Ry Crist
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MacBook Pro with all the fanciest specs: We did the math, and the price is... wow
Apple's new MacBook Pro laptops come with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. If you want the biggest, fanciest version you can buy, it won't be cheap. → Read More
One of our favorite Wi-Fi range extenders is on sale today for just $20
Got an annoying dead zone in your home's Wi-Fi network? The TP-Link RE220 can boost your signal strength in minutes. → Read More
FTC calls out internet providers for amassing user browsing data
Six major ISPs collect far more user data than consumers realize, the FTC warns, including data that groups those consumers by race and sexual orientation. → Read More
Google cuts subscription-based service fees for Play Store apps in half
Apps that make their money via subscriptions will no longer need to retain customers for a year in order to see service fees drop from 30% to 15%. → Read More
Among Us arrives on PlayStation and Xbox consoles December 14
Players on the latest-gen consoles should prepare to lie and backstab their way through online matches by the end of the year. → Read More
Save $73 on the top-rated Asus ZenWifi XT8 mesh router
With Wi-Fi 6 and a tri-band design, it's one of the best mesh routers we've tested, and it's currently marked down to $377. That's an all-time low. → Read More
The fanciest new MacBook Pro with every single upgrade costs... how much?!
New MacBook Pro laptops from Apple are here -- and if you want the biggest, fanciest version you can buy, it won't be cheap. → Read More
A $6,000 MacBook Pro is a real thing you can buy now
New MacBook Pro laptops from Apple are here -- and if you want the biggest, fanciest version you can buy, it'll cost you quite a lot. → Read More
TP-Link rolls out a tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh router that only costs $229
Similar systems we like from Asus, Netgear and Eero cost hundreds more. → Read More
A fully-upgraded, 16-inch MacBook Pro will cost you $6,100
New MacBook Pro laptops from Apple are here -- and if you want the biggest, fanciest version you can buy, it'll cost you quite a lot. → Read More
Asus ZenWifi XD6 review: A middle child among mesh routers
The XD6 is neither the fastest nor the cheapest ZenWifi mesh router, but it's still well worth your consideration. → Read More
5 things you need to know before buying LED bulbs
Read this before switching all of the bulbs in your house. → Read More
Newly leaked Pixel 6 images turn up on Twitter
Google's newest smartphones aren't set to debut until October 19, but leaked details and images of the new devices keep showing up online. → Read More
Coinbase embraces NFTs with new peer-to-peer marketplace
The cryptocurrency exchange is branching out and launching a new marketplace for non-fungible tokens. → Read More
Netgear Orbi's newest mesh router adds in support for Wi-Fi 6E, costs $1,100
With a 2.4GHz band, two 5GHz bands and the new 6GHz band for Wi-Fi 6E connections, Netgear is hailing it as the first quad-band mesh system ever made. → Read More
Battle of the off-brand mesh routers
Available on Amazon, these no-name mesh routers feature fancy, tri-band designs for hundreds less than the competition. But are they any good? → Read More
This solid gold PlayStation 5 can be yours for just $320,000
Caviar, a Russian company specializing in custom-made designer gadgets, is offering a new Prime collection of 18-karat gilded gizmos for the holidays. → Read More
Save $120 on an Eero Pro 6 mesh router 3-pack
Usually $599, A three-pack of one of our favorite mesh routers is down to $479 on Amazon, complete with a tri-band design and Wi-Fi 6 support. → Read More
Comcast Xfinity vs. Spectrum: Which is better for cable internet?
Comcast Xfinity and Spectrum are two of the largest ISPs in the US. Which should you trust for your home broadband needs? → Read More
Score an Echo Dot and smart bulb for $25, an Echo Show 8 for $70 and more on Amazon today
Amazon tucked a couple of nice discounts on Alexa devices into today's Epic Daily Deals -- here's what's on sale from the Echo lineup. → Read More