him from Jackson Lamb ahead of 'Slow Horses' season 6
September 12
- I teach people to build functional strength in their 50s and 60s: Here's a 3-move bodyweight workout you should try
- Think you know the Alien movies? This quiz will put your knowledge of the sci-fi franchise to the ultimate test
- I walked 29,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa in Berlin — 5 things I learned along the way
- Durability guaranteed — I’ve used these 5 items of running apparel for years and they’re still good as new
- "No strings attached": Why Apple’s online retail lead says its iPhone 18 Pro leasing model beats wireless carriers
- I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to build a movie marathon based on one oddly specific theme — here are the 7 recommended films I loved the most
- Avoid the fall mold trap: An expert shares what you need to know in September to protect your home
- I’m a strength and conditioning coach: Here are the 3 mobility exercises everyone over 40 should be doing
- iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max — here’s the one I recommend
September 11
- The 10 most influential games ever, according to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity — and two of them couldn’t agree on No. 1 for National Video Games Day
- I asked experts if it was okay to hang my garden lights over a joint fence — here's what they say
- All the new audio features on Apple Watch explained
- You don't need time or equipment — relieve tight hips in 60 seconds with this 3-move mobility routine
- I stopped reading the fine print myself after discovering this overlooked ChatGPT trick
- 3 things your lawn needs in September for a lush green spring
- Apple's $1,999 gamble — analysts react to the new iPhone Duo foldable
September 10
- I interviewed Apple CEO John Ternus on the making of the iPhone Duo — here's what made him say 'yes, that's it'
- 5 reasons AI PCs will be big news in 2027
- How T-Mobile makes it easy to upgrade to a new phone
- I'm a personal trainer: Try this 3-move workout to build a strong core and reduce back pain after 50
- I thought my pillow was fine until I tried this 30-second test to see if it needs replacing
- Gary Oldman on 'Slow Horses' season 6: New and familiar faces to expect, including the return of Olivia Cooke
- Forget sit-ups — the dying turtle is my new favorite core exercise, here’s how to do it
- Movie lovers, can you name these '80s sci-fi horrors from just their main hero or heroine — from Ripley to MacReady?
- I write about AI for a living and these are 3 things I'd never let it plan for me (and 3 I would)
- I ditched ChatGPT for YouMind for a day — here’s what surprised me
- I asked a yoga instructor for a single pose that’ll help me build deep core strength and balance: Here’s what she recommended
September 9
- Logitech G knows a great gaming keyboard shouldn't be a luxury — see its latest
- I'm thrilled the iPhone Ultra is reportedly getting MagSafe, but there's a major problem
- I’ve been making this everyday cooking mistake that could be wasting energy and racking up my bills, according to an expert
- I tried Google’s new ‘Ask Maps’ feature for date night — it was shockingly good
- I’m a personal trainer for seniors — here is the one workout I make every client over 50 do
- ‘This is probably the most underused tool for this age group’: personal trainer shares the key treadmill settings seniors should be using
- Gemini 3.8 Flash has one major advantage over GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1
September 8
- Are You Storing Summer Foods in the Right Place?
- Why the Dell XPS 13 should be in your school backpack every day
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 needs these 3 features to compete with the likes of the Garmin Fenix 9
- Your favorite gardening tool could be making your weed problem worse — why you should avoid using it at the wrong time
- Stop planting bulbs one by one: Why ‘bouquet style’ is the new secret to a fuller garden
- I’ve written about Apple Watch for a decade: Here’s the rumored upgrade to the Apple Watch 12 I’m most excited about
- iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra and beyond — here are the latest mobile features I saw at IFA 2026 that Apple needs to steal
- I’m a personal trainer for seniors: Do these 4 equipment-free exercises every day over 60
September 7
- How well do you know ‘80s thriller movies? Take this quiz on iconic films starring Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman, Al Pacino and more
- Communities may soon be left in the dark about new local data centers under a proposed EPA rule change
- I spoke to the Microsoft PM rebuilding Windows 11 for Nvidia RTX Spark: The radical reinvention building the first true MacBook Pro threat
- I'm fixing my desk posture without doing a single back exercise — here’s the foot mobility trick a neurosurgeon taught me
- 7 surprisingly useful AI uses for retirees and empty nesters to make their lives easier
- I tried this simple window-cleaning hack — and it was hiding in my cutlery drawer
- “I feel like I’m in my 50s” — the simple workout routine Julie Andrews, 90, swears by
- Apple A20 Pro chip: why it’s such a big deal for the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max
September 6
- We polled nearly 5,000 of our readers on 2026's most anticipated show — and there was a clear winner
- 3 key items an infection expert bans from her bedroom for cleaner sheets
- iPhone 18 Pro Max battery rumors: it could be a record-breaking year for Apple
- Claude Fable 5.1 is here — this one prompt shows what it can really do
- “Even now, at 46, I feel super strong,” — Gisele Bündchen says these 5 “slow, intentional” Pilates exercises built her core
- I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to find the best free alternatives to things I pay for — these 7 recommendations worked the best
- Can you hold a 60-second farmer’s carry? Here's what it says about your health
- Grass expert says September is the best time to fix your lawn, but don't start until you’ve done one crucial check
September 5
- I tried a music hammock that vibrates to the beat of any song — and I wanted to take it home with me
- I asked kinesiology expert and 15-time Ironman finisher, Jen Rulon, for a mobility workout to start in your 40s. Here’s what she said
- 'We've learned a ton about what customers actually want': Sonos execs on earning back trust with Sonos 27
- Chrome could soon let you ask Google about anything on your screen — even outside the browser
- The iPhone Ultra will be the thinnest iPhone ever — here’s how it will stack up to other foldables
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 needs to steal these two features from the Garmin Fenix 9 right away
- I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity to rank the 10 jobs most likely to be replaced by AI — here's what they all agreed on
- 'Zone 0' training is trending — why us personal trainers are telling people to slow down to a crawl
- iPhone Ultra battery: here's what we know so far
September 4
- I just tried the world’s first AI espresso machine — I'm a coffee snob, and it was surprisingly... good?
- 'Mobile controls are a totally different beast': What happens when MLS stars take on FC Mobile on iPhone 17 Pro?
- I just went hands-on with the world's smallest earbuds — here's what happened (and yes, they have ANC now)
- NordVPN's Next-Gen Antivirus scores 94% in independent phishing and malware testing
- I held the Asus ProArt P14 next to my MacBook Pro 14 — and Apple should be genuinely terrified of Nvidia’s RTX Spark
- TCL is suing Samsung for false advertising on its Mini-LED TVs — here’s how to tell if your TV is included
- I asked an expert strength coach how to build core strength and stability at any age: She shared this simple workout of 9 bodyweight exercises
- I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until a Feng Shui expert noticed 3 things wrong with my bedroom — and I fixed them in 5 minutes
- ChatGPT-6 Astra is here — this one prompt shows what it can really do
- You don’t need running: 5 low-impact exercises that burn calories and build full-body strength without joint pain
September 3
- 4 ways IKEA helps you get a better night's sleep without breaking the bank
- I just watched a robot vacuum actually climb stairs — it took 3 minutes but those steps were sparkling after
- Snickers made a digital candy bar that claims to fix ChatGPT — I put it to the test
- 'The danger isn't that AI becomes conscious. The danger is that we redefine consciousness so narrowly that a machine appears to qualify': here’s what this expert physician thinks about the future of humanity and AI
- iPhone Air 2 rumors — 5 biggest expected upgrades
- iPhone Ultra price rumors — here's how much you can expect to pay for Apple’s first foldable
September 2
- How well do you remember these classic ’90s action movies? Take our quiz and find out, from ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Die Hard’
- How to whiten your whites without bleach: The medicine cabinet staple that really works
- How long do running shoes actually last? I asked an expert who makes them, and they gave me a great tip for recognizing when your shoes are done
- I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to plan the same Disney World vacation — one cost $5,000 more
September 1
- I listened to 10 of Sony’s new ULT party speakers together — and they offer something for everyone
- iPhone Ultra exclusive: Gurman on price, release date rumors and 'day one' weapon against Android
- 5 Trending foodie deals from QVC
- Who should play the next Wolverine? Cast your vote and put your ‘X-Men’ knowledge to the test
- Side-by-side FAQ: how side-by-side windows keep you focused on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- I asked Google AI Mode how to do a digital detox — and its 'touch grass' tips went beyond just 'put down your phone'
- You might be using Claude wrong — 5 habits to stop right now