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There's no getting around the fact that Ring makes some of the best smart video doorbells on the market. It's also true that the Amazon-owned brand has been subject to many privacy and security issues and subscription price hikes. The good news is one of the best alternatives is on sale for Prime Day.

Now Is a Great Time to Ditch Your Ring Doorbell

If you’re looking to install a security camera in your home, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options on the market. Prioritizing your security needs while staying within your budget will be your main concern when deciding what to buy. Are you looking to invest in a...

4 Things to Know About Buying a Home Security Camera

Looking to get rid of an old phone? Hit the pause button before you trade it in or look for a recycle option. Instead, you can save a lot of money and turn it into a free home security camera using a simple app. Upgrading to the latest iPhone 15...

How to Turn Your Old iPhone or Android Into a Home Security Camera for Free

One of the standout features of Google Maps (aside from getting us where we want to go) is Street View -- a first-person perspective tool that features recent photos of streets, buildings, homes and anything else that's visible from Google's ubiquitous camera cars. There are also a lot of practical...

You Might Want to Hide Your Home From Google Maps Street View: Here's How to Do It

Google isn’t planning on hitting the breaks on Gemini anytime soon. After first teasing a number of new extensions during Google I/O 2024, a recent APK teardown from Android Authority has revealed a ton of unannounced, useful new features from Gemini that are soon coming to your Android phone. Gemini is expected to get a variety of new extensions that will allow integration into Google services like Keep, Tasks, and Calendar.

Google Gemini is about to get a lot more useful on your Android phone

Home security cams, especially wireless models, offer incredible freedom in placement, whether you're putting one on a shelf or mounting it to your eaves. But with all the angles of average yards, plus the indoor spaces you want to keep watch on without running into problems, finding just the right spot is challenging.

We Found the 6 Best Places to Install Security Cams for Homeowners

August's first round of Social Security Disability Insurance checks have already gone out and payments for the next round are set to be sent next week. SSDI is paid on the same day as Social Security payments, and if you're not sure when you're supposed to get yours, we'll fill you in below. Also, if you still haven't received your July SSDI check, here's what you can do.

SSDI August 2024: When Will You Get Your Money?

As extreme temperatures continue to plague many across the US, you might find it harder and harder to get a good night's sleep when you can't get cool or comfortable. Rising temperatures can interfere with the body's natural thermoregulation progress and make it feel like you'll never be able to lower yours enough to drift off into a peaceful slumber.

Prevent Night Sweats During a Heat Wave With These Simple Tricks

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Samsung is known for its cutting-edge tech, innovative designs and for always having some of the coolest upgrades on the market. The latest and greatest options from the company are the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra, but if you don't want to spring for something so pricey, you can score a deal on a previous-gen model. Right now, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is just $99 at Walmart, down from its usual asking price of $283. That's a whopping $184 in savings on this watch.

Nab Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 While It's Just $99 at Walmart

There are lots of interesting smart lights out there that can help you change up the feel of any of your rooms. While there are plenty of good options, one of our favorite brands for adding ambiance via smart lighting is Govee. And if you want to make a big impact, a TV light bar is a solid choice. If you like the world of RGB lights, Govee's smart TV light bar is an excellent option, and it's currently 20% off on Amazon, bringing it down to just $56.

Get 20% Off the Lovely Govee Smart TV Light Bar Today at Amazon

If you're not in the market for a smart thermostat, you can snag an amazing customizable keyboard or one of our favorite all-in-one HP portable PCs with amazing discounts. At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most.

Woot Deals of the Day: Save a Cool 44% Off Amazon's Smart Thermostat

Hurricanes, floods and fires are dangerous. But data from the National Weather Service shows that heat waves kill more Americans than any other major weather event. The human body simply can't deal when it comes to staying in high temperatures. Commonsense tips to follow during heat waves include staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activity, and you should also, of course, try to keep your home cool. Here's a look at some practical ways to protect your home — and your loved ones inside it — when the worst heat strikes.

How to Keep Your Home Cool in a Heat Wave

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Healthy aging works the best when you take a holistic approach, and doing what you can to protect and maintain your vision health is important for overall wellness. An easy (and tasty) way to do this is to add more nutritious foods to your diet. Below is a roundup of...

How to Eat Your Way to Healthier Eyesight: 12 Best Foods for Vision Health

For many people, reducing body fat is one of their top fitness goals. A balance of exercise and diet can lead to a whole-body trimmed physique. As little as 15 minutes of exercise daily can benefit you greatly. Despite what you may've heard, you can't target a specific area for...

7 Habit Changes That Will Help You Burn Body Fat at Home

Call recording and transcription has become available to try out in the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Here's what it's like, and how to use it. Part of the wave of iOS 18 updates, call recording and transcription wasn't available as part of the initial developer betas. However, it did arrive in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, which gives testers the first chance to try it out.

How to use Call Recording and transcription in iOS 18.1

One of the things AI image generators struggle with the most is photorealistic images. When I prompted Leonardo with "1980s girl band performing on stage," I wanted something that would resemble a photograph, and the images were way too oversaturated and fake-looking. And I wasn't quite envisioning the droopy, vampiric facial characteristics, either.

10 Photos That Show What AI Image Generators Struggle With Most

You're out in the middle of nowhere and your car has broken down. Time to call for help. But your cell phone coverage is basically nonexistent. What now? There's no doubt that a good cell signal can save your life. If you find yourself in a pinch without a decent phone signal, there are quick and easy ways to get better reception on both iPhone and Android, like toggling Airplane mode or resetting your network settings. Check out these tried-and-true approaches below – so you never have to find yourself in this frustrating situation ever again.

How to Get Better Cell Phone Signal With Low Reception on iPhone and Android

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. As another month hits, your Pixel devices have an update waiting. The August Google Pixel update is ready for your still-supported Pixel phone, tablet, foldable, or smartwatch. Since it’s only August and not time for a quarterly (QPR) release (like this one), this should hit as a minor bug fixer. There’s always a chance that Android 15 shows up in stable form later this month, but for now, we’re being treated to this monthly Android security patch.

August 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

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Gemini Comes for Google's Cameras: How the AI Could Change Home Security Forever

When we saw Google's Gemini demonstration, where the AI identified and explained multiple objects around the room, we knew it was only a matter of time...

Gemini Comes for Google's Cameras: How the AI Could Change Home Security Forever

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