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The how, why, and when of the tech product marketplace: Here’s everything you need to know before your next purchase.

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The best smart displays for 2023

The best smart displays for 2023

Google, Amazon, and JBL are offering new smart displays for video calls, smart home management, watching shows, and more. See which ones are the best.
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HomePod Mini vs. Echo Dot: which is better?

HomePod Mini vs. Echo Dot: which is better?

Amazon and Apple have two new smart speakers on the market, but which of these next-gen devices is truly the best? Let's take a deeper look at both speakers.
External Devices with iOS

How to use external storage with an iPhone or iPad

How to use external storage with an iPhone or iPad

Learn how to access files on external storage devices, such as thumb drives, hard drives, or card readers, with your iPad or iPhone.
Best Cyber Monday Smartwatch Deals

Best Cyber Monday Smartwatch Deals: Apple Watch, Fitbit, Galaxy Watch

Best Cyber Monday Smartwatch Deals: Apple Watch, Fitbit, Galaxy Watch

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5 top-rated gifts for everyone on your Christmas list

5 top-rated gifts for everyone on your Christmas list

Get ahead of the Christmas shopping and browse these 5 excellent gifts for everyone on your Christmas gift list.
Best Cyber Monday MacBook Deals

The best Cyber Monday MacBook deals for 2022

The best Cyber Monday MacBook deals for 2022

With Cyber Monday underway there are a ton of excellent Cyber Monday MacBook deals to take advantage of, and we've collected the best of them!
Best Cyber Monday iPad Deals

Best Cyber Monday iPad Deals: iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini

Best Black Friday iPad Deals 2022

Best Black Friday iPad Deals: iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro

Missed out on Black Friday iPad deals? We've rounded up some of the best deals still available, from the iPad Pro to the iPad Mini.
Best Black Friday Phone Deals

The best Black Friday phone deals for 2022

The best Black Friday phone deals for 2022

With Black Friday over for another year, you might be surprised to learn there are still some great Black Friday phone deals around. Check them out right here!
The best iPad 2021 screen protectors.

The best screen protectors for Apple iPad (2021)

The best screen protectors for Apple iPad (2021)

While iPad screens are plenty tough, glass can still break, so a screen protector for your iPad is optimal. Here are some of the best ones we found.

The best bone conduction headphones

The best bone conduction headphones

Bone conduction headphones can make working out easier and safer. Here, we've rounded up our favorite open-ear models from the likes of Aftershokz and Bose.
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The best free PS5 games

The best free PS5 games

There are plenty of fantastic games you can jump into without spending a dime on the PlayStation 5. These are some of the best free games you can play today.
Smart Christmas Tree with app.

The best smart Christmas trees

The best smart Christmas trees

Pre-lit Christmas trees are much better when you can control and customize them with an app. Here are the top smart trees in every style for the holidays.
Twinkly smart lights set up around Christmas tree.

The best holiday smart lights

The best holiday smart lights

Smart holiday lights use an app on your phone or voice assistant to turn them on, change colors, or even put on a light show. These are the best options.
Halloween apps

The best Halloween apps and games for a spook-tacular October 31

The best Halloween apps and games for a spook-tacular October 31

Looking for the most terrifying apps, games, and podcasts for October 31? We've picked some of the best to ensure this Halloween is a spooktacular success.
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13 things to consider when buying headphones for someone else

13 things to consider when buying headphones for someone else

So someone on your holiday gift list has asked for new headphones. Now what? Don't worry, we'll tell you exactly what to look for (and what to avoid).
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The best video games based on movies

The best video games based on movies

Movie tie-in games are notoriously bad. Despite that, there are still a handful of excellent games out there based on some of the most popular movie franchises.
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Which AirPods should you buy?

Which AirPods should you buy?

Apple now has four different models of AirPods to choose from, with prices that start at $129. But which ones are right for you? We break it down.
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The best scary podcasts to keep you up all night

The best scary podcasts to keep you up all night

As the dark nights roll in, cozy up with our collection of the spookiest, scariest podcasts around -- and some less-terrifying picks for younger listeners, too.
Best Black Friday Kindle Deals

Best Black Friday Kindle deals: What to expect

Best Black Friday Kindle deals: What to expect

With Black Friday on the horizon, now is a great time to get up to date on all the information you need to make an excellent Kindle purchase
Best Black Friday iPhone Deals

Best Black Friday iPhone deals 2022: What to expect

Best Black Friday iPhone deals 2022: What to expect

While all eyes are on the iPhone 14, shoppers who are looking to buy older models of Apple's smartphone must start preparing for Black Friday iPhone deals.
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The best games like Pokémon [Ultimate 2022 List]

The best games like Pokémon [Ultimate 2022 List]

What happens when you catch them all in Pokémon? Here are other games to check out if you're looking for something similar to the beloved Pokémon RPG series.