Dave Johnson

Kwikset’s Kevo touch

Back in 2013, Kwikset unveiled one of the first smart locks, the Kevo. Conceptually similar to the August lock, it let you unlock your front door without taking a key (or smartphone, for that matter) out of your pocket. The Kevo had some security issues with its deadbolt assembly though, and in 2016 the company …

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Step into mirrorless photography with a Canon EOS M5 and 15

In the same way that digital photography made film cameras obsolete, mirrorless cameras are inevitably replacing DSLRs. Old-guard camera-makers such as Nikon and Canon got off to a slow start, but the Canon EOS M5 was Canon’s first serious effort to make a mirrorless model that could go toe-to-toe with DSLRs, and right now, you can get it for half …

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Rock your next party with a JBL PartyBox 1000 for $900

Who could ever forget the immortal words of the Flight of the Conchords as they lit up travel expos and elevators alike with, “Who likes to rock the party? I like to rock the party!” You can bring that heartfelt poetry to life with the JBL PartyBox 1000, a massive Bluetooth party speaker. What’s a party speaker? I thought you’d never …

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This Lenovo 21.5

Shopping for a new computer monitor, maybe something for gaming that’ll also let you watch the coolest commercials from next week’s big game in style? Depending upon what you’re looking for, you can spend $80 at the low end all the way up to $1,000 or more. At the budget end of the spectrum, $80 will typically buy you a …

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Amp up your sound for the big game with Harman Kardon’s SB 26 soundbar for just $180

When you think about upgrading your media center for the big game, the TV is clearly the belle of the ball. But don’t neglect your sound system, which can transform your home theater from just OK to simply breathtaking. That’s where the Harman/Kardon SB 26  comes in. While CNET hasn’t had a chance to review this soundbar hands-on, that’s all …

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Deals to start the weekend right: AirPods, an LED flashlight and Mellanni bedding

It’s the weekend before the big game — how are you spending your time? If you’re browsing the web looking for reviews of Picard, dogs playing football and a few good deals, I’ve solved all three of your problems with a single article. First and foremost: eBay has refurbished AirPods for just $101. And if you need something to lie on …

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Get the Vizio P

If you’ve got next weekend blocked out on your calendar for a little me-time with your TV, a bag of chips and some gridiron dreams, it’s not too late to upgrade your set to make everything a little bigger. Face it: No matter how big your set is right now, everything will look more dramatic on a 75-inch screen. That’s …

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Turn a wall socket into a charging stand with 6 outlets and 2 USB ports for $25

Always running out of outlets to plug in gadgets and charge your stuff? Despite the best of intentions to get organized, I always find myself needing to unplug something to free an outlet to charge something else. Here’s an interesting gadget that might solve some of that outlet real estate shortage in your own home. The Socket Shelf plugs into any …

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Keep an eye on the tykes with the Eufy Video Baby Monitor for $116

I don’t have a baby to help incubate diseases and pull the cat’s tail anymore, but I remember all too well how essential a baby monitor was during those early years with younglings. The peace of mind you get from being able to watch your child sleep from another room is incalculable, and having an audio feed lets you know …

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Test your home with this Corentium Home Radon Detector for $100

It’s hard to argue with the statistics: Radon gas is odorless and invisible — completely undetectable — but highly toxic and responsible for over 21,000 deaths in the US each year. It is the byproduct of the radioactive decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and rock found under many of the homes we live in. Years ago, the only …

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