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Google Is Working on AI-Powered Scam Detection for Chrome
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Seven Services You (Probably) Don’t Need to Pay Someone to Do
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Samsung Is Giving You a Lot of Control Over Your Galaxy's Display
The S24's display is highly customizable now.
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Last-Minute Gift Ideas If Your Only Option Is the Drug Store
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Santa's coming down your chimney with some festive filth.
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Is Almost the Perfect Tablet-Laptop Hybrid
The Snapdragon X Elite takes center stage in the Surface Pro 11.
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This Sony Speaker Is at Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now
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Where to Watch New Year's Eve Celebrations From Around the World
Ring in 2025 without having to stake awake until midnight.
What's New on Paramount+ With Showtime in January 2025
Catch "Star Trek: Section 31," a reprisal of "Hollywood Squares," and the investigative drama "Watson."
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: The New Jersey Drone Invasion
I wish the aliens would hurry up and invade already.
You Can Now Call ChatGPT on the Phone, for Some Reason
ChatGPT is waiting to take your call.
What's New on Max in January 2025
New medical drama "The Pitt," season five of "Harley Quinn," and a film lineup from A24.
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This Giant Cookie Cake Gets Requested Every Year for My Christmas Party
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Eight Good Jobs That Come With Room and Board
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The New Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Is $250 Off (and It'll Arrive Before Christmas)
This is the biggest screen the Pixel 9 lineup offers, and it also has the best...
Hisense Wants to Turn Its TVs Into Smart Hubs (but Its Plan for Integration Is Messy)
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The 10th Generation iPad
The best tablet for most people is down to a record-low price of $250.
Nine Ways to Make Your Home Warmer This Winter (Without Turning Up the Heat)
Try these changes before you mess with your thermostat.
You Can Create Bluesky-Like Starter Packs on Mastodon
FediDevs lets you integrate starter packs into Mastodon.
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Voice assistants and smart home sensors can help you create a little more holiday magic without...
This High-Performance Gaming Mouse Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
The Superlight 2's focus on speed and precision makes it a premium piece of gaming gear.
How I Use My RSS Feed for Bluesky and Mastodon
Keep up with anyone, no social media account required.
These Are the Eight Items I Always Travel With
These eight items are the best things I've ever used while traveling.
Follow This End-of-Year Financial Checklist Before 2025
Before you dive headfirst into 2025, let's take a good hard look at your finances in...
What a ‘Fart Walk’ Is, and Why You Should Take One Tonight
It could improve your digestion, your metabolism, and maybe even your mood.
TikTok Influencers Are Wrong About Hackers Stealing Credit Card Information Over AirDrop
A new TikTok hoax has people looking for hackers in all the wrong places.
The Best Bluesky Clients Are Actually Made for Mastadon
SkyBridge lets you log into Bluesky using any of the (excellent) Mastodon clients on the market.
Here Are All the Ways to 'Ping' a Lost iPhone
There are three easy, effective ways to find your iPhone the next time you lose it.
Apple's New AirPods Max Are a Worse Deal Than the Old Model
They're charging more for less.
Five Ways to Stop Your House From Getting Dusty so Quickly
Staying on top of the problem ultimately leads to less work later on.
My 10 Favorite Interview Podcasts of 2024
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The Newest Kindle Paperwhite Kids Is at Its Lowest Price (and Still in Time for Christmas)
The Paperwhite Kids actually offers a much better value than the regular version, and anyone can...
My Favorite High-Tech Water Filtration Pitcher Is on Sale Right Now
A water-filter pitcher is nice to have if you're picky about your water's taste.
Five Great Alternatives to Stanley Cups
Water bottles and travel mugs are super popular right now. Here are some great options.
Is the Treadmill or Your Watch More Accurate on How Far You've Run?
How many miles did you really run? Only one of these devices knows for sure.
'Gather Around Cocktails' Is the Best Book for Party Drink Recipes
If New Year's Eve gets a party cocktail, Arbor Day can get one too.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
One of the best audio-performing headphones hit their lowest price after a $150 discount—and you can...
