Power banks are a dime a dozen, but the vast majority are just battery bricks that require an AC adapter to recharge and the various cords you need to charge your stuff. That’s why I’ve long been a fan of MyCharge’s power banks, which have not only built-in cords, but also built-in wall prongs. To …
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This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. Mixtiles are 8×8-inch framed photos — “tiles” — you can easily hang and rehang, no nails required. They rely on residue-free sticky pads, which make them simple to adjust or even relocate. I’m a big fan of the product, a great potential …
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Microsoft wowed the world when it introduced two dual-screen devices: the Android-powered Surface Duo and the Surface Neo, which would run a new version of Windows called 10X. When Microsoft announced 10X in October, it said, “Windows 10X is designed for new dual-screen PCs and not as an OS upgrade if you already own a PC.” However, ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley …
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Looking for a budget iPhone? You might be thinking the iPhone SE is the way to go, what with its $399 starting price. However, there’s a case to be made for the iPhone 8 Plus, which has a larger screen (5.5 inches, to the SE’s 4.7) and — for a limited time — lower price. Read more: iPhone XR vs. …
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If you find yourself looking at your TV not as a source of entertainment during lockdown but instead as a source of quick cash, you’re not alone. Maybe you got a new TV and your old TV is just taking up space. Maybe your kids spend more time on their tablets while their TV gathers dust. Or maybe you’re among the …
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Remember that sepia-toned retro-future past when we used to make hot dogs with a specialty toaster that prepared the buns and dog at the same time? Me neither, because that never happened. But retro hot dog toasters are charming in a pop-art sort of way nonetheless. The only downside? Who wants to spend $30 on a kitschy single-use hot dog …
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This is a very weird time to be writing about deals. It seems trivial in comparison with what’s happening across the country right now. I’ll simply say that Father’s Day is coming, and if you’re looking for something special to give Dad, I think this is a great choice. Plus, it’s notably on sale for the second-lowest price ever. (The …
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A midtier phone when it debuted in late 2018, the LG G7 Fit didn’t get much attention. (LG phones rarely do, which is too bad because many of them are great.) Maybe the $420 price tag made this mostly plastic model — a sort of “lite” version of the LG G7 Thinq — a hard sell. But you know what …
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There are pros and cons to working from home. Pro: No commute and a better work-life balance. Con: Finding remote work can be difficult, in part because traditional career services and job boards haven’t quite caught up yet with the flex-work lifestyle. Flexjobs is a little different. It specializes in the remote and flexible job search market. An annual subscription …
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Prosecutors in South Korea on Thursday requested a warrant for the arrest of Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee. Their investigation focuses on a controversial 2015 merger and an alleged accounting fraud tied to his suspected succession bid at the electronics giant, Reuters reported late Wednesday. Lee, who had acted as de facto Samsung head since his father, Lee Kun-Hee, suffered a …
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