Staying aware of your surroundings matters. That includes hearing smoke alarms, appliance beeps or a knock at the door. Still, real life gets busy. You wear headphones. You get focused. Sounds slip by ...

Mechanical keyboards are superior for tactile feedback. Virtual keyboards offer advantages that work well for the best Android tablets, phones, and even Chromebooks. One of our favorites is Gboard, ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...