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Philly’s ‘transit vigilante’ created a real-time bus tracker for his neighbors

By Laura Kiniry

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How to back up all your photos and videos to Google Photos

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How to use AI Mode instead of regular Google searches (or avoid it altogether)

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How to fix your Google Discover page

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Apple Maps in iOS 26 keeps track of your favorite places

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Why you get carsick—and how an iPhone feature might help

A nighttime photograph shows a suburban house transformed into a dramatic haunted house display, illuminated by intense purple and blue lighting. The front lawn is covered with numerous Halloween decorations, including glowing ghosts, demonic gargoyles flanking a sign that reads "THE VENEZIALE MANOR," skeletons, and lighted pumpkin figures. A bright moon or spotlight shines in the upper right.

Teen turns his suburban home into elaborate haunted house every October

By Laura Kiniry

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How to use Visual Intelligence on your iPhone with iOS 26

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The coolest new iPhone Messages features

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4 ways to fix ‘tech neck,’ according to a physical therapist

By Jordan Burchette

Downward dog, yoga and balance with people in class for holistic health, flexibility and workout. Stretching, exercise and healing with group of friends in pilates for breathing, zen and wellness.

13 yoga positions to do every day for increased flexibility

By Jordan Burchette

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7 new tips and tricks for your iPhone 17 or iPhone Air

How to use iOS 26’s new battery saving mode

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Google’s latest AI photo-editing tool means you might not need Photoshop

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iOS 26 adds a new app to your iPhone. Here’s how to use it.

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A life-long car lover recreated the Griswold’s famous station wagon

By Laura Baisas

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Lifelong Star Wars fan builds the droids of his childhood dreams

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You should wash your clothes with cold water

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How to take every kind of photo on your iPhone

What every button on your iPhone can do (including hidden features)