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Tuesday, Apr 23

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You can now buy an Oura Ring, and get it sized, right in a Target

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Once available mostly online, the wearable makes its way to yet another retail chain.

Nomad's glow-in-the-dark iPhone case just sold out, but its alternatives are just as good

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The Glow Sport case for the iPhone 15 Pro and Glow 2.0 band for the Apple Watch are out of stock... for now.

The Samsung QLED TV that most people should buy is up to $2,200 off

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The 2023 Neo QLED TV is no longer the latest from Samsung, but it still delivers color-accurate pictures and immersive sound right out of the box.

One feature makes this the best Apple Watch titanium band available

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Withit's interpretation of the Titanium band is just as luxurious as Apple's but sells for a fraction of the price. It has a handy clasp feature too.

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Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses just got another useful feature for free (and a new style)

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The latest product update includes hands-free, live video-sharing, another frame style, and more.

Vyond's video generator adds AI that businesses will love. Try it for yourself

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We tested the company's new generative AI features, which aim to make scalable business video creation quicker and easier.

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Sonos app overhaul will deliver a customizable home screen, universal search, and more

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The good news: Finding your favorite music and controlling all your Sonos devices is about to get much easier. The bad news: bye-bye, desktop app.

After 14 years, the iPad will finally get a built-in Calculator app, sources say

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At Apple's WWDC in June, iPadOS 18 is expected to include a built-in Calculator app for all compatible iPad models.

Create your own e-book using AI for just $25

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Using ChatGPT, My AI eBook Creation Pro helps you write an entire e-book with just three clicks -- no writing or technical experience required.

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Buy Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac or Windows for $30 right now

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This deal on a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac gives you access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more at a major discount.

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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses get hands-free Apple Music integration and more

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The newest update for Meta's smart glasses adds the ability to share your view on WhatsApp and Messenger video calls as well.

Save 88% on this lifetime license bundle for Microsoft Office 2019 and Windows 11 Pro

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This lifetime license bundle deal gives you access to the entire Microsoft Office Pro 2019 suite and Windows 11 Pro for just $50.

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7 iPad Pro features I want to see Apple announce during its May event

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With the next iPad event finally on the calendar, these are the features I'd like to see the most when (and if) I upgrade.

The best free VPNs of 2024: Expert tested

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Free VPNs can come with security risks. But there are solid limited-service free VPNs provided by reputable companies that may fit your needs -- here's what to know.

Apple confirms next iPad event for May 7: Here's what to expect

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Ahead of WWDC in June, Apple sent out virtual invitations for "a special Apple Event" where new iPad Airs and iPad Pros are rumored to debut.

This magnetic powerbank is so light you'll forget it's there - and right now it's just $20

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The Ugreen 5,000 mAh wireless power bank is super-slim and light, providing an all-day charge without adding extra bulk to your iPhone.

Block ads on your phone with AdGuard, on sale now

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AdGuard blocks ads, hides your data, and helps you avoid malicious content. Get it at a discount now.

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My favorite USB-C accessory of all time has a magnetic superpower (and it's up to 25% off)

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USB-C ports can be fragile and susceptible to damage. This MagSafe-like accessory addresses that problem, and is currently on sale.

Not into the Tesla Powerwall? You can now buy the Anker Solix X1

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The whole-home power backup system, now available in North America, can store solar energy.

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A Costco Executive Gold Star membership comes with a free $40 gift card right now

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Costco's top-tier membership gets you 2% back on your purchases and lower prices on Costco services, so you can save even more.

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How a new law protects your thoughts from tech companies – and why it matters

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Welcome to the new data privacy frontier, where unregulated neurotech wearables are tracking, analyzing, and even recording your brain activity.

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My 9 must-have gadgets for creating quality YouTube videos

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Want to learn how to create YouTube videos? You'll need a few tools for stable shooting and high quality sound.

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The new Adobe Photoshop gets an in-app image generator, major Generative Fill upgrades

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Adobe unveils its newest version of Photoshop in beta, a new image-generating model, and more.

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What is generative AI and why is it so popular? Here's everything you need to know

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Generative AI is a hot topic right now, but what is it? We have the answers.

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How to join and use Meta's Threads

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Available for iOS and Android and on the web, Threads is accessible to Instagram users who'd like to try a social network other than X, aka Twitter. Here's how to dive in.

Monday, Apr 22

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Meta opens its Quest OS to third-party headsets including Asus and Lenovo

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Meet Horizon OS. Dominant in mixed-reality hardware, Meta is now flexing its VR software muscles. It also revealed a new developer framework.

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Move over, Alexa and Homekit: A new Assistant is here to open-source your smart home

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Home Assistant gets a boost from Open Home Foundation, a non-profit built to ensure that smart home projects remain open and accessible to everyone.

Can Meta AI code? I tested it against Llama, Gemini and ChatGPT - it wasn't even close

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I threw my suite of simple coding tests against Meta AI. The results proved there's really only one AI chatbot worth your time for programming.

I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $150 on Amazon

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The Aqara U100 is ideal for Apple fans but great for everyone, combining Apple Home Key, keypad, fingerprint, NFC tags, and a physical key for unlocking -- all for $150.

If all kernel bugs are security bugs, how do you keep your Linux safe?

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Since February, there've been 800 newly assigned CVEs. Your job? Update your main Linux distro more often.