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Lowe’s Labor Day sale is officially over, but surprise — there are still discounts up for grabs.

Jake PetersonJake PetersonSenior Technology Editor ExperienceJake 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. Areas of ExpertiseAIAndroidApplePrivacy Read Full Bio September 7, 2026 Add as a preferred source on GoogleAdd as a…

Dropped your phone by accident in this economy? The AI boom raising memory prices across consumer tech can make you consider some worrying financial decisions. Many flagship devices have long crossed the $1,000 threshold, and repairs can range from under $100 to a few hundred dollars, depending on your phone and the severity of the…

The Pixel 11 lineup isn’t cheap, but you can soften the blow with some surprisingly generous trade-in values.

Jake PetersonJake PetersonSenior Technology Editor ExperienceJake 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. Areas of ExpertiseAIAndroidApplePrivacy Read Full Bio September 4, 2026 Add as a preferred source on GoogleAdd as a…

The Steam Deck was the king of gaming handhelds when it arrived. But with more competition (and a higher price), is it still worth the cost?

Most Apple devices these days come with 256GB of storage out of the box, but iCloud is a different story. Apple’s online platform has been around since 2011, and the company has never increased the 5GB of free space it offers. That wasn’t a lot even a decade ago. 

The man, who lives in Canada with his 34-year-old wife and their six-month-old daughter, said increasing professional burnout has made him question whether he wants to remain in the tech industry for another decade or more. Shubhi Mishra September 04, 2026 / 11:44 IST The engineer said his current job allows him to save approximately…

In most cases, a $100 HDMI cable won’t be better than a $10 cable. But there are some exceptions.