Six New Features Coming to the Pixel Watch 5
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Jake Peterson
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Five Hacks Every Garmin Cirqa User Should Know
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For Garmin fans who want 24/7 data, but don't want to wear their heavy-duty sports watch 24/7, the Garmin Cirqa ($199) is an exciting new alternative to Whoop, Fitbit Air, and other screenless smart bands. This is the company’s first screen-free smart band, built to track fitness and wellness features around the clock, without needing a subscription.
Everything Already Announced Ahead of Made by Google 2026
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
If You Loved 'Widow’s Bay,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Jeff Somers
Jeff Somers
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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012.
Jeff has published nine novels and more than 70 short stories; his story Ringing the Changes was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery Stories 2006. In 2018, Jeff published the book Writing Without Rules: How to Write & Sell a Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (Occasionally) Pants. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and previously worked in medical publishing as a production editor.
The Best Way to Get Past an Article's Paywall
The era of the free internet is long over: As the online ad market has collapsed in recent years, largely thanks to changes Google has made to forefront AI summaries, countless websites have added paywalls. This means if you want to read their articles, you have to sign up and pay a monthly subscription fee. Some sites have a “metered” paywall—meaning you can read a certain number of articles for free before they ask for money—and others have a hard paywall, where you’ll have to pay to read even one article.
You Can Get the Samsung Galaxy S26+ for Over $250 Off Right Now
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma
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Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.
She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.
If You Loved 'Futurama,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Jeff Somers
Jeff Somers
Freelance Writer
Experience
Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012.
Jeff has published nine novels and more than 70 short stories; his story Ringing the Changes was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery Stories 2006. In 2018, Jeff published the book Writing Without Rules: How to Write & Sell a Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (Occasionally) Pants. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and previously worked in medical publishing as a production editor.
This 15.6-Inch Dell Laptop Is $130 Off Right Now
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Why Buying a MacBook Air From Apple Isn't a Great Idea Right Now
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
This Anker Charging Station Is 30% Off Right Now
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