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Flo by Moen Smart Water Detector

The Flo by Moen Smart Water Detector will let you know when something in your house has sprung a leak, and when used with the Flo Smart Water Shutoff valve, it will prevent further damage by turning off your water supply.




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Canon's M-i1 Mini Projector Fits in a Pocket, Works Without a PC

It only weighs 235 grams, runs for two hours on a full charge, offers a screen size of up to 84-inches, and doubles as a mobile charger.




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NEC Display Solutions NP-ME401W

The NEC Display Solutions NP-ME401W is a highly capable LCD-based data projector, with high brightness, very good data and video image quality, and a solid set of connection choices.




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AAXA HD Pico Projector

The tiny AAXA HD Pico Projector has a respectable resolution and good image quality, yet its low brightness and bare-bones features make it best for light-duty use.




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LG Reveals 150-inch 4K HDR Projector

This already award-winning projector is half the size of the competition and can sit on the floor, be mounted on a wall, or attached to a ceiling.




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AAXA P300 Neo Pico Projector

AAXA's P300 Neo Pico Projector offers easy packability, long battery life, and flexible connectivity, making it a top pick for frequent travelers.




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Sony Xperia Touch

The Sony Xperia Touch is a projector that runs Android and doubles as a smart speaker. It's a interesting way to consume multimedia content, but its high price makes it hard to recommend over traditional options.




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AAXA P6 Pico Projector

The AAXA P6 Pico Projector is a highly portable model that's best just for text presentations; it showed color-balance issues in our testing.




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AAXA P2-B Pico Projector

The AAXA P2-B Pico Projector is a low-cost, highly portable projector with a good built-in media player, but its image quality for both data and video could be better.




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Epson EX3260 SVGA 3LCD Projector

The highly portable Epson EX3260 delivers solid data-image quality and very good video quality in a projector that's a fine fit for offices and schools.




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Sony MP-CD1 Mobile Projector

The Sony MP-CD1 Mobile Projector is a stylish, phone-size mini-projector with a built-in battery. It delivers good overall image quality at a somewhat steep price.




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Epson PowerLite 1795F Wireless Full HD 1080p 3LCD Projector

What's thin, light, and bright, with 1080p resolution? Epson's PowerLite 1795F Wireless Full HD 1080p 3LCD Projector, a highly portable model good with data-heavy images and excellent with video, but packing soft audio.




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LG's New Laser Projector Only Requires 2-Inch Wall Clearance

Sitting the second-generation CineBeam Laser 4K project two inches away from a wall allows for a 90-inch display to be projected. However, increasing the wall distance to seven inches allows the screen size to grow to 120-inches. Expect to see it on display at CES 2019.




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Anker Nebula Capsule II

The Nebula Capsule II by Anker is an unusual entertainment projector: It runs the Android TV operating system, and can double as a Bluetooth speaker.




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AAXA P7 Mini HD Projector

The AAXA P7 Mini HD Projector is a tiny 1080p model good for business presentations on the road, and it does a decent job at showing video and photos, as well as playing music.




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Wicked Lasers LaserCube

The Wicked Lasers LaserCube is a portable, battery-powered laser projector that can deliver light shows, play games, and even etch wood.




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How We Test Projectors

Projectors have evolved in recent years, adding features like 3D and support for higher-resolution input. Here's an overview of our latest lab tests, designed with today's projector innovations in mind.




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The Best Home Projectors for 2020

These days, home projectors can do much more than show off photos from your latest vacation. Whether you're gaming, working, or watching home movies, here's how to find the right model, plus our top picks.




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Kodak Luma 150 Portable Wireless Projector

The Kodak Luma 150 is a tiny, highly portable projector that can show content from a range of sources, both wired and wireless, but its brightness is low enough to crimp image size.




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The Best Projectors of 2020

Need to project an important business presentation, outfit a classroom, or take your show on the road? These are the top-rated projectors we've tested. Check out the details on portable projectors, as well as full-size models, in our deep-dive reviews.




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The Best Portable Projectors for 2020

Whether it's for a business trip or a family vacation, a light, compact, and capable portable projector makes a good travel companion. These are the top-rated models we've tested—check them out, along with our deep-dive reviews.




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Gunnar Intercept Gaming Glasses (Work-Play)

Gunnar's Work-Play gaming glasses react to sunlight, shifting from a blue-ray-reducing amber tint indoors to full-on sunglasses outside.




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'Hey Siri' AirPods Launch With Wireless Charging

The second-gen AirPods use a new H1 chip, which allows access to Siri without a button press and extends talk time by an hour. Wireless charging is available if you pay extra for a case.




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Coros SafeSound Helmet

The Coros SafeSound is the best-looking smart helmet for bicycling, with three styles for mountain, road, and urban biking. The Bluetooth earpieces still need minor design tweaks, however.




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Report: Amazon Alexa Earbuds to Compete With AirPods

Apple AirPods are set to get some new competition from Amazon, and I'd bet money on Alexa Earbuds being significantly cheaper than Apple's offering.




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This $22 Fitness Tracker Can Help You Reach Your Swole Goals

Normally $99, the Sinji Fitness Tracker can keep tabs on your calories burned, steps, sleep, and more right from your wrist.




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Swallowed AirPod Still Works After...Retrieval

If this was a review, these AirPods would definitely earn a passing grade.




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Google Glass for Enterprises Gets Get a Processor, Battery Upgrade

The Glass Enterprise Edition 2.0 boasts a newer Qualcomm processor that promises better performance and battery life. Google also swapped a micro-USB connectiong for a USB-C port that supports faster charging.




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Report: Amazon Working on Human Emotion-Detecting Wearable

Internal documents reveal Amazon sees this as a health and wellness product that's voice-activated and controlled via a smartphone app.




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The 25 Best IFTTT Applets

If This Then That (IFTTT) integrates activities across your digital services and devices. Here are some of our favorite combinations, or applets.




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Deals: Apple Watch Series 4, Dell XPS Laptops, Roomba 891

The Apple Watch Series 4 smartwatch is back at $359, matching its Prime Day price. Plus, Dell is offering an extra 15 percent off select XPS laptops. Finally, the Roomba 891 is just $380.




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Apple Watch Helps Save Epileptic Woman's Life After Seizure

Kate Donald had a seizure while home alone. Luckily, she was wearing an Apple Watch Series 4, which can automatically call emergency services if it detects a hard fall followed by inactivity.




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First Look: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Starting at $249, Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2 offers optional LTE connectivity, enhanced fitness features, and a fashion-forward design for wrists big and small.




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Snap Unveils Pricey Spectacles 3 Designed for Rich Influencers

After two unprofitable forays into augmented reality hardware, Snap is doubling down on its social camera eyewear with the $380 Spectacles 3 glasses featuring more 3D capabilities.




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Deals: Apple Watch, Overpowered Gaming Desktop, LG G8 ThinQ

The Apple Watch Series 3 GPS plus cellular smartwatch is down to just $229, Walmart's Overpowered gaming desktop is only $699, and the LG G8 ThinQ smartphone is just $500.




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The Best Wearables at IFA 2019

With designer brands like Michael Kors and Puma unveiling their first fitness-centric smartwatches, it's clear athleisure was the trend in Berlin this year.




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Apple's Future Growth Is Built on Services and Wearables

Apple reported a whopping $65 billion in revenue in Q3. The tech giant's growth is largely due to its Apple Watch and AirPods sales, along with recurring subscriptions from its ever-expanding portfolio of services.




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Wearables Will Be Twice as Popular in 2021

Amid rumors of Apple's upcoming AR glasses, head-mounted displays are looking to be the highest-growth category.




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Google Glass Explorer Edition Set to Retire in 2020

Key features will no longer be available as Google rolls out a final software update to the Explorer Edition of its Glass headset.




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Smart Earphones Market Booming With Apple Airpods Leading

During the third quarter, the smart earwear products accounted for 48.1 percent of all shipments in the wearables category, according to IDC. In addition, shipments for the earpieces grew a stunning 242.4 percent from the same period a year ago.




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Focals by North (1.0)

North is currently working on Focals 2.0, but we visited one of its showrooms to try out its first generation of stylish augmented reality (AR) glasses and have high hopes for the future.




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The Best Budget Laptops for 2020

Today's low-cost laptops can handle everyday computing (and often more) with aplomb, and many of our top picks ring up below $400. Here's how to achieve the perfect balance of price and features in a budget laptop.




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The Best Laptops for VR in 2020

Virtual reality demands powerful hardware, but not everyone wants a big desktop PC. Plenty of laptops have the chops to handle VR, and these 10 are the top performers in our testing.




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The Best 2-in-1 Convertible and Hybrid Laptops for 2020

Can't decide between a laptop and a tablet? Get both with a 2-in-1. Our shopping advice and product recommendations will help you find the convertible or detachable that is right for you. (We've tested loads of them.)




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The Best Laptops for College Students in 2020

After choosing the college or university you'll be attending, your next most important decision is which notebook you'll carry around campus. Start your "best laptops" short list with these top-rated, value-focused models.




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The Best Laptops for 2020

Shopping for a notebook is more than just poring over spec lists. Whether you want a simple budget PC, a productivity workhorse, or a screaming machine for gaming, our guide has the advice you need to find the best laptop to fit your needs.




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Asus ExpertBook B9450

A record-setting battery-life monster, the Asus ExpertBook B9450 is a super-light "Project Athena" business laptop with loads of handy connectivity. You can find speedier and better-built laptops, but it's a great choice for long-haul travelers.




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The Best Ultraportable Laptops for 2020

Need a featherweight laptop that lasts all day on a single battery charge? Thin, light, and power-efficient, these ultraportables are our top performers in testing.




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Lenovo Yoga C740 (14-Inch)

Not even Lenovo would call the Yoga C740 the world's greatest 14-inch convertible (it might say that about the Yoga C940), but this economy model has a lot to offer.




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The Best Battery Life Laptops for 2020

Don't be left without juice just when you need it most. We've tested hundreds of laptops to find the ones that last the longest between charges. These battery-life champs will take you through a day of work, as well as a night on the couch.