Still using Google out of habit?

DuckDuckGo, Brave, and Perplexity AI have more privacy, fewer distractions, and surprisingly smart features.

We rounded up a few others worth trying, too. Link in comments.

#GoogleAlternatives #SearchEngines #PrivacyFirst #TechWithoutTracking #LifewireTech

Looking for better (or cheaper) ways to stream?

Plex, Tubi, and Amazon Prime are a few of your options — and we’ve got more where that came from.

Full list’s up now. Worth a scroll if your watchlist is getting stale.

#StreamingApps #WhatToWatch #CordCutting #LifewireTech

Using secure email is one way to decrease the likelihood that you'll need to drop everything to clean up a mess made from that information coming into mischievous hands. https://www.jdavidstark.com/why-you-might-want-to-send-secure-email/ @cloudflare @lifewiretech

Between recipients, email isn't always secure. To avoid countless hours cleaning up after a message that got into mischievous hands, consider secure email. https://www.jdavidstark.com/why-you-might-want-to-send-secure-email/ @cloudflare @lifewiretech

Wireless protocols contribute largely to the rise of #smarthome adoption. Today more variety exists among #homeautomation products as these technologies continue to evolve and become easier to use. Read more via @lifewiretech: https://bit.ly/2GVzepD #ZWave

Why the Future of Neurotech Is Consumer Devices via @lifewiretech

A brain-boosting patch? Oye.

Researchers claim they can interpret pig grunts using #AI, but translating dogs or cats is still a long way off according to @lifewiretech. Fortunately, Molly and Maisy communicate mostly through tragic facial expressions anyway. https://bit.ly/3iGiaWk

Playing Video Games May Be Good for Your Mental Health, Experts Say https://www.lifewire.com/playing-video-games-may-be-good-for-your-mental-health-experts-say-5113651?utm_source=social2&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons via @lifewiretech

#Meta Now Plans to Label All #AI Generated Content www.lifewire.com/meta-ai-gene... via @lifewiretech

Mom deserves more than flowers.
We pulled together our favorite cozy, useful, and editor-approved tech gifts for Mother’s Day — because smart > scented.

#MothersDay #TechGifts #MothersDay2025 #lifewiretech