Tom's Guide

Is your phone spying on you? Here's how to test it
Learn when your phone is actually listening and a simple test to check if your conversations trigger advertisements....

I used Perplexity to build a smart reading list — here’s what it recommended
I used Perplexity to build a smart reading list instead of doomscrolling. Here’s what it recommended — and whether it actually improved how I read online....

This vinegar steam trick will rid your oven of grease and grime — here's how to do it
Cleaning your oven isn't a fun job, but it is important. Thankfully, there's a hack that'll make the job super affordable and incredibly quick and all you need is some vinegar. Here's how it works....

Apple is not throwing in the AI towel with Google deal — 'Apple is building its own models based on Gemini that will power a more advanced version of Siri' says analyst
Apple’s deal with Google doesn’t mean it’s giving up on AI. Analysts say Apple is using Gemini as a foundation — while keeping full control over Siri, privacy and the user experience....