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Smart-home devices make life more convenient, more secure, and even a little more fun, but when used right they excel at making your home more energy and resource efficient, too.

Without much fuss or money, you can install any one of these devices and quickly experience the benefits. And if you install a few, not only can they work together, but you…….

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It only takes a second to be hacked or leak important data.

Drop an unencrypted flash drive (here’s an easy-to-use encrypted drive) or plug into the wrong outlet or click on a phishing link in a spam email and you could be in a world of trouble and not even know it.

Also: Flipper Zero: Geeky toy or serious security tool?

While security is important at home and in the office, it’s when you’re out and about that things can really get dangerous.<…….

Super Bowl Sunday poses a big challenge for binge-watchers. Streaming services let you pause a show for the occasional snack run, and while broadcast TV still serves up convenient commercial breaks, the ads are often the best part of the big game. If you don’t want to miss a moment, you’ll need to plan ahead to maximize your sofa time.

But don’t stress. With Super Bowl LVII still over two weeks away, you’ve got plenty of time…….

Curious about the most interesting tech on the horizon in 2023? Then check out today’s digest. We’re presenting the Samsung Display Digital Cockpit, EVAR Parky, and more.

Curious about the gadgets that will either drop this year or influence future product…….

There are a lot of smart tech gadgets out there, but which ones are actually worth buying? We’re highlighting our favorites for under $200.

Tech gadgets aren’t all created equal. Some last for years, while others never work well to begin with. So, when u…….

Got a long drive coming up? Prepare for it by getting the best gear. We’re highlighting the Ring Car Cam, Garmin RV 895 and 1095, and more.

Road trips are an excellent way to see the world. But to have a safe, hassle-free journey, good preparation is a mus…….

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a new year means new gadgets. And thanks to CES 2023, we’ve seen a ton of innovative tech this past week. While many products announced at CES won’t be available till later this year, a fair number are already for sale—which could help tide you over until then. If your wallet has recovered from the holidays, check out these CES devices available for purchase or preorder.

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But one country is notably absent from CES 2023 – Russia. Last time I was here, in 2020, I took a ride around the city in a driverless car developed by Russian technology giant Yandex. But this year, Gary Shapiro, head of the Consumer Technology Association, which runs the event, says, Russia is “not welcome”.

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