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Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:03:27 GMT

One of my favorite things to do around the holidays is host friends and family at my home for movie nights. And while sometimes we'll pick a film to watch that everyone is familiar with, more often than not, I like to take these impromptu movie nights as an opportunity to share a hidden gem that most of my guests haven't seen.

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Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:55:21 GMT

Looking back at 2025, if there's one tech rumor I wish had come true, it's that Apple released a new Apple TV 4K. The current third-generation Apple TV 4K launched back in 2022, and throughout the year, rumors suggested a refresh was finally on the way. First, it was expected to debut at Apple's iPhone event, then possibly in October, and then later in November.

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Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:48:47 GMT

Amazon's e-reader line is famous for two things: convenient, distraction-free reading and seemingly everlasting battery life. Because of their famous power-efficiency, Kindles really only need to be charged via USB-C once every few weeks (or months, depending on your model). It makes them the perfect low-maintenance travel companions.

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Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:54:24 GMT

IKEA is back at it again with its impressive knack for making tech that doubles as decor. From smart lighting to basic cable organizers, the global home and furniture giant sells all sorts of devices and accessories hidden throughout its carefully curated demo rooms and spaces.

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Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:07:25 GMT

Smart TVs now ship with a long list of preinstalled apps, and LG's webOS is no exception. It comes loaded with staples like YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. However, the latest addition to LG's preinstalled app lineup has some users shaking their heads in frustration.

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Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:17 GMT

If you were like me and thought that after iOS 26 was released, Apple would leave CarPlay in the dust again, I have news for you. The company recently announced new updates and features for iOS 26.2, and a few CarPlay notes that slipped in caught my eye.

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Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:00:16 GMT

For a long time, I avoided buying a laptop. That might sound strange for someone who writes for a living, but if your interests include PC gaming like mine do, a desktop tower is always going to be the most economical option. It costs more to get miniaturized specs with any performance, and you can upgrade many desktop parts at will, instead of just storage or RAM. Ultimately, the best performance is only possible with a desktop, since there's far more room for memory, processor cores, and cooling.

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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:00:27 GMT

Ads are everywhere on streaming services as companies come to realize that the old cable model of selling commercial space to make money was actually a pretty good model. For consumers and subscribers, it means higher prices and more advertisements before, during, and after titles. Even if you pay more money to go ad-free, you're still likely to see sponsored content or recommendations from the streamer that are simply ads in disguise.

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Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:35:09 GMT

I've covered a few of dbrand's Killswitch cases at this point, including one designed for the original ROG Ally X and another created for the Switch 2. They're always arguably a bit overpriced, but in some sense, you get what you pay for. They offer all-around protection that includes the front, back, and sides of the console, alongside a travel cover and skins that cover its front.

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Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:51:56 GMT

The middle of December looms right around the corner, which means peak gift-giving season is practically upon us. After that, it'll be time to ring in 2026. If reading more books is one of your (or a loved one's) New Year's resolutions, I can't recommend a device more than a Kindle.

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