Guides & Reviews
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How to Watch TV with Wireless Headphones
We share our picks for the best Bluetooth headphones for watching TV and the best Bluetooth transmitter, in case your TV doesn't have Bluetooth built-in.
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Living with the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs 7 Pro: Real World Impressions
Explore an in-depth, real-world comparison of Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 7 Pro. Uncover key differences and insights from a tech expert's experience.
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Lenovo Legion Go Hands-on: A Powerful but Bulky Handheld Gaming PC
The Legion Go stands out in the handheld gaming PC market with its unique design, doubling as a gaming device and a full Windows 11 PC, but there are drawbacks.
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Reviewed: Elehear Alpha Pro – Affordable Multi-Function Hearing Aids
Unlock clearer sound without breaking the bank: The Alpha Pros deliver robust amplification plus Bluetooth music and hands-free calling at a low price.
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Review: Sennheiser All-Day Clear - High-Quality Sound with a Catch
The All-Day Clear offer excellent hearing amplification plus Bluetooth music streaming, but comes up short on personalized tuning and its subpar case.
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Let’s Get Small! Review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 Laptop
Good things come in small packages. Lenovo’s X1 Nano delivers, not only in terms of design and featherweight mobility but also in performance and flexibility.
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Chromebook Plus: A New Dawn of AI-Enhanced Computing
With the new Chromebook Plus category of computers, Google is setting a new bar for performance to meet the demands of AI-enhanced computing.
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TCL S Class 5.1 Soundbar: Big Sound, Small Price, Effortless Install
The TCL S Class 5.1 soundbar delivers a significant audio boost over what's available from most TVs, with good surround separation for movie soundtracks.
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Tested: Can Regular Bluetooth Earbuds Be Used as Hearing Aids?
There are four Bluetooth earbuds that amplify ambient sound like a hearing aid, but can any replace OTC hearing aids? We tested them to find out.
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TCL S Class S4: A Big Beautiful Picture with a Small Price Tag
In the $500 range, there's a lot to choose from, but the TCL S Class S4 more than holds its own against the competition in terms of price and features.
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All of the Roku Streaming Players Compared
If you’re a bit lost by the different Roku models available, we break down the options, compare the features and give you recommendations for every situation.
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Samsung Freestyle 2: A Portable Projector with Big Ambitions
Our testing found that the Samsung FreeStyle 2 definitely sits at the upper end of portable projectors, with a big, bright picture and sound to match.
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Audien Atom Pro Review: A Cheap, Compromised Solution for Hearing Loss
While you’ll need to make some compromises, the Atom Pro solve hearing loss issues for the slightly hearing impaired for a ridiculously low price.
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Sonos One vs Sonos Era 100: Should You Upgrade?
For most people looking to buy a standalone Sonos speaker, the Era 100 is the way to go. It's a feature-rich upgrade to the One and worth the extra $30.
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TCL 40 XE 5G: A Surprisingly Good Phone on Sale for $99
The TCL 40 XE 5G easily handles everyday tasks, with only a few tradeoffs in gaming and low-light photography. On sale at $99.99, it's an amazing value.
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Linner Nova OTC Hearing Aids Make Sound Louder but Not Better
The Nova provide plenty of amplification, but if your hearing issues include clarity or frequency loss, the Nova will simply magnify those problems.
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Ecovacs Winbot W1 Pro: An Excellent Cleaner Held Back by Its Cord
The Winbot W1 Pro delivers streak-free window cleaning and is an excellent investment for anyone with large windows, but we wish it were cordless.
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Nursery Pal Cloud Falls Short on Quality and Features for the Price
Hubble Connected's baby monitor delivers some advanced features, but overall is overpriced for what it offers and falls short on image quality and controls.
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The Midea U-Shaped Window AC Quietly Delivers Superior Cooling
Thanks to its innovative U-shaped design, the Midea U is one of the quietest AC units on the market, plus it delivers superior performance and convenience.
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TCL Q7 QLED TV Boasts Top-Flight Picture Performance Under $1,000
The TCL Q7 has a crisp, uniform picture and enough smart TV features to keep the whole family happy, making it one of the best 4K TVs under $1,000.
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Review: Technics EAH-AZ80 Earbuds are Perfect for Music Lovers
With terrific sound quality, a high degree of comfort, and plenty of features, the Technics EAH-AZ80 are easy to recommend, even if ANC is a little lacking.
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The Best OTC Hearing Aids to Match Your Hearing Needs and Lifestyle
We've tested all the FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids as they've rolled out and these stood out for their audio quality and discreet, comfortable design.
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Coway Airmega Icon: An Attractive Easy-to-use Air Purifier
After testing the Airmega Icon for several months, I found it quickly and quietly cleans the air and is simple to use, making it easy to recommend.
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Samsung Neo QLED 4K 65-inch Smart TV QN90C: A Movie Lover's Dream TV
Samsung's QN90C delivers a bright picture, without compromising on clarity or color, and offers one of the most accurate pictures available in 4K TV.
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The Typhur InstaProbe Is Our New Favorite Instant-Read Thermometer
In multiple tests, the Typhur InstaProbe demonstrated top-notch accuracy and fast response times, and its bright OLED display is the best on the market.
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Eargo 7: the Best (and Priciest) All-Day Invisible OTC Hearing Aids
The Eargo 7 are the most natural-sounding, all-day-wear comfortable, and invisible OTC hearing aids currently available, but you'll pay a steep price.
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iRobot Roomba Combo j7+: a Worry-Free Mop Vac for Low-Traffic Floors
The Roomba Combo j7+'s mop head lifts away so you can vacuum and wet mop in one pass without cross-contamination worries, but it won't scrub your floors clean.
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Review of the Nespresso Lattissima Pro
The Lattissima Pro by DeLonghi makes excellent espressos, lattes and cappuccinos, and is the best Nespresso machine available.
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Samsung HW-Q800C Soundbar Review: Serious Sound, Unobtrusive Design
Samsung’s slim HW-Q800C soundbar and subwoofer pairing earns our Editor’s Choice, bringing simplicity and superior sound to the home theater experience.
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HP Hearing Pro OTC Hearing Aids: The Best for Music Lovers
The HP Hearing Pro are the best OTC Hearing aids for music lovers, but there are better options for sound amplification.
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How to Pick the Best Surge Protector
I spoke to experts and did extensive research to uncover what matters most when choosing a surge protector, and which products are worth the money.
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The Sony CRE-E10 Are the Best OTC Hearing Aids for Music Streaming
The CRE-E10 offer the best auditory experience – music and general listening – of all OTC hearing aids with music streaming currently on the market.
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Offers Lots of Promise but Has Some Quirks
We found T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet to be a compelling alternative to traditional cable, but there are issues that doesn't make it right for everyone.
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Lexie B2 OTC Hearing Aids Offer Great Sound Marred by Squealing
Lexie's B2s are a perfect example of the unfortunate aesthetic and feature compromises one sometimes needs to make when choosing an OTC hearing aid.
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Review: The Panasonic Arc6 Shaver is a Lawnmower for Your Face
I tested the Arc6 for over two months, and if you’re looking for the absolute best electric shaver, and price is no object, the Arc6 is the one to get.
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Four Smart End-of-Year Purchases to Spend Down Your FSA Account
The IRS requires you to spend money in your FSA by the end of the year. Here are four products that are smart purchases to spend down your account.
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8 Tech Gift Ideas Under $50
You don't have to spend a lot on high-quality tech gifts. Through our research and testing, we found eight products we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
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Review: Sony CRE-10 OTC Hearing Aids Deliver Great Sound with One Flaw
The Sony CRE-C10's discriminating and natural sound amplification and in-ear comfort are so good they'll make you overlook the annoying battery issue.
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Jabra Enhance Plus OTC Hearing Aids: Less Than Expected and Hoped For
The Enhance Plus did an admirable job of boosting ambient sounds but were disappointing when it came to other features, including music audio quality.
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Amazon's Alexa Voice Remote Pro Comes Loaded with Convenience Features
Amazon packed in just about everything you’d want in an Alexa-enabled TV remote control and added buttons you can assign to control smart home devices.
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Anker 757 PowerHouse: A Portable Generator with Extra-Long Lifespan
The 757 PowerHouse uses batteries that deliver six times the charging cycles of other generators, making it easy to recommend for emergency use.
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Review: Panasonic Multishape is a Surprisingly Functional Grooming Kit
The new Panasonic Multishape aims to pack all of your male grooming needs together into one handy package, and, for the most part, it succeeds.
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SwitchBot Lock: A Smart Lock for Renters with a Big Flaw
The SwitchBot Lock is a clever, user-friendly smart lock that installs on top of your existing lock, but our testing uncovered a serious design flaw.
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15 Protective Cases for iPhone 14 that Show off Your Style
We went hands of with high-quality iPhone 14 cases and share our 15 favorites that show off your style while protecting your phone from drops 8 feet or more.
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Pebblebee Card: The Best Wallet Tracker for iPhone Owners
The Pebblebee Card stands out with its unique combination of a rechargeable battery, slim design and access to the Find My device-tracking network.
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4 Incredibly Useful MagSafe Accessories for Your iPhone
We've been using MagSafe accessories since they were first introduced two years ago, and these are the four products we use just about every day.
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Review: DeLonghi La Specialista Arte Delivers for At-home Baristas
For baristas at heart, the Arte provides a great experience. However, this may not be the machine for you if you're looking for one-button simplicity.
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Bose QuietComfort II Earbuds Raise the Bar for Noise-Canceling Earbuds
The quality of noise canceling in the QuietComfort Earbuds II is a giant step up from other headphones, though call quality suffers in loud environments.
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Anker 524 is a Convenient Little Power Strip for Travel or Dorms
The Anker 524 offers a cleverly designed form factor, a full feature set, and will run you less than $30. I even bought one for my college-bound son.
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Chipolo CARD Spot Has Best-in-Class Wallet Tracking for iPhone Owners
The Chipolo CARD Spot provides best-in-class tracking for your wallet, but it’s not as durable as we'd like, and the battery life is limited.
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Lenovo's Attractive Chromebook Duet 3 2-in-1 Delivers Excellent Value
The Duet 3 is a complete 2-in-1 package with a folio keyboard case in box and plenty of power for everyday tasks, but some corners were cut to save costs.
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Review: Roborock's Set-and-Forget S7 MaxV Ultra Robotic Floor Cleaner
Our testing found that it delivered excellent cleaning, intuitive operation and fully autonomous switching between mopping floors and vacuuming carpet.
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Review of Kohler’s Affordable & Stylish Puretide Bidet
If you want to make the move to a bidet and have a limited budget, the Kohler Puretide should be on your shortlist for its performance and attractive design.
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7 Products that Belong in Your Car Emergency Kit
Staying safe on the road is all about being prepared, and building an emergency kit is the first step. Here's the tech that should be in your kit.
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Can Bite Away Stop Insect Bite Itch?
We tested Bite Away on a trip to the mosquito haven of the Maine coast and found it quickly and effectively reduced the itching from my family's bites.
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The 1More ComfoBuds Mini Deliver Decent Sound in a Tiny Package
After two months of testing, I found that the ComfoBuds Mini were comfortable to wear and delivered decent sound, considering their very tiny size.
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8 Gadgets that Help You Save Energy
We've gathered eight devices that will help you keep your consumption of energy down and ensure you keep spending under control.
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The New Samsung S800B Defines the Ultra-Slim Soundbar Category
The S800B is an innovative soundbar that defines the ultra-slim soundbar category, offering an aesthetic advantage and clear, balance sound.
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The Brondell Swash 1400 is a Luxury Bidet with One Big Flaw
The Swash 1400 has an impressive array of features for the price. However, we can't recommend the seat because it delivers an initial cold-water spray.
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Testing Shows the Panasonic Nanoe Dries Hair Fast & Reduces Frizz
The Panasonic Nanoe EH-NA67-W’s unique oscillating quick-dry nozzle and Nanoe hydrating technology pay off in quick, smooth blowouts.
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Samsung QN90B 4K Neo-QLED TV Hands-On
The QN90B is a dead ringer for last year's excellent QN90A, but a new 14-bit processor delivers better picture quality compared to its predecessor.
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Review of the Anker Eufy HomeVac S11 Infinity Stick Vac
Considering its short maximum run time and below-average suction power, the Eufy HomeVac S11 Infinity is at best considered an occasional use stick vac.
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Review of the Tineco Pure One S12 Stick Vac
Tineco's Pure One S12 stick vac is loaded with features that make it a pleasure to use, but it's hard to recommend over our top pick for a few reasons.
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Review of the Roborock H7 Stick Vac
On sale for $359, the Roborock is a high-value stick vac with its above-average suction and run time, magnetic attachments, and ability to use dust bags.
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Review of the Lenovo Smart Wireless Earbuds
The Lenovo earbuds deliver a host of convenience features you can’t find on most under $100 true wireless buds, but the audio lacks depth and crispness.
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Our Favorite eCard Sites
Customize your own greeting card and send it digitally, print it at home or have it printed and mailed with these unique sites.
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Review of the Miele Triflex HX1 Pro Stick Vac
I’m sold on the Triflex HX1 Pro's stand-up convenience, three-way modularity, powerful suction, and other unique attributes, but it is not perfect.
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The Best Weather Sites
After spending weeks visiting weather sites, I found three that deliver a great experience based on forecast accuracy, design, and depth of information.
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Review of the LG CordZero A9 Ultimate Stick Vac
The CordZero A9 Ultimate has above-average suction and a clever telescoping design. However, problems arising from its small dustbin make it hard to recommend.
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Hands-on with the Samsung Freestyle Projector
This serious display device is so portable and simple to operate that everyone will find a use, including sharing photos, watching movies and working.
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Review of the Dyson V15 Detect Stick Vac
After testing the Dyson V15 Detect for several months, I found that Dyson still retains the title of stick vac to beat, with just a couple of caveats.
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5 Awesome Last Minute Gift Ideas
Instead of giving a generic gift card, we recommend a completely personalized gift from one of these sites that let you design your own custom products.
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The Best True Wireless Earbuds Under $100
I spent weeks testing more than two dozen true wireless earbuds and found 6 that I highly recommend for their sound quality, comfort, and easy-to-use controls.
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8 Stocking Stuffers Under $50
Our research uncovered plenty of high-quality, affordable products we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Here are our favorite products under $50.
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Review of the GoPro Hero10 Black - the Best GoPro Camera Yet
The Hero10 Black is a well-defined formula that has been tweaked for maximum performance and usability, making it undeniably the best GoPro camera yet.
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9 Awesome Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Looking for an interesting gift? We've spent hands-on time picking out these 9 fun and functional products that we would love to receive for ourselves.
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The Best Indoor TV Antenna for HD and 4K
An HDTV antenna is a must-have accessory for cord-cutters. We the tested top-rated antennas to determine which provided the best real-world performance.
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Review of the Eargo 5
After testing the Eargo 5 for six weeks, we consider it to be the best over-the-counter hearing aid available without a prescription. Find out why.
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The 12 Cases We Recommend for iPhone 13
Based on more than a decade of experience testing iPhone cases, we picked the best cases to protect your new iPhone 13 for a variety of needs and styles.
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The Best Free YouTube Video Downloader Is Fast and Easy to Use
Our tests show which free YouTube downloader offers safe, high-speed downloads of up to 8K videos and the ability to easily download playlists and channels.
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The Best Free Movie Sites Ranked from Awesome to Awful
We spent weeks evaluating nearly a dozen free streaming movie services to find those with the best selection of films with the fewest annoying ads.
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The Best VPNs for Protecting Your Privacy
Many VPNs don't deliver on what they promise. Our tests show which VPNs offer the best combination of privacy, speed, features, and proven trustworthiness.
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The Best Ways to Get Netflix & Streaming Services On Your TV
Looking to ditch the pricey cable package to bring Internet-enabled streaming video into your living room? You have plenty of options.
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10 Incredibly Useful iPhone Accessories
These 10 products will keep your iPhone powered up and in optimal working shape, as well as help you get the most out of your iPhone.
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 vs Pro - Is It Worth the Upgrade
With a wider field of view, enhanced night vision, and two new motion tracking technologies, the Ring Pro 2 is worth the upgrade over the Ring Pro.
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7 Best Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
These are our picks for the best open-ear Bluetooth headphones, in a variety of styles, that provide surprisingly good sound and solid features
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Review of the Rad Power Bikes RadMission 1 E-bike
The RadMission 1 offers a winning combination of performance, features and comfort that will appeal to anyone looking for an affordable, reliable e-bike.
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Review of the Lockly Vision Smart Lock
Lockly is the first to combine two popular smart security devices, a doorbell camera and a smart lock, in one device – but the combo doesn't impress us.
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Review of the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus
The non-wired Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus delivers high-quality Full HD video and excellent security features. Here's why we're impressed.
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Review of the Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch
The Fossil Gen 5 LTE is an attractive, feature-rich Wear OS smartwatch. But poor call quality and Verizon-only service keep me from fully recommending it.
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Review of the Nuheara IQbuds2 Max
Nuheara's IQbuds2 Max true wireless buds with active noise cancellation are arguably the best-sounding true wireless buds for both music and conversation.
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The Best TV Under $1,000
The TCL 6-Series 65-inch 4K TV offers the best combination of picture quality, price, features, and ease of use for under $1,000. Here's why.
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Review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are in the upper tier of great-sounding true-wireless buds with effective noise canceling and the best ambient sound mode we've heard.
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The Best WiFi Extender for Xfinity Internet Service
The most convenient and cost-effective WiFi extender for Xfinity customers is a mesh WiFi system. Check out our top picks for most users and heavy users.
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5 Awesome Last Minute Gift Ideas
Instead of giving a generic gift card, we recommend a completely personalized gift from one of these sites that let you design your own custom products.
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7 Kitchen Gadgets Everyone Needs
Investing in these seven kitchen gadgets will bring your chef skills to a new level and make it easier to make healthy, delicious food at home.
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Review of the Xfinity Gen 2 xFi Pods
The Gen 2 xFi Pods, which measured five times faster than the originals in our tests, are the best WiFi extender for most Xfinity customers. Here's why.
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11 Awesome Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Looking for an interesting gift? We've spent hands-on time picking out these 11 fun and functional products (and wouldn't mind receiving them ourselves).
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3 Top Video Doorbells
Our top picks make it easy to keep an eye on activity at your door, communicate with visitors, and even recognize who's there to automatically track people.
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3 Top Smart Thermostats
Our top thermostat picks optimize the temperature throughout the day and make adjustments when you're away to keep you comfortable and save you money.