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How to set up a separate Wi-Fi network for guests

When you have new visitors to your home, requests for the Wi-Fi password are likely to come in sooner rather than later. Such is the importance of staying online at all times in the modern age....

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Gifts for gamers: Light-up Switch controllers level up play for just $30.99

Have a gamer in your life that’s hard to get gifts for? Look no further. These Nintendo Switch controllers come in classic blue and red with RGB lights tracking down the sides for a fun, functional...

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This is what happens when you fuse ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and Meta AI

There’s nothing quite like when you finally get that perfect ChatGPT prompt and the little robot starts blasting through your work, only to get the notification that you’re out of GPT-4 credits. You...

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How to customize Google Chrome to make it your own

Part of the appeal of Google Chrome on the desktop is its simple and intuitive interface—allowing you to focus on the actual webpages you’re looking at. But there are ways to give the browser a fresh...

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Your expensive laptop doesn’t want to camp—take this $200 MacBook instead

Along with everything else, tech has gotten expensive. Really expensive. And while new gadgets are shiny and tempting, you don’t always need the latest and greatest—especially when a solid, dependable...

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Microsoft 365 charges rent. This version lets you OWN your Office apps.

Rather than pay $10 monthly for Microsoft 365, many users are grabbing a Microsoft Office lifetime license for a one-time $49.97 payment, down from $219.99 for a limited time. Here’s what you need to...

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What if your smartwatch knew the golf course better than you?

Itching to hit the green after a long winter? We’re right there with you. But do you remember every bunker, hidden slope, and green undulation on your favorite course? If not, you might be in for an...

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April skygazing: A pink micromoon, the Lyrid meteor shower, and more

April 1 and 2Jupiter and the Moon Visible near TaurusApril 4Messier 94 Visible With a Telescope April 12Full Pink Micromoon April 21 through 22Lyrid Meteor Shower Predicted Peak As spring approaches...

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Grab this Tiki smokeless fire pit for 50% off and spend your weekend making...

There are few simple pleasures that hit quite like sitting around a fire pit at home with your friends. Even if you don’t have any friends, you can get a roaring blaze going and scroll TikTok until...

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Rare Merlin and King Arthur text found hidden in binding of medieval book

Variations on the classic Merlin and King Arthur legends span hundreds, if not thousands, of retellings. Many are documented within handwritten medieval manuscripts dating back over a millenia—but...

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It’s the last day to save hundreds on some of our favorite projectors

Whether you’re suffering from “Adolescence,” exploring “The Residence,” or reconciling “Severance,” there are always streaming bangers and cliffhangers to catch up on. But before you start “Daredevil:...

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How bats avoid crashing into one another

When a colony of bats leaves their cave and takes to the skies at night to hunt, they often do so in such big groups that they almost look like one giant blob. How these winged mammals can achieve...

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Amazon is clearing out DJI’s waterproof 4K action camera for its lowest price...

You probably know DJI best for its excellent drones, but the company also makes a heck of an action camera. Right now, Amazon has the DJI Osmo Action 4 camera for just $199, down from its regular...

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Toxic dust on Mars could make astronauts sick

A unique set of risks and challenges await the first astronauts on Mars. Deadly solar radiation, nighttime temperatures regularly dropping lower than -100 degrees Fahrenheit, and an unbreathable...

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Sorry, hiding your phone won’t stop your procrastination

Bad news for people hoping to solve their workday procrastination by leaving their phone in a desk drawer: new research indicates you’ll probably still find something to distract you. According to...

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Meet the electric scooter that’ll make your car jealous—and it’s $79 off

There are few things more frustrating than sitting in traffic, trapped behind someone who thinks a blinker is optional. You know what skips all of that? The Phantom A10 Electric Scooter. It’s your...

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Why e-ink is better for reading than your phone or tablet

If you’ve used a dedicated ebook reader, like a Kindle, you know that the display is totally different from the one on your phone or computer. But how is it different, and why might that make it...

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Ring doorbell low stock alert: Only 140 units left at discounted $119.99

Porch pirates don’t take a day off—and you can’t afford to either when it comes to home security. Keep an eye on your front door, deliveries, and more when you add a Ring doorbell to your home...

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The atom-smashing Large Hadron Collider’s successor will be 56 miles wide

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) remains one of the pinnacles of scientific and technological innovation, but physicists believe there’s room for improvement. And after years of research and...

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How an unusual medical procedure transmitted Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease’s impact is growing as our population ages, but much of the disease’s pathophysiology remains unclear. A study published last year in the journal Nature revealed a significant new...

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This $179 2TB Lexar portable SSD is just $108 right now at Amazon

I carry a portable SSD with me everywhere I go. It’s a great way to lug around lots of files without cluttering my laptop’s built-in drive. Right now, Amazon has a variety of Lexar SSDs and memory...

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Actually, it’s not safe to crouch during a lightning storm

As storm season gets underway in much of the United States, the National Lighting Safety Council is spreading awareness about some outdated safety information. “The crouch”—where you sit in a crouched...

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The best sunglasses for seniors in 2025, according to experts

Finding the right pair of sunglasses isn’t just about style—especially for seniors. As we age, our eyes become increasingly susceptible to UV damage, glare, and other vision challenges. According to...

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Sacrificed teens discovered in ancient Mesopotamian burial site

A roughly 4,800-year-old royal Mesopotamian cemetery in eastern Turkey appears to complicate existing theories about how some Bronze Age societies shifted from egalitarianism to more rigid class...

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Grab this $449 Philips soundbar with Dolby Atmos for just $98 on clearance at...

There are a ton of great wireless soundbars out there, but the higher-end models can cost as much or even more than your TV itself. The lower-end models often lack the features you want, like Dolby...

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Don’t buy a new printer—download this app instead

Home printers and scanners had their moment—around the same time flip phones did. But in 2025, nobody’s dragging out a giant machine just to digitize a couple forms. Instead, they’re swapping out...

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Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets officially named: Meet Sunny and Gizmo

The names for two internet-famous eagle chicks have officially been announced. The eaglet formerly known as Bigger Chick is named Sunny and Smaller Chick is now Gizmo. Sunny and Gizmo joined mom...

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Your kid’s screen time can be quieter (and smarter) than you think with this app

TL;DR: A calming, Montessori-inspired app that makes screen time smarter—Get a lifetime subscription to Pok Pok for 76% off  Screen time isn’t going anywhere. But not all screen time has to mean loud...

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World’s smallest pacemaker is the size of a grain of rice

A dissolvable pacemaker that’s smaller than a grain of rice and powered by light could become an invaluable tool for saving the lives of newborn infants., The device can be implanted noninvasively via...

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The brain remembers what gave you food poisoning

If you get food poisoning after eating eggs, there’s a good chance that it will take awhile before you can even handle the thought of eating a nice savory omelet again. That food aversion can be...

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Ancient alligator-sized amphibians died under mysterious circumstances

A fossil trove uncovered in Wyoming is providing some of the best examples yet of an ancient species of alligator-sized amphibians. But while paleontologists describe the specimens as “exquisitely...

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Brain implant helps woman with paralysis speak with her own voice again

Researchers have developed a new method for intercepting neural signals from the brain of a person with paralysis and translating them into audible speech—all in near real-time. The result is a...

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A surprising number of medieval scribes were women

Every book was a laborious project during the Middle Ages. And according to a first-of-its-kind quantitative review, more than a few of them were penned by women. Experts estimate medieval scribes...

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They made a wallet tracker like the AirTag, but thinner than a Ritz cracker

Sure, AirTags are great. But when it comes to slipping one into your wallet, they’re bulky, awkward, and basically begging to fall out. That’s why Apple fans are quietly upgrading to the KeySmart...

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The surprisingly easy way anyone can start a business

The hardest part about starting a business isn’t having a killer idea or product… it’s everything else. Branding, websites, marketing, invoices, and the headaches that come with it all are enough to...

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How to talk for a very, very long time

Most of us will never have to speak in public for 25 hours and 5 minutes straight the way that Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) did from March 31 into April 1. During his recording-breaking speech, the...

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JWST snaps first image of asteroid that threatened Earth

The deep space asteroid that recently made headlines for its potential to collide with Earth received its own photoshoot courtesy of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. While the images released on...

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A tree with 40 different fruits planted in Philadelphia

Agriculture and art are joining forces in the City of Brotherly Love. Contemporary artist Sam Van Aken is bringing the “Tree of 40 Fruit” to Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. This art...

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3D-printed ‘skin’ could make testing cosmetics on animals obsolete

Chances are, you or someone you know has used a cosmetic product that was tested on animals. Though once a common practice, it has faced fierce backlash from animal welfare organizations, who argue...

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The best beginner turntables for 2025, tested and reviewed

Whether you’re a lifelong vinyl lover or just starting to explore the format, there’s something special about the turntable experience. Maybe it’s the tactile ritual of flipping through album sleeves...

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YouTuber arrested for approaching uncontacted tribe in India

An aspiring YouTube influencer and self-described “danger tourist” was arrested by authorities in India after allegedly attempting to contact one of the world’s last uncontacted Indigenous tribes. The...

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I wear this Carhartt t-shirt every day and I’m stocking up on them during...

A few years ago, I picked up a Carhartt Men’s Loose Fit Heavyweight Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt during a sale much like the one currently happening on Amazon. Since then, I haven’t found much reason...

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Astronomers find spiraling stars heading towards a rare cosmic explosion

There is a “doomed pair of spiraling stars” swirling only 150 light-years away from Earth–practically our neighbor in space terms. The stars in this rare high mass and compact binary star system are...

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Raccoon or robber? Find out with sub $90 night vision binoculars

You’ve just settled in for the night when you hear an unsettling creak outside. As much as you try to squint through the windows, it’s hard to tell what’s really out there. Is it a bear? Is it a...

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Now you can buy a language for less than a gumball

Learning a new language usually means sitting in a stuffy classroom, memorizing flashcards, or committing to an expensive app subscription, until Qlango arrived on the scene. If you’ve ever bought a...

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Scientists want to turn moon dust into solar panels

The case for having a permanent base on the moon as a staging point for space exploration has been made many times over the years. Actually constructing a real lunar facility presents numerous...

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Would you play basketball on a glass floor? This German startup thinks you...

Hardwood floors have been a staple of basketball courts for decades, but one German company is selling an unconventional upgrade: glass. While it may sound counterintuitive or dangerous, ASB...

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If you have allergies, you need this $70 Clorox HEPA air purifier, on sale...

I’m sniffling at my desk right now. This time of year is brutal on my seasonal allergies. It’s like every tree in my neighborhood is sending out little bursts of pepper spray directly toward my...

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97-year-old Galápagos tortoise becomes first-time mom

At 97 years old, Mommy is the Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest resident. But despite her name, the critically endangered Galápagos tortoise has only just become a mother—and set a world record in the...

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Mass grave of over 120 Roman soldiers found under soccer field

Soccer field renovations near Vienna, Austria recently revealed a significant—if grim—archeological find: a mass grave dating back to the first century CE and Roman empire. The gravesite contained the...

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