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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is just around the corner — running from March 25 to March 31 — but there are plenty of early deals to shop right now. If smart home tech or security gear is what you’re hoping…
How clean the air is inside your home might be top of mind after a wildfire or other outdoor air-pollution event. But year-round, everyone can benefit from breathing cleaner air indoors. Poor indoor air quality may contribute to respiratory and…
Amazon introduced its Big Spring Sale event last year, and the inaugural sales event included massive discounts on electronics, home goods, everyday essentials and just about everything else. This year’s sale kicks off on March 25, but Amazon has already…
Though it’s been estimated that about 85% of US adults enjoy up to two cups of coffee daily, not everyone enjoys coffee or its effects (caffeine jitters or trouble sleeping, anyone?). If you’re looking for an alternative that will still…
For nearly 30 years, CNET has built a reputation as the premier source for trustworthy, unbiased reviews on all things tech – from phones to TVs to laptops to tablets to streaming services. If you can snap a picture with…
Dave Gershgorn/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The M4 iPad Pro has a faster processor than the current MacBook Air lineup, and a better OLED screen to boot. But coders, web developers, media editors, and anyone who needs to use a lot…
No matter how long you’ve used an iPhone, there are always new (or new-to-you) features to discover. And stumbling upon a time-saving trick after so many years is, quite frankly, a delight. Here are 15 tips and tricks that Wirecutter…
8.8/ 10 SCORE Bruvi Brewer Pros Cleaning out pods isn’t necessary B-Pods are designed to break down in the landfill Makes solid iced coffee Creates excellent crema in shots of espresso Cons We needed to use the strong setting to…
The newly announced Google Pixel 9A has big shoes to fill. The affordable phone is the follow-up to one of my favorite phones from 2024, the Pixel 8A, which earned a CNET Editors’ Choice Award. With the Pixel 8A, Google…
Although most of us are probably getting enough protein on a daily basis, sometimes having on-the-go options like protein bars can be helpful. Protein bars have evolved over time and now you have a multitude of options that aren’t just…