Computers

On Tuesday the 9th, Microsoft will release December’s monthly patch for Windows 11. The last Patch Tuesday in 2025 will be huge, because according to Windows Central, there will be no fewer than 16 new features included in the update (though given the nature of Windows 11 previews, none of these are guaranteed until they appear on home PCs). These include various design changes to important…

A privacy brouhaha has erupted over Kohler Health’s new toilet camera, the Dekota, that scans your poop looking for clues about your gut health. Specifically, a security researcher is disputing Kohler Health’s claims that data collected by the Dekota, including scans of your fecal matter, are end-to-end encrypted. Kohler Health, meanwhile, is doubling-down, countering that the connection is…

For all the gripes you might have about the state of streaming, this year still had some bright spots. Looking back on 2025, we saw the debut of several new streaming services that deliver more choice and flexibility to cord cutters, along with some compelling new bundles for folks who can’t resist subscribing to lots of services simultaneously. This year also brought us some great new…

Two-way audio is standard on most consumer security cameras these days. Most people try it once, talk to their dog through the mic, laugh at the delay, and never think about it again. That’s a shame, because this tiny mic-and-speaker combo can make your camera far more useful than a silent video feed ever could. Used well, it can stop a package thief in their tracks, make delivery drop-offs go…