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Timothy Beck Werth
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By Timothy Beck Werth
The best laptops under $500 that we'd actually buy
You'd be surprised what $500 can get you.
By Dylan Haas , Timothy Beck Werth , and Callum Bains
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I got my hands (and ears) on Dyson's colorful new noise-cancelling headphones
Can Dyson do for headphones what it's done for vacuums and hair dryers?
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6 best robot vacuums and mops of 2024, tested hands-on at home
Retire that Swiffer and walk barefoot in peace.
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The 4 best robot vacuums for carpet and rugs in 2024
Confront whatever's hiding in your carpets.
By Leah Stodart and Timothy Beck Werth
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Bucket list sci-fi reads are 60% off at Amazon today thanks to Prime Day
If you've been meaning to read 'Dune' or 'Three-Body Problem' for months, take this as your kick-in-the-butt to get started.
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The 5 best laptops under $500 that are actually worth buying
You don't have to spend over $500 to get a quality laptop, but you do have to choose wisely.
By Dylan Haas , Timothy Beck Werth , and Callum Bains
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The 4 best robot vacuums for carpet to shop during Prime Day 2024
Confront whatever's hiding in your carpets.
By Leah Stodart and Timothy Beck Werth
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We tried every Amazon Kindle to find the best for every bibliophile — just in time for Prime Day
Unless you really, really hate Amazon, there's no reason to look at other types of e-readers.
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Tons of robot vacuums also mop, but these 6 hybrids ace the job
Retire that Swiffer and walk barefoot in peace.
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The best gifts for men: 64 awesome options for every type of guy
Don't know what to get the greatest guy you know? We have some suggestions.
By Dylan Haas and Timothy Beck Werth
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Samsung reveals its new 2024 flagship TVs and Music Frame speaker
Samsung teased its latest products with an assist from former SNL icons Molly Shannon and Tim Meadows.
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31 Valentine's Day gifts for him that will make his friends jealous
Chocolates and flowers are nice and all, but let's take it up a notch.
By Dylan Haas and Timothy Beck Werth
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I reviewed the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and I can't imagine a better social video camera
This camera should tilt the livestreaming and vlogging world on its axis.
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Stock up on AirTags this Cyber Monday for $20 each, plus more Bluetooth tracker deals
Like "Find My iPhone," but for wallets, keys, and even pet collars.
By Mashable Shopping
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Score DJI drones at record-low pricing and more Cyber Monday drone deals
Humans have dreamed of flying since the dawn of time.
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250+ Walmart Cyber Monday deals are live to everyone
Just when you think you've seen it all, you haven't.
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Snag the pizza oven of your dreams on sale this Cyber Monday
Ah, pizza. The great equalizer.
By Mashable Shopping
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Score a DJI drone at record-low pricing and more early Cyber Monday drone deals
Humans have dreamed of flying since the dawn of time.
By Mashable Shopping
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Shop 200+ Walmart Cyber Weekend doorbuster deals — $89 AirPods, $99 air fryers
Plus, a sneak peek of tomorrow's best deals.
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Early Cyber Monday drone deals: Score a DJI drone at record-low pricing
Humans have dreamed of flying since the dawn of time.
By Mashable Shopping
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I'm in love with my new Bose noise-canceling earbuds and I want everyone to know it
These earbuds are so good, they're wasted on podcasts.
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Somehow, this Ninja air fryer is just $89 today at Amazon
Just think of all the fries, tater tots, and crispy cauliflower you can make.
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