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How to choose the best TV for gaming right now
Most of the time, the best TVs for gaming are the best TVs you can buy, period. That said, there are a few key features to prioritize when picking out a big screen for your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. While nobody needs a fancy TV to just enjoy a video game, the right…
The best Super Bowl 2025 TV deals we could find
The big game is set, and the countdown to Super Bowl LIX is officially underway. In the tech world, that means it’s a decent time to hunt for a new TV. If you’re looking to make a living room upgrade before the Chiefs and Eagles go at it (again), we’ve dug through Amazon, Best Buy…
The 17 best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025
Portable Bluetooth speakers are one of the most versatile audio products you can own — they let you enjoy your favorite music wherever you go, whether it’s in the backyard for a BBQ, to the beach for the weekend or on an epic hiking trip. These compact devices deliver excellent sounds and impressive bass, all…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: Faster, curvier and way more… AI-ier
Last year Samsung embraced artificial intelligence with its suite of Galaxy AI features. And while the new S25 Ultra is a bit faster, a little curvier and has a slightly bigger display than before, it’s clear the company’s primary focus was upgrading the software and machine learning capabilities of its top-spec flagship phone. But is…
Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event
Samsung’s first Unpacked event of 2025 delivered the Galaxy S25 series — as expected. Although the phones don’t have dramatically upgraded specs, the company stuffed — you guessed it! — more AI into the devices. This latest batch is more context-sensitive and predictive, and some of it even squeezes more out of the phones’ mildly…
The best smart home gadgets for 2025
If it feels like every piece of home tech is now “smart,” you’re not far off. The smart home space has grown exponentially in the past few years to include speakers, cameras, locks, lights and even kitchen appliances. There are also different voice assistants and IoT standards to consider, all of which can make it…
Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
1 / 5 Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Libra Colour Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Libra Colour: 100 percent brightness on both screens, 0 percent warm light on both screens Ultimately, how much warm or cool light you prefer while reading is up to personal taste. My preferences would lead me to adjust the warmth on the…
The best air purifier for 2025
You’ve probably heard the statistics about indoor air being more polluted than outdoor air. Cleaning products, pet dander, cooking emissions off-gassing furniture and decor — they all contribute. Letting in fresh air from outside is the quickest way to clear things up, but if that’s not possible — due to wildfires, extreme weather, allergies or…
What to expect at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event
Samsung’s big Galaxy S25 launch is right around the corner. The first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025 is confirmed for January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsung’s “Next Big Thing” (to borrow a 14-year-old marketing slogan) will be revealed. What exactly will be on tap? Well, apart from a few sure…
Our unofficial, silly and meaningless CES 2025 awards, just for fun
CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) is the biggest tech convention of the year. It helps set the stage for all the wonderful gadgets we’re going to see over the next 12 months. However, among all the quadcopters, questionably benevolent robots and devices with fancy flexible screens, there’s a lot of small things that go…