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New Verizon Flip Phone Nails the Barbie Aesthetic
Available today on Verizon, the $129 Barbie Flip Phone combines practicality with style, offering a kid-friendly phone option without social media distractions.
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GlodaStory Uses "AI-Driven Precision Storytelling" for Social Commerce
Leveraging AI and a robust suite of analytics, GlodaStory aims to empower brands to turn social media interactions into measurable sales growth.
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Speedy Connections or Buffering Blues? Airport WiFi Ranked
Ookla’s latest report on WiFi and mobile performance at the 50 largest U.S. airports reveals the best and worst options for connectivity while traveling.
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The Worst Passwords of 2024: Are You Guilty of Using One?
2024’s most common passwords reveal a troubling lack of creativity and security awareness among internet users. In fact, this year’s list may be the worst yet.
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Get a Free Phone, Watch & Tablet in Verizon 2024 Holiday Bundle Deals
Verizon's 2024 holiday promotions offer premium device bundles with lenient trade-ins. Here's what to know before upgrading.
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Boost Mobile Bolsters Its Claim as the Value Carrier with $95 5G Phone
Boost strengthens its value proposition with the $95 Summit 5G Android phone, offering better build quality and longer support with plans from $25 monthly.
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Norton Genie: Your AI Assistant for Spotting Scams
We tested Norton's free AI scam detector and found it spots most scams, including bogus delivery notices, phony gift cards, and fake recruiting offers.
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Google Maps Gets Smarter with AI Suggestions & More Detailed Guidance
Google Maps introduces AI-powered search tools to discover things to do and more detailed navigation features for safer driving.
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Google Hit with Russian Fine That's Bigger Than Earth's Economy
A Russian dispute with Google over blocking Russian TV channels on YouTube has resulted in a $20 decillion fine – that’s 28 zeros!
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New Android Features Guard Your Phone Whenever It’s Out of Your Hands
From lending your phone to kids to protecting against theft, Android's new features include app locking and AI-powered theft detection to keep your data safe.
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How Your Phone Is Being Used for Warrant-less Tracking
Your phone's location data is being tracked and sold without your consent. Find out how to protect your privacy from law enforcement, private investigators, and data brokers.
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eero Makes It Easy to Get WiFi Outside
eero just introduced the Outdoor 7 WiFi extender that works with its line of mesh WiFi products to bring the internet thousands of feet outside your home
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Polar's Vantage M3 Delivers Premium Multi-Sport Features Under $400
The Polar Vantage M3 is built for multi-sport athletes who want the latest technology to train smarter and recover better – without breaking the bank.
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iRobot Introduces Its First Self-Emptying Robotic Mop Vac Under $500
If you’ve been wanting a Roomba robot mop vac that can empty itself, iRobot's second-gen Essentials line finally offers a relatively affordable option.
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T-Mobile Slashes Cost 50% for Adding Watches & Laptops
T-Mobile’s Go5G Next plan is now only $5 to add watches and laptops to your account, and they're giving $200 cash back for certain devices.
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Update Windows Now: Hackers Can Take Over or Crash Your PC
Hackers are targeting Windows PCs right now. Find out how to protect your computer from three major security flaws and keep your data safe.
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JBL Reimagines Home Audio with Stylish, User-Friendly Component System
JBL turns the page on mid-tier audio system design with sleek, light-color components, simple interfaces and setup, all while delivering rich, immersive sound.
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Researchers Show Robots Can Be Jailbroken to Harm Humans
Researchers used clever techniques to bypass AI safety protocols and convince robots to engage in unsafe behaviors that could harm or even kill humans.
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Arlo Customers Get a Less Expensive Option for a Floodlight Camera
The Wired Floodlight Camera offers a solid, cost-effective option for Arlo customers who want reliable, uninterrupted outdoor security.
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Why You Should Delete Your Data from 23andMe Now
If you are one of the 15 million people whose DNA is in the hands of 23andMe, your genetic data may be in danger of being sold. Here’s how to delete it.
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What Happened to the Deepfake Election?
The deepfake problem is real, but our collective skepticism seems to be inoculating us from it being a fatal disease. Is that progress? -
Amazon's New Kindle Lineup Features First Color E-Ink Display
We examine Amazon's latest Kindle e-readers, including the first color e-ink model, exploring their new features and potential drawbacks.
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SimpliSafe's New Service is Trying to Stop Crime Before It Happens
SimpliSafe’s Active Guard service combines AI-powered monitoring of your outdoor cameras with live agent intervention to prevent crime before it happens.
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Google Wants to Be Your Destination for Shopping Inspo
Shopping with Google Search evolves: New AI tools offer product insights, personalized recommendations, and deal alerts to transform how you shop online.
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Beware of the New Gmail Scams That Are Fooling Security Pros
New AI-powered Gmail scams are tricking even security experts with realistic calls and spoofed emails. Learn the red flags and steps to protect your account.
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Your Facebook Feeds Are About to Get a Lot More Personal
Facebook is experimenting with new ways to show you local events and content tailored to your interests. Here's what to expect.
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Still On Sale: The Best Post-Prime-Day Deals on TVs, Apple Gear & More
From Apple iPads to whole-home battery backup systems to large-screen TVs, there's something here for everyone – including a stocking stuffer for under $20.
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My Favorite Prime Day Deals on Tablets, Laptops, and WiFi Gear
Check out my personal picks for Prime Day, featuring the best deals on tablets, laptops, and WiFi gear. Save big on Samsung, Microsoft, TP-Link, and more.
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The Best Prime Day TV Deals: Top Picks for QLED, OLED, and Mini-LED TV
We spent hours researching to find the best deals on QLED, OLED, and Mini-LED TVs that we love, plus discounts on our favorite streaming players.
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Big Savings on Prime Day as Hisense & TCL Challenge Samsung The Frame
Cash in on Amazon Prime Day deals as Hisense and TCL’s new picture-frame TVs drive down the price of Samsung's The Frame.
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Prime Day's Hottest Home Tech Deals: Air Fryers, Robot Vacuums & More
Discover the best Amazon Prime Day deals on home tech, including air fryers, robot vacuums, and blenders, with discounts up to 69% off.
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Power Up for Less: Best Prime Day Deals on Power Stations & Chargers
Power stations and portable chargers are on sale with discounts up to 54% off. Find top picks from EcoFlow, Jackery, Anker, and more for reliable power on the go.
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Big Prime Day Deals on Top Android Phones and Smartwatches
Looking for the best Prime Day deals on Android devices? Save up to 55% on top models like the Google Pixel 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Motorola Razr+.
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Best Apple Prime Day Deals on AirPods, MacBook, iPad & More
Don't miss these Apple Prime Day deals! Save up to 50% on AirPods, MacBook Air, iPads, and more. Grab Apple’s best products at their lowest prices ever.
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Amazon Brings AI to Its Budget-Friendly Fire HD 8 Tablets
Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablets, launching just in time for Prime Day, feature three AI tools and start at $54.99 (45% off).
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Smart Glasses Can Use Facial Recognition to Dox Complete Strangers
Using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Harvard students were able to look up personal information on people at a glance – and even creepily stalk them.
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Use Live Video to Google Questions About the World Around You
Have you ever tried to describe a dance move or a skateboarding trick to find it on Google? Now, you can search using live video instead of words or an image.
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NordVPN Gets Quantum-Proof Encryption: Why You Should Care
Learn how NordVPN is preparing for the quantum computing era with post-quantum cryptography and discover why this matters for your online security now.
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Microsoft Paint's New Features Make it a Viable Photoshop Alternative
Paint has new AI editing tools that easily handle a wide variety of tasks. Find out why it may be time to ditch the next version of Photoshop Elements.
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Chromebook's AI Upgrades Will Make Everyday Tasks Easier
From real-time video-call translations to smart reading and writing help, find out how all the new Chromebook features can streamline your daily work.
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Fake CAPTCHAs Are the Latest Malware Threat
This insidious new threat can trick even the most sophisticated users into downloading the incredibly dangerous Lumma Stealer malware onto their PCs.
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Apple Passwords vs iCloud Keychain: What’s Changed with iOS 18?
Apple's Passwords app in iOS 18 is a huge improvement over iCloud Keychain for managing your passwords, but there are features missing.
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New Password Guidelines Issued for Staying Ahead of Hackers
NIST, the U.S. agency that sets standards for passwords, is releasing new standards that will change the way you create passwords and secure your accounts.
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Pixel Watch 3 or Watch 2? This Is How You Should Choose
Can't decide between the Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3? I break down the differences between the two models to help you figure out which one is right for you.
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Roku Ultra Gets the Upgrades Needed to Be a Flagship Streaming Player
Roku's flagship Ultra (2024) player gets some much-needed tech upgrades bringing it in line with Fire TV and Google TV, but sticks with the same tired design.
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Will the AirPods Pro 2 Make Good Hearing Aids?
If you already own the AirPods Pro 2, the upgrade will give you OTC hearing aids for free. But there are drawbacks that may be dealbreakers for many owners.
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5 Ways AI Can Make You a Better Content Creator
Leveraging AI in content creation is often tricky, but with these techniques, you won't just improve your results — you'll level-up your entire workflow.
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The Excuse You Needed to Take Your Phone to the Bathroom
The Bio Bidet BB-1200 bidet seat offers luxury features like warm water cleansing, a heated seat, and personalized settings – all managed from your smartphone.
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Social Media's Shocking Data Harvesting & Sharing Practices Exposed
The FTC's new report reveals how social media giants collect data, share it with third parties, and create detailed profiles for their own and others' use.
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Roku is Democratizing the Concept of TV as Art
Instead of buying a pricey picture-frame TV, your existing Roku player can turn your current TV into an art display and digital photo frame at no extra cost.
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Texting Just Got Much Better Between iPhones and Android
With iOS 18, iPhones can now send RCS messages to Android phones so you can share high-quality videos and images and send messages over WiFi.
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Find Pictures Faster in Google Photos with This New Feature
Google is rolling out the ability to use phrases instead of keywords to find specific pictures in your Google Photos library. It's faster but not perfect.
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Streamline Your WordPress Hosting with Vultr's One-Click Install
Streamlined install gets your deployment up and running in minutes, rather than hours or days. So, you can focus on what you do best – running your business.
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I Love These Headphones for Blocking Out My Coworker
Best-in-class noise-canceling headphones and a killer app come together to allow me to focus when it gets too noisy to work.
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Apple’s New AirPods Do More Than Play Music
Apple's latest AirPods lineup adds more (and better) noise cancelation, plus an impressive suite of features to combat hearing loss on the AirPods Pro 2.
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Kutetailor Makes MTM Clothing Accessible to Indie Tailors & Designers
Veteran clothing producer Kutetailor wants to be your private label manufacturing partner, making clothes according to your carefully detailed specifications. -
Lenovo Legion Go Gaming PC Gets an Upgrade with New Accessories
Lenovo's new Legion Go accessories aim to improve the dual functionality of the handheld PC as a gaming device and a portable Windows PC.
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Watch This Crazy Laptop from Lenovo Open & Close with Your Voice
The Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC goes completely hands-free, opening and closing with your voice and tracking you as you move.
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New iPhone 16 Models Look Great, But Mostly Just Keep Up with the Pack
The latest iPhones are a solid upgrade over the last generation, but the latest models don't add anything revolutionary to the iPhone formula.
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Lenovo's New ThinkPad X1 Carbon: The Business Laptop We Love
Lenovo takes everything we appreciate about the ThinkPad X1 Carbon to a new level, packing more power and features into an even lighter frame.
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Twelve South Built a Charger You Can't Lose
The new PlugBug wall charger from Twelve South has Find My technology built-in so you’ll never have to buy a cheap charger on the road again.
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The 28 Products That Blew Us Away at IFA 2024
We saw hundreds of brands and thousands of products this week in Berlin at IFA 2024. And befitting IFA's 100th anniversary, we found plenty to celebrate.
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Laifen Launches World’s First Titanium Electric Toothbrush at IFA 2024
The Titanium version is the perfect option for those who want the exceptional brushing performance of the Wave with an even more premium look and feel.
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DJI's Pocket-Size Neo Is an Affordable Starter Camera Drone
DJI's new Neo drone offers hands-free 4K selfie videos and palm-sized portability at just $199. Learn why it's the perfect starter drone.
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Amazfit T-Rex 3: A High-End Rugged Smart Watch at a Mid-Range Price
T-Rex 3 brings premium features to rugged smartwatches for half the price of its rivals. Enjoy offline maps, a super-bright display, and 27-day battery.
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Panasonic Returns to US with First High-End TVs with Fire TV Built in
Panasonic returns to the US with premium OLED and Mini-LED TVs. Built-in Fire TV, cutting-edge picture quality, and innovative sound control.
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Acer Launches Nitro Blaze 7: The Most Powerful Handheld Gaming PC
Acer enters handheld gaming with the Nitro Blaze 7, featuring laptop-class power in a 7-inch device. It could change the way you game on the go.
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Google's Circle to Search Expands to Music
Google wants to change how we identify music with an expansion of its Circle to Search feature instant music discovery tool.
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Will Big Tech Be Held Accountable for Dangerous Online Content?
Section 230 has been protecting Big Tech from liability over harmful content for years, but this legal shield is finally showing cracks – which could mean better online safety for kids.
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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Fix the Poor Bass of Bone-Conduction Headphones
With the OpenRun Pro 2, Shokz addresses one of the biggest challenges in the bone-conduction headphone category: bass quality.
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There's Finally a Cheaper Version of My Favorite Travel Charger
Compact, versatile, and fast-charging - Twelve South's new ButterFly SE is a 2-in-1 wireless charger has all the features I appreciate in the original for less.
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Google Meet Video Calls Get More Engaging & Mobile-Friendly
Google Meet adds screen sharing between Android and iOS, on-the-go switching between audio and video calls, and a bunch of fun emoji reactions.
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California Drivers Licenses Going Digital on Google & Apple Wallet
California is rolling out the ability to add a driver’s license to an Apple or Google Wallet, taking Californians one step closer to an all-digital wallet.
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This Pint-sized Battery-Powered Projector is Perfect for Small Spaces
Anker’s new 5.5-inch-tall Nebula Capsule Air is the smallest Google TV projector, and with its optional accessories, you can set it up just about anywhere.
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Coughing into Your Phone May Be the New Way to Diagnose Diseases
Soon, Google's HeAR AI model could turn smartphones into health scanners by using sound analysis to identify respiratory issues like TB and COPD.
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Google Just Made It Much Easier to Search with an Image
Google rolls out its new 'Search with Google Lens' feature in Chrome, letting you search for information on anything you see on a web page.
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Update Your Chrome Browser Now! Zero-Day Exploit Found
Microsoft security researchers found an active zero-day exploit that could let hackers into your computer through your Chrome browser. Update now!
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How to Find Out if Your SSN Was Part of the Massive NPD Data Breach
National Public Data (NPD) leaked hundreds of millions of SSNs, dates of birth, phone numbers, and more. Here's how to find out if you are a victim.
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Google Pixel 9 Smartphone Lineup Adds Plenty of New AI Features
Google’s latest Pixel phone lineup comes with brighter screens, all-day batteries, and great AI-powered camera and productivity features.
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FTC Warns of "Are You Free for Coffee?" Scam
FTC warns of the rise of "Are you free for coffee?" scam text messages. Learn how scammers use these texts to lure you in and how to protect yourself.
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Alternatives to Samsung’s The Frame TV Have Finally Arrived
Hisense CanvasTV and TCL NXTFrame challenge The Frame with their matte screens, art modes, and picture-frame bezels. I compare prices, specs, and features.
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Google's New Nest Thermostat is Beautiful Inside and Out
Google's new Nest thermostat blends stunning design with advanced energy-saving features. Find out why it represents the next-gen in home climate control.
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Microsoft Edge's Free VPN Automatically Protects You on Public WiFi
The Microsoft Edge browser has a free, built-in VPN. Is it the answer to all your privacy concerns? We explore what it does (and doesn't do) and how to use it.
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Turn off 2G on Your Phone Now to Avoid Text Scams
Even the newest phones are vulnerable to SMS Blaster scams that are extremely difficult to detect. But changing these settings will keep you protected.
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Google Rolling Out Free Dark Web Monitoring
Google's latest cybersecurity move: Free Dark Web scans for everyone. Discover how to use this new tool to find out if your personal info is at risk online.
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Roomba Combo 10 Max: The Ultimate Mop Vac with a Self-Washing Dock?
The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max features a new self-cleaning charging base and industry-leading cleaning technology for more autonomous operation.
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Blink Mini 2 Security Cameras Just $19.99
Deep discounts on the Blink Mini 2 make it the foundation of your next home security system.
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Record Prime Day Deals on 8 of Our Favorite Products
You can get these Techlicious editors' favorite products for record-low prices this Amazon Prime Day.
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Understanding Deepfakes and How to Spot Them
As deepfakes become more sophisticated, it is crucial to understand what they are, how they are being used, and how to protect ourselves from being deceived.
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The Ring Video Doorbell is at Its Lowest Price Yet!
You'll be hard-pressed to find a better price on a reliable video doorbell than this Prime Day deal.
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Bose Best-in-Class Noise-Canceling Earbuds at Lowest Price Ever
Our favorite noise-canceling earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, are now on sale for $70 off ($229) – the lowest price ever.
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Hide Your Phone Number Online with Surfshark Alternative Number
Surfshark's Alternative Number feature provides a second phone number, so you don't have to give your actual phone number to online merchants and websites.
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Galaxy Ring: The Ultimate Minimalist Fitness Tracker for Samsung Users
The Samsung Galaxy Ring offers advanced health tracking features and AI-powered insights in a device so small you may forget you're wearing it.
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Budget-Friendly Amazfit Smartwatches Add AI with Zepp OS 4 Update
With its latest update, the Amazfit Active becomes the least expensive watch with AI-powered features – at the bargain price of $129.
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Why the 10 Billion Leaked Passwords Could Compromise Your Accounts
This massive collection of passwords, years in the making, almost certainly contains some of your data. Here's why it's so dangerous.
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Revolution r180 Claims Perfect Toast Every Time
The Revolution r180 toaster with touchscreen lets you see what you'll get before you start toasting so there's no guesswork in getting perfect toast every time.
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KitchenAid's NITRO Carbon Steel Skillet: Less Rust, Less Fuss
The new KitchenAid NITRO's nitride treatment reduces the risk of rust with traditional carbon steel pans, while offering the same stovetop performance. -
Smart Home, Hidden Dangers: Is Your IoT Device a Hacker's Best Friend?
Find out the potential security risks in your smart home devices. Learn how hackers could access your private videos and hijack your gadgets for cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky Password Study Reveals 59% Are Crackable Within an Hour
Think your passwords are safe? Kaspersky's 2024 study might surprise you. Discover easy ways to boost your online security and stay a step ahead of hackers.
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Logitech Keys-To-Go 2: Effortless Typing on Your Phone or Tablet
Logitech's Keys-To-Go 2 is the ultimate portable keyboard for mobile productivity. Compact, spill-resistant, and compatible with all major platforms.