PCMag: Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari? We Pick the Best Browser for 2026. “PCMag has been evaluating web browsers since the dawn of the internet in the late ’90s, so we have the expertise to inform your decision. Here, we examine the top five browsers in the US by popularity (according to Statcounter) and provide guidance on selecting the best one for your needs.”

ZDNet: The best secure browsers for privacy in 2026: Expert tested . “In ZDNET’s latest update, we conducted a thorough editorial review and changed the rankings of our top choices to better reflect new developments. We also overhauled our FAQ section.”

Lifehacker: These Are the Best Apps to Track Your Flights. “…if you type the airline and flight number into Google, it’ll show you the arrival and departure information and where it is en route based on data pulled from Flightview (which also has a standalone app). However, there are a handful of native and third-party flight trackers, both paid and free, that provide live updates and other […]

Mashable: How to actually recycle electronics, beauty empties, toys, and more tricky items in 2026. “Most of us have been conditioned to recycle things like aluminum cans and cardboard boxes. But past those traditional curbside recyclables, other everyday items like batteries, beauty empties, toys, and even clothes can feel impossible to get rid of sustainably. Is throwing them away the only […]

ZDNet: How I beat the $4 gas average in 2026: These 5 apps show you the cheapest station nearby. “Though I can’t do much about the international crisis, I can control how much I shell out to refuel my car. And one way I do that is through a mobile app. Several apps for iOS and Android will show me a list of nearby gas stations and reveal the current cost. I also can turn to navigation apps like […]

The Conversation: What we’ve learned from citizen science: 5 projects that made a difference. “Astronomers need more eyes to sift through vast databases of stellar explosions. Climate scientists can learn from our history, but deciphering the records takes time. Below we introduce five citizen science projects where large numbers of people have contributed impactful results, or yielded new […]

Lifehacker: These Apps Can Help You Find the Cheapest Gas. “If you’re heading out to fill up the tank, it might help to do a bit of research first, so you can save some money in the process. Using dedicated, community-sourced gas pricing tools, you can find the cheapest gas stations around your area, as well as cheaper options that are a short drive away. These apps can help.”

New York Times: Traveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help. This link goes to a gift article. “Google Maps isn’t the only mapping app for navigating accessibility when you get to an unfamiliar city. AVIV ScoutRoute customizes routes for people with limited mobility or vision, relying on user feedback and A.I. to account for factors like sidewalk width, steepness, surface […]

MakeUseOf: I stopped my data from being used to train AI (you might want to too). “Copyright laws are tipped in favor of AI companies because, so far, the onus is on users to ‘opt out’ of their personal data, chats, and creative work being used to train AI models. Opting out won’t remove work from a dataset that’s already been used to train AI models, but it could prevent it in the future. […]