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2025-03-17

This $160 Kospet smartwatch has me rethinking what I spent on my Apple Watch

Kospet's Tank Ultra series is an affordable smartwatch with most of the features you'd find in a much more expensive device. [...]

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2025-03-17

This compact Windows PC outdoes my Mac Mini in multiple ways - and it's on sale

Minisforum AI X1 Pro is a Windows mini PC with AMD's latest processor and support for an external GPU. But it shines with AI-powered tasks. [...]

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2025-03-17

This is the best-looking Linux desktop of 2025 (so far)

The developers of one of the coolest Linux distros just dropped a new version, and it makes the old one look boring. [...]

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2025-03-17

All your Alexa recordings will go to the cloud soon, as Amazon sunsets Echo privacy

Come March 28, Amazon is disabling an option that allows your Alexa voice conversations to be processed locally instead of in the cloud. [...]

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2025-03-17

5 clever ways to use Chromecast on your TV (including one for smart home enthusiasts)

Google's trusty casting device has been around for over a decade and will eventually be replaced. Until then, you can use it for more than just streaming shows. [...]

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2025-03-17

I finally replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 - and the upgrades were worth it

Apple's flagship M4 laptop won't dazzle you with flashy features or a fresh design, but it's almost so polished that you can't complain. [...]

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2025-03-17

My favorite video doorbell guards my packages with no monthly fees (and it's on sale)

The Eufy Security E340 dual-camera video doorbell can help protect deliveries from porch pirates with no subscription fees required. [...]

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2025-03-17

I've tried nearly every browser out there and these are my top 6 (none are Chrome)

If you're finally ready to leave Chrome behind, these are my top recommendations and when to use them. [...]

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2025-03-17

This is one of the most clever smart air purifiers I've tested and it's on sale for $100

The Morento smart air purifier has an inlet and filters on both sides to cover rooms up to 1,076 square feet for cleaner air during wildfire season. Plus, it's on sale on Amazon. [...]