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Can a $45 gadget really follow me like a pro photographer? I had to see for myself

Can a simple face-tracking tripod make recording social media videos painless? I put this one to the test to find out.

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This digital-instant camera hybrid's pictures self destruct -- and I'm not a fan

The Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is a digital camera with a built-in printer, but the unusual feature list leaves a clear answer on whether or not to buy.

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If you need security with night vision, this new eufy camera fits the bill

The eufyCam S3 Pro has a lot of great features to start off your home security journey, but is it worth the hefty price tag?

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Should modern tech products start embracing the iMac G3’s fun translucent design language?

Once upon a time in consumer tech, roughly around the turn of the millennium, fun translucent colors were the bee's knees. Whether you were purchasing a new video game console, a desktop PC, a computer mouse, or even your favorite pop star's new album on compact cassette, see-through electronic gadgets were ubiquitous in the 90s and in the early 00s. For better or worse, this particular design trend faded into the rear view mirror as quickly as it arrived. While we've thankfully moved on from the era of drab beige PC towers, most modern tech products now ship in rather uninspired black, white, and gray colorways. Every now and again, we're treated to a gorgeously colored product -- my personal all-time favorite happens to be the burgundy red Microsoft Surface Laptop 2. Unfortunately, the company ripped this SKU off the market, and we haven't seen it return on a Surface product since.  See-through electronics are arguably even cooler, allowing us to peer into the inner workings of ou

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Will you be tuning in to live election coverage tonight?

No matter what your political leanings may be, I think we can all agree that it has been a tense election season. It's too early to say if the Presidential race will be called tonight, but it can be either thrilling or anxiety-inducing to watch as official vote tallies stream in in real time. If you are planning on watching the election night coverage, there are plenty of free options, from Pluto TV to TikTok, which you can check out at the link. But if you're too anxious about the outcome, it's totally valid to load up a favorite film on Netflix and just wait until the morning to hear how things are going. I think I'll probably try and distract myself with something non-politics related initially (I haven't watched this year's Treehouse of Horror yet!) but I just know I'll probably end up scrolling my phone at some point looking at political results and will likely switch over to streaming election coverage if I see something big is happening. What are your plans for watching electio

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Are you buying the Kindle Colorsoft or are its recent issues pushing you to Kobo?

E Ink displays have been available in the consumer market for a number of years now, and their distinct properties have never ceased to amaze me. The display technology offers a near-flawless digital approximation of physical paper, all while consuming minimal energy and offering excellent outdoor visibility in the process.  E Ink technology has made itself at home in a number of places, from the shelf tags at your local big box retailer, to those airport flight information panels we all know and love. Of course, the biggest E Ink niche of them all is within the e-reader space. In recent years, a new variant has hit the market -- color E Ink -- which promises to marry the benefits of a lively color palette with the paper-like experience that only E Ink can provide. Major e-reader manufacturers such as Kobo have gone all-in on color E Ink, and Amazon has recently joined the fray with its brand-new Kindle Colorsoft product. Unfortunately, the Colorsoft has been subject to harsh critici

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Apple's Find My just got a really useful update

With iOS 18.2, Apple has introduced a new feature in the Find My app to create a link to share a lost item's location with a third party.

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Where to stream live election results for free

There are plenty of free options for cord-cutters who want to watch the US election results live as they roll in.

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iPhone users can now upgrade to ChatGPT Plus, but there's a catch

If you have a compatible iPhone, you can now test out ChatGPT Plus with iOS 18.2 beta, but it comes at a cost.

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Google's Pixel market share reaches historic high in the US

Strong Pixel 9 sales have vaulted Google's US smartphone business past its Motorola and OnePlus counterparts, according to a new report.

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This MacBook Air is $200 off today at Amazon

You can score Apple's 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM for $200 off on Amazon right now.

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My go-to simple tricks to make my iPhone battery last all day

With these tactics, your iPhone won't run out of steam before you do.

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Netflix ditches most of its interactive shows, but Bandersnatch lives on

On December 1st, Netflix will be removing most of its interactive specials as the company refocuses its efforts elsewhere.

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What's the difference between RCS and SMS texting, and which should you use?

RCS and SMS are the two major texting standards available in the US -- here's how they differ and why you should always opt for RCS.

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A cheaper Vision Pro isn't coming anytime soon

A cheaper version of the Vision Pro has been delayed by Apple "beyond 2027," says a new report.

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Players already sinking millions into new Pokémon mobile game

Pokémon TCG Pocket only launched last week, but the game is already making millions of dollars and has reached over 10 million downloads.

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The new iPad mini 7 is already $100 off - if you use this Amazon coupon

Apple's new 7th generation iPad mini is already on sale on Amazon, and you can save big time on it.

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Google Freeplay just disappeared off dozens of devices with no return date
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Google has pulled its Freeplay app from Google TV devices due to a crashing issue. Google said it is working on a fix.

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We've got bad news about the next MacBook Pro redesign

Apple's next MacBook Pro redesign is reportedly two years away in 2026.

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I download these 5 free apps on every new Android phone

These completely free apps have a permanent residence on my homescreen, from reducing motion sickness to backing up cloud files.

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Got a new Samsung phone? You need to uninstall these 6 bloatware apps immediately

The moment you break the phone out of the box, you should delete these apps to make space for those that are actually helpful.

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If you want to boost your productivity, you need to use these 7 Google Chrome extensions

Google has a vast ecosystem, but you can take advantage of your Chrome browser with these seven productivity extensions.

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How I access my local channels on Pluto TV

An insane variety of content and local channels all for free? Consider me Pluto TV's number-one fan.

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5 Google Pixel Tablet features I can't get through the day without

A tablet made with AI and smart home integrations -- how could you ask for more? Still, Google delivers yet again with these Pixel Tablet features.

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My 9 favorite Safari extensions in the App Store

From protecting your privacy to never being bothered by cookie notifications again, these Safari extensions are worth considering.

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The 7 ways I use my iPad Pro

Apple's iPad Pro is a powerhouse of a device, but what are the best things to use it for? I'll name seven right now.

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