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13 subscription boxes that make great gifts in 2025 Subscription boxes are among the best gifts because they deliver a fresh surprise month after month. Engadget compiled a list of 13 subscription boxes for 2025 that cover a wide range of interests — from electronics kits and mystery puzzles to Japanese treats and freshly roasted coffee. These boxes are ideal for giftees who already own a lot of gear or who love discovering new things on a regular schedule. The picks are grouped by vibe so you can match the box to your recipient: builder and maker boxes for hands‑on folks, snack and foodie boxes for adventurous eaters, puzzle and mystery boxes for the curious, and collector or hobby boxes for niche interests. Subscriptions are flexible — many offer month‑to‑month…

Nearly one‑third of US teens use AI chatbots daily or more, says Pew New research from Pew Research Center finds AI chatbots have become a regular part of many teenagers' online routines: nearly one‑third of US teens report using chatbots daily or more often. The survey, conducted with 1,458 teens between Sept. 25 and Oct. 9, 2025, offers the first broad look at how often teens use AI tools alongside traditional social platforms. Key usage stats from the report: 48% of teens said they use AI chatbots several times a week or more, 12% said several times a day, and 4% reported using chatbots "almost constantly." When it comes to which chatbots teens tried, 59% have used ChatGPT, 23% have used Google’s Gemini and 20% tried Meta AI. How chatbots…

Samsung Wallet gains Digital Key support for Porsche Macan and Cayenne Electric Samsung announced that Porsche owners will soon be able to unlock and start select models using Samsung Wallet’s Digital Key. Support initially covers the Porsche Macan and the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric, with rollout in Europe starting in December and a broader global release aligned to Porsche’s vehicle launches. Digital Key works over secure UWB (Ultra Wideband) or NFC connections and is available on many Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S20, Note20, Galaxy Z Fold2 and newer phones. If a phone is lost or stolen, owners can remotely lock or delete the Digital Key from Samsung Wallet to protect their vehicle. What the feature includes Unlock, lock and start compatible Porsche models using a Galaxy phone via UWB…

PlayStation 2025 Wrap‑Up is here: check your hours, top games and more Sony’s PlayStation 2025 Wrap‑Up is now available — a year‑end recap that shows how many hours you spent on PS4/PS5, your most‑played games, favorite genres, trophy counts and accessory usage like the PlayStation Portal and PS VR2. The wrap‑up produces shareable cards and a unique glass‑themed avatar for adult players. The feature is live through January 8. It also reveals which DualSense controller design you used most often and highlights interactions with accessories, giving players a neat snapshot of their year in gaming to share on social media. What you’ll see in your Wrap‑Up Total playtime across PS4 and PS5. Top games and genres you spent the most time with. Trophy milestones and most‑used controller design. Accessory stats:…

Hands‑on: SwitchBot Candle Warmer — 50W GU10 heat lamp with smart app controls SwitchBot's new candle‑warmer lamp uses a 50W GU10 heat bulb to melt scented‑candle wax without an open flame. It’s designed as a flame‑free alternative that releases fragrance while avoiding soot, burning wicks and open‑flame risks. The device is compact and intended for tabletop use. In our quick hands‑on, it felt unobtrusive and effective at liquefying wax quickly while leaving the candle container intact for reuse. Key features 50W GU10 heat bulb: focused thermal output to melt candle wax safely and evenly. No open flame: reduces fire risk and soot, making candles usable in places where flames are undesirable. Smart app controls: SwitchBot’s app provides scheduling, remote on/off and other settings for convenient operation. Compact design: small footprint…

Hands‑on: SwitchBot Candle Warmer — 50W heat lamp with app features SwitchBot has released a compact candle‑warmer lamp that uses heat‑emitting GU10 bulbs (50W) to melt scented‑candle wax without an open flame. The device is positioned as a safer, cleaner way to enjoy candle fragrance while avoiding soot, flame hazards and the need to trim wicks. In our short hands‑on, the lamp felt small and unobtrusive — roughly the size of a table lamp — and is designed for continuous use. Because it relies on a focused heat source, it melts wax efficiently while leaving the candle vessel intact. Key features 50W GU10 heat bulb: provides enough thermal output to liquefy wax in typical scented candles without burning them. No open flame: reduces fire risk, eliminates soot and makes candles…

Pixel Watch 4 adds one‑handed gestures: double‑pinch and wrist‑turn Google is rolling out new gesture controls for the Pixel Watch 4 just two months after its release. The update introduces a double‑pinch gesture and a wrist‑turn action to let users interact with the watch using one hand — addressing a common complaint about missing gesture controls. These additions mirror familiar Apple Watch interactions: double‑pinch (similar to Apple’s double‑tap) can answer or end calls and pause timers, while wrist‑turn lets you dismiss incoming calls or notifications. Google will also show "context hints" on the watch to suggest when double‑pinch might be useful. How the gestures work Double‑pinch: Pinch fingers together twice on the same hand to take actions like answering/ending calls or pausing timers. Wrist‑turn: Rotate your wrist to perform quick…

Pebble Index 01: a minimalist smart ring for recording thoughts Pebble has announced the Index 01, a near‑minimal smart ring designed to capture voice notes. The ring includes a microphone, a physical push‑to‑record button and basic speech‑to‑text — the goal is to make leaving quick reminders or ideas as effortless as whispering them into your hand. Unlike many modern gadgets, the Index 01 avoids heavy on‑device AI: it simply records and sends audio to a notes app or saves entries for later. Pebble says the ring is water‑resistant, works with iPhone and Android, and is intentionally privacy‑minded — it only records when you press the button, not continuously listening. Key specs and features Push‑to‑record microphone that captures short voice notes and can send them to your notes app. Speech‑to‑text support;…

Buy a GPU now? AI demand could push consumer memory and GPU prices higher Rapid growth in AI infrastructure demand is reallocating memory and components toward server and data‑center customers, and that shift is already squeezing consumer supplies. Manufacturers are prioritizing high‑margin, commercial orders, which has driven recent spikes in DDR5 and SSD prices and threatens to push GPU prices up as GDDR memory tightens. Micron’s reported decision to wind down its Crucial consumer business and industry reports of rising RAM and VRAM costs mean there may be only a short window to buy desktop GPUs at reasonable prices. If you need an upgrade, experts recommend buying sooner rather than later — and choosing cards with at least 12–16GB of VRAM to future‑proof performance. Why prices could rise Data‑center demand…

Amazon adds auto‑ordering, price tracking and Shopping Essentials to Alexa+ Amazon has expanded Alexa+ with several new shopping features aimed at making purchases more seamless. Highlights include a price‑tracking tool that can automatically place an order when a product falls below a user‑set target price, a Shopping Essentials dashboard for Echo Show 15 and 21, personalized gift recommendations and the ability to add last‑minute items to orders before they ship. The price tracker watches items in your cart, wishlist or saved searches and — if you opt in — will use your default payment method and delivery address to complete the purchase once the price condition is met. The Shopping Essentials view on compatible Echo Show devices provides quick access to recent orders, delivery tracking, suggested household reorders and tappable…