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Meta Ray-Ban 2024 review: Meta AI becomes an integral tool

While not perfect, Meta Ray-Ban is the best pair of smart glasses I've used this year.

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CMF Phone 1 review: The most fun a budget phone can be

Nothing's first stab at a budget phone is modular and full of personality.

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This tiny vacuum helps keep my desk mess free

The Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner is now my go-to for tabletop messes.

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Do you plan on picking up a Nintendo Switch this holiday season, or are you holding off for the Switch 2?

By all accounts, the hybrid Nintendo Switch console has been a resounding success for the Japanese-based gaming giant. Across the three models of Switch -- the original, the Lite, and the OLED -- Nintendo has sold a whopping 146.04 million units and counting. The console is on track to potentially overtake the Sony PlayStation 2 and become the best-selling video game system in history. Of course, we've known for a while now that Nintendo's next-generation console is about ready to hit the market. After an intense hype cycle, the company has confirmed its plans to announce the successor to the Nintendo Switch during its fiscal year ending in March 2025.  The Switch remains a compelling gaming platform with a massive catalog of software to choose from. This Black Friday, you can pick up the higher-end OLED Switch model for a $75 discount off the MSRP over at Best Buy and Target, which is an offer that's admittedly hard to resist. If you haven't picked up a Switch yet, are you planning

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Do you pull out your phone to take pictures at the movies?

Despite the little PSAs at the beginning of every movie begging people to silence their phones, having your film-going disrupted by a phone screen is unfortunately a very common occurrence at the modern-day multiplex. While the occasional sneaky little text or notification might be annoying, most of us are able to tune these little disturbances out for the most part. However, there's a new trend emerging involving phones at movie theaters that is a lot harder to ignore: filming.  Over the weekend, fans of the new film Wicked were eager to share their thoughts about it online, and many posted photos and videos of their favorite scenes that they took themselves during the movie. Backlash was swift against this behavior, but many argued that filming and taking pictures is now just a part of the experience.  I will say that I saw this happen once at a holiday screening last year of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King at my local theater. The theater was packed, and the person n

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Who really thinks a new Apple TV could easily upend the competition? Not me

I get what Eli Becht is trying to say in his rumor roundup, but I've owned streaming devices from all the major players. In my opinion, Roku is by far the best choice, especially if you're watching your wallet. It's way cheaper than Apple TV, supports pretty much every streaming app you could want, and doesn't lock you into Apple's ecosystem. Plus, Roku's interface is super easy to navigate, and the voice remote is awesome, making it simple to find what you're looking for just by speaking. Even if you're an Apple user like me, Roku is still great for anyone who just wants to stream their favorite shows without all the extra fuss or expense. What are your thoughts on this -- could a new Apple TV really blow Roku or even Amazon and Google out of the water?

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This gimmick TV was made for TikTok
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The StanbyME may not be poised to be your primary TV but it does offer a ton of innovative uses.

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New leaked video offers the best look yet at the Samsung Galaxy S25

A video has leaked on Reddit giving us our closest in hand look at what could be Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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How I watch sports for free on Pluto TV

Get your sports fix with a number of free channels on the streamer.

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Yet another streaming service is jacking up prices before the end of 2024

Sling TV has announced it is hiking its pricing in December due to rising costs and inflation.

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Gladiator II should have been been a better movie

This long-awaited sequel boasts great actors and fun action, but doesn't trust the audience.

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Roku and Google's new partnership will make free streaming way better

Your favorite Roku content is about to become a lot easier to find on Google TV.

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These are the best apps of 2024, according to Apple

Apple has revealed the finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards, highlighting the best apps and games of the year.

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New PlayStation console rumor is a literal game-changer

Sony is reportedly working on a new gaming handheld that could rival the Nintendo Switch and its successor.

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How I watch live sports for free on Tubi

There are many ways to enjoy live sports without having to pay a dime.

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Whoop there it is: 5 ways this wearable outshines smartwatches

A smartwatch might still win in a few circumstances, but here's why I'll never turn back to a watch full of distractions.

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SMS to RCS: the standard unifying chat, explained

Both Google Messages and Apple iMessage supports RCS. But what is it, and why should you care?

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How I turned my iPad into a baby-safe zone (and kept my sanity)

There's an iPad feature that'll keep kids' friendly content locked on screen.

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6 movies that must be seen to be believed on a new OLED

A new OLED TV provides perfect contrast and impressive color accuracy, and I'll prove it with these particular films.

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My digital detox began with deactivating this app

If you're getting caught in the doomscroll, this is the perfect place to start your social media cleanse.

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Don't snap another pic without these 5 Android photo apps

From amateur to pro photographer, you just can't beat these five free Android apps.

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I'll never buy a Roku or Amazon streaming device, and it's all because of Apple
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Amidst all the other competition, the Apple TV 4K finally came out on top as my favorite streaming service -- here's why.

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YouTube Premium isn't worth it anymore -- here's why I ditched it

YouTube Premium doesn't carry nearly the same value it used to.

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How I got my favorite A-lister to guide me through traffic

Your GPS is about to feel a lot more famous than it is.

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Who's in your orbit? Decoding Snapchat's most out-of-this-word feature

This feature is out of this world -- plus, it keeps you and your closest friends closer.

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Is your iPhone better than a Pixel?

It's an increasingly important debate as Pixels gain more popularity.

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