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As streaming gets more and more popular — from must-haves like Netflix and Amazon Prime to cord cutter live TV like Sling TV and YouTube TV ($65 at YouTube TV) to new options like Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus and HBO Max —  it makes sense for TV shoppers to prioritize a robust built-in streaming system. Smart TVs that get the …

The Arlo Pro 3 is my new favorite outdoor home security camera. Its performance, design, features and overall value add up to a solid product worth strong consideration. Here are the highlights that make the Arlo Pro 3 worthy of Tips Clear’s Editors’ Choice Award: Excellent 2K livestreaming and recorded, saved clips Smart alerts that (mostly) correctly differentiate among different types …

Editors’ note, July 4, 2019: Despite tough new competition from Amazon, the Google Nest Hub remains our favorite smart display. As such, we’ve awarded it an Editors’ Choice. Note: The Nest Hub was formerly called the Google Home Hub before a branding change this spring. The review originally published June 12 follows. The Google Nest Hub may be small in size, …

Update September 11, 2020: There is a new version of this TV. Check out our TCL 6 series 2020 full review for all the details, including comparisons with the 2019 model described below. It’s easy to pick a cheap TV – just shop on price. And it’s relatively easy to choose an expensive TV – Just get an OLED. A …

Update: summer 2019 This rating was first published in September 2017 when the Apple TV 4K was first released and has been updated significantly since then. After nearly two years in the market and numerous upgrades, the Apple TV 4K remains our first choice for video streamers for Apple fans and those who don’t mind paying extra for its benefits …

Summer may be drawing to a close, but my god fall The garden is just beginning, so I really wanted to try the Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50. The FoodCycler is a kitchen appliance that turns leftovers into compost. Compost provides nutrients to the soil and helps feed your garden flowers, fruits and vegetables, and other plants in your garden. To like …

It’s been about two months since I reviewed the Galaxy S10E, Samsung’s best-value buy among the S10 phones, and I’m still just as sold. While it may seem downright boring compared to the 6.7-inch, quad-camera S10 5G or the bendable Galaxy Fold, the S10E is also much more of a sure thing, and reliability is a pretty universally chart-topping trait …

The new TCL 6-Series Roku TV has big shoes to fill. For two years running it’s been my favorite TV for everyday buyers, with excellent image quality, class-leading smarts and an affordable price. The 2020 version adds a new backlight system powered by mini-LED, improved gaming features and a 75-inch size, yet keeps the cost affordable. The result is the …

Smart home devices aren’t just for your home. There are intelligent grills, intelligent landscape lighting and even intelligent outdoor televisions. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on fancy new smart things for your porch or patio, you can still bring some of that Wi-Fi magic into your space with an outdoor smart plug. To like Works …

The Fitbit Charge 4 ($ 130 at Best Buy) has everything you need in a fitness tracker for under $ 200. It finally includes a built-in GPS to keep track of your outdoor workouts independently, it has better exercise tools for athletes, and it fits most of the same smartwatch features into a sleeker package than the more expensive Fitbit …