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Smartphone

This Brand’s Devices Keep Breaking, So Repairs Are Expanding

Is your Pixel 9 Pro showing a vertical line or flickering display? You may qualify for Google’s extended repair program. The company is covering these defects with free fixes for eligible models purchased brand new. Here’s how.

von Jade Bryan

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Netflix

The Battle for Warner Bros.: Netflix Confuses With Strange E-Mail

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Xreal Android XR smart glasses called Project Aura

VR & AR

Google’s Android XR Devices Are Starting to Be Mind-Blowing

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The Best Deals

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HEADPHONES

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are So Good, They’re Back at Their Best Price

HEADPHONES

Bose’s Bassy Ultra Open Earbuds Drop $100 in Rare Deal Extension

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TABLET

Samsung’s Galaxy S Pen Tablet is $175 Off and Ready to Replace Your Laptop

360° audio and ANC are the two primary selling points of the Bose QC Ultra.

HEADPHONES

Bose’s Fantastic QC Ultra Headphones Are Still Up for Grabs at $150 Off

SMART HOME & ROBOTS

Make Your TV Smarter with Google TV Streamer 4K at Its Lowest Price Yet

SMARTPHONE

Google Stopped Taking Profit: Pixel 10 Slashed by $250 in Doorbuster Deal

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HEADPHONES

Samsung Is Practically Giving Away the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at $159

EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 portable power station with multiple outlets and digital display.

SOLAR ENERGY

EcoFlow’s Biggest Power Station Hits Lowest Price, Now $1,600 Off

White Apple AirPods on a dark background, showcasing their sleek design.

HEADPHONES

Is Apple Crazy? AirPods 4 With ANC Crash to $99 for Cyber Monday

HEADPHONES

We Found the Cheapest High‑End Headphones This Cyber Week, Save 43%

Latest Articles

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SMARTPHONE

This Brand’s Devices Keep Breaking, So Repairs Are Expanding

by Jade Bryan

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NETFLIX

The Battle for Warner Bros.: Netflix Confuses With Strange E-Mail

An inconspicuous email from Netflix is currently causing a lot of confusion: the streaming service announces a mega takeover – but leaves open what this really means for your subscription, other bidders and the launch of HBO Max in Germany.

by Thorsten Neuhetzki

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VR & AR

Google’s Android XR Devices Are Starting to Be Mind-Blowing

Google is doubling down on Android XR with a major update and fresh hardware plans. The new features hint at how XR could move beyond headsets and into everyday devices, making the platform a more compelling rival to Apple or Meta’s XR foray.

by Jade Bryan

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Rivian R1S 2nd gen SUV with digital car key support

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E-AUTO

Mainstream Cars Wish They Had This Practical EV Feature

Another US EV maker is introducing a popular feature to its electrified cars, allowing users to unlock and start their vehicles with a smartphone or smartwatch. Here’s how it compares to Tesla’s implementation.

by Jade Bryan

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SAMSUNG

One UI 8.5: Major Android 16 Update Arrives for These Samsung Phones

Samsung has just rolled out a major Android 16–based update to some Galaxy smartphones. But what’s really included with this surprising end-of-year update? Here are all of the cool features and upgrades you can look forward to.

by Jade Bryan

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Latest Reviews

Is Having 6 Mop Pads Overkill? The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra Review

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Is the GEEKOM IT15 the smallest gaming PC?

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Sub-$100 Earbud Recommendation — Comes With ANC, 2 Drivers & More: EarFun Air Pro 4+ Review

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Smartphones & Apps

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NETFLIX

The Battle for Warner Bros.: Netflix Confuses With Strange E-Mail

by Thorsten Neuhetzki

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ANDROID

Google Wallet’s New Subtle Feature Feels Like a Game Changer

Google Wallet just picked up a clever upgrade that could change how you use it in everyday places. Hidden inside the latest rollout, this feature makes transactions faster and more seamless than before.

by Jade Bryan

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TOP APPS

Top 5 Apps of the Week: Total War NAPOLEON, Curious AI, and More!

If your weekend feels a bit uneventful, brighten it up with our five standout app recommendations for the week. Every app and game featured is available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, so there’s definitely something here for everyone.

by Edwin Kee

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TOP APPS

Hurry up! These Apps and Games Are Only Free For A Short Time

What a day: St. Nicholas brings presents and we also have something for you. Here you’ll find apps that usually cost money but are currently available for free. So grab them quickly – whether on Android or iOS.

by Carsten Drees

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ENTERTAINMENT

Zero Subscription: How to Watch YouTube Videos Sans Ads

Anyone who regularly uses YouTube is familiar with this problem: as soon as you click on a video, you are immediately greeted by several adverts. If things go really badly, a few more ads pop up right in the middle of the most exciting moments.

by Thomas Kern

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VIRTUAL REALITY VR

A Peek Into the Future: This Google Product Could Change Everything

Google is planning a smartphone revolution! On December 8, a new pair of smartglasses is arriving that will bring real-time translations and object recognition directly into your field of vision thanks to Gemini AI. This could fundamentally change your everyday life.

by Anton Meyer

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TOP APPS

Get These Free Apps of the Week Now!

Some paid premium apps for iOS and Android are available for free for a limited time only. That’s when time is of the essence and that’s why we don’t beat around the bush: here are our suggestions for apps and games that you can get for free!

by Edwin Kee

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SAMSUNG

New Features Coming: Samsung Announces Major One UI 8.5 Update

The year is slowly coming to an end, but Samsung is already working hard on the next software update. We show which functions are included in One UI 8.5 and which smartphones will receive the update.

by Timo Brauer

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This Free Music App Is A Boon For All Radio Lovers

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APPS UND SOFTWARE

This Free Music App Is A Boon For All Radio Lovers

If you are tired of your usual discography or playlists and wish to dive into more unknown territories, London-based radio application NTS Radio might just have what you’re looking for… or what you never thought you needed.

by Teddy Jodon

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Everything Smart Home

Smart Home & Robots

Is Having 6 Mop Pads Overkill? The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra Review

Smart Home & Robots

Ecovacs’ Most Advanced Robot Cleaner Just Got a Massive $500 Cut for Black Friday

Solar Energy

Power Up for Less: Jackery's Rugged Power Station is $450 Off for Black Friday

Smart Home & Robots

Make Your TV Smarter with Google TV Streamer 4K at Its Lowest Price Yet

Solar Energy

This Ultra-Portable Anker Power Station is 56% Off, Save $450

Smart Home & Robots

Eufy's Self-Washing Omni C20 Robovac is 53% Off for Black Friday

Solar Energy

EcoFlow’s Biggest Power Station Hits Lowest Price, Now $1,600 Off

Smart Home & Robots

Your Floors Will Love This Yeedi Robot Cleaner — $680 Off for Black Friday

Smart Home & Robots

Matter 1.5 Update Is a Game-Changer for Smart Homes

How-Tos & Guides

A large lettering: Game of Screens, but in Game of Thrones font. On the left hangs a Netflix flag, on the right one from Warner.

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FILM & TV

Netflix Bombshell: Is this the Death Knell for Hollywood?

A bombshell is currently shaking the whole of Hollywood: Netflix is taking over the traditional film studio Warner Bros. For $82.7 billion dollars, Netflix has prevailed over competitors such as Paramount. What does this mean for cinema and for us movie and TV series fans? Here’s my opinion!

by Carsten Drees

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SPOTIFY

Forget Spotify Wrapped: Here are Better Options

Are you eagerly awaiting Spotify’s annual review? There are plenty of other services that prepare your annual music summary. And some of them are even more fun than Spotify Wrapped. We have seven alternatives for you that will shed a whole new light on your musical tastes.

by Carsten Drees

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Casi sits on the couch in his 80s living room and watches Stranger Things

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FILM & TV

Stranger Things: 3 Reasons Why We Can Look Forward to the Finale

Wow, the first four episodes of the final season of Stranger Things were a wild ride. I’ll tell you what happens in these episodes and why there are several reasons to look forward to the other four remaining episodes.

by Carsten Drees

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Wearables & Fitness