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The Meta Quest 2 on a desk.
I tried using a VR headset to replace my TV - here's how it went
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There needs to be less friction and better software support.

A still photo of the Divoom Times Frame on an end table.
This unique digital frame is an amazing last-minute Christmas gift

The Divoom Times Frame is just unique enough to stand out on any surface without being too loud.

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Every single Kindle Scribe has this ridiculous flaw

Makes my notes feel like they're in constant peril.

AI pencil-drawn dog on frame.
This E Ink picture frame is the hidden decor gem your walls are missing

This E Ink art frame hides photos in plain sight.

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A Blu-Ray Disc in front of the Simpsons on streaming.
The time to buy a Blu-Ray player is right now

Physical media provides better quality and more stability in a chaotic streaming world.

Using a fountain pen on a Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
These tiny Kindle Scribe tricks completely elevated my digital notebook

All you need is patience and a couple of tweaks.

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft with a mountain.
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft surprised me

Color is the most exciting upgrade the Scribe line has seen. But is it worth $630?

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M4 ipad Air running Lightroom CC
I fixed the most annoying Adobe Lightroom issue with one simple trick

It only took a few clicks to fix the most annoying Adobe Lightroom issue I've ever encountered.

A Kindle from 2009.
I tried to read a book on a 15 year old Kindle - here's how it went

This old e-reader's still kicking.

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The iPhone Air's rear camera.
The iPhone Air is doing so badly it's destroying a whole industry

It's a rare victory for consumers, however.

A Pixel 9 on a desk displaying a lockscreen with a picture of a dog.
Tweaking this one part of my Pixel made it infinitely better to use

Make your lockscreen more than just a way to check the time. With the right customizations it can help you access key features of your smartphone.

A hand holds an iPhone with a Snapchat video call.
Android’s Expressive Calling feature is way overdue, and should be on iPhone too

I do have some worries about Google's plans.

Multiple Oura ring silicone covers.
This $1 tech accessory is helping me stress less when working out

I'll never worry about scratches again.

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A Gesobyte digital TV antenna mounted in a window.
I thought I needed a digital TV antenna, but I was wrong
TVs

Free TV might feel like a rebellion against subscriptions, but there are too many sacrifices for some of us.

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popcornflix main page
This free streaming service sounds like a piracy site but I swear it's legit
TVs

More ways to watch free movies and TV!

Icons on a yellow background of Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Paramount+
Your favorite streaming service shouldn’t dictate the TV you get
TVs

Don't overthink your selection.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold won me over with this key upgrade

IP68 dust and water resistance allows me to use Google's latest foldable with confidence.

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Ditch Disney+ for this free kid-friendly streamer immediately
TVs

It's like I'm back in third grade again.

IMAX Enhanced content on a Sony Bravia 9 TV.
IMAX Enhanced is nice to have, but ultimately pointless
TVs

It's nice to have, but nothing you should go out of your way for.

samsung tv plus guide
Why don’t manufacturers let you build your own TV?
TVs

I'm the customer so why shouldn't I have a say?

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