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Don't pay full price for Peacock
These Peacock deals, bundles and promo codes will save you plenty of money.
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Netflix has quietly removed its Basic plan in the US and UK
There are now only three Netflix plans to choose from, and one has ads.
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Yale teams with Pantone for a boldly colored new smart lock
The Yale x Pantone Assure Lock 2 Limited Edition arrives in Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year.
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Aiper Seagull Pro: A wall-climbing pool cleaner
Aiper’s latest pool-cleaning robot doesn’t just do the bottom of the pool, it also scrubs its walls.
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How to avoid the Peacock price hike
Make sure to lock in lower prices for Peacock before the price increase kicks in.
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Beyerdynamic adds ANC to its Blue Byrd in-ear headphones
The second generation of Beyerdynamic’s Blue Byrd neckband headphone features active noise cancellation.
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Leviton jumps on the Matter bandwagon
2nd-generation Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi dimmers, switches, and smart plugs are getting a firmware update that renders them Matter certified.
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Peacock price hike arrives, a first for the streamer
Peacock's pricing had held steady since its 2020 launch, but the Comcast-owned streamer is set to start charging more.
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Nanoleaf 4D review: Immersive TV bias lighting for less
Brighter, powerful, and affordable backlighting effects are now available for your TV, courtesy of Nanoleaf.
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The best bias lighting for TVs and monitors: Boost contrast and ease eyestrain
Read on for reviews of some of the best bias lighting kits we’ve tested, along with what to look for in bias lighting for a TV.
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Best smart thermostats
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.
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Cielo Smart Thermostat review: This budget device does the job
Cielo moves beyond its comfort zone to help you stay in yours.
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Apple TV+ review: Great entertainment, and increasingly more of it
Apple has succeeded in making Apple TV+ one of the most desirable streaming services.
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DAZN streaming service: Reviving one of cable's worst features
DAZN traps users with 12-month subscription commitments and 30-day notice requirements for cancellation.
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The best surge protector for every application
Far better than ordinary power strips, these products will protect your expensive electronics from dangerous power spikes. We'll help you pick the right one for your home or small office.
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Soundcore Motion X600 gets a 25% discount for Prime Day
We just awarded this excellent Bluetooth speaker an Editors' Choice award, and now you can buy one for a lot less.
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SimpliSafe DIY security deals for Prime Day
Can't swing with Ring? SimpliSafe is an excellent alternative, and they're discounted for Prime Day.
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Prime Day deal: Amazon's latest Echo Dot is just $22.99
The fifth-gen Echo Dot boasts better sound and doubles as an Eero extender, and it's half-off for Prime Day.
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Prime Day deals on Sony’s best noise-cancelling headphones
The brand-new Sony WH-1000XM5 is at its lowest price ever, and the also excellent Sony WH-1000XM4 at its lowest price this year.
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Snag these genuine Roomba replacement parts now for 60% off
There's nothing exciting about the Roomba 600-series replenishment kit–well, aside from its $17.99 Prime Day price.
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Scoop up your first video doorbell for just $29.99 on Prime Day
The motion-sensing Blink Video Doorbell streams HD video and offers night vision plus two-way chat, and it's half-off for Prime Day.
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Grab a 6-pack of Sengled smart bulbs for $25.01 on Prime Day
Do the math, and these Sengled dimmable-white smart bulbs come out to $4.17 each, but this Prime Day deal is almost over.
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Best Prime Day smart thermostat deals
There's no better time than Amazon Prime Day to pick up a money-saving smart thermostat to reduce your utility bills all year long.
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Best Prime Day air purifier & air quality monitor deals
Amazon Prime Day is a great time to score a fabulous deal on smart appliances that can protect your respiratory health.
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Walmart Onn 4K Streaming Box (2023) review: Google TV's cheap champ
The 2023 Walmart Onn 4K Streaming Box offers Google TV for cheap.
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Prime Day streaming deals: Save big on Max, Paramount+, AMC+ and more
Save big now on streaming services such as Max, Paramount+, AMC+, Starz, PBS, and more with these steep Amazon Prime Day discounts.
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Best soundbar deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Upgrade your home theater during Amazon Prime Day with soundbar deals from Bose, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, and more.
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Best Fire Stick deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Amazon Prime Day is the best time to snag a Fire TV stick, along with Nvidia and Roku devices, too.
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Best Prime Day security cam & video doorbell deals
Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times to find a great deal on all types of home security products, including video doorbells and cameras.
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Prime Day deals on Rachio smart irrigation devices
Water is a precious resource. Use a smart sprinkler controller to avoid wasting any in your lawn and garden. To save cash as well as water, buy one on Prime Day.
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Level smart locks get Prime Day discounts
The Level Lock and the Level Bolt retrofit smart lock have both been discounted for Prime Day.
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Ring Alarm security systems are up to 40% off during Prime Day
Ring offers a comprehensive ecosystem of smart home security products, and its Ring Alarm systems are now on sale for up to a whopping 40% off. v
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Snag Amazon's Fire TV Stick for just $16.99 during Prime Day
We've never seen the Amazon Fire TV Stick sell for this cheap, but this gotta-have Prime Day deal won't last long.
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Prime Day deal: Denon's Dolby Atmos soundbar is just $149
The all-in-one DHT-S217 from Denon boasts excellent sound and room-filling Dolby Atmos, and it's selling for an all-time low during Prime Day.
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This room-mapping iRobot Roomba is just $199.99 for Prime Day
Capable of learning your floor layout and designed to deal with pet hair, the Roomba i4 EVO is nearly half-off for Prime Day.
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Keurig K-Café Smart: Flexible pod brewing
This smarter Keurig raises the bar for pod brewing with better ergonomics and a great frother.
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LG's compact Eclair soundbar priced at all-time low for Prime Day
LG managed to pack Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Apple AirPlay 2 into this all-in-one, low-profile soundbar, and it's getting a sweet Prime Day discount.
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Our favorite Vizio soundbar got a huge Prime Day price cut
Equipped with swiveling drivers that deliver Dolby Atmos height cues, the Vizio P-Series Elevate has never been this cheap.
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Soundcore Motion X600 review: Sonic excellence for less
Soundcore's IPX7-rated Motion X600 fires five speakers to the tune of 50 watts and creates a clear, spacious, thumpy soundstage. It's also affordable compared to other sonically superior speakers.
How-To
Fire TV Live guide: How channel surf like a pro
An in-depth guide to using the Fire TV Live guide.
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Sony’s HT-AX7 portable theater system has removable speakers
If you’ve ever wanted a Dolby Atmos-style soundbar experience for your phone, laptop or tablet, then Sony has the product for you.
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Hollywood screwed up on streaming, now they're making you pay
Streaming services are getting worse, and it's not your fault.
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Which music streaming service delivers the best experience?
If you think every service has the same catalog, the same resolution, and the same features, you're in for some big surprises.
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Tidal queues up a price hike for its HiFi tier
The price of Tidal’s standard HiFi plan is going up to $10.99 a month, a $1-a-month price hike.
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Cheaper Walmart streaming player with Google TV on the way
Documents detailing a new 1080p-capable Google TV streaming player from Walmart's Onn brand just hit the FCC.
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Cielo Breez Lite review: Air-conditioner remote control for less
If you can live without a few advanced features, you can convert your stand-alone air conditioner or mini-split into a smart appliance for a song.
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Sony's SRS-XV800 is a tower of power
This super-loud Bluetooth party speaker can also put on a colorful light show. And it's so massive it's equipped with wheels to make it easier to move.
How-To
Digitize your vinyl records for portable streaming
LPs have made a massive comeback, and some rare tracks aren't on any streaming service. Here’s how you can listen on your phone, in the car, or anywhere!
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Telly TV users might be charged a fee for blocking second screen
If you sign up for one of Telly’s free dual-screen, ad-supported TVs, you best not cover the secondary screen that displays the ads.
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