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Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock review: Premium build

September 9, 2025
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 2.4GHz Wi‑Fi adapter onboard—no hub or bridge needed Triple-A BHMA and ANSI Grade 1 certifications Buttons provide tactile feedback Supports up to 250 PINs Cons No support for Apple Home or Matter No door open/close sensor Wi-Fi connectivity decreases battery life Our Verdict The Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock is a well-made smart lock…
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Teamgroup T-Create C47 review: Mid-pack SSD but great with long writes

September 5, 2025
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Decent HMB PCIe 4.0 performance Sustains long write performance better than most of the budget competition Extremely generous TBW ratings Cons Slower overall than much of the HMB PCIe 4.0 competition Pricier than the performance at launch Our Verdict The Teamgroup C47 fell a bit shy of the competition in synthetic benchmarks, but was their equal in…
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These eye-popping smart lights boast built-in AI microphones

September 5, 2025
Smart lights that react to voice commands spoken to smart speakers are old hat, but a smart light with a built-in AI microphone? That’s a new twist. Showing off its wares at the IFA trade show in Berlin this week, Germany-based smart device manufacturer Lepro is teeing up…
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Google won’t be forced to sell Chrome after all

September 4, 2025
For almost a year, the future of the world’s most popular web browser has been a question mark. After the United States declared Google an illegal monopoly in online search, federal prosecutors put forth a forced divestment of Chrome as one possible legal remedy. The case…
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ExpressVPN overhauls its VPN plan with 3 new membership tiers

September 4, 2025
ExpressVPN is shaking things up in a big way by releasing three new membership tiers to its VPN service. Rather than there being only one plan to choose from, there are now three levels to choose from depending on the user’s needs: Basic, Advanced, and Pro. Starting from today, September 2, ExpressVPN subscribers can now choose between any of the tiers. The new plans are all offered in…
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The best Windows backup software: Protect your data!

September 3, 2025
Your PC’s storage media is subject to malware and, on occasion, natural disasters such as lightning, fire, etc. — which is why formulating a backup strategy is critical for keeping your data safe. Our picks for best Windows backup software will keep the tears to a…
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Your Paramount+ subscription has a secret NFL perk

September 3, 2025
If you’re a Paramount+ viewer and a football fan, you’re in luck: Your subscription includes the ability to stream NFL games that are broadcast live on CBS during the 2025-26 regular season and postseason. While users on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock can also stream NFL matchups, Paramount+ is the only standard streaming service (not counting YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket, or live TV services…
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