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The writing has been on the wall from the moment Nvidia introduced DLSS, and then followed up with DLSS Frame Generation. The company is all-in on AI, and ever since we got frame gen, hardware upgrades have stopped being the sole focus of every new release. Instead, DLSS and Multi-Frame Generation drive the hype.

Google has been my favorite Android manufacturer for a long time. I've used Pixel phones for nearly a decade, and before that, I used Nexus phones and tablets. But that run is coming to an end. Next time I upgrade, I'll be switching over to the Samsung Galaxy side.

Our top Saatva picks Best pillow deal Saatva Latex Pillow $165 (Buy two, save up to $60) Shop Now Best adjustable base deal Saatva Adjustable Base Plus $1,599 (Save $100 with mattress purchase) Get Deal Best bed frame deal Lucerne Platform Bed Frame $1,995 (Save $100 with mattress purchase) Get Deal Best mattress deal Saatva Classic Mattress $1,879 (Save $350) Get Deal

There's a reason "invest in a good mattress" is advice that never goes out of style, and Saatva's Labor Day sale makes that investment a lot more affordable.

Right now, you can save up to $625 across the brand's luxury mattresses, pillows, bed frames, and adjustable bases, including bestsellers like the Saatva Classic and the back-pain-focused Saatva Rx. If you're finally replacing a mattress that's seen better days or just upgrading the rest of your bedroom, here's what's worth grabbing.

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The Saatva Latex Pillow's shredded natural latex core adjusts to your head and neck as you move, so it doesn't go flat halfway through the night the way cheaper pillows do. It comes in two heights, Standard for back and stomach sleepers who want something lower profile, and High Loft for side sleepers who need more support to keep their neck aligned, so it actually works no matter how you sleep.

The fill layer is wrapped in organic cotton and is machine washable, which makes it easy to keep it fresh. It's a versatile pick, responsive enough for anyone who tosses and turns between positions all night.

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The Adjustable Base Plus goes well beyond basic head-and-foot elevation. A zero-gravity preset gets you weightless, balanced support at the push of a button, and the anti-snore preset tilts your head up 7 degrees, which your partner will probably appreciate.

There's also a full-body massage feature with head, leg, and wave settings across three speeds, so it doubles as a way to unwind before bed, not just adjust it. Small touches like under-bed lighting and a built-in flashlight make late-night bathroom trips easier, and USB-A and USB-C ports on both sides mean you're never digging around for an outlet to charge your phone.

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The Lucerne is built from sustainably sourced, kiln-dried hardwood, so it won't twist or warp the way cheaper frames tend to over time, and the plywood slats are built to hold up for the long haul. The bolts and brackets are reinforced, too, which means less of the annoying creak that shows up in frames after a few months of regular use. It also comes fully upholstered on the back, so it works as a freestanding piece if your bed isn't up against a wall.

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The Saatva Classic's 3-inch Euro pillow top gives it a cushioned, high-end-hotel feel, while the dual-coil design, made from triple-tempered recycled carbon steel, keeps it from sagging over time so it won't feel like a completely different bed a year in.

If you deal with back or joint pain, the chiropractor-approved Lumbar Zone technology is built to keep your spine aligned no matter how you sleep, and the breathable organic cotton cover, treated to resist bacteria and mildew, helps keep things cool through the night. It also comes in three firmness levels, so it's not a one-size-fits-all situation.

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Being born in the '80s and growing up with computers from the mid-80s and onward, some of the earliest computer lessons that were drilled into me involved a warning about magnets: keep them far away from any computer!

Some smart home projects put your devices in the most obvious places. If you're building your own video doorbell with an ESP32-CAM module, there's really only one place you're going to put it. There are other projects that can put smart home devices in places that you might not expect.

Do you have a Bluetooth speaker that sounds great on everything except your Android phone? Why would this happen? Is it the speaker? Is it your phone? The answer is probably the Bluetooth codec they've decided to use.

Ten years of fixing other people's computers teaches you patterns fast. The same handful of problems show up again and again, and most of them aren't hardware failures or anything dramatic. Those small decisions seem fine at the time, but they snowball. By the time someone calls me for help, I usually assume it was a user error, not some unfixable Windows issue. There are plenty of common culprits I've traced back to those habits people tend to have, but there's usually an easy fix.

Love is Blind: UK Season 3 premiered on Netflix Wednesday, gracing our screens with 30 new single men and women looking for love beyond looks.

The singles wasted no time jumping into the pods and getting to know each other, with the goal of finding true love and, ideally, marriage – all without meeting face-to-face until the proposal. This season is hosted by married celebrity couple Emma and Matt Willis, and brings together 15 men and 15 women from parts of England, Wales, and Scotland, including entrepreneurs, business owners, former military members, and health professionals.

Here’s everything you need to know about this season’s cast members, from Netflix Tudum, including their Instagram handles:

View this post on Instagram Ciara Murphy (@ciaramurphyldn) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Ciara, 29, is a pilates instructor from London, and she’s looking for a man that can keep up with her taste for luxury (she notes she's worth the investment). She said she was cheated on in her last relationship, and is hoping to meet someone who can value her beyond looks. Love a queen who knows her worth.

Ciara hits it off early with Jack and Ajay, for different reasons: She liked Jack's free-spirited personality, and enjoyed Ajay's stable energy and their shared love for an active lifestyle, leading to some painfully awkward moments in the episodes to come.

Jack Bradshaw (@jackbradshaw) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Jack, 30, is a chef from Cornwall, England, and describes himself as “one of a kind.” He says he's turning to the pods for a shot at love after being single for two years, and said he doesn’t like the small, everyone-knows-each-other dating scene in Cornwall.

Jack formed deep connections with Ciara and Faye early on, hitting it off with Faye off the bat because they're both hoping to marry someone who's like a best friend.

Ajay Cheema (@ajaycheema) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Ajay, 33, is a fitness coach and former banking associate and basketball player from London. He shifted away from banking to focus more on travel and fitness, having spent 10 months living in Australia, and is hoping to meet someone who shares the same interests.

Ajay and Ciara hit it off immediately in the pods, with the pair bonding over their mutual interest in fitness and "nice things."

Faye Domaille (@fayedomaille) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Faye is a 28-year-old executive assistant from London who says she’s looking for a partner that will be her cheerleader: someone who will stand up for her and not put her down.

Joseph Subuola (@josephsubuola) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Joseph, 33, is a senior project manager from London. As a Christian, Joseph said he is hoping to meet someone who shares his faith. He said he’s not currently dating and can be shy about approaching women when he’s out and about. Fortunately for Joseph, the pods may help him solve for that.  

Joseph gets faced with a difficult decision after forming connections with both Chevanique and Francesca.

Chevanique (@chevanique_t) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Chevanique, 29, is a sexual health nurse from Birmingham, England, looking to get her “eggs cracked” and her “name dropped.” Her most recent relationship ended after five years, and Chevanique is ready to find someone to start a family with – and hopefully someone who makes a really good omelette. And honestly, who doesn’t want a good omelette?

Francesca Emmanuel (@francescaemmanuel_) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Francesca is a 29-year-old HR associate from London. She describes dating as "awful," and that she prefers to meet people in real life versus on dating apps. She’s looking for a connection similar to that of her parents, and more specifically, someone who could be an "airport dad" (taking care of all the business at the airport).

Francesca and Joseph bonded over their faith, as Joseph is Christian and Francesca is Catholic, and realized that they had a lot more in common as well: They both say they're looking for a genuine connection, and someone to share a happy, wholesome family life with.

Sophie Tregaskiss (@sophietregaskiss) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Sophie is a 27-year-old operations team leader hailing from Greater Manchester, England. She was with her previous partner for seven years, since she was 19, and has been single for seven months. She said that she's always known that she wanted to settle down young and start a family unit. (Sophie hits it off with Taylor early on, and vowed to clean while Taylor cooks.)

Taylor Burgen (@taylorburgen93) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Taylor, 31, is a head of sales from Hertfordshire, England, and a self-proclaimed “softie.” He says he was with his last girlfriend for seven years, and is hoping to fall in love again, ideally with someone he could start a family with.

Yasmin Toseafa (@yasmeenstagram_) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Yasmin is a 32-year-old physician associate based in London. While she’s never been in an official relationship, Yasmin, who develops a connection with cast member Jordan, said she’s hoping the pods will lead her toward a romance that feels fated. Yasmin has a skin condition called vitiligo, which she says she used to try to cover up but now fully embraces.

Jordan (@jayyt96) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Jordan is a 29-year-old teacher and former military soldier from Birmingham who says he's looking for a love like the one his grandparents share. He says he's hoping to meet someone who gets along with his mom and sisters. Sweet!

Cuba Riggs (@cubariggs) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Cuba, 29, is a yoga and fitness instructor from London. Cuba was previously engaged, but broke up with her partner after finding out that they were cheating on her. She says she values spirituality because of the freedom it grants believers, and is looking for someone she connects with on a soul-to-soul level.

Fortunately for Cuba, Ryan also values spirituality after spending some time in southeast Asia. The pair bonded over their shared values and desire to start a farm, eat organic food, and homeschool their children.

Ryan Roberts (@ryanlewisroberts) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Ryan is a 33-year-old public speaker from Manchester who says he might be single because his job demands a lot of travel (and because he tends to keep his relationships at arm's length).

Ryan said his spirituality led him to Love is Blind: UK, where he happened to hit it off with Cuba.

Neive Ewing (@neivexo) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Neive, 27, is a car sales associate from Perth, Scotland, who describes her ideal man as a “G-wagon.”

Sammy Harper (@sammy.harper_) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Sammy, 31, is a well-being coach, entrepreneur, and trained opera singer from Manchester, England. Sammy is in search of an "alpha male" that she can bring home to her family, who she moved closer to after a painful breakup.

Katie Linsky (@katiejlinsky) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Katie, 30, is a project manager and single mom from Doncaster, England. While her first marriage ended after three months, Katie is ready to find love again and share her heart with someone else. We’re rooting for you, Katie!

Monum Sabir (@monumsabirrr) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Monum is a 29-year-old audiologist from Bury, England, who said her previous relationships didn’t match her standards. She is in search of a partner who can finally align with her values.

Zelania Ann-Marie (@zelaniaaaa) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Zelania is a 29-year-old marketing manager hailing from London. Her last relationship ended abruptly after her partner moved to Australia, so she says she's now looking for a partner that is more reliable.

Hannah Connolly (@hannahlouissee) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Hannah, 27, describes herself as a black cat who’s looking for a golden retriever. An accountant from Leeds, England, Hannah has been single for two years after finding out her ex had been messaging other women.

Komel Waqar (@komelwaqar) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Komel, 34, is a senior finance officer from Glasgow, Scotland. She's been single for 18 months after giving her all in two long-term relationships, and is hoping to date with more intention in the pods to find her person.

Lydia James (@lydiaejames) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Lydia is a 31-year-old senior product manager and sports fan from Cardiff, Wales. She believes that dating apps tend to focus more on looks, and she's in the pods to find someone that could actually support her at home and financially.

View this post on Instagram George Morgan (@georgemorgan_1303) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

George, also known as "Mini Cheddar," as he "comes from a long line of cheese business owners," according to Netflix, is a 32-year-old bank relationship manager and wine bar owner from Derby, England. He has been single since breaking up with his last partner of ten years, but says he is now ready to meet someone in the pods.

Mike Mitchell (@mikejamesmitchell) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Mike is a 31-year-old teaching assistant from Preston, England, who enjoys hiking with his dog and traveling. A former member of the military, he’s now hoping to meet someone special and settle down after finding some new stability in life. 

Met Emir (@metemir) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Met, a 35-year-old technology recruiter from London, is hoping for a relationship similar to his parents' 40-year marriage. Met said he’s previously put his career before relationships and has yet to meet the right person.

Jonathan Harrold (@jonharrold) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Jonathan is a 32-year-old tech recruiter from Hertfordshire. Jonathan, who calls himself a “short king,” said he’s in search of someone who is emotionally mature and a good communicator.

Blue Braithwaite (@blue.braithwaite) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Blue, 32, is a plasterer from London, and said that he would prioritize his wife by cooking, cleaning, and even putting her “knickers in the wash.” Talk about having your priorities in order!

Alex Begyinah (@alexbegyinah) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Alex, a 33-year-old business development manager from Birmingham, says he is a “lover boy” who grew up embracing his Ghanaian and Sri Lankan cultures. He’s looking for someone who could add their own flavor to his culturally rich lifestyle.

Si Bucknell (@sibucknell) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Si, 36, is a motorsport technician from Gloucestershire, England. He says that he loves hard because “if anything’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.”

Luke Watson (@lukeawats) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Luke, 29, a planning officer from Doncaster, said he has only been in situationships during his adult life and is turning to the pods for true love.

Jacob Golding (@acegolding) Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Jacob is a 32-year-old business owner from Colchester, England, and believes in merging gender roles in a relationship. He says he might be single because he’s too quick to walk away from relationships.

The first eight episodes of Season 3 of Love is Blind: UK were released to Netflix on August 19. Episodes 9 and 10 will be released August 26, while the Season 3 finale will air on August 30. Here's how to watch.

Have you ever installed a new drive or bought a new phone, only to find that you're missing a few gigabytes from your storage. Granted, it's only a few gigabytes—you'll get 476GB out of the 512GB you're supposed to have. But it's an important enough difference to just ignore it.

If you’re lucky enough to have a garage, you’ve not only got a place to park your car but a place to keep things you don’t want in your house, like tools, bikes, and other outdoorsy items.

The new iOS 27 Shortcuts make it easy to program your own iPhone tricks with natural language. Bridget Carey explains how she used it to wean her from compulsively opening social media and getting lost in scrolling. You might find it better than other apps that limit screen time (and it’s certainly cheaper than using a Brick).

It's no secret that Ryobi gets a lot of hate on forums and social media, but for the average homeowner or DIYer, they're more than enough. There's a reason it's one of the most popular power tool brands in the US. That said, there are instances where your Ryobi tools could be holding you back.

Most people who switch away from Microsoft 365 end up trading one subscription for a pile of disconnected free tools. Nextcloud is actually so much better than that. Nextcloud replaces many services and apps, like file storage, document editing, video calls, shared calendars, project boards, and a lot more under your control.

The topic of RAM doesn't bring any smiles these days. The RAM-pocalypse made sure of that. But recently, I started thinking about DDR5 RAM in particular, and how it might just be the one generation of DDR (not to be confused with Dance Dance Revolution) that'll never really take off.

The second World Humanoid Robot Games will kick off this weekend in Beijing, China, gathering tech companies and university groups from around the world to test their robots across 50 events. As such, entrants have been running last-minute tests in preparation for the competition, showcasing some impressive feats — and amusing failures.

Last year's inaugural Games featured over 500 robots from 280 teams, competing in 26 events. These not only included sports such as floor gymnastics and soccer, but also competitions designed to test the robots' capabilities when working in hotel, factory, and hospital scenarios.

SEE ALSO: XPENG's new humanoid robot has breasts. Here's why.

The Games have grown considerably this year, involving 2056 robots presented by 666 teams from across 16 countries. New athletic events such as table tennis, tug of war, and weightlifting have been added, alongside expanded "scenario-based events" like assembling power tools, conducting a fire rescue, and charging an electric car.

They also have varying automation requirements. While human operators are permitted in sporting events like long jump and kickboxing, the humanoid robots are required to act independently in ones such as breakdancing, cheerleading, and the 4x100-metre relay. Though the rules for scenario-based events are less strict, allowing both automation and remote control, the scores for the latter are halved. As such, entrants who submit fully autonomous robots have a definite edge.

Teams have come from across the world to compete. Credit: Jia Tianyong / China News Service / VCG via Getty Images

According to the World Humanoid Robot Games' website, participating robots are to "demonstrate a perfect balance of strength, speed, and flexibility" in the sporting events, while the scenario events will test them "on functionality and adaptability in real-world environments."

"As the world's first multidimensional humanoid robot competition encompassing 'sports + art + application,' the Games adhere to the principles of fair competition, open innovation, safety control, and industrial synergy," the World Humanoid Robot Games states. "Participating teams are encouraged to push athletic boundaries through technological innovation and to explore the infinite possibilities of human–robot coexistence through interdisciplinary collaboration."

The Galbot ET1 is one of the many humanoid robots at this year's Games. Credit: Lintao Zhang / Getty Images

Chinese robotics companies Unitree and X-Humanoid dominated the competition last year, topping the medal tally at 11 and 10 respectively. Of these, Unitree's H1 humanoid robot scored the company's four gold medals in track and field events, while X-Humanoid took two golds in the 100-metre sprint and a factory floor scenario.

Unitree is likely to do well again this year. The company previewed its new "Superman" humanoid robot earlier this week, sharing a video of it jumping approximately 2 metres high as well as running at 12.658 m/s. The top recorded speed reached by world-class sprinter Usain Bolt — credited with being the fastest man in the world —  was 12.42 m/s.

"This new machine has only been in development for a little over three months, with significant room for further improvement in the coming months," Unitree claimed.

Unitree's demonstration combined with last year's performance certainly makes it one to watch, particularly as the new Superman robot seems likely to compete. Earlier this week, robotics expert Eren Chen shared a clip on X that appeared to show Unitree's Superman doing a test run on the World Humanoid Robot Games' track, though it sprinted off course and crashed into some electrical boxes.

While the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games runs from Aug. 22 to 26, some teams arrived at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval ahead of time, with videos of their preparations spreading online. Another viral clip Chen shared showed an unidentified humanoid robot running down the track before colliding with a cushioned blue wall. Unfortunately it was unable to catch itself, falling backwards onto its head and apparently breaking at the waist, sending sparks flying.

Robots are expected to dance autonomously. Credit: Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

Judging by such test runs, Chen noted that this year's runners seem to have more difficulty navigating than at last year's event. This may be due to the World Humanoid Robot Games updating the requirements for several track events, changing them from remote-controlled to autonomous.

"Last year, running and dynamic motion control were meaningful because they proved a basic point: before a humanoid can do useful work, it first needs a capable body.  But once that foundation exists, simply making the robot run faster gives you diminishing returns," Chen posted, questioning the value in continuing to make humanoid robots run faster.

"Knowing when to slow down, when to stop, and how to stop safely matters just as much as how fast you can run. That kind of judgment is also part of what makes a robot actually intelligent…. At the end of the day, our goal is to have a robot that can safely and reliably work around people and actually get things done."

Tug of war is a new event added this year. Credit: Fred Lee / Getty Images

That isn't to say that the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games were without mishaps. Several robots reportedly did not finish or even leave the starting line in last year's opening race, with at least one competitor falling and losing an arm. Meanwhile, a robot fell and tripped several others during a soccer game, while a kickboxing robot sent itself to the floor after disrupting its own balance with a roundhouse kick. Even so, such incidents no doubt provide valuable data and learning experiences for the humanoid robots' development teams.

It's unlikely that those in the U.S. will get to see such humanoid robots in person any time soon. The U.S. government banned all new foreign-made mobile robots from the country last month, including robot vacuums. If you do happen to be in Beijing this weekend, attendance at the World Humanoid Robot Games is open to the public, with tickets starting from ¥98 (approximately $14.50).

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A little while ago, my Linux machine was running excruciatingly slow. I attempted a few fixes: data management, optimization, adjusting Timeshift backups. That sort of thing. During that adventure, I found a few processes that were still causing performance issues. So I turned to Linux Namespaces to improve the visibility of my system processes and run applications safely.

TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) QHD gaming monitor is on sale for $149.99 at Amazon, down from its $221.99 typical price..

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Putting together a 1440p gaming setup can get expensive once you start considering higher refresh rates, but one of Samsung’s more affordable Odyssey displays has just dropped back to an especially tempting price at Amazon.

As of Aug. 21, you can buy the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) gaming monitor for a new low price of $149.99 at Amazon. With $72 cut off the $221.99 typical price, you’re getting a 32% discount — and it's the lowest price we’ve seen for this model yet, confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

Amazon is both selling and shipping the display directly, with free delivery currently estimated for Aug. 26. Prime members can get it considerably quicker, with delivery showing for Aug. 22 at the time of this writing. Free 30-day returns or replacements are included as well. 

That $150 price gets you a 27-inch VA panel running at 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution. With that, you’re getting 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD for a much sharper display all-around. 

When mixed in with the Odyssey G5’s 180Hz refresh rate, alongside a 1 millisecond moving picture response time (MPRT), you’ll be equipped for any fast-paced shooter like Fortnite, racing titles like Rocket League, or a single-player adventure along the lines of Crimson Desert — pairing fluid movement with lovely visuals all in one. 

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AMD FreeSync is also on hand to cut down on tearing, lag, and stuttering with compatible hardware, while HDR10 brings brighter highlights and more detail into darker scenes — making any game, TV show, or movie you watch pop even more. 

Samsung has rounded things out on this particular monitor with Black Equalizer for improving visibility in shadows, Virtual Aim Point for adding an on-screen crosshair, and Auto Source Switch+ for jumping between connected devices automatically. 

The height-adjustable stand can also tilt and pivot, giving you considerably more flexibility than many budget monitors around this price. 

For any gamers willing to spend a bit more, the QHD-OLED Acer Predator (X27U F5) monitor is on sale at $300 off.  Meanwhile, the 32-inch version of the Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is also on sale for only $50 more. 

On this episode of Say More, Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko sat down with writer, comedian, musician, linedancer, and baker Demi Adejuyigbe!

Adejuyigbe most recently released their comedy special on Dropout entitled, Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip. "I describe the special as a one-man variety show. It feels like circus, but it's just me. The show developed in a very roundabout way. It's essentially a compilation of bits that I had done at different shows. Eventually I was just like, I'm gonna do a show where I compile all of those bits into one thing."

Puchko and Demi's dive into their creative beginnings on from Vine: "I was doing a lot of videos with friends while I was either at college or just at home in high school. You have a platform that limits you in some way. Then you sort of realize what you like and then you try to using the platform to use that and do something that's interesting to you."

SEE ALSO: Dropout curious? Here's where you should start watching.

Demi Adejuyigbe: Is Going to Do One (1) Backflip is now streaming on Dropout.

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The best deals in TCL's Back to School sale Best budget pick TCL Tab 8 Gen 2 $116 Get Deal Best tablet deal TAB A1 Plus $189.99 (Save $90) Get Deal Best phone deal 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G $199.98 (Save $85.01) Get Deal Best for power users NXTPAPER 70 Pro $349.99 (Save $80) Get Deal Best for note-taking TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER $499.98 (Save $100.01) Get Deal

Back to school means back to screen time, whether that's note-taking, catching up on lectures, or scrolling between classes. TCL's Back to School sale is knocking up to 30% off its whole NXTPAPER lineup, tablets and phones built with a matte, paper-like display that cuts glare and blue light without losing color or clarity.

The sale runs through Sept. 1, and prices start as low as $116. Students can even stack an extra 5% off sitewide through StudentBeans, the free student discount platform.

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The Tab A1 Plus has a 12.2-inch 2.4K display and a 3:2 aspect ratio, so there's more room to read, write, and multitask than the standard widescreen tablets most students are used to. The 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and note-taking feeling smooth, and TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light plus DC dimming mean it's built for the marathon study sessions where regular screens start to strain the eyes.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and LPDDR5 memory handle multitasking between apps without slowing down, which helps when you're bouncing between lecture notes, a PDF textbook, and Spotify.

And at under a pound in a metal unibody, it's light enough to carry around campus all day, with IP54 splash resistance so a spilled coffee doesn't end your semester early.

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According to NXTPAPER, the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G display filters 61% more blue light than a typical screen, which helps when you're staring at it between classes all day, and the matte finish stays readable outdoors without the glare.

You're also getting a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP camera setup, and a 5,010 mAh battery that should get you through a full day of lectures. Pair that with 5G, 256GB of storage, and an extra 5% off through StudentBeans, and it's an easy phone to recommend for students this fall.

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USB devices are often fairly small, and old devices can end up being thrown into your junk drawer and forgotten about. If you replace a USB device with something else, or no longer need it for its original purpose, your USB device can end up gathering dust, but you may be able to repurpose it for Home Assistant.