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Google’s Dark Web Monitoring Is Ending. Here’s What to Do Now
Google is shutting down its dark web monitoring this week. Here’s why it never helped much – and what actually protects your accounts and identity instead.
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This Smart Lock Keeps Charged With Infrared Light
The Lockin V7 Max receives power wirelessly from an infrared transmitter to keep its battery fully charged all the time.
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The Flat Iron Hair Styler That Replaces Extreme Heat with Light
L'Orèal's Light Straight + Multi-styler uses near-infrared light and lower temperatures, promising to let you style your hair without frying it
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Reolink’s Local AI Hub Makes Security Smarter Without Subscriptions
Reolink’s AI Box processes security footage locally, enabling smarter alerts and natural language video search with no subscription required.
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Techlicious CES 2026 Spotlight Award Winners
The Techlicious Spotlight Awards showcase CES products that impressed us with smart design, real-world usefulness, and fresh ideas worth your attention.
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UGREEN Brings Local AI to Storage, Security, and Power at CES 2026
UGREEN unveiled AI-powered NAS storage, its first smart security system, and a 300W charger at CES 2026 – all designed to run locally without cloud dependence.
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Reolink’s New Cameras Focus on Privacy and Battery Life
Reolink’s new security cameras focus on local storage, long battery life, and full coverage – without subscriptions or constant charging.
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LePro Ami Is an AI Companion That Lives on Your Desk
Instead of hiding inside a phone or speaker, LePro’s Ami puts an emotionally aware 3D AI presence directly on your desk.
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Litheli Skope 800 is a Smarter Take on Robotic Lawn Care
The Skope 800 offers dependable navigation and mowing, but its shared battery system is what sets it apart from typical single-purpose robot mowers.
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AGI Is Showing What Hands-Free AI Can Actually Do on a Phone
AGI’s new voice assistant goes beyond simple commands, controlling apps and system settings directly for faster, hands-free phone use.
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LIVALL's PikaBoost 2 Lite is Making E-Biking Easier Than Ever
Transform any bike into an easy-riding e-bike with the PikaBoost 2 Lite, a lightweight pedal-assist kit designed for simplicity and daily commuting.
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FoloToy's Screen-Free AI Toy Talks, Listens, and Dances With Your Kids
FoloToy’s AI Sunflower Plush is a $79 screen-free toy that talks, listens, and moves to music, offering kids playful AI without another screen in the house.
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These Smart Binoculars Take the Guesswork Out of Birdwatching
MatataXplore's Solvia blends binoculars, a camera, and AI so you can observe, capture, and identify without juggling devices or needing an internet connection.
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Prime’s T1 Robot Adapts to You With Dual-Form Mobility
The Prime T1 transforms between humanoid and quadruped forms, offering adaptive movement, creative camera work, and smart home companionship.
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iFLYTEK’s New Translation Earbuds Handle Noise and Long-Range Use
iFLYTEK’s translation earbuds delivered clear, fast translations even on the noisy CES floor, with long-range support through the AI Recorder S6.
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Xtand’s Smart Patella Strap Targets Real Knee Pain Relief
If you’ve tried traditional patella straps and found them only marginally helpful, this is the first product I’ve seen that meaningfully upgrades the concept.
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Olight Combines Multiple Lighting Tools Into a Single EDC Flashlight
The ArkPro Series stands out is in how many options it packs into a single device, with a mix of floodlight, spotlight, UV light, and a green laser pointer.
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GL.iNet Brings Wi-Fi 7 Travel Routers & Remote KVM Devices to CES 2026
At CES 2026, GL.iNET outlined its new networking lineup of travel routers, wired security gateways, and remote KVM hardware.
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This New Office Chair Corrects Your Bad Posture in Real Time
LiberNovo’s Omni chair uses motors, sensors, and adaptive panels to adjust your posture in real time. We tried it – here’s what actually stood out.
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Nirva AI Jewelry Wants to Be Your Emotional Guide
Nirva is a new wearable that uses sensors and AI to analyze your mood and relationships. I look at what it actually does, how it works, and the privacy questions it raises.
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Sunseeker Elite X9 Tackles Uneven Lawns with Pro-Grade Precision
The Elite X9 is designed to stay level, stay precise, and stay aware of its surroundings in ways most mowers just aren’t. -

VIGX π6 Makes Portable Exoskeletons Truly Practical
With its collapsible legs and pocket-friendly size, the VIGX π6 brings powerful, AI-driven exoskeleton support to anyone who wants help only when needed.
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Robotera Is Focusing on the Hardest Part of Humanoid Robotics
At CES 2026, Robotera showed a lineup of working systems, including full humanoids, wheeled service robots, and, most notably, robotic hands.
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This Electric Toothbrush Promises Good Vibes for 10 Weeks Per Charge
Laifen's Wave Pro upgrades the dual oscillation-vibration toothbrush we tested and loved last year. The new 70-day battery life means you can skip the countertop charger.
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Klipsch’s ProMedia Lumina Speakers: A Stylish, Serious Audio Upgrade
Klipsch brings its signature horn-loaded audio design to desktops, promising low distortion and clear sound for music, games, and creative work.
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Why UREVO’s Smart Wellness Ecosystem Stands Out at CES 2026
At CES 2026, UREVO introduces a connected wellness ecosystem that unifies training, recovery insights, AI guidance, and sleep tracking for a more balanced routine.
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CES 2026 Editor's Choice Award Winners
From thousands of CES 2026 products, only 30 earned a Techlicious Editor’s Choice Award. They’re the innovations consumers should be watching in the year ahead.
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How LumiMind Is Using EEG and Sound to Help People Fall Asleep
LumiSleep uses real-time EEG and adaptive sound to ease the transition into sleep, offering a more personalized alternative to white noise or sleep apps.
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TCL Pushes Mini LED TVs Further While Others Chase Costly Micro RGB
TCL is refining Mini LED with Super Quantum Dots instead of jumping to Micro RGB. The result is similar picture quality at potentially much lower prices.
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Rokid’s AI Style Are Smart Glasses I’d Actually Wear All Day
By ditching the display and focusing on comfort, AI, and prescriptions, Rokid’s Style glasses feel more like eyewear than wearable tech.
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Meet the Robot Mopvac That Turns Into a Handheld Cleaner
xLean’s TR1 robot mopvac converts into a handheld cleaner, promising to handle both routine cleaning and sudden spills with a single device.
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Amazon’s $899 Art TV Pushes Picture-Frame TVs Into the Mainstream
Amazon’s new Ember Artline art TV starts at $899, undercutting premium rivals and signaling that picture-frame TVs are no longer just a luxury niche.
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Alexa.com Is Here. Should You Actually Use It Instead of ChatGPT?
Amazon unveiled Alexa.com at CES 2026, but real-world tests show why Alexa still lags behind ChatGPT and Gemini.
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This AI-Powered Portable Projector Casts a Sharp Image on Any Surface
Samsung's Freestyle+ upgrades its predecessor with the ability to adjust images to fit whatever surface and from whatever angle you find handy.
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Lenovo's All-in-One PC Brings an Immersive Experience to the Desktop
The Yoga AIO Aura Edition marries elegant design with adaptive lighting, surround sound, and a gorgeous OLED screen.
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These New Headphones Twist Into a Portable Speaker
The Neo headphones transform into a palm-sized speaker with a twist, but at $249, they're more expensive than similar products or a two-device solution.
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Lenovo's New Featherweight Laptop Promises Heavyweight Performance
Lenovo rethought everything to make the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition its lightest 14-inch model, without sacrificing build quality and performance.
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Samsung Bespoke Fridge is a Pricey Way to Use Gemini AI for Food Tips
Samsung added Google Gemini to its Bespoke fridge to suggest recipes and track food. But your phone already does this without the $3,000+ price tag.
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Victrola Built a Hi-Fi Speaker Specifically for Vinyl
The $349 Victrola Soundstage is a compact hi-fi speaker base that sits under your turntable, delivering better vinyl sound without causing needle skips.
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Get back to Basics with this Smart eReader and Notetaker
DuRoBo's Krono epaper Focus Hub delivers distraction-free productivity with just enough AI to be helpful.
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How Cearvol Is Rethinking Hearing Technology for Everyday Life
Cearvol's new hearing aids are built around the same idea: hearing support should be easy to control, comfortable, and adapt to real-world environments. -

TCL Unveils a Paper-Like Tablet With AI Note-Taking Tools
TCL’s Note A1 combines a paper-feel display with handwriting recognition, transcription, and summaries – without the sluggishness of e-ink.
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Lutron's New DIY Automated Window Blinds Optimize Natural Lighting
You can have Lutron's Smart Wood Blinds automatically adjust based on your location and time of day or set your own schedule.
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ChatGPT’s Image Generator Got Faster but Still Gets Things Wrong
The new version of ChatGPT’s image tool is faster and better at edits, but it still misses some basic instructions and trails Google Gemini in key areas.
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Stuck with an Old Gmail Address? Google Will Finally Let You Change It
Google will soon let you change your @gmail.com address without creating a new account or losing your old messages and data.
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Vbot Companion Shows What Robot 'Pets' Are Becoming
The Companion Robotic Dog combines cameras, sensors, and on-device AI to move through spaces and respond to voice commands. We explain what makes it unique.
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LG Finally Enters the Art TV Market With Its Gallery TV
LG’s Gallery TV arrives years after Samsung's The Frame established the category. Here’s what Gallery TV gets right – and where it falls short.
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Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Shows Why Age Verification Is Hard
As teens slip past Australia’s new social media restrictions, the limits of face scans, IDs, and parental consent become impossible to ignore.
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LG’s New Dolby Atmos System Lets You Put Speakers Anywhere
LG’s new Sound Suite uses Dolby FlexConnect to deliver Atmos surround sound even when speakers aren’t ideally placed. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
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The Bambu H2S Shows Why 3D Printing is Now Accessible to Everyone
It represents a new class of 3D printers that automatically handle the most difficult tasks, allowing you to focus on creativity.
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This Cold-Weather Portable Power Station Works When Others Freeze Up
Bluetti’s new power station uses sodium-ion batteries that perform better in extreme cold than lithium-based options.
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OpenAI Confirms AI-Powered Browsers Leave You Vulnerable to Hackers
So-called prompt injections can trick chatbots into actions like sending emails or making purchases on your behalf. OpenAI says the risk may never go away.
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That Handy Free Browser Extension You Installed Could Be Spying on You
Recent exploits are a reminder that when you install an extension, you grant it a lot of power to see where you go online and what you type.
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Snail Maps Out ARK’s Future and $USDO Plans at NASDAQ Investor Day
Snail outlined its multi-year ARK roadmap and revealed new details on its $USDO stablecoin strategy during its NASDAQ Investor Day event.
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First Things to Do After You’re Forced to Update to iOS 26
Apple is making iPhone owners upgrade to iOS 26 for security reasons. Here’s what to change first to make the update more usable and familiar.
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AR Glasses Are Cheaper Than Ever for Holiday Gifts
AR glasses are finally affordable holiday gifts. We look at the most popular models on sale and what matters before you buy.
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You Can Watch the Oscars Free on YouTube – Starting in 2029
YouTube will be the exclusive broadcaster of the Academy Awards, complete with red carpet and behind-the-scenes coverage – free for anyone around the world.
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GE Lighting’s Light + Form Bulbs Rethink LED Design
Instead of copying incandescents, GE Lighting’s Light + Form bulbs explore new shapes and "filament" designs only LEDs can pull off.
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TikTok Shop Orders May Get Slower or Pricier Starting in January
Adjusting to TikTok's new requirement for vendors shipping by the U.S. Postal Service may cause hiccups that affect timeliness and prices.
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Delays Cost Fliers 3.9 Million Hours this Year
The flight-tracking app Flighty's year-end report shows which airlines kept passengers waiting the longest and quantifies an especially annoying phenomenon.
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OnePlus 15R Hands-On: Incredible Battery, Frustrating Camera Trade-Off
The OnePlus 15R delivers massive battery life, smooth performance, and fast charging – but dropping the telephoto camera makes it hard to recommend.
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Instagram Launches TV App to Battle YouTube Shorts
The app brings Reels to Amazon Fire TV devices, letting you watch short videos organized into channels on the big screen. Other devices may be coming.
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New Android Virus Can Lock You Out of Your Phone and Wipe Data
With DroidLock, crooks take over a phone and threaten to delete its data if the owner doesn't pay up. Follow these steps to protect against it and all malware.
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Apple Keeps Walking Back Liquid Glass with iOS 26.2 Lock Screen Fix
Apple adds a new slider to reduce transparency on the lock screen clock. The update also lets you set the screen to flash for notifications.
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Kindle App Gets AI Answers For Book Questions – Debuting in iOS
Amazon's “Ask this Book” feature helps readers remember characters and plot points. It's now available on iPhone in the U.S., and authors can't opt out.
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LG’s Micro RGB evo TV Isn’t What You Think – and That’s Why It Matters
LG’s Micro RGB evo isn’t a self-emissive MicroLED TV. It’s a smarter evolution of LCD that delivers real gains in brightness and color at lower prices.
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Our Favorite Shokz Open-Ear Headphones Are Up to 30% Off
Multiple Shokz open-ear models we recommend – including the OpenRun Pro 2 – just dropped to holiday-level discounts through December 28.
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How I Turned My MGM Settlement Payment into Amazon Credit
If you chose a prepaid Mastercard from the MGM data incident settlement, Amazon makes it simple to spend every cent without fees.
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Android Phones Can Now Stream Live Video to 911 Dispatchers
Google will let Android users share live video during emergencies. The feature works with 911 systems used by 60% of North American dispatch centers.
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Fake Delivery Sites Surge 86% as You Await Holiday Packages
The number of bogus USPS sites jumped 850% in a month, but DHL is still the most impersonated shipper. Scammers use texts, emails, and fake ads to misdirect.
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Grab These Aqara Smart Home Deals Before It’s Too Late
Through December 22, Aqara is rolling out some of the steepest discounts of the season. These limited-time prices make it the perfect moment to jump in.
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Microsoft Security Update Patches Flaw Hackers Are Already Exploiting
You shouldn’t delay those Windows updates anymore. It patches one flaw hackers are already taking advantage of and two others they know about.
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Wi-Fi 7 Is Finally Affordable. Here’s When Upgrading Makes Sense
Wi-Fi 7 prices have dropped, but is it worth upgrading now? Here’s what actually improves, who benefits most, and our picks for Wi-Fi 7 routers.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to $299 – Its Lowest Price Yet
Apple Watch Series 11 just dropped 25%: A rare early discount on Apple’s newest model and a great upgrade for anyone with older Watches.
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How Whisker Is Redefining Connected Pet Care
Whisker’s 2025 Litter-Robot lineup adds AI insights, quieter cleaning, and better odor control to make cat care easier for single- and multi-pet homes.
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Never Lose a Thought Again. This Ring Records Your Ideas Anytime
Pebble’s Index 01 water-resistant smart ring lets you record ideas with the press of a button, even when your phone’s out of reach.
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Almost Two-Thirds of Teens Are Using AI Chatbots. ChatGPT is Winning
Chatbots are seeing a 64% adoption rate in teens already, with ChatGPT being the winner.
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One in Three Teens Are Almost Always Online. It Varies By Social Group
The latest Pew survey finds that 21% of teens are on TikTok a lot, 17% are on YouTube, and the gaps by race and income are huge.
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RAM Shortage Will Make Most Gadgets Pricier. Check Holiday Sales Now
You might be able to save yourself thousands of dollars on a tech upgrade by shopping during the current holiday sales, before prices surge.
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How to Stop an iPhone from Auto-Connecting to 'Known' Wi-Fi Networks
If your Apple devices are syncing passwords, the iPhone may auto-connect to any Wi-Fi network it, your Mac, or your iPad has ever used, including unsecured or barely secured ones.
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Apple’s App Store Awards Spotlight Useful Fitness and Nutrition Apps
Apple’s top apps of 2025 span creativity and gaming, but the health and wellness finalists were the ones that stood out to me. Here’s what impressed me.
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The First 360-Degree Consumer Drone Goes on Sale – Made by Insta360
Our Editor's Choice drone recipient is finally out. It combines seamless 360-degree video with exceptionally intuitive controls and also flies autonomously.
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Streaming Really Is the New Cable TV – Based on a New Survey
A survey of 8,000 U.S. households shows traditional cable TV subscriptions plummeting and streaming subscriptions soaring – leading to big monthly bills.
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How to Use Your Phone to Watch Netflix on a TV
Netflix has mostly ended the ability to wirelessly stream video from Android phones and tablets, iPhones, and iPads. But you can still use a cable.
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A Faster, Cooler Wireless Charger: The EcoFlow Rapid Mag Qi2.2 Deal
Fast Qi2.2 charging, strong magnets, built-in cable, and real heat protection make EcoFlow’s Rapid Mag Qi2.2 easy to recommend. Now 30% off.
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Google Photos Annual Recap is Fun but Doesn't Always Make Good Choices
Like Spotify Wrapped, the new Photos Recap produces a slick compilation of 2025 memories – from pics of family and vistas to snaps of luggage claim checks.
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Android Update Fixes 107 Bugs – Including Security Vulnerabilities
Google’s December Android patch fixes 107 flaws, including actively exploited bugs. Here’s why this update is urgent and how to check for it.
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How to Stop Cookie Jacking and Keep Hackers Out of Your Accounts
Hackers can steal your browser cookies to access your accounts without passwords. Learn the steps that block cookie jacking and keep your data safe.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold Turns Into a True Tablet—Coming to the U.S.
The Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a spacious 9.9-inch screen, packs the latest Snapdragon power, and brings flagship cameras to a sleek new foldable format.
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Best Kindle Deals: Paperwhite, ColorSoft & Scribe Hit Lowest Prices
Save up to 33% on Kindle Paperwhite, ColorSoft, and Scribe – their lowest prices ever. See why I recommend each model for different kinds of readers.
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Mesh WiFi Deals Worth Grabbing: eero’s WiFi 7 Lineup on Sale
Upgrade your home network with Amazon’s best WiFi 7 deals on eero routers – faster speeds, lower latency, and better coverage while saving big.
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Roku Slashes Streaming Video Subscriptions From Now Till Monday
Deals include HBO, Apple TV, and FOX One + FOX Nation range from 20% to 92% off, from 1 to 12 months, with and without ads. Here's a guide to the fine print.
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I love this Belkin 3-Port USB-C Charger. Amazon has Cut The Price 32%
It's compact, has no old-fashioned USB-A ports, and charges my MacBook Air faster than Apple's own charger – and about the same while also filling my iPhone.
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Are Your Smart-Lock Codes Safe? Survey Says Probably Not
Most smart-lock owners widely share access codes and rarely update or expire them. Here’s how to protect your home from digital intruders.
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Rokid Max AR Glasses at a Crazy-Low Price Right Now
Get high-quality AR glasses for just $150 – 48% off. The Rokid Max delivers a 160-inch-equivalent screen, 1080p OLED displays, and built-in vision correction.
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The Smartest Black Friday Water Purifier Deals for Families
Looking for better-tasting, safer water at home? VIOMI’s Black Friday deals on the VORTEX V6, V8 and MASTER M1 make smart RO purification more affordable than ever. -

Best Black Friday Vacuum Sales: Up to 58% Off
All of these Black Friday vacuum deals are on models we’ve tested and trust – major discounts on premium robots and cordless sticks.
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Amazon Cuts All iPad Mini 7 Prices by $100
Compact model that embodies the original iPad's value proposition gets $100 discounts across the line, from 128GB to 512GB capacity, with and without cellular.
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TikTok is Adding Tools to Filter 'AI Slop' videos. Will They Work?
In the coming weeks, TikTok will roll out a slider to dial up or down the amount of realistic-looking AI-generated video in your feed.
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AirPods Deals: Pro 3 and AirPods 4 ANC Hit Lowest Prices for Black Fri
Discounts range from $30 on the AirPods Pro 3 to $69 on the Airpods 4 (ANC) – both with active noise cancellation. Standard AirPods 4 drop $49