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These new $40 Soundpeats earbuds sound shockingly good

I’m always on the lookout for inexpensive earbuds that deliver good value and the new Soundpeats Mini Pro fit the bill, particularly at their limited-time sale price of $40 or $20 off their list price of $60 when you clip the on-page coupon. See at Amazon The Soundpeats Mini Pro have a few things going …

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Fast cars, Champagne and virtual private networks — some goods are best imported. It’s not about snobbery; it’s about getting the best value for your dime, especially in the case of VPNs. Sure, there are plenty of homegrown US-based VPNs that offer inexpensive subscriptions with which you can game and stream media to your heart’s content. But for those of …

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Hotspot Shield VPN review: This speedster costs more than its faster, more private competitors

Paying for a US-based virtual private network because you want top-tier privacy protection is like popping into a roadside strip joint because you want a satisfying lunch buffet — a risky move that’s best made with your eyes open.  Nevermind the shady ownership structures and oblique third-party operation chains you’ve got to trust from far too many commercial VPNs. Between …

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Android 12 vs. Android 11: The differences you’ll want to know

The Galaxy S22 series — featuring the base Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra — are the latest to join the Android device family. They were announced at Samsung’s February Unpacked event with the company’s new tablet, the Galaxy Tab S8. There are many differences between the three, but they share one key feature: All three smartphones run Android 12. Android …

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Apple to update AirTags with new privacy warnings, better warning sounds, smarter Find My tracking

Apple is adding new privacy warnings, sound alerts and tracking code to its AirTags sensors, the latest in a series of efforts it’s made to improve the security and privacy of the devices and its Find My network.  The software updates will display new warnings to people setting up AirTags, reminding them that using the technology to track people without their …

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Four Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features we’d love to see on iPad

Maybe Samsung’s newest Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra should have been a Chrome tablet, instead of an Android tablet. The massively large-screened 14.6-inch tablet looks practically laptop-size with its keyboard. But looking at this new tablet being announced at Samsung’s latest Unpacked event, it reminded me of how many features it has that iPads — even the iPad Pro — still lack. …

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Why the Galaxy S22 is so important to our freedom of phone choice

The stakes are higher than ever for Samsung’s Galaxy phones. The new Galaxy S22 and its siblings are its most advanced flagship devices ever, but the company’s slice of the premium phone market continues to shrink. If Apple’s growing dominance of expensive handsets goes unchecked, brands could back out, leaving consumers with fewer options when buying top-tier phones. You’re already …

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Twitter posts mixed results as new CEO takes the reins

Twitter saw an increase in daily users but narrowly missed revenue expectations in the last three months of 2021, a period in which a new CEO stepped in to lead the social media company.  About 217 million people who see ads logged on to the platform daily in the fourth quarter, a 13% jump compared with the same period a year …

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How the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s specs beat the iPhone 13 Pro

The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max have been sitting happily at the top of the smartphone rankings since their launch, thanks to their awesome cameras, glorious screens and overall solid performance. But Samsung’s new flagship phone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, launched at its Unpacked event Wednesday alongside the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus (and the Galaxy Tab S8), …

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This coupon code scores you a set of AirPods Max for just $400 right now (save $149)

Featured as the best high-end option on both our list of the best noise-canceling headphones, and the best headphones overall for 2022, Apple’s AirPods Max offer top-notch sound quality and noise-cancelling capabilities. Their one major drawback, however, has always been their substantial price tag, which is why this offer is such a steal. Right now when you use our exclusive promo …

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