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From Round to Square: Ecovacs' Deebot X2 Omni Promises Better Cleaning
Ecovacs leveled up its flagship fully autonomous robot mop vac with a new square design for better edge cleaning, retractable mops, and a smaller base.
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Nutribullet Ultra: A Quiet Powerhouse in Personal Blending
The Ultra’s relatively quiet operation, best-in-class power, and long-wearing blades make it a pleasure to blend smoothies - even early in the morning.
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How to Claim Your Piece of the $214 Million Fortnite Settlement
If you or your child played Fortnite between January 2017 and September 2022, you could be eligible to receive compensation from Epic Games.
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Microsoft Launches Copilot: AI for Windows, Word, Edge ... Everything
If you've managed to avoid using artificial intelligence programs until now, that may soon change. Here's how Microsoft is building AI into everything.
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Don't Get Caught by the Human Resources Self-Review Phishing Scam
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky is warning of an increase in phishing emails purporting to be self-evaluation forms from HR. Here's how to spot the scam.
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Withings ScanWatch 2 Adds More Advanced Health Tracking
The ScanWatch earned a Techlicious Top Picks Award for its A-Fib detection and blood oxygen sensing; the ScanWatch 2 packs even more health sensors.
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How to Prevent Spam Callers From Leaving Voicemail
Nobody wants to waste time deleting messages from unwanted callers. Here's how to stop spam callers from reaching your voicemail inbox.
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Get up to 31% Off Our Editor's Pick Samsung's Neo QLED QN90C TVs
Samsung's QN90C series TVs won our Editor's Choice award for their bright picture without compromising on clarity or color. Get it now for up to 31% off.
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Our Editor's Pick Samsung's The Frame TV Is up to $1,000 Off
Samsung's Frame TV won our Editor's Choice award for its ability to look like a framed work of art when you're not using it. Get it now for up to $1,000 off.
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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+: A Smarter, More Powerful Robotic Mopvac
The Roomba Combo j9+ gets big upgrades over last year's Combo j7+, improving scrubbing and adding water refills for mopping, but is it worth an extra $400?
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5 Reasons to Upgrade to Apple Watch 9
Apple has imbued its new Watch 9 with four improvements that make it easy to justify an upgrade and one that will even tempt Apple Watch 8 owners.
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Apple iPhone 15: Only Photo and Film Pros Need Apply
While there aren't compelling technical reasons to upgrade to an iPhone 15 unless you are a creative pro, there are compelling economic ones.
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Artificial Intelligence Can't Replace Headshot Photographers Yet
Artificial Intelligence apps claim their software can create picture-perfect headshots, but while these apps are fun, they deliver subpar results.
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Can the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Replace Your Laptop?
If you’re looking for a tablet that can pull double duty as a laptop, the Galaxy Tab S9 checks all the boxes. Here's why it should be on your shortlist.
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Should You Upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Watch6?
If you own a Samsung Galaxy Watch4 or older or are looking to buy a Wear OS watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 is the smartwatch to get. Here's why.
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Verizon Aims to Reduce Spam Texts with Free New Text Blocking Feature
With spam text messages on the rise, Verizon has rolled out a free new tool to block spam texts. Here's what you should know before activating it.
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Take Control of the Ads You See with Chrome's Enhanced Ad Privacy Tool
This new tool has features that give you more control over the type of ads you see and what you share with advertisers. Here's what you need to know.
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Steer Clear of New App Testing Scams: Tips From the FBI
The FBI is warning people about a new scam that hooks individuals with the lure of testing smartphone apps. Here's how to spot and avoid this new scam.
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What You Need to Know About Netflix Household and Account Sharing
Netflix is cracking down on password sharing by limiting access to people residing in your home. Here’s how to navigate the new Netflix Household rules.
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xFinity Home Customers Can Get Internet Access When the Power Goes Out
When the power goes out, Comcast's new Storm-Ready WiFi automatically kicks in, delivering emergency internet access via its built-in cellular modem.
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Get $120 Off TP-Link’s Fast and Robust Deco XE75 Mesh WiFi System
The highly-rated TP-Link Deco XE75 is a fast whole-home mesh WiFi 6E system with robust throughput and excellent range. Get it now for $120 off.
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Our Editor's Pick Samsung's The Frame TV is 33% Off
Samsung's Frame TV won our Editor's Choice award for its ability to look like a framed work of art when you're not using it. Get it now for 33% off.
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The Best Tech Deals on Amazon Prime Day 2023
The sheer volume of tech products on sale on Amazon Prime Day can be overwhelming, so we've pulled together a vetted list that we will be updating throughout the sale.
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How to Get the Best Deals on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day offers some of the lowest prices of the year, but not every bargain is as good as it seems. Here's how to vet and score the best deals.
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Is Threads a Twitter Killer?
Threads is an app for public conversations and building communities of people with similar interests, but it's lacking some of Twitter's key features.
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Google's Virtual Try-on Makes Shopping a More Personalized Experience
Virtual Try-on lets you see how an item of clothing will look on multiple models ranging from XXS to 3XL with a variety of body types and skin tones.
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How to Measure Distance on Google Maps
Google Maps lets you measure distance between two or more points "as the crow flies" with a couple mouse clicks or taps on your phone.
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Now You Can Program Buttons and Keys on Logitech's Mice and Keyboards
Thanks to a software update, you can now program select new and older Logitech keyboards and mice to perform complex tasks with a click or a tap.
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Trek Fetch+ 2 is a Versatile, Nimble eBike for Cargo and Kids
For the well-heeled buyer who needs extra load capacity or wants the most seamless riding and ownership experience, the Fetch+ 2 is the way to go.
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Dyson Gen5 Stick Vacs Set New Standards in Performance and Convenience
Dyson is set to retain its industry-leading status with two new models that deliver increased power and a bunch of eagerly-awaited convenience features.
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Update Now! Zero-Day Exploit Found Affecting Chrome and Edge Browsers
Google's Threat Research Group has found an active zero-day exploit that could let hackers into your computer through your Chrome or Edge browser. Update now!
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Apple Finally Intros a 15-Inch MacBook Air
Apple's first 15-inch MacBook Air is around the same weight and price as its top-of-the-line Windows competitors and the world's slimmest 15-inch laptop.
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Is Apple’s Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset Too Far Ahead of Its Time?
Vision Pro is one of those rare logic-defying disruptive technologies that you must experience to understand its potential fully. But are we ready?
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Google is Deleting Inactive Accounts. Here’s How to Keep Yours Active
If you have a Gmail address you don't use regularly, take these steps to keep it active, or you may lose access to other important accounts.
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Echo Show 10 Makes Video Chat Easy and It's on Sale for Mother's Day
Amazon's Echo Show 10 makes video chat hands-free, from answering calls to keeping you in focus, making it accessible to all moms. Get it for 26% off.
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Take Advantage of Apple’s New Fast Way of Delivering Security Updates
Rapid Security Response updates enable Apple to deliver security improvements and fix vulnerabilities quickly. Here's how to turn on automatic updates.
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Get $550 Off One of Our Favorite Fully-Autonomous Robotic Mopvacs
The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni will run autonomously for up to one month, mopping and vacuuming floors and keeping itself clean. It's a steal at $550 off.
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How to Claim Your Share of the Facebook Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
If you used Facebook between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, you can submit a claim for your portion of the $725 million settlement. Here's how.
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Our Editor's Pick the Soundcore Life P3 Are 26% Off
Our Editor's Pick for the best noise-canceling earbuds under $100, the Soundcore Life P3, on sale for 26 percent off through April 23, 2023.
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Phonecheck Can Tell You if a Used Phone Is Locked, Lost, or Stolen
Is that used phone deal too good to be true? Before you buy, here's how to confirm that it's not reported as lost or stolen and is unlocked for activation.
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Logitech Zone Learn Headset Keeps Kids Focused on Learning
Logitech’s Zone Learn headset is designed for kids, with a comfortable fit and durable construction, and is tuned so that they can hear voices clearly.
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Bing Compose Is a Simple AI Writing Tool but Results Aren't Consistent
Microsoft's Bing Compose uses AI to will write your emails, blog posts, and other content for you with a simple four-step form, but the results are mixed.
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Test Drive the OnePlus 11 5G for 100 Days
OnePlus wants to put its flagship 11 5G Android phone in your hands for a 100-day test drive – plenty of time for you to decide if you want to keep it.
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Carriers Make Phone Insurance Available for Old Phones
Carriers usually require you to sign up for phone insurance within 30 days of acquiring a phone, but it’s open enrollment for all devices right now.
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Lenovo's IdeaPad Duet 3i: a Compelling Budget 2-in-1 Laptop
The new IdeaPad Duet 3i makes my recommended list with plenty of power for travelers, a keyboard folio case in the box, and a bigger, brighter display.
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Arlo Camera Owners' Win Back of Free Video Storage is Bittersweet
Old Arlo security cameras will keep their seven-day free cloud storage, but with security updates ending next year, they'll be vulnerable to hackers.
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The Cordless Mach V1 Ultra Vacuums, Mops, and Steam Cleans Floors
The MACH V1 Ultra by Eufy is the first all-in-one cordless stick vac to incorporate a steam mop, making it possible clean sticky messes in one pass.
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Moen Makes it Easier to Water Your Yard Only Where and When Needed
Moen's easy-to-install wireless soil sensors send moisture data to your watering system, ensuring that you aren't under or over-watering your lawn or garden.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Phones Receive Big Processor and Camera Upgrades
The Galaxy S23 line is a significant step up from last year, with a much faster processor for gaming and camera upgrades for better low-light performance.
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Apple Issues Major Security Update for Old iPhones and iPads
If you have an old iPad or iPhone, you should update now to prevent hackers from running malware, changing your privacy settings, and more.
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Google Makes it Easy to Remove Your Contact Info from Search Results
Now you can initiate a request to remove your personal information from Google search within the list of search results. Here's our step-by-step guide.
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Apple Raising the Cost of Battery Replacements on March 1
With Apple raising the cost of battery replacements by $20, here's how to check your battery's health to see if you need a new one before prices go up.
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LG’s Counter-Depth MAX Refrigerators Have Full-size Capacity
LG slimmed down key cooling components and applied enhanced insulation to create a new line of counter-depth refrigerators with full-size capacity.
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Wisear Earbuds Will Have Hands-free Controls
Wisear's earbud control technology uses simple face twitches to let you answer phone calls or play music without touching your earbuds or smartphone.
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Samsung Gorgeous MicroLED TVs Now in Sizes for Regular Living Rooms
Samsung's MicroLED TVs, which arguably have the most vivid colors, deepest blacks, and best contrast, will come in smaller sizes with DIY installation.
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Roborock S8 Mop Vacs Receive a Power Boost for More Efficient Cleaning
Roborock’s new flagship S8 series has received some significant upgrades to the robot as well as the dock for more efficient vacuuming and mopping.
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TCL 2023 TVs Will Have Higher Contrast and More Gaming Features
New TCL 2023 TV models will feature a raft of new gaming technologies as well as more backlighting zones to increase overall contrast and black levels.
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Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2023 Awards
Our team of tech industry veterans scoured this year's exhibit halls to pick our absolute favorite products for the Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2023 Awards.
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L'Oreal's Magic Brow Applicator Creates Perfect Brows at Home
L’Oréal delivers microblading, micro-shading, and filler effects with Brow Magic, taking the guesswork out of creating a flattering brow shape at home.
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Valencell Takes Blood Pressure Readings on Your Fingertip
Instead of a cuff, Valencell's new blood pressure monitor uses light to monitor blood flow in your fingertip and deliver a measurement within a minute.
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HP Hearing Pro Leads New Class of Bluetooth OTC Hearing Aids
HP Hearing PRO promise to be the best Bluetooth earbud-style OTC hearing aids thanks to their music playback, active noise canceling, and low price.
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Top 10 Things to Know About the Matter Smart Home Standard
Matter makes smart home products from all makers compatible, simpler to add and use together, and collectively controllable from any smart home app.
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Our Editor's Pick the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are $70 Off
Bose just chopped $70 off the price of its QuietComfort Earbuds II. If you want to gift the best noise-canceling earbuds, you should grab this deal.
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The Best Black Friday Deals on Electronics
Deals on electronics – TVs, laptops, phones, and more – have already started and will last into December. Here's our curated list of the best deals.
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Room3D Turns Video Chat into an Immersive Experience
Room3D places your live video headshot into an interactive environment to create the sense that you and the other participants are in the same place.
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Arlo Safe App Provides Live Safety Monitoring and Video Recording
The Arlo Safe App delivers video recordings of emergency events, personal safety monitoring, and crash detection in one uniquely comprehensive app.
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Watch Out for Philo Subscription Email Scams
Another variation on an old email scam tries to trick you with fake Philo streaming subscription notices. Here's how to recognize and avoid the scam.
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Fake Geek Squad Subscription Emails Are on the Rise
Scammers are using fake Geek Squad subscription automatic renewal notices to trick you into calling to cancel so they can get access to your credit card info.
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OTC Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know
Lower-cost hearing aids you can buy without a prescription are here, but not all OTC hearing aids are made to the same standard. Here's what you need to know.
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Bluetooth Hearing Aids to Receive Broadcasts from Public Venues
New over-the-counter hearing aids that have Bluetooth LE technology may soon be able to receive broadcasts from airports, theaters, and other public venues.
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The Best Tech Deals on Amazon Prime Day Fall 2022
The volume of tech products on sale on Prime Day can be overwhelming, so we've pulled together a vetted list that we will be updating throughout the 2-day sale.
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Google Pixel 7: An Already Impressive Camera Becomes Even Better
The hardware and software updates to the cameras in the new Google Pixel 7 models make them easy to recommend – except for Pixel 6 model owners.
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Use Facebook’s New Tool to Influence What You See in Your Feed
Facebook announced a new tool that lets you boost the likelihood of seeing posts you like in your feed, while decreasing the number of ones you hate.
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iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ Solves the Mop Vac Wet-Carpet Problem
iRobot's new Roomba Combo j7+ can go from hard floors to carpets, lifting its wet mop pad up and out of the way to keep carpets dry as it vacuums.
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Our Editor's Pick the DeLonghi La Specialista is $150 off on Amazon
DeLonghi just chopped $150 off the price of its La Specialista Arte espresso machine. At-home baristas looking for great espresso should snap this deal up.
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Amazon Turns Echo Dot Smart Speakers into WiFi Extenders
If you own an eero mesh WiFi system, you'll be able to use current and new Echo Dot, Echo Dot Kids, and Echo Dot Clock smart speakers as WiFi extenders.
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Kindle Scribe Is a Great Textbook Replacement, But Not Affordable
With the addition of pen input, the 10.2-inch Kindle Scribe eReader would be the perfect device to replace textbooks if it weren't so expensive.
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Malwarebytes Blocking Google, Edge and Firefox as Malware
Malwarebytes experienced a major issue today with most major browsers – including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Gmail, and Google Drive – being blocked as malware.
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No Insurance, No Problem: Samsung Phone Screen Repairs Are Just $99
With cracked screen repairs up to 57 percent off, now is the time to repair your Samsung phone if you don’t have insurance. But there are few caveats.
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Amazon’s $99 Kindle Delivers a Paper-quality Reading Experience
With a new 300ppi screen, the entry-level 2022 Kindle and Kindle Kids eReaders catch up to other Kindle models in offering a paper-quality display.
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Connect Bluetooth Headphones to your Roku Player for Private Listening
For the first time, you can pair your Bluetooth headphones directly to select Roku devices for personal listening when you don’t want to disturb others.
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Should You Upgrade to iPhone 14?
If you're eyeing a flagship iPhone 14 Pro model, there are a few compelling reasons to buy, but the case for the iPhone 14 model isn't as strong.
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Apple's New AirPods Pro Fix Two Big Problems
Apple fixes two big complaints – AirPods Pro falling out of your ears and losing the case – and improves audio quality. But it's not enough to upgrade.
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Bose CustomTune Profiles Deliver Noticeably Better Noise-Canceling
The new QuietComfort Earbuds II create personalized noise-canceling profiles based on your ear canal's shape - and you can really hear the difference.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is Bigger and Better in Every Way
If it performs as the design and specs promise, this next-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold will deliver the best of both tablet and laptop experiences.
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Ship Your Charitable Donations for Free in Old Online Delivery Boxes
Receive a free shipping label to send your gently used items to a nearby charity and repurpose online delivery boxes for a good cause.
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iPhone, iPad and Mac Owners Need to Update Software Now
Hackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that allow installing new apps, taking pictures, and changing security settings.
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Verizon Opens up Phone Insurance Enrollment for Old Devices
If you regret not purchasing phone insurance, Verizon is letting you sign up old devices through October 13th. We break down whether you should go for it or not.
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Wagz Tagz Can Keep Your Dog Off the Couch
Add on to your Wagz virtual fence with a Tagz to create an indoor keep-out zone to prevent your dog from entering a room or jumping on the couch.
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Anker’s GaNPrime Next-Gen Chargers Are Faster and Smarter
Anker’s new chargers are more efficient and smarter, with the ability to dynamically distribute power to the device that needs fast charging the most.
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New Facebook Feeds Tab Puts You in Control of What You See
If you don't like Facebook telling you what to read, you'll love the new Feeds tab that shows chronological posts from your friends, Pages, and groups.
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Wordpress Users: Watch Out for Fake Copyright Infringement Warnings
WordPress site owners need to be aware of a new technique scammers are using to phish for WordPress login credentials: fake copyright infringement notices.
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Will Apple’s Lockdown Mode Finally Kill Pegasus Spyware?
Apple is rolling out a new security feature that will offer users what Apple describes as extreme protection from spyware for those users who need it.
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The Best Tech Deals on Amazon Prime Day 2022
The sheer volume of tech products on sale on Amazon Prime Day can be overwhelming, so we've pulled together a vetted list that we will be updating throughout the sale.
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Sellers Beware of this Facebook Marketplace Scam
Scammers posing as buyers are tricking Facebook Marketplace sellers into sending cash through Zelle and other payment apps. Here's how to spot the scam.
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The Element Roku TV Makes Outdoor Viewing Affordable
With most outdoor TVs costing thousands, the Element Patio Series 55-inch 4K TV is a bargain at $1,299 and delivers a bright picture for outdoor viewing.
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Fill out This Form to Remove Your Contact Info from Google Search
You can ask to have webpages that show your personal information removed from Google Search results even if you have no clear risk of ID theft or doxxing.
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Google Image Search Gets Even Better with Multisearch
Google image search now lets you use text to refine your search to give you better search results, as well as find related style and color variations.
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Add Your Driver’s License to Your iPhone Wallet to Make Travel Easier
Now you can add your driver’s license to the iPhone Wallet app to travel through TSA checkpoints. Find out which states allow it and how to add it.
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Roku Update Lets You Use Your Own Photos as a Screensaver
Roku streaming players and TVs are getting an update that lets you easily upload your own photos to use as a screensaver for your TV and share with others.