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The best wireless powered bookshelf speakers

[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve been reviewing audio gear professionally since 1990, currently as an editor for the SoundStage Network and previously as an editor or writer for Sound & Vision, Home Theater Review, Home Theater Magazine, and numerous other publications. In that time, I’ve conducted and published more blind tests of audio […]

The best Bluetooth tracker | Engadget

[ad_1] How we picked and tested Over the past few years, we’ve tested more than a dozen Bluetooth trackers. The major players in this category are well known. But to make sure we didn’t miss any, we turned to Amazon and Google during our research for a previous version of this guide. The latter turned […]

Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $250 on an Acer Predator Triton gaming laptop

[ad_1] Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-51-75BH Street price: $1,650; deal price: $1,400 Even better than the $1450 price we saw during Cyber Week, this is a new low price for the Acer Predator Triton 500 by $50. The Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-51-75BH comes with a Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 and 6 GB of dedicated […]

The best tripod for iPhones and other smartphones

[ad_1] Why you should trust us Erin Lodi is a photojournalist, writer, and professional photographer with a wide range of experience researching, testing, and writing about photography trends, techniques, and tools, including her role as mobile-imaging editor at DPReview, the most popular camera site on the Web. Signe Brewster is a photography enthusiast who writes […]

The best ultrawide monitors | Engadget

[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve written about and tested computer hardware for nearly a decade. In that time I’ve worked on 4K monitors and dual-monitor setups. I spent two months working on an ultrawide monitor to get a feel for what—if any—productivity improvements you might see from using an ultrawide monitor. Our monitor […]

What’s the best vacuum for pet hair?

[ad_1] Sizing up the problem of pet hair According to Cats International, a typical domesticated cat has 60,000 hairs per square inch of skin on its back (and as many as 120,000 per square inch on its belly). Each hair is shed two or three times per year. Conservatively estimating that a typical cat has […]

Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $50 on Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds

[ad_1] SimpliSafe Home Security System (8-Piece) Street price: $265; deal price: $134 Typically $265, this is a great drop to $134 on an 8-piece version of our runner-up home security system. This kit includes a base station, keypad, motion sensor, panic button, and four entry sensors. Whether you’re looking to implement a new security system […]

The best plug-in smart outlet

[ad_1] Why you should trust us I have written about consumer electronics for more than 15 years and have tested a slew of smart-home devices, from remotes and security cameras to AV receivers and speakers. As a former editor for Electronic House and Big Picture Big Sound, I have written buying guides for multiple consumer-electronics […]

The best DNA testing kit

[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve written for Wirecutter since 2013 and have reported stories for The New York Times (now the parent company of Wirecutter), the PBS NewsHour, Politico, and The Atlantic. In researching this guide I spoke with experts in the fields of genetics, anthropology, and medical ethics from the National Institutes […]

Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $20 on a Tile Essentials Bluetooth tracker bundle

[ad_1] Tile Essentials (2020) Bundle Street price: $70; deal price: $50 Available for $50, this is a great chance to pick up a great starter bundle featuring three of our Bluetooth tracker picks at a discount. We saw this deal a few days ago for the same price—it consists of 1 Mate, 1 Slim, and […]