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Aarke Coffee System review: a polished drip coffee maker
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Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max / Blue Max 3250i review: my new favorite budget-friendly air purifier
A lightweight and simple-to-use air purifier that won’t break the bank.
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Temola TS20BS Cordless Handheld Vacuum review: I was ready to make this my new car vac until I made an unwelcome discovery
A lightweight handheld vac with two levels of suction and some handy tools, but its time may be limited.
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I tried an AI skiing coach on the slopes in real life: here's what happened
Carv 2 is like having a ski instructor in your pocket.
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OneOdio Focus A5 review: bassy wireless headphones with big battery life
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: awesome wireless headphones in almost every way
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Your new AirTag has a hidden warning that's just for kids – and it's for the best
Apple's AirTag is now in compliance with US's Reese's Law, according to the government's consumer product safety watchdog.
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I want the iPhone 17 to get rid of the Dynamic Island – but not for the reason you think
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It is time for my Festivus phone rant, and these smartphones have some explaining to do
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 could borrow two great features from the Pixel 9 Pro
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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: which gaming phone is best?
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Why deleting social media apps from my phone in 2025 isn't just about mindfulness
Social media keeps us connected, and it can get overwhelming – but a less-considered side of heavy social media use is how much it distracts you from the other amazing things a smartphone can do.
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Leaked Galaxy S25 benchmarks apparently confirm an all-Snapdragon line-up for 2025
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Essential apps and features to start getting the most out of your brand-new Mac
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 appears to leak ahead of possible CES 2025 announcement
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Gemini Live may soon compete for space with Copilot on the Windows taskbar
Google Gemini may be coming to Windows taskbars.
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Sam Altman reveals your biggest requests for OpenAI in 2025 and there are two I'd love to see happen
Here's what you want OpenAI to do in 2025.
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An RTX 4070 gaming laptop for just $849? This deal at Best Buy is a New Year bargain
This HP Victus with an RTX 4070 for $849 is my gaming laptop deal of the week.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1293, Thursday, January 2
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Thursday, January 2 (game #1074)
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Your new AirTag has a hidden warning that's just for kids – and it's for the best
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I want the iPhone 17 to get rid of the Dynamic Island – but not for the reason you think
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Apple promised us CarPlay 2.0 in 2024 – but it hasn't arrived yet
We're yet to see the next generation CarPlay experience turn up, though Apple's website still mentions a 2024 launch.
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Apple could launch the iPhone SE 4 as the iPhone 16E, according to rumors
The handset previously known as the iPhone SE 4 could in fact become the iPhone 16E, according to leaks.
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What to expect from Apple Macs in 2025
Apple has struggled with Mac sales in 2024 – can it turn things around next year? The firm seemingly has a host of launches lined up.
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UpdatedThe best Hulu movies: 20 great films to stream in January 2025
These are the best Hulu movies to stream today, including Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Thelma and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
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3 new Prime Video movies I'm excited to watch in January 2025
Here are three new Prime Video movies I can't wait to watch in January 2025.
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6 big entertainment stories you missed over the 2024 holiday season: The Batman Part 2 delayed again, The Night Agent season 2 trailer, and more
From new TV show trailers to some DC movie reveals, here are the biggest news stories you missed over the 2024 holiday season.
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4 new Disney Plus movies and shows I can't wait to watch in January 2025
Four movies and shows coming to Disney Plus that I'm excited to watch this month.
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UpdatedThe 48 best Disney Plus shows to stream in January 2025
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Hot dealsThe cheapest OLED TV deals and sales for January 2025
Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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UpdatedThe best 85-inch TVs for 2024
The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?
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LG will bring brighter OLED TVs to CES 2025, thanks to adding 33% more OLED
2025 is looking brighter already
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Save the date and see the ultimate in home entertainment
Yaber's planning to show off something truly special at CES
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LG G5 OLED TV: what we want to see
The LG G4 is one of the best TVs on the market right now – and we expect the LG G5 to be even better.
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New mini-LED and OLED TVs were brighter than ever in 2024 – but how bright do they need to be?
OLED and mini-LED tech enhancements are making TVs impressively bright, but it’s not the only important metric for TV picture quality.
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Samsung QN90F series: what we want to see in Samsung's next-gen mini-LED TV
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DealsThe best AirPods 4 deals and prices for January 2025
This is your guide to the best AirPods 4 deals, with all the best prices around the web on Apple's latest earbuds.
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UpdatedThe best headphones 2025
Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
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The best noise cancelling headphones 2025
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The science of noise colors: why white noise makes you sleepy and blue noise helps you focus
I asked an audiologist how white, pink, and brown noise influence your brain – and how you can use them to improve sleep, focus, and relaxation.
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Forget Spotify – I’m going all-in on Bandcamp for music in 2025, here’s why you should too
As a certified Spotify fanatic, I’ll be making an effort to listen to – and yes, buy – more music on Bandcamp in 2025.
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OneOdio Focus A5 review: bassy wireless headphones with big battery life
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: awesome wireless headphones in almost every way
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The best Apple Watch 7 deals and sales for January 2025
Your guide to the best Apple Watch 7 deals with all the top sales available from your favorite online retailers.
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Top dealsThe best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 deals and prices for January 2025
We have all the best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 deals and prices so you can save on Samsung's latest smartwatch.
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Preorder dealsThe best Apple Watch 9 deals and prices for January 2025
We're rounding up all the best Apple Watch 9 deals with price cuts around the web on Apple's latest smartwatch.
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The 12 most exciting cameras of 2025, from the iPhone 17 to the Sony A7 V
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I love my new Polaroid, but I wish I didn’t instantly make these 6 common rookie mistakes
My new Polaroid Now+ is among the best gifts I've ever received, but it's a steep learning curve for an analog newbie
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How to step up your stargazing game in 2025 on the cheap, according to space experts
How to choose the right telescope, capture stunning astrophotography, and deepen your connection to the night sky in 2025.
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My 7 favorite camera moments in 2024 – from innovative in-camera AI editing to film making a comeback
From the Canon EOS R5 Mark II with its superb features, to Pentax reentering the film photography space, 2024 has served up some real treats.
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UpdatedThe best smart thermostat 2025: save money with smart energy tech
We've tested the best smart thermostats from top brands to find the smartest ways to heat and cool your home.
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I'm raising my bread-making game in 2025 with these 5 affordable gadgets and apps
These handy kitchen gadgets will help you become the ultimate bread baker in 2025 – without using a bread maker.
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Aarke Coffee System review: a polished drip coffee maker
A bean-to-cup machine with neat grind automation and a chromed finish, the Aarke Coffee System is a polished but expensive drip coffee maker.
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Why does my vacuum smell, and what can I do about it? We asked 4 experts
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The best Hulu movies: 20 great films to stream in January 2025
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The best smart thermostat 2025: save money with smart energy tech
We've tested the best smart thermostats from top brands to find the smartest ways to heat and cool your home.
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UpdatedThe best free VPN in 2025
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The best noise cancelling headphones 2025
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2025
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Nintendo has revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2, or a successor to the Nintendo Switch, will be announced before the end of next year.
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Google Chrome extensions hack may have started much earlier than expected
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Netgear could be banned from operating in most of Europe because of a patent litigation
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Microsoft claims Edge had a great year, boasts soaring browser user numbers
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