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Best Alexa devices 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Alexa everywhere Looking for the ultimate guide to Amazon Alexa devices? We've compiled a list of all of our favorites so you can find the smart gadget that fits your home.

XGIMI Aura 2 is the ultimate UST upgrade — and it finally gets a great discount
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Light it up XGIMI Aura 2 is the best 4K ultra short throw laser projector I used — and it gets a decent discount.

The best all-flash Plex NAS finally gets a great discount — act now!
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Blazing ahead TerraMaster's F8 SSD Plus is the best NAS if you're ready to switch to all-flash storage, and it's now on sale.

Google Home Max will soon lose support for a critical safety feature
By Brady Snyder published
Losing features Nest Aware subscribers can be alerted if their Google Home Max hears a dangerous sound, but that functionality will be gone in a few months.

Nest Thermostat vs. Nest Thermostat E: What's the difference, and should you switch?
By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Versus Which smart thermostat is right for you

Best smart video doorbells that store locally (not in the cloud) 2025
By Roydon Cerejo last updated
Safely stored Keep your friends close and your video doorbell recordings closer.

I used Tailscale to block ads on my phone while traveling, and it was amazing
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Tailscale is an amazing networking utility, and I used it to good effect while traveling to block ads on my phone.

Need more storage? Samsung's portable T7 SSD is nearly 50% OFF during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Hurry up! Amazon's Presidents' Day sale is carving 48% off one of the best solutions for portable storage, but how long will the discount last?
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