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Smart plug tips that quickly automate your home

Smart plugs let you control ordinary devices from an app, by voice, or on a schedule, turning “dumb” gadgets into parts of a smarter home. They can be used for convenience, safety and energy savings. Use smart plugs to deter intruders by scheduling indoor and outdoor lights to come on

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Marvel unveils new Wonder Man trailer ahead of Disney+ debut

Marvel Studios released a new trailer for Wonder Man, its eight-episode miniseries arriving later this month on Disney+ as part of the MCU’s Phase Six. The series was created by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of Five Rings) and Andrew Guest (Hawkeye), with Guest serving as showrunner.

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Tech and gear to help New Year's resolutions stick

The start of a new year often feels like a reset, but willpower alone rarely keeps resolutions. A range of gadgets and apps can turn motivation into habit by tracking progress and simplifying routines. For workouts and movement, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 offer secure ear hooks, IPX4 sweat resistance,

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Google data: Best days to fly and when to book for cheaper fares

Google Flights' aggregated 2021–2025 data shows flying early in the week is cheapest: Tuesday is the lowest-cost day, followed by Monday and Wednesday. Midweek departures can be 13%–20% cheaper than weekend travel, while Sunday is typically the priciest day to fly. Flights with layovers are generally cheaper

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Final call: Enter Ars Technica’s charity sweepstakes by Jan. 2

This is the final reminder to donate and enter Ars Technica’s annual Charity Drive sweepstakes. Donations can be made to Child’s Play by credit card or PayPal, or to the EFF by PayPal, credit card, or cryptocurrency. You can also support Child’s Play via Ars Technica’s

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Major search at Withernsea after two pulled from sea, one dies

Two people were recovered from the sea off the East Yorkshire coast on Thursday, police said, and a 67-year-old man who was pulled from the water later died at the scene. Humberside Police did not give details about the second body but said the circumstances were not thought to be

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T-Mobile will give you a Samsung Galaxy S25 free with qualifying trade-in

T-Mobile is offering the Samsung Galaxy S25 for free when you trade in an eligible phone in any condition and sign up for its Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. The deal is delivered as credits over a 24-month billing cycle — a $1,000 credit paid out across that period

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Top Cameras for 2026: Picks for Every Shooter

Choosing a camera is about more than resolution or price — it’s about matching a tool to how you like to shoot. We tested leading models across categories to identify the best options for vloggers, portrait shooters, action creators and travel photographers. Mirrorless remains the dominant category thanks to advanced

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TCL launches Note A1 NXTPAPER — a color note-taking tablet with LCD and AI features

TCL has introduced the Note A1 NXTPAPER, a color-focused note-taking and reading device that uses the company's paper-like NXTPAPER LCD rather than E Ink. The tablet has an 11.5-inch “NXTPAPER Pure” display with a 2,200 x 1,440 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, which TCL

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Extended snow and ice warnings as Arctic air brings disruption across UK

Snow and ice warnings have been extended across much of the UK, with an amber alert in Scotland from midday on Friday until 12:00 on Saturday and yellow warnings across the south-west, north-west and east coast of England, plus Wales and Northern Ireland until Monday. The Met Office predicts

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Set small, doable New Year resolutions for 2026

Instead of grand overhauls, try setting small goals you can actually keep this year. Filter US combed its archives of expert‑vetted products and advice to suggest five realistic resolutions for 2026. Cook more at home: start with a few versatile kitchen staples—a well‑reviewed rice cooker, a multipurpose

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Clicks launches MagSafe Power Keyboard and BlackBerry-style Communicator

Clicks has introduced the Clicks Power Keyboard, a MagSafe puck that mounts onto any supported device and also functions as a wireless input device. The accessory connects via Bluetooth, uses strong magnets to hold phones in portrait or landscape, and slides up to reveal a keyboard. It supports larger phones

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Samsung unveils 6K glasses-free 3D Odyssey and four new gaming monitors for CES 2026

Samsung has revealed five new Odyssey gaming monitors ahead of CES 2026, led by a 32-inch model it calls the "world's first" 6K glasses-free 3D gaming monitor. The Odyssey 3D uses real-time eye tracking to adjust depth and perspective as the viewer moves, creating multiple visual

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Clicks debuts MagSafe Power Keyboard and a BlackBerry-style Communicator phone

Clicks has introduced the Power Keyboard, a MagSafe-style puck that snaps onto compatible phones and acts as a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and battery pack. The device uses strong magnets to hold phones in portrait or landscape, slides up to reveal the keyboard, and supports larger phones with two slide distances.

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Preview: What to expect at CES 2026 and how to watch

CES 2026 returns to Las Vegas with media days on Jan. 4–5 and the main show running Tuesday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan. 9. ZDNET will have reporters on the ground and online to cover the biggest announcements. The Consumer Electronics Show is a trade-only industry event that has

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LG's Gram Pro 16 and 17 unveiled at CES with new 'Aerominum' material to cut weight

LG revealed two new ultraportable laptops at CES 2026: the Gram Pro 17 and the smaller Gram Pro 16, both built around a new in‑house material called Aerominum. LG says Aerominum makes the chassis substantially lighter while improving structural durability, scratch resistance and finish, positioning the models as travel-friendly

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LG's 2026 Gram Pro laptops use new 'Aerominum' to push ultraportable limits

At CES 2026 LG previewed two new ultraportable laptops, the Gram Pro 17 and Gram Pro 16, emphasizing lighter weight and travel-friendly durability. The major change is a new in‑house material LG calls “ultra‑light Aerominum,” which the company says reduces weight while improving structural strength, scratch resistance and

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Hyundai to livestream CES 2026 showcase featuring holographic windshield and new Atlas robot

Hyundai will present at CES 2026 on January 5 at 4 PM ET, and the company will livestream the event on its HyundaiUSA and global YouTube channels. The show feels less car-heavy this year after the Trump administration yanked most EV incentives, though Hyundai will still highlight in-cabin tech and

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Apple study: most Apple Watch users keep up New Year exercise beyond Quitters Day

An analysis of roughly 100,000 participants in Apple’s Heart and Movement Study found many Apple Watch users sustained increased exercise after the New Year. Almost 80% of users who raised their exercise minutes kept that level through the last half of January, and 90% of that group maintained

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Bosch to showcase AI-powered car cockpit and partner tech at CES 2026

Bosch will stream its CES 2026 press conference on Monday, January 5 at 12 PM ET via the company's press page. The German engineering group will occupy Central Hall (booth 16203) at the Las Vegas Convention Center and emphasize three themes: mobility, smart home integrations and manufacturing, offering

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Samsung debuts Wi‑Fi Music Studio speakers and new Q‑series soundbars ahead of CES 2026

Samsung has unveiled two Wi‑Fi smart speakers and two new soundbars as part of its CES 2026 lineup. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. The Music Studio Series includes the Music Studio 7 (LS70H) and Music Studio 5 (LS50H). The Music Studio 7 is the higher‑end

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Status update: Engadget's CES 2025 Best-of-Show winners ahead of CES 2026

With CES 2026 slated to start next week, Engadget revisited its Best of Show winners from CES 2025 to check which products actually made it to market and which are still pending. ASUS Zenbook A14 impressed on look and build but fell short in performance and value. Engadget awarded it

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Hacker Claims WIRED User Data Stolen; Ars Technica Says It Was Unaffected

Earlier this month a hacker using the name Lovely claimed to have breached a Condé Nast user database and released a list of more than 2.3 million user records from WIRED. The released materials reportedly contain demographic information — name, email, address, phone and similar details — but do not include

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CES 2026 preview: smart glasses, AI wearables, 6K 3D monitors and new tablets

CES 2026 opens to thousands of journalists, analysts and industry professionals on January 6, and major announcements are already arriving from brands including Samsung, LG and Hisense. RayNeo is showing two new smart glasses: the Air 4 Pro, which connects to a phone, computer or gaming console, and the X3

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Xtar L8 Box: Compact USB-C charger that tops up eight AA/AAA cells

The Xtar L8 Box charger can hold and charge up to eight AA or AAA batteries at once and supports both lithium-ion and Ni-MH chemistries. It runs from any 15W or higher USB-C power source, offering an alternative to a dedicated wall outlet connection. A full set of batteries charges