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Every year, thousands of exciting new consumer products are shown off at IFA in Berlin, which makes it hard for anything to catch the eye of the media or the public, but Arzopa managed to stand out in the already-crowded world of portable monitors with some truly impressive examples, and a few interesting digital frames to top it all off.

With your Amazon Fire TV Stick connected to your television, you can use your Firestick remote to turn your TV's volume up and down. You can also use it to power your TV on and off, meaning one remote handles everything. Here's how to configure that feature in settings.

No, your friends have not joined the Marvel superhero squad, nor have they become professional footballers. The images they are uploading on their social media handles are all AI-generated.

While the move to flat-panel TVs has mostly been great (though tube TVs still have some advantages), one area where things have taken a nosedive is in sound quality. Most flatscreen TVs today have tinny, weak sound that's frankly unusable.

While modern SUVs often prioritize tech and comfort, one classic off-roader proves timeless engineering still matters. This 2020 model delivers rugged durability and a proven platform, making it a standout for drivers who value capability over the latest gadgets. Its reputation for reliability ensures it remains a smart buy even years after leaving the showroom.

Vacuuming and mopping are household chores that few people enjoy, especially since they need to be done on a regular basis. Luckily for all of us, robot vacuums are here to save us from the job, and few do it better than the Narwal Flow.

As a somewhat recent subscriber to Paramount+, I am still exploring the depths of the streaming service's offerings. So I was delighted to scroll upon the three titles below, each I managed to binge over the course of a weekend.

During this time of year, weekends are for two things: college football (Geaux Tigers) and streaming whatever is up next on my watch list. I won’t lie, though. Most of my weekends are spent consuming content, and I love it. How else am I going to bring you such awesome recommendations?

I've been using Netflix for more than a decade, so it's safe to say I've watched much of its catalog. It means I've seen some of the best TV shows ever created, but also that I've sat through my fair share of duds. I'm not getting that time back, so let me save you from making the same mistakes.

Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are really good, and they're better every year thanks to Google supporting them with new updates and features every so often. Now, the latest batch of Pixel Buds Pro 2 features is rolling out, and it's looking good.

OnePlus phones remain popular, even if they might not have the same weight they did before. If you happen to have a OnePlus phone, you'll want to know about this vulnerability—and while a fix is on the way, you should continue to be careful while it lands.

Google is far and away the most dominant search engine on the planet, with an enormous share of the search engine market. Just because Google search is dominant, however, doesn't mean it's necessarily good. In fact, the opposite is true; the quality of Google search has been getting worse and worse, and it's possible to identify the moment when it all went wrong.

Just installed Linux on an old PC and want to know how to you can make the most of it? Or maybe you want to do more in the terminal? I've gathered some free and open source software for Linux that's worth an install this weekend.

AI is slowly becoming integral to many operating systems, including Windows. Copilot and Windows Recall are two of the main AI features available on Windows PCs. But what if you want your Windows computer to be free of these AI features? In that case, you can use Flyoobe to install Windows 11 without any AI components.

You'd be forgiven for not knowing it, but Nothing had a budget sub-brand, CMF, that sold a few budget-friendly products. It will now continue its life as an independent brand, so now we have a new smartphone company.

Grand Tourers on a budget. The more I engage with that question, the more examples I find that could meet that need. (Most of these) cars were built strong in a time to meet strict quality requirements and were built to last. Sure, the clientele demanded high quality cars, but those same buyers have long since moved on. This abandonment means that there are quality-built GTs that still exist out there, some occupying second-hand dealer lots or having been traded in search of a new appreciative owner. One who will breathe new life into them. And in return, be rewarded with a few more years of enjoyment.

If you have ever accidentally signed up for Amazon Prime when checking out, or had a ridiculously hard time trying to cancel, you could be getting some money back soon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is forcing Amazon to pay members back for the unnecessary difficulties with its memberships.

The latest Blink Mini 2 security camera is now available for an impressive 50% discount. This excellent deal slashes the price to just $20 on Amazon, which is a massive drop from its usual $40 price tag. This low price gives you a new security camera with a built-in spotlight and color night vision.

The Raspberry Pi 500 was the first Pi computer with an integrated keyboard, and now there’s an upgraded model to get excited about. The new Raspberry Pi 500+ has arrived with a higher-quality mechanical keyboard, better internal hardware, and all-important RGB lights.

Amazon is preparing to replace Android with its own custom-built Vega OS on Fire TV devices, and an accidental job posting for a software development manager for Prime Video just leaked it. We've been hearing rumors about this for a while, but it should arrive before the end of the year.