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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank New Year's Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Go 20,000mAh USB-C Laptop Power Bank with plenty of power, plus rapid charging for multiple devices while on the road.

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.

Lenovo Legion 5i Gaming Laptop Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop for the holidays - with all the features to conquer your gaming or content creation needs.

Lenovo Go Wired Speakerphone Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Go Wired Speakerphone for the holidays - and get enterprise-grade conferencing, wherever you need to work from.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CookingPal's Multo Cooks Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Multo combines a heating element, a motor for fast or slow blending, and a scale, and comes with an 8.9-inch tablet to step you through 250+ recipes.

iOS 15.4 Finally Lets You Use Face ID When Wearing a Mask
Using Face ID to unlock your phone has been a challenge in recent years with mask requirements in many public places, but now your iPhone can recognize you even when you're wearing a mask.

Surfshark Nexus Makes VPN Browsing Faster, More Secure
Surfshark, our favorite VPN, just got even better with Nexus technology, which lets you connect to multiple servers for faster, more secure browsing.

New iPhone SE Offers High-End Performance for a Budget Price
The new iPhone SE (3rd gen) features the A15 processor, matching the speed of the top-tier iPhone 13 models, and 5G connectivity for a budget price.

3G Networks Are Shutting Down, Cutting off Phones, Home Security, Cars
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are shutting down 3G networks in 2022, meaning older devices will stop working if they can't be upgraded to use 4G.

You Can Now Install Android Apps on Your Windows 11 PC
All Windows 11 computers can run hundreds of Android apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore and touchscreen laptops operate like Android tablets.

Zero-Day Exploit Found Affecting Chrome and Edge Browsers
If you use the Chrome or Edge browser on your computer, update it now. A recently-found zero-day exploit could let hackers perform malicious activities.

First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Phones
Samsung folds the Note line into the S22 series and adds processing upgrades for all new S22 models resulting in significant camera feature updates.

Samsung’s New Matte Display for The Frame TV Looks Amazing
When I saw the TVs live at CES, I was blown away by the effect. Reflections were almost non-existent and pictures looked like they were painted on canvas.

Roborock's S7 MaxV Ultra Mop-vac Runs for Weeks Without Maintenance
Roborock's new S7MaxV Ultra has a unique docking station that services and cleans the mop-vac, letting you forget about cleaning for weeks at a time.

Withings Body Scan Gives You a Daily Check-up
The Body Scan provides a fuller picture of your health than any other scale, including heart health, more detailed body composition, and nerve activity.

Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2022 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 2022 Awards.

Bob the Mini Dishwasher is Portable, Eco-Friendly, and Stylish

Panasonic Arc6 Electric Shaver Promises to Deliver an Incredible Shave
With six blades, an improved shaving head and beard density sensor, and a smart locking sensor, the Arc6 may just be the best electric shaver out there.

Oral-B iO10 Toothbrush Base Shows When All of Your Teeth Are Clean
The iO10's charging base that provides visual feedback, including correct pressure and whether you've thoroughly brushed all of your teeth–no app required.

L’Oréal Makes Coloring Your Hair at Home Easy and Mess-Free
L’Oréal aims to take the guesswork and mess out of coloring at home with Colorsonic, an electronic handheld device that automates the whole process.

Lovesac Sactionals StealthTech is an Impressive Hidden Home Theater
I reviewed Lovesac's Sactionals StealthTech and was wowed by the integrated speakers' ability to produce an enjoyable, immersive home theater experience.

Lenovo Legion 5 17-inch Gaming Laptop Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop for the holidays - with all the features you need to conquer your gaming or content creation needs.

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus Holiday Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Tab P11 Plus 11-inch tablet for the holidays - a first-class family Android tablet that is great for work, too.

Techlicious Lenovo Q24i-1L 23.8-inch FHD Monitor Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo Q24i-1L 23.8-inch FHD Monitor for the holidays - the stylish solution for every home office or living space.

Techlicious Lenovo ThinkBook 14P G2 Laptop Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a Lenovo ThinkBook 14p 14-inch Laptop for the holidays - an amazing gift idea for the power users in your family!

Viral Post to Change Your Voicemail when Lost is Terrible Advice
Don't follow this terrible meme advice. If you’re in a situation where you're lost, there are far better options for alerting authorities, friends and family.

Stop Hackers from Taking Over Your Google Account if It Goes Inactive
Google's Inactive Account Manager protects you from potential hacks by disabling your inactive accounts after a preset time. Here's how to set it up.

Amazon Echo Devices Are Becoming Much, Much Smarter
Big upgrades bring artificial intelligence and facial recognition that will transform the way Echo devices interact with you and your home.

The Streaming Stick 4K+ May Be the Best Streaming Player
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K+’s WiFi and processor upgrades are appreciated, but what seals the deal is the rechargeable, voice-controlled hands-free remote.

This State-of-the-art Home Air Monitor Benefits You and Research
Monitor your indoor air quality, improve it with practical expert advice, and advance indoor air pollution research with the AerNos AerHome.

10 Reasons to Upgrade to iPhone 13 (and 5 Reasons Not to Bother)
While there's no one must-have feature, there are 10 good reasons to consider upgrading to an iPhone 13 from your current iPhone, even an iPhone 12.

Facebook Ad Copyright Violation Scam Used for Phishing Attacks
Emails claiming your ad violates Facebook's terms of service for copyright are being used to phish business account login credentials. Don't fall for it.

New Lenovo Device Lets You Add Wireless Charging to Almost Any Laptop
A simple-to-install stick-on kit from Lenovo lets you charge most 13 and 14 inch laptops using a sleek wireless charging pad for your desk on the road.

11 New Features that Will Make Your Apple Devices More Useful
Enhanced security and privacy, increased interoperability between Apple devices, and more intelligent apps are coming to all Apple devices this fall.

Echo and Ring Owners Need to Opt Out of Amazon's Invasive WiFi Sharing
On June 8, Amazon will use your Echo and Ring devices to start sharing your home WiFi with strangers without your permission. Here's how to opt out

Facebook “IS THIS YOU?” Video Scam Steals Your Login Info
Don't fall for this scam that steals your login info. Here's how to spot it before you click and what to do if you've already been fooled into logging in.

Fake Copyright Infringement Warnings Used to Spread Ransomware
Hackers are posting comments on websites about alleged copyright infringement to trick companies into downloading zip files containing ransomware trojans.

Lab-Quality Prints from a Supertank Inkjet Printer
Epson and Canon have upgraded their refillable ink tank printers to deliver lab-quality photos with the convenience of a multifunction printer.

Little Improvements Add up to Big Advances for the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro Series
Not only are the Galaxy Book Pros thinner, lighter, and faster, but they also have upgraded connectivity, video calling, security, and data sharing.

9 Features to Try in iOS 14.5
iOS and iPadOS 14.5, which you can download today, include fixes to some major annoyances. Here are the top nine features we think are worth trying.

Should You Upgrade to the New iMac?
Built around the powerful new M1 chip and sporting a host of other upgrades, the new iMac is worth a long, hard look. Here's why you should consider upgrading.

Should You Upgrade to the New iPad Pro?
Powered by Apple’s own M1 chip, the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models are much more powerful and sleeker than the last generation — but that’s not all.

AirTags Enable Apple Lost & Found
Apple’s new Bluetooth location tags use Find My, which Apple users already use to find the misplaced iPhones and AirPods, to find all of your other devices.

Roku Solves Two Annoying TV Remote Problems
With hands-free voice commands and a rechargeable battery, Roku’s Voice Remote Pro elevates your TV streaming experience. Here's what else to expect.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Delivers High-End Features for Under $500
The high-end display, quad-lens camera, weather resistance, 5G capabilities and more make the A52 5G a great deal at under $500.

How to Tell if Your Facebook Information Was Leaked
More than half a billion Facebook user's personal information was leaked, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Find out if your data was compromised.

Dyson V15 Detect Reveals and Removes Hidden Dirt
Dyson’s V15 Detect cordless stick vac reveals hidden dirt and dust, tells you what it's removing from your floor, and lets you know when your floor is clean.

Turn Old Family Photos into Lifelike Animations
MyHeritage's new Deep Nostalgia photo-enhancement tool can animate faces in your oldest family photos, bringing the past to life.

Meet Flatfile, the startup helping companies spend less time in Excel
Thanks to Flatfile, companies of all sizes no longer need to waste time on patchwork solutions like emailing sensitive Excel files to onboard customer data.

You Can Be Banned from Making Returns at Best Buy
If your legitimate returns get red flagged by Best Buy as potential fraud, you may be banned from returns — no matter what the return policy says.

iPhones and iPad Owners Need to Update to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 Now
There are 3 vulnerabilities in iOS 14/iPadOS 14 that are being actively exploited by hackers. Protect your iPhone or iPad by updating to iOS 14.4/iPadOS 14.4.

Clean Air Zone Air Purifier Is Nearly 100% Green
Never throw out another air filter! Clean Air Zone eliminates allergens, mold, bacteria, smoke and viruses from the air with just water and enzymes.

Miiskin Fights Cancer by Helping You Monitor Skin Changes
Miiskin makes it simple to monitor your skin for moles and other skin changes that could be signs of cancer, even on hard-to-examine areas like your back.

Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2021 Awards
Our team of tech industry veterans scoured this year's virtual exhibit halls and picked our absolute favorite products for the Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2021 Awards.

QLED vs Mini-LED vs OLED: What's the Difference?
LED, QLED, Mini-LED, OLED, microLED: These TV technologies may share the same name, but there are significant differences. Here's what you need to know.

The Best Apps of 2020
From streaming services to the easiest workout routines ever, the year's best apps help us stay healthy and entertained even when we're stuck at home.

The Best Turkey Fryers - 2020
Looking to fry up some turkey this Thanksgiving? These turkey fryers are the best ones on the market and they won't cost you a wing and a leg to get cooking.

Allstate Finds the iPhone 12 to Be the Most Durable Smartphone
The iPhone 12's new Ceramic Shield screens can survive serious falls, according to drop tests by Allstate, and are more durable than iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy S20.

HomePod Mini Is a Smart Speaker Worth Buying for Apple Users
Though the HomePod Mini comes at a price premium, it's the best (and most budget-friendly) way for Apple users to voice control their gadgets.