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Amazon's pixel-packed 4K Fire TV is just $260 right now
If you're in the market for a brand new smart TV, the 4K Amazon Fire TV is worth considering at this killer price.
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Meet MoCA, the speedy home network alternative that runs over cable wires
Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) makes it possible to set up networks over coaxial cables. The article shows what you need to know and what advantages MoCA offers compared to Powerline.
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Clean your humble abode with this powerful $100 robot vacuum
If you're looking for an affordable robot vacuum cleaner, the Lefant M210 Pro is worth checking out.
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Apple's Vision Pro rips off the HoloLens, 7 years later
Apple's Vision Pro AR headset is simply trying to reinvent what the Micorosoft HoloLens did seven years ago, at a similar price.
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Bad firmware updates are teaching PC users the wrong habits
Anti-consumer firmware from companies like HP makes life harder for those of us serving as informal tech support.
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The Meta Quest 3 is thinner, faster, and pricier at $500
The Meta Quest 3's new design is noticeably sleeker with full-color passthrough for AR, arriving this fall.
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Save 30% on Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell and keep your home safe
Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell is easy to install and just $70 right now.
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Snatch up this gigantic 70-inch 4K LG Smart TV for just $498
If you're looking for the ultimate movie watching experience, the LG Smart TV is worth considering.
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Meet Spacetop, a radical new laptop with no screen
The Sightful Spacetop substitutes an AR headset for a laptop screen, and the 100-inch virtual display it produces is sharp and intuitive. We go hands-on with Sightful's attempt to reshape the laptop market.
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Got allergies? Eufy's $158 robot vacuum can help clean your house
If you're in the market for a powerful yet affordable robot vacuum, the Eufy RoboVac G30 is worth looking into.
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I chucked my original laptop charger for this awesome replacement
My only regret is waiting so long to buy a badass GaN charger. Sometimes being a late adopter backfires.
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Take another 35% off this great, already-affordable Roomba robot vac
The iRobot Roomba 694 vacuum cleaner is powerful, easy to use, and well under $200.
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Get Amazon's 55-inch 4K Fire TV for just $380
Looking for the ultimate movie watching experience? Amazon's 55-inch Fire TV is definitely worth considering.
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Apple and Google join forces to combat AirTag stalking
Apple and Google want to put a stop to the misuse of Bluetooth gadgets like AirTags and Tile trackers.
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Save 50% on this Eufy robot vacuum and make spring cleaning easy
If you're in the market for a powerful robot vacuum cleaner, the Eufy RoboVac X8 is the one to pick.
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A folding phone likely won’t replace my PC, but I want to try it
As other phone manufacturers step up to challenge Samsung’s folding smartphone, I’ve started to wonder—how well would one sub in for a laptop when I’m on the go?
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11 must-have tools every techie should own
Tools for techies: Gadget repair kit, canned air, and other useful hardware to have around.
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Save massive money on LG's superb OLED TVs (but not for long)
If you're serious about watching movies, then you should check out LG's front page. The manufacturer is currently having a big sale on its TVs and soundbars.
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I built a $40 theremin to annoy friends and learn circuitry fundamentals
MicroKits' breadboard theremin is an absolute blast to assemble and play with.
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Tile is threatening $1M fines to deter stalkers. This won’t help
A new Anti-Theft Mode allows registered Tile users to again hide their trackers from detection. But the company’s measures to thwart stalking isn't enough.
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Save $302 on this massive 65-inch 4K Sony TV for Super Bowl Sunday
Nab this massive Sony LED Smart Google TV before the big game on Sunday.
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Get this gorgeous 4K Amazon Fire TV in time for the Super Bowl
The Amazon Fire TV 4-Series offers the ultimate viewing experience.
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Mesh Wi-Fi vs Traditional Routers: Which is better?
When it comes to setting your home up with Wi-Fi it's easy to get stumped on the question of which Wi-Fi type is best: A traditional home router, or one of the new Wi-Fi mesh systems? Here are the basics to help you make the right decision.
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14 popular Google Doodle games you can still play
Google's delightful Doodle games make for a fun way to pass a bit of free time. Read on to see 14 of our favorites.
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Microsoft turns the Elgato Stream Deck into a nifty work tool
You can now control Microsoft Teams with the Elgato Stream Deck.
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A trove of classic calculators can now be emulated online
The Internet Archive has 14 classic graphing and accounting calculators from TI and HP that you can check out anytime.
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The future of Google's mysterious Fuchsia OS doesn't look rosy
With years of development and almost no concrete product to show for it, the latest staffing cuts cast doubt on Fuschia, Google's "third" operating system.
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This bizarre VR microphone looks like a medieval torture device
Shiftall's Mutalk is a voice suppression device for VR environments and it's strange as hell.
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Charge up your devices with Acer's nifty exercise bike desk
Acer's eKinekt BD 3 Bike Desk converts kinetic energy from pedaling into electric energy for charging up your devices.
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Weird Al would kill for this DIY Commodore 64 accordion
A Swedish engineer made the "Commodordion" from two Commodore 64 computers, with floppy disks for the bellows
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Stocking stuffer alert: Get 20% off Roblox gift cards for Cyber Monday
Have a huge Roblox fan in your life? Amazon's Cyber Monday deal lets you boost them with in-game currency at a nice price.
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This game-ready 1440p Dell monitor is a cool $150 on Cyber Monday
This 27-inch 1440p IPS Dell panel is capable of being all business during the day, and all gaming fun at night.
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Best Cyber Monday TV deals: Save big on LG, Sony, Samsung and more
We're curating the best TV deals for Cyber Monday, examining major online retailers for the best TV discounts.
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You can build a $500 gaming PC with Cyber Monday deals
A 1080p Ultra gaming PC (with free bonus games!) can still be built for cheap on Cyber Monday. Ultra-affordable 1440p and 720p builds remain possible, too.
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Best Cyber Monday dash cam deals
Whether you're looking for a 4K front- and rear-view sets or just a mini-cam, Cyber Monday offers the best chance for bargain hunters to score dash cam deals.
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Simplify your chores with this $99 Black Friday special on a robot vacuum
This deal on the Anker eufy 25C Wi-Fi robot vacuum will help keep dust and dirt to a minimum in your home.
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Save 62% on Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements this Black Friday
This new edition of Adobe’s popular, consumer-friendly software has hit an all-time low price just ahead of Thanksgiving.
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You need Office. Get it cheap with 44% off Microsoft 365 this Black Friday
Even if you never use the included Microsoft Office apps, this subscription is an incredibly affordable way to get 1TB of cloud storage. And you get a bonus subscription to your choice of security software!
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Roku's Streaming Stick 4K, the best media streamer, is $25 for Black Friday
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is the best media streamer you can buy. During Black Friday, you can get it for half off. What else needs to be said?
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Secure your family with 1Password's huge 50% Black Friday discount
Looking for an alternative to LastPass and other rival password managers? 1Password’s individual and family plans are on steep discount right now.
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Expand your PlayStation 5 storage with these can't-miss Black Friday SSD sales
Not only do these PS5-compatible SSDs meet Sony’s recommendations for speed, size, and cooling, but you’ll save up to 33% on them, too.
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Save 25% off our favorite password manager in LastPass’s Black Friday sale
You know you need a password manager. Right now during Black Friday, you can sign up for our top pick at a low price.
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Save $730 on this gorgeous OLED TV before Black Friday
Best Buy is selling a beautiful 48-inch OLED TV for $569.99 as an early Black Friday TV deal — that's $730 off of the normal price.
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This 55-inch Sony OLED TV is the best smart TV deal before Black Friday
Best Buy is selling the 55-inch Sony Bravia XR A80J 4K OLED TV for 47 percent off, a spectacular price for a great TV.
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Black Friday TV deals: What to expect and early sales
The best Black Friday TV deals are beginning, as retailers prep for big sales on TVs throughout this month. Here are the best picks for early Black Friday TV deals.
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Black Friday dash cam deals: What to expect and early sales
Whether you're looking for a 4K front- and rear-view sets or just a mini-cam, Black Friday offers the best chance for bargain hunters to score dash cam deals.
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Should you wait for Black Friday to upgrade your PC?
You can miss great deals on PC parts if you ignore Black Friday—or delay all purchases until November 25. But some components are still worth biding your time.
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Should you subscribe to Amazon Prime in Australia?
If you’re considering signing up for Amazon Prime in Australia, here’s everything you need to know before you pull the trigger.
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The Microsoft Audio Dock, Presenter+ are your new Surface gadgets
Microsoft launched two new Surface accessories for Teams calls: The Audio Dock serves as a USB-C replacement for the Surface Dock, while the Presenter+ is a Bluetooth controller for Teams and PowerPoint.
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