Before I actually got my hands on an LED light strip, I thought they were vaguely ridiculous. I couldn’t imagine what practical use it would serve, and it seemed like one of those examples of a product that exists because a factory somewhere had a surplus of LEDs and had to invent a product that …
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Even if you didn’t care much about webcams a year ago, you probably do now. We spend so much time in virtual meetings these days that looking good in those Hollywood Squares-style web conference windows is more important than ever. Thankfully, it’s easy to upgrade from the junky webcam built into your laptop; just plug a better one into a …
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As people are still stuck at home and streaming more TV than ever, looking for ways to improve things around the house has become part of the routine. If you own a basic Roku player or Roku TV, one way you can do that quickly and easily is by upgrading to Roku’s $20 voice remote or new rechargeable $30 Voice Remote …
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One of my life’s ambitions is to avoid carrying keys in my pockets; that’s why there’s an August smart lock on my front door. But some keys are unavoidable, which is why I also carry a KeySmart Pro, which elegantly organizes my keys and never digs a hole in my pocket. Not only does it hold all the keys I …
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This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Everyone’s always talking about the AirPods (and AirPods Pro), but let’s not forget Apple’s “other” true-wireless earbuds, the Beats Powerbeats Pro. Although they frequently go on sale for $200, it’s rare to see them for less. So check out this unofficial …
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Recently, while shooting B-roll video footage for a product review, I learned just how valuable a smartphone gimbal can be. It not only helps keep the camera steady, but also allows for much more variety in your shots. DJI’s popular Osmo Mobile 3 originally sold for $119 and now runs $99. However, for a limited time, and while supplies last, …
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Laptop, desktop, Chromebook — whatever computer setup you’ve got at home, it’s time for a serious audio upgrade. Today only (Sunday, April 25) and while supplies last, Costco has the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Computer Speakers for $99.99. That’s $50 off the regular price and the best deal I’m seeing anywhere (including Amazon). See it at Costco The Klipsch ProMedia …
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We’re finally headed into spring after a winter that was pretty rough for a lot of people, and it’s been a visceral reminder that we need to be prepared for all manner of weather emergencies — including power failures. A while back I told you about a $75-off deal on a massive 500-watt-hour power station from Raptic, and that deal …
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Once you make more than a few conference calls from home, you start to appreciate just how mediocre your laptop’s microphone and speaker really are. My advice: Get a speakerphone. You know, like the ones that pepper conference rooms back at the office. There are some value-priced gems out there. eMeet, for example, has a few really nice speakerphone models, …
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Want to use your iPad Pro in place of a laptop? At one time, using an iPad as a laptop would have been crazy, but not anymore — the iPad Pro is certainly big enough, and the OS, various apps and even accessories have caught up as well. You’ll need a keyboard of course, and ideally you’ll want a model …
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