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Verizon is giving away free 43-inch Samsung TVs right now - here's how to qualify

Sign up for Verizon's 5G Home Ultimate plan and get a free Samsung TV (or another gift of your choosing) with this early Black Friday deal.

I tried this 3-in-1 bedside charger for a week - and Apple users will love it

Ditch the cables and charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in one place.

How Microsoft finally makes good on its syncable passkey promise - and what's coming next

The phased rollout of Microsoft's platform authenticator strategy began last week for Edge on Windows 10 and 11. Here's what it does for you.

6 ways to level up your home network's privacy - for free

If you're looking to up the privacy across your LAN, it's time you considered thinking bigger than just a single computer.

Have an old Starlink dish lying around? Update it this week - or it'll never work again

A firmware update is coming for Starlink dishes that will spell the end of the line if you don't update systems running older firmware.

My favorite Android Auto wireless adapter finally got the one upgrade it desperately needed

The updated AAWireless Two Plus looks and works the same as the previous version, but it's got an update that'll make iOS users just as happy.

The 20+ best early Black Friday headphones deals worth grabbing now

Black Friday sales are an excellent opportunity to upgrade your headphones or earbuds. Here are the best early deals we've found from Sony, Bose, Apple, and more.

How to clear your iPad cache (and fix slow performance for good)

If your iPad feels slow, clearing the cache can speed it up and free up storage. Here's how.

This 12-in-1 dock solved my messy cable situation - plus it works with Windows and Mac

There are docks, and there are docks that can handle professional workloads. This one is pro-grade in every regard.

Is AI a career killer? Not if you have these skills, McKinsey research shows

Some organizations report a decrease in their workforce, while others are hiring for AI-related jobs - two roles in particular.

T-Mobile will give you 4 free iPhone 17s right now - here's how it works

Sign up for T-Mobile's Essentials plan for just $25 per line and get four free iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 phones, with no trade-in required.

Siri Shortcuts now works with Samsung SmartThings routines

Samsung’s latest SmartThings update adds support for Siri Shortcuts. In a press release, Samsung announced that you can now use Siri to run SmartThings routines, allowing you to use Apple’s voice assistant to control your smart home.Siri Shortcuts is a feature in iOS that lets you run automations by asking Siri. These can either be created by the user in the Shortcuts app or by the manufacturers in their app.This update should make it easier to control your SmartThings home using your iPho

iPhone full of unknown texts? 4 ways to filter them out in iOS 26

The latest version of iOS kicks in new tricks for dealing with text messages from unknown senders and spammers alike. Here's how to use them.

The best early Black Friday deals we’ve found so far on laptops, TVs, and more

The Google TV Streamer (4K) device is down to a record low price. Black Friday is the most anticipated day of the year for bargain hunters. While there’s still some time to go before November 28th, we’re already starting to see a selection of early discounts, allowing you to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Right now, for instance, you can get nearly 50 percent off select Fitbits, while Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air — our pick for the best laptop — is down to an all-time low of $

Paramount Plus is getting a price hike in early 2026

Paramount Plus is going up in price again. As part of its earnings report released on Monday, Paramount announced that it will raise prices for subscribers in the US on January 15th, 2026, bringing the ad-supported Essential plan from $7.99 to $8.99 per month, while the ad-free Premium plan will go from $12.99 to $13.99 per month.Paramount says the price increase will “fuel continued reinvestment in the user experience and deliver an even stronger slate of programming” going forward. Like

Nintendo’s upcoming Black Friday sale includes up to $30 off Switch classics

Super Mario Odyssey will be available for $29.99. Nintendo rarely offers big discounts on its own games and gear throughout the year, but opportunities to save are coming soon. The company announced that multiple retailers will offer discounts of up to $30 off of beloved Switch games, as well as temporary price cuts on its amiibo figures, and a $20 off discount on microSD Express cards that are only compatible with the Switch 2.These discounts begin at slightly different times. If you’re

Unknown texts cluttering your iPhone? Filter them out with iOS 26 - 4 ways

The latest version of iOS kicks in new tricks for dealing with text messages from unknown senders and spammers alike. Here's how to use them.

I fixed my desk's messy cable situation with this 12-in-1 dock - how it works

There are docks, and there are docks that can handle professional workloads. This one is pro-grade in every regard.

Why I replaced my Kindle with an iPad Mini for reading ebooks - and can't go back

For me, the iPad Mini is the ultimate eBook reader - outperforming the Kindle in every key way.

My favorite E Ink tablet has a worthy successor - with upgrades in creative ways

ReMarkable's Paper Pro Move tablet has the same satisfying writing experience, but in a pocket-sized form factor.