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I love board games and play a lot of them, so every year I produce a seven-game roundup for folks to try based on some of...
Are you ready to take your homelab to the next level this weekend? Here are three projects to try out as we head into the Thanksgiving...
It’s here! It’s begun! Black Friday deals have kicked off at most stores, and we’re digging for discounts left and right, finding the ones that are...
If you were hoping to create some silly images this long holiday weekend with Google’s new Nano Banana Pro model, I have some bad news: the...
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Dyson’s vacuums are top-tier for various reasons. They’re powerful, easy to maneuver, bagless, lightweight, and more. But a majority of these vacs are also very expensive....
I never thought I’d become the type of person that would ever just set-it and forget-it when it came to technology, but my recent experience updating...
If you’re shopping for a dependable luxury car but don’t want to stretch your budget, the used market offers a surprising contender. For the price of...
At a glance Top Picks in streaming and sports entertainment Apple TV: It’s a great service, and this deal will save you $42 over six months....
Paramount+ has launched its latest streaming offer, giving new subscribers two months of access for $6 total through December 2 for Black Friday. With prices rising...
There’s a VPN travel hack doing the rounds again — mostly thanks to a viral X post. Supposedly, if you set your VPN to a cheaper country,...
Other Smart Glasses We’ve Tested We’ve tested several more pairs of smart glasses—some good and some bad. Even Realities G2 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Even Realities G2...
Fluent Bit flaws allow attackers to manipulate logs and execute remote code CVE-2025-12972 permits overwriting files on disk for potential system compromise CVE-2025-12970 exploits a stack...
Buying a monitor for work can seem daunting, with so many specifications and features to consider. And with countless models on the market, even an experienced...
Black Friday is a great opportunity to save money on streaming with deals from Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, and other streaming service as well as on...
The turkey has been demolished, the mashed potatoes are nearly gone and the only thing keeping you going right now is a blessed cup of coffee...
Black Friday Deals: The premium, pet-friendly Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum usually costs $1,600. For Black Friday, however, you can nab one of CNET’s best robovacs...
As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network...
Fake Windows updates deliver advanced malware hidden inside encrypted PNG images Hackers trick victims with update screens that secretly execute malicious commands Stego Loader reconstructs dangerous...
I’ve given a lot of time and thought to the wallpapers on my phones. All along, there was a simple solution—no wallpaper at all. Black is...
I have entirely too many charging cables… that I have to get rid of. I’m also pretty sure you do too, and that many of those...
Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for this Friday’s NFL game between the Bears and the Eagles, and this season’s Thursday Night Football games. On...
Plex is starting to enforce its new rules, which prevent users from remotely accessing a personal media server without a subscription fee. Previously, people outside of...
While you’ve been sweating the details over Thanksgiving, famed investor Michael Burry – the one portrayed by Christian Bale played in “The Big Short” – has...
Amazon Leo Ultra targets remote operations that require consistent links across vast distances Amazon claims a high upload capacity that supports constant data transfer demands The...
Valve has dropped a significant new Proton Experimental update. While today’s update specifically targets launch issues in Uno and Far Cry 4. It comes after a...
At a glance Top laptop picks from Amazon • Budget: Acer Aspire Premium, lots of RAM and a spacious display for under $400• Midrange: Samsung Galaxy...
Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 are already shaping up to be one of the most sought-after tech gifts this season, and now you can grab them...
Not a lot of Grumpy Old Men centers around Thanksgiving, but the 1993 comedy still belongs on this list. You may be gathering with older generations for Thanksgiving,...
iPhone VPNs, Compared You might be surprised how similar the three VPNs I chose are when you break down their features, but that’s not an accident....
We Brits may pride ourselves on weather-based small talk, but broadly all we do at this time of year is complain about how cold it is....
There was a time when pretty much everyone installed a file manager app on their Android phone or tablet. I used to mess around with files...
At a glance Top Picks Budget indoor: Arlo Essential Indoor Pan Tilt Security Camera 2K, a pan/tilt model with 2K resolution for just $15 Mid-range indoor:...
Sling TV is one of the best live streaming streaming services out there right now, giving you the option to watch a number of traditional cable...
Black Friday Deal: Nest’s fourth-gen smart thermostat isn’t cheap, but there’s a lot of power packed behind the slick screen and beveled edges. Even at full...
It’s hard to keep track of every game launch. While a handful of titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, or Death Stranding 2:...
If you’re looking to explore your creativity, there are a number of iPad apps that can help you get started. Although the iPad started off as...
I’ve asked friends, family and colleagues to tell me what their home office bargains were. Here they are.
Buying a budget CPU is trickier than it seems. Which ones are worth your money? I have a favorite budget CPU that I often recommend to...
It’s time to finally get that mouse upgrade you’ve been dreaming of because the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is 38% off this Black Friday, bringing the...
You’re not alone if you’re consistently aghast at the rising cost of streaming services. This year in particular has been bleak, with Disney+ and HBO Max...
It was during a session of small appliance testing that I encountered a procedure that claimed to steam a whole chicken in less than an hour....
After spending the past year testing 25 smart bird feeders from 10 different brands, many have impressed me, but none so frequently and consistently as Birdfy’s....
Summary My microphone stand took up a lot of space on my desk and was uncomfortable to use. A cheap boom arm transformed my desk, giving...
At a glance Top picks Budget model: The Yardcare V100 has a crazy-low price tag for a robot lawn mower, and the Segway Navimow i105n is...
A humanoid robot bubble could be brewing, warned China’s leading economic planning agency on Thursday. The alert comes amid growing fears that a bubble in a...
Here’s some bad news for folks who’ve been using Plex to stream stuff from a buddy’s personal media server to their TV for free for years....
When to watch Aston Villa vs. Young Boys Thursday, Nov. 25 at 12:45 p.m. ET (9:45 a.m. PT). Where to watch Aston Villa vs. Young Boys...
This is the best deal on a laptop I’ve seen all year. It’s one of the few Black Friday deals that actually lives up to the...
With the Black Friday sales taking place right now, now is the perfect time to start scoping out a new SSD for PS5. The nifty little...
There aren’t that many options for running Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac, but you can do it. Whether you want to install it on your...
This year, I’ve been seeing some great Black Friday deals, including for gaming laptops. Usually available for north of $1,645, you can get the MSI Katana...
ChatGPT, like many chatbots, is pitched as a hyper-competent personal assistant. But among the many things that confuse it, one is particularly confounding: It cannot tell...
Black Friday deals have come for Sony gear, and that means you can get some of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market for less. The...
In the 10 years since releasing its first original film, Beasts of No Nation, Netflix has evolved into a power player in the movie scene. It’s earned...
The Google Nest Hub for $100 is a great bedside speaker for Google Assistant users. The 7-inch screen feels like a smartphone propped up on its...
Some of the most popular Black Friday deals this year will be on Sony headphones, and for good reason: Sony makes some of the best headphones...
We’ve finally reached the point where color eReaders are common and affordable. You can buy one from a dozen different brands, including Kindle, for as low...
Black Friday is the perfect time to pick up a laptop, desktop, or other tantalizing PC gear. But there are also a bunch of more mundane...
All I wanted was a new smartwatch. I had a couple in mind, like the Google Pixel Watch 4 or the Garmin Vivoactive 6, but my...
Dyson is holding its Black Friday sale on vacuums and related products. To that end, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is a whopping $600...
Google says Gemini 3 can do a lot of things, and while I don’t doubt that for a second, my interest in the latest AI model...
Comparing Our Favorite Alexa Speakers Other Alexa (or Alexa-Compatible) Speakers There are a lot of Echo devices out there, and some third-party speakers that are Amazon...
Everyone has their toolbox of favorite programs that they install on their machines whenever they get a new one. Working with Python, I’ve built up my...
Over the past few weeks in Belem, Brazil, attendees of this year’s UN climate talks dealt with oppressive heat and flooding, and at one point a...
USB cables are the accessory that everyone — and I mean everyone — needs. Whether you want to charge your devices or download photos, the right...
Alibaba said the Quark AI glasses come in two variants, the S1 flagship and the “lifestyle-focused” G1, in multiple colors and lens types. Prices start at...
The day is here — Black Friday has arrived in all of its discount glory. At this point, though, you might be feeling some deal fatigue....
Earlier this year, Poco launched its first-ever Ultra phone, the Poco F7 Ultra. It was an impressive device for its $649 price tag. Still, it wasn’t...
Honorable Mentions Nowadays Cannabis Infused Beverage starting at $40: Bringing a bottle of booze is a white elephant classic; my husband’s work team almost exclusively exchanges...
Epic Games CEO says ‘nearly all’ future games will be made using AI That means Steam using AI tags ‘makes no sense,’ Sweeney says AI use...
Do you prefer graphical applications? Are you hunting for Windows-like applications after the switch to Linux? Are you on the lookout for a powerful search utility?...
For many organizations, the path forward involves adopting a LessOps model, an operational strategy that makes hybrid environments manageable without increasing headcount. This operational philosophy minimizes...
One of the best things you can get this Black Friday is a power bank that can handle recharging your laptop, such as this Baseus Blade,...
If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your gaming setup, now’s the time. Samsung’s Odyssey G8 monitor is on sale for $950 for Black Friday, a $350...
Hot girl walks. Mental health walks. Japanese walking. Over the past few years, several walking trends have encouraged people to get up, get out and go...
Good morning and happy Thanksgiving—it’s a great day for food, family, and football (not necessarily in that order), and it means that Black Friday deals are...
Amazon hasn’t held back with the Black Friday deals on Echo devices this year, with record-breaking price cuts on smart speakers, displays, and bundle deals. •...
Self-hosting can save you a lot of money, even when the cost of your hardware is taken into account. I run most of my services on...
At one point about 80 countries, a little under half of those present, demanded a concrete plan to move away from fossil fuels. But oil producers...
I’m always on the hunt for great deals on amazing tech, and this Thanksgiving, I found this glorious 20% discount for the Bosgame P3 mini PC...
Now’s the time of year you might be reconsidering how you budget your finances, or establishing a plan if you don’t have one already. While it’s...
The holidays are almost here and Black Friday officially kicks off tomorrow. There are massive discounts to be had at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and more....
Mattress Mattress type Materials Firmness Height Certifications Trial Period Shipping Warranty Nolah Evolution Hybrid Organic cotton or GlacioTex cover, AirFoam Luxe memory foams, gel memory foam,...
Testing ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity’s AI-powered shopping tools for Black Friday.
At a glance Top picks for office chair deals Staples Hyken Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair, Black – $110 (63% off at Staples) Staples Dexley Ergonomic Mesh...
The PlayStation 5 is getting a major Black Friday discount, with $100 off all models. That brings the PS5 Digital Edition down to $399, the standard...
Ring’s battery cam is on the higher-end but offers a versatile, weather resistance option to watch kids wherever they are. CNET/Tyler Lacoma Video quality and view...
Model Score Out of 75 WIRED TIRED Heights Available (in Feet) Lighting Options Accessories Included Shipping Warranty Balsam Hill Vermont White Spruce 72 Extremely full and...
The rollout of age verification has been a massive story in the digital privacy sphere throughout 2025. Beyond the general frustration of constant checks, everyday users...
At-a-glance Top USB flash drive picks Lexar JumpDrive M900 — $22 for 256GB (56% off on Amazon, was $50) SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe — $40 for...
When it comes to holiday video game gifts, Nintendo gear is often at the top of the list for kids and adults like. This year likely...
While the penny is no longer being produced, the grimy, circular piece of copper and zinc is getting the last laugh. Less than a month since...
Beat the last-minute shopping rush this year with Black Friday deals that rival even Cyber Monday and other holiday prices. Expect to save over $900 on...
I’ll get straight to it,because it’s Black Friday and you did not come here to mess around: Edifier’s chic and unique QR65 desktop speakers are in...
Antivirus is non-negotiable for a PC. And while Windows’s built-in security is good, you can further increase your protection with an independent security suite—like Bitdefender, which...
If smartphones and tablets are the stars of the tech world, Anker is the faithful costar. We’re big fans of the brand’s charging gear and accessories...
Apple is set to dethrone Samsung as the world’s top smartphone maker in 2025 and is expected to maintain that lead through at least 2029, according...
The company pretty much invented the hardware superstore when it began in 1978, just by being so big. They inflated the neighborhood tool shop into a...
TL;DR: A PDF Converter and Editor Lifetime License is now only $24. If you only open a PDF editor once in a while, paying for Acrobat every month feels pointless. A...
