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How to Preorder the ‘HomeView’ and Apple’s Other New Smart Devices
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple announced a lot of new devices during its “Welcome Home” event yesterday. The Apple HomeView, the company’s first smart display hub, stole the show, with its squared-off seven-inch display and its “oversized Apple […]
Samsung’s Dolby Atmos Soundbar (With a Wireless Subwoofer) Is $110 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung’s HW-Q600F soundbar is down to $389.99 at Amazon from $499.99, a $110 discount that brings it to its lowest price ever, according to price trackers. This 2025 model sits in the middle of […]
10 Shows Like ‘East of Eden’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It turns out the kids can’t get enough of John Steinbeck. The Florence Pugh-led, Zoe Kazan-created adaptation of his novel East of Eden has been a massive hit for Netflix, its epic story covering decades in the lives of two California families in the run-up […]
Your PC Has Over 1,400 (Known) Security Flaws—Here’s How to Fix Them
Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday bug count has been trending higher since the beginning of the summer, and October is no different. The company just issued fixes for a record 1,411 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days, which are flaws that have been actively exploited or publicly disclosed before an official patch is available, making them especially risky. […]
I Tried Google’s New Gemini 4 Argon Model, and Here’s How It Measures up to GPT-6
Gemini 3.1 Pro launched back in February of this year—quite a while ago, in AI terms. Now Google has jumped to the next full number with Gemini 4 Argon, which it says “excels at deep work in complex, real-world tasks.” You can get the new AI model now inside the Gemini app if you’re on […]
10 Hacks Every YouTube TV User Should Know
YouTube TV is one of several streaming services for live TV—and a particularly good pick for sports fans who want to be able to watch and record every matchup from their favorite leagues. If YouTube TV is your platform of choice, here are the tips and tricks to optimize your experience. Set up family sharing […]
The AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple’s latest flagship headphones, the AirPods Max 2, are currently $429 (down from $549.99) on Amazon—taking $120 off every available color and bringing them within $30 of their lowest price ever, according to price […]
This Ultra-Slim Robot Vacuum and Mop Is $700 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking to outsource as much of your floor cleaning as possible, a combination robot vacuum and mop is your best bet short of hiring regular house cleaners. The Roborock Saros 10R Robot […]
Four Ways the Fitbit Edge Is Better Than the Charge 6, and Two Ways It Isn’t
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Fitbit brand has long been defined by fitness trackers with tiny screens, yet it’s been three years since it released a new one. Now that the Fitbit Edge has been announced (and pre-orders have opened), longtime Fitbit users are probably wondering how it compares […]
Should You Buy Apple’s New HomeView, or Is an iPad Enough?
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple’s new HomeView smart hub is fun. It looks like a cross between an iMac G4 and an Apple Watch, especially if you opt for the one with the stand—which you should probably do, seeing as the wall-mounted option requires separate hardware purchases. If you […]
This Ecovacs Robot Lawn Mower Is 37% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Although October Prime Day is officially over, some significant deals on home-maintenance essentials are still available. One of the best is the Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR Pro Robot Lawn Mower, now 37% off at […]
How to Preorder the New Fitbit Edge (and Why You Might Want To)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google announced the Fitbit Edge earlier this week, making it the company’s first Fitbit with a screen since the Charge 6 was released in 2023. Pre-orders are open now, and the devices are expected to start shipping on Oct. 27. The Fitbit Edge ($179.99) has […]
Garmin Just Launched a Luxury Smartwatch With a Price to Match
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Yesterday the MARQ Gen 3 turned up on Garmin’s support pages, and today, the company has made it official. Garmin launched its third-generation luxury smartwatch collection, a lineup of six models priced from $2,500 to $3,100. That sure is a lot of money for a […]
Which Should You Believe After a Race, Your Official Distance or Your Watch?
We may earn a commission from links on this page. You just finished running a race, but your watch disagrees with the official distance and timing. Which should you trust? While race organizers can screw up their distance or timing, they usually don’t. Let’s look at how races are measured and why they may disagree […]
Apple’s First Home Hub Looks Like an Tiny iMac G4
Apple’s “Welcome Home” event has come and gone. Unlike the company’s recent iPhone event, this one wasn’t livestreamed. Instead, Apple invited select members of the media to see the announcements firsthand in New York City. Concurrently, the company posted all of its updates to its Newsroom. If you weren’t at the event in person (I […]
