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Kim's holiday shopping list: 10 crowd pleasers for your favorite people
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Not sure what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Thankfully, Kim has plenty of suggestions.
As you might imagine, Kim loves technology — especially all those gadgets that make life easier. So, with a little help from her top gift ideas, you can choose the best stocking stuffers and presents for all your friends and family this year.
Here are 10 of Kim’s favorite holiday gift ideas that are great for people of all ages.
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Review: This compact power station makes a great gift - How to get it at a lower price
This past summer, I had the chance to review a portable power station from Jackery. I say portable, even though it was a bit on the heavy side and came with four folding solar panels. That’s fine since it’s designed to charge your devices and power major appliances if necessary.
6 useful, affordable gifts for the Android lover on your list
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We all love our Android devices, but let’s be honest — we could always do with a few more gadgets or an upgrade here and there.
How long have you been using that old smart TV? What about that old Fitbit with limited features? What was the last Android release you missed out on?
15 sporty and outdoorsy gifts for the adventurers and active people in your life
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Do you and your family love to play outdoors? This holiday season is the perfect time to find an activity you can all bond over. With help from these products, you can get everyone off the couch and on their feet.
If your family already loves to spend time outside, these gadgets are the perfect way to bring everyone together from time to time.
List: The very worst gifts you can give if you care about privacy
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Anytime you go online or use a connected device, your privacy is at risk. This isn’t to say you should throw away all your tech and live in a cave, but there are ways to minimize exposure.
Let’s start with your choice of browser. This has a significant impact on your online experience. Many browsers share popular features like dark mode, but when it comes to privacy, you’ll find a greater distinction. Tap or click here for the best privacy-focused browsers, ranked.
Tech roundup: 15 best tech gadgets to buy this holiday season
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The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. That means it’s time to whip out your credit cards and start buying some gifts for your loved ones. While you’re at it, don’t forget to get a special something for yourself.
New laws are coming to give you the right to repair
Are customers like you finally getting the right to repair their own gadgets? Listen now for the full story.
Deal alert: This all-weather outdoor smart plug is under $20 right now
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Automating your backyard is a game-changer. It’s hard to go back to the old-fashioned way when you can control outdoor devices with a remote control or even just your voice.
A helpful gadget like the Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug is an easy way to use landscape lighting, swimming pool pumps or holiday lights in a snap. It’s weather-resistant and has a Wi-Fi range of up to 300 feet. Our team’s product review expert, Ben Bradley, used a Kasa smart plug to keep his dogs safe.
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15 Amazon bestsellers you should grab before they sell out
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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If not, you should get a move on. People are flocking to Amazon’s early sales, and all of the online retailer’s best-sellers are going fast.
Amazon won’t be able to keep all of its popular gadgets in stock until the end of the year, so you’d better get wish lists from friends and family now.
Amazon unveils robot on wheels, a $60 smart thermostat and more
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Big Tech is rarely content with simple announcements when it comes to unveiling new hardware. It has to be an event, and this continues even as audiences can only attend virtually.
Apple recently unveiled its flagship product, the iPhone 13, which comes in four flavors. Along with this came details on the new Apple Watch as well as some new entries in the iPad family. Tap or click here for our Apple rundown.
How to try out a new TV from Hisense for 100 days, no strings attached
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The tricky part about shopping for tech is you never know how it will work once it’s in your home. You can look at a TV and imagine it in your living room, but you can’t be sure about its performance until you’ve used it. There’s nothing worse than buying a costly gadget, only to find out it doesn’t work the way you wanted.
How the government and companies buy your personal data
We think of our gadgets as helpful tools that make our lives easier, but they can also be turned against us. The data your devices collect is so valuable it could be used against you in a criminal trial, requested by police or even bought by the government through a data broker. Kim’s interview with technologist Bennett Cyphers from the Electronic Frontier Foundation reveals all the secrets you’re losing — and which devices do the most stealing.
Samsung and Apple's rivalry is hurting you
How do Apple and Samsung work against us? Listen now to find out how they’re making your tech gadgets harder to use.
15 kitchen gadgets for everyone from the cook to the lazy person
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It doesn’t matter if you’re a couch potato or a multitasking master, we’ve got a list of gadgets anyone and everyone could use as often — or seldom — as they want.
When you’re struggling to buy the perfect gift or just want to live a little easier, try these items out. Not only are they affordable, but they make everyday life just a little simpler.
18 must-have items that help you survive any emergency
Life has a way of sweeping you off your feet. Not in the romantic, exciting way — in the dangerous way that turns your whole world upside down. Take, for example, the power outages that rippled across southern and central states last year.
15 summer tech gadgets you didn't know you needed
Everyone looks forward to spending their summer vacation with friends, family and, most importantly, the latest gadgets.
Whether you’re at the beach or relaxing in the tranquillity of your backyard, there’s a perfect device waiting to keep the good vibes going. But which tech is right for your vacation needs?
The best way to clean all the dirt and grime off your tech
Maybe you’ve set aside your stash of pandemic disinfectant wipes, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore your tech. Germs, dirt, grime, and dust settle into every nook and cranny. If you don’t do something about it, you’ll shorten your gadget’s useful life.
This retro tech is worth big bucks
If you’re spring cleaning, be on the lookout for retro tech. Don’t toss out gadgets from the ’80s or ’90s. Some of these things are worth thousands!
Right to Repair: The fight to fix our own tech
Farmers have always been ready to jump into the dirt and fix their tools. But over the past few decades, tractors and other farm gadgets have complex software that’s hard to decode. The same has happened with our computers, phones, appliances and just about any other tech you can think of. In this episode, Kim dives into the nitty-gritty world of repair politics. Do we really own our tech if we can’t fix it? Are large manufacturers monopolizing the right to repair? Kim talks to Gay Gordon-Byrne, a consumer rights advocate at the heart of this debate, as well as a farmer on the front lines.