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iLive Bluetooth Tailgate Party speaker (model ISB380B) review: Cheap, light, and fun
With USB and SD card playback, as well as a microphone input, the iLive Tailgate Bluetooth speaker (ISB380B) is a versatile party animal. It's also surprisingly light. Just don't expect audiophile sound.

Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. AT&T TV Now, and all the rest
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to Sling TV? Or YouTube TV? Or FuboTV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and several rise to the top.

15 movies to stream as we celebrate the end of 2020
Say farewell to a disaster of a year with a selection of apocalyptic movies, plus some glimmers of hope for the future.

Nanoleaf Shapes – Triangles review: Nanoleaf adds variety to its new line of light panels
Nanoleaf’s impressive Hexagons light panels just got some company.

Best smart bulbs for your connected home
Today’s smart bulbs are brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right one for your environment remains a challenge.

The best home entertainment products available in 2020
In a year we’d all like to forget, these products helped us escape from reality.

The best smart home products available in 2020
In a great year for feathering your nest, these products are the best of the best.

Best video doorbell: Nest vs. Ring vs. August and all the rest
Video doorbells maintain a continuous watch over the most important part of your property, but which one is best? We take a look at the field.

Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro review: Sophisticated front-door security—for a price
This is the best video doorbell we’ve tested, but not everyone will want the professionally installed and monitored smart home/home security system that it's part of.

The top music streaming services are offering generous free and discounted trials for the holidays
Get Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, or Spotify Premium for three months for free; or four months of Tidal for $4.

Audeze LCD-1 planar-magnetic headphone review: The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
This headphone has a wonderfully transparent, precise, neutral sound that reveals everything in a recording, and for a much lower price than most planar-magnetic cans.

BrillLock Fingerprint Door Lock review: Biometric security on a budget
This fingerprint-scanning lock lacks smart features, and it has more bugs than I’d want on my front door.

The best smart lock for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.

If Santa didn’t bring new AirPods Pro, buy a pair for super cheap right now
Amazon's Woot is selling AirPods Pro for $189, cheaper than they're ever been.

The 2020 cord-cutter awards: Best streaming services, devices, and more
These were the best cord-cutting services, devices, and developments in 2020.