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With people around the world opting to sever ties with their cable television providers, streaming services and devices have become more popular than ever. For many of the cable-cutters out there, streaming devices like Apple TV are a game-changing addition to the home entertainment setup, offering a platform that collects all the streaming and gaming options in one easy-to-navigate place.

How To Fix The Blinking White Light On Your Apple TV

Meta last week unveiled its largest large language model (LLM) to date, Llama 3.1 405B, which the company claims is the first open-source "frontier model" -- meaning, a model that can compete with the best that closed-source has to offer, such as OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini 1.5. It turns...

I broke Meta's Llama 3.1 405B with one question (which GPT-4o mini gets right)

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Assistive Access could cure your smartphone addiction.

Why a simple iPhone setting is delighting the dumbphone community

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Forward-looking: It feels like we've seen every spin on flexible displays – phones that fold, phones that fold in two places or more, rollable displays, you name it. But Samsung could be working on something that makes those seem like child's play. A recent patent filing hints at a wild new take on rollable display tech that could change how we interact with our devices.

Samsung patent dreams up wild tablet display that morphs to adapt to you

Although I've tried multiple VR devices in the past (Google's Daydream and Samsung's phone-based VR products), I hadn't been fully convinced of the usefulness of VR for my own purposes. It wasn't until I saw the reviews of the Apple Vision Pro when I decided to explore the AR/VR/XR options further for work and play.

I returned my Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 for these XR glasses - and they're much cheaper

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ROKU is giving away a large 55-inch TV as part of a “summer sweepstakes” event. You can sign up for free and bag yourself the giant 4K television – as well as a bonus perk. If you’re chosen as a winner, the Summer Anywhere Sweepstakes event gets you a 55-inch Roku Select Series TV. That […]

Roku is giving away giant 55-inch 4K HDR TV for free – there’s another perk too if you submit the form before deadline

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TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? The technology behind projectors has made big advancements in recent times, but they're still not considered a match for monitors or even TVs when it comes to gaming. However, Hisense's new ultra short-throw projector not only has a 240Hz refresh rate but is also certified as "Designed for Xbox Limited Series." All this for the wallet-busting price of $3,500.

Hisense launches ultra short-throw projector with Xbox certification, 240Hz refresh rate, and a $3,500 price tag

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is more polished, feature-rich, and expensive than ever, with a starting price of $1,899 for the 256GB variant. Buy it for the flexible use cases, including the large inner display, which is great for mobile entertainment, and the hinge design, which makes taking photos with the rear camera a breeze.

I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the Z Fold 6 for a week - and can't go back

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is available for $649 in three color and band options. The design has style, there are plenty of safety features, and the battery life has been impressive. Only one size is available that may not be a good fit for folks with smaller wrists. A...

My new favorite rugged smartwatch is not made by Apple or OnePlus

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

I don't know about you, but the amount of spam and possibly malicious SMS messages I receive these days is overwhelming. I have, on certain days, received anywhere from 20 to 50 such text messages on my Android phone. Although stopping this altogether is next to impossible, you can at least block and report any of those messages that do come in.

How to block spam messages on Android (and why you really should)

The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $180. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects...

Better than Ring? This video doorbell features all the benefits and no subscription fees

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A care home provider is using voice technology to improve the lives of residents and carers. Oakland Care – a chain based across Essex, Kent, East Sussex, and Oxfordshire in the UK – has utilized voice recognition devices such as Amazon Alexa and Google Dot Echo so residents can access generalized information and entertainment; services such as lunch menus when visitors are coming into the care home; planned activities.

Care home provider enhances lives with Amazon’s voice technology

The Aqara U100 smart lock is typically available for $190, but is currently discounted to $150. This smart lock is the most versatile I've tested. It offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home. The Aqara U100 drains the battery quickly, and the...

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

The Narwal Freo X Plus is a robot vacuum and mop available for $400 but currently features a $60 off on-page coupon on Amazon. With millimeter-precision obstacle avoidance, a tangle-free design, and strong LiDAR mapping features, the Narwal Freo X Plus rarely gets stuck. It also features unique dust compression tech that stores debris for up to seven weeks before needing to be emptied.

I test robot vacuums for a living - the Narwal Freo X Plus is the best you can get for $400

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You probably already know about Roku streaming sticks. But did you know you can get a high-end smart TV actually designed and manufactured by Roku? The main reason to do this can be summed up in two words: simplicity and value.The company's higher-end, 2024 Roku Pro Series smart TV offers the same features you'd find in much more expensive TVs, but in this case, you get a 4K resolution TV with a 120Hz refresh rate and a stunning QLED display for under $1,200. Intrigued? Well, so was I. The folks at Roku sent a review unit of its 65-inch Pro Series...

Roku 65" Pro Series smart TV review: Great value, low price

The AGM Pad P2 Android tablet is a steal at $160 on Amazon. With a crisp display, solid mid-range performance, and decent battery life, this tablet is well worth the price. The Pad P2's included case is a bit flimsy, so you might want to purchase a third-party option. Many...

One of the best budget Android tablets I've tested is not made by Samsung or TCL

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni is available for the $1,500 retail price. This square-shaped robot vacuum and mop features a charging station that does it all: empties the robot's dustbin and washes and dries the robot's mop pads. Though this robot vacuum cleans beautifully, it doesn't feature the best obstacle...

The square-shaped robot vacuum that kept my floors free of muddy paw prints this summer

If London-based tech company Nothing has proved anything in 2024, it's that it can make affordable gadgets good -- really good. Going into a competitive second half of the year, Nothing today is adding another budget Android phone to its name, the Phone 2a Plus. Also: This $350 Android phone...

One of the best budget Android phones I've tested just got a flashy successor

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Apple Vision Pro can be controlled by thoughts now, thanks to BCI integration

In big news for accessibility, Synchron has announced that it has successfully connected its brain implant to the Apple Vision Pro headset. This means that people...

Apple Vision Pro can be controlled by thoughts now, thanks to BCI integration

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