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Best noise-cancelling headphones
Active noise-cancelling headphones aren't just for travel, and the best models won't mess with your audio experience in the ways that some early models did.
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The best smart locks for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
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Soundcore Space A40 review: Looks, sound, and ANC for less
Anker's Soundcore Space A40 ear buds deliver the sonic goods, including active noise cancellation, for a lot less than you might expect.
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Smonet Smart Lock review: A budget fingerprint-reading deadbolt
An unfamiliar brand turns out a credible, Bluetooth-only smart lock (Wi-Fi optional).
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Amazon’s 2nd Prime Day: Prime Early Access sale this October
Amazon will have another Prime Day-style sale this year: Prime Early Access will take place October 11 and 12.
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New on Netflix this week
Looking for what's new and good on Netflix? TechHive's film critic names the best new movies for streaming.
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Best smart plugs: These gadgets will turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket
With models from Lutron, Wemo, Leviton, iDevices, and others, it can be difficult to know which easy and inexpensive device is best for controlling the lamps and small appliances in your smart home. We’ll help you find the right one.
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Vont Smart Plug review: A very inexpensive smart lighting option
It's one of the least expensive smart plugs you'll find, but as you might expect, it's also one of the most basic.
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Best soundbars to improve your TV's audio
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
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Samsung HW-Q990B review: 11.1.4 channels of room-corrected sound
With the latest version of its top-of-the-line soundbar, Samsung has unlocked a major feature–room correction–for everyone, meaning it’s no longer exclusive to Samsung TV owners.
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ThirdReality Smart Blinds review: DIY motorized Zigbee shades
These DIY Zigbee-powered smart shades are very inexpensive, but they come in limited widths, just one length, and you get only color choice.
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The best smart shades: Luxurious window treatments blend high tech, high fashion
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.
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NFL RedZone streaming is needlessly complicated to sign up for, so we'll show you how
NFL RedZone has a standalone streaming option for $35 per year, but few people are aware of it.
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Victrola’s new turntable streams vinyl straight to Sonos speakers
Who needs cables, pre-amps, and all that jazz? The brand-new Victrola Stream Carbon spins music to a Sonos multi-room audio system.
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The Chromecast with Google TV HD is a cheap streamer with no surprises
Google's $30 streaming dongle takes on the Roku Express and Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite.
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Yale introduces its third-generation family of smart deadbolts
The Yale Assure 2 is smaller, smarter, and easier to install than ever, according to its manufacturer. It's compatible with all popular smart home ecosystems.
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Streaming DVR face-off: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, & the rest
Can you cut the cord and still have a DVR? You can with live TV services such as YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
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Philips Hue halts Lightguide bulb sales due to 'aesthetic' defect
Something's amiss with the flashy new Lightguide bulbs that Philips Hue unveiled earlier this month.
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PSB Speakers unveils its first streaming model: The Alpha iQ
The high-end self-powered wireless speaker pair can stream from all the top services, but its moving-magnet phono input sets it apart from the crowd.
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