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Lifeprint Harry Potter Magic Photo and Video Printer
PCMag - Tony Hoffman
Pros Clever use of augmented reality makes photos appear to come alive. Has its own social network. Includes fun filters, Potter-themed and otherwise, …
Asus ROG Strix GL12CX
PCMag - Matthew Buzzi
Pros Powerful performer, with cutting-edge 9th Generation Core, Nvidia RTX parts. Compact design. Restrained-but-customizable chassis LEDs. Bundled …
Acer Nitro 50
PCMag - Matthew Buzzi
Pros Small, compact tower. Reliable gaming performance for 1080p play. Intel Optane Memory with 1TB hard drive. Cons Cramped interior. Only 8GB memory …
Uber Offering $10 Discount on Rides to the Polls, But With Caveats
PCMag - Michael Kan
The discount will arrive as a promo code on the Uber app on Nov. 6, Election Day. But it'll only apply to the cheapest Uber ride available on the …
Walabot Is a Smart Home Device That Can Detect Falls
PCMag - Angela Moscaritolo
Attach Walabot to your bathroom wall, and the device uses Wi-Fi-like 'advanced, low-power radio wave technology' – not cameras – to detect falls. If …
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Secretlab Omega SoftWeave Gaming Chair
PCMag - Will Greenwald
Pros Dense, firm foam. Soft, sturdy fabric upholstery. Comfortable memory foam pillows. Cons Seat padding can feel almost too dense until you get used …
Apps
Medical Guardian Freedom Guardian
PCMag - John R. Delaney
Pros Fast response times in testing. GPS and Wi-Fi tracking. Messaging and calendar alerts. Mobile and web companion apps. Cons No fall detection. …
Credit Karma
PCMag - Kathy Yakal
Pros Free. Excellent user experience. Explains rationale for credit scores and reports. Suggests solutions for problem areas. Pulls data from …
Everything Leaving Netflix in November
PCMag - Eric Griffith
The list of items leaving Netflix this month is relatively small, but still includes several beloved franchises, so watch them before they're …
Top Instagram Tips for the Photo Obsessed
PCMag - Chandra Steele
Instagram is about more than selfies and brunch shots; these Instagram engagement tips will have you snapping photos and video editing like a pro in …
Vista Equity: The Biggest Software Group You've Never Heard Of
PCMag - Michael J. Miller
This firm has all but perfected a one-size-fits-all, engineer-style approach to what are typically very unique software buyouts. PCMag reviews …
Google Home Hub
PCMag - Will Greenwald
Pros Relatively inexpensive. Small footprint. Useful touch screen. Cons Weak audio. No camera for video calls. Bottom Line The small, affordable Google …
Tim Cook: Our Data Is Being 'Weaponized Against Us'
PCMag - Michael Kan
Apple's CEO once again blasted the tech industry's reliance on collecting people's personal data to run their products and pushed for a digital …
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PCMag - Kathy Yakal
Pros Free, fast, and easy. Highly automated. Simple budgeting tools. Alerts. Checks credit score. Good mobile support, including Apple Watch. Cons Only …
BerniePortal
PCMag - Rob Watts
Pros Easy to use and understand. Solid set of core features. Cons Lacks the functionality of some competitors. Unclear pricing. Bottom Line BerniePortal …
Report: Facebook Wants to Acquire a Cybersecurity Firm
PCMag - Adam Smith
On its wish list are firms that would merge well with existing Facebook systems and tech that would better protect Facebook user accounts, The …
Need to Repair Your Motorola Phone? Try One of These DIY Kits
PCMag - Angela Moscaritolo
Motorola has partnered with iFixit to sell DIY repair kits for some of its smartphones. The kits range from $40 to $200 and include all the parts and …
Voice Assistants Are Wasted Inside Phones
PCMag - Ben Dickson
Smartphones and smart speakers are limited when it comes to unlocking the full potential of voice interfaces. The future of digital assistants is in …
Telecoms
FCC Seeks $63M After Lifeline Discounts Used to Buy Ferrari
PCMag - Matthew Humphries
The Lifeline program is meant to help low-income consumers gain access to broadband and phone services, but one Ohio company owner used it to buy a …
GDPR
Google Brings Privacy, Data Controls to Search
PCMag - Angela Moscaritolo
Google on Wednesday announced it is integrating data and privacy controls right into Search, making these tools a lot more accessible. You'll be able …
Cybersecurity
TigerVPN
PCMag - Max Eddy
Pros Good geographic server distribution. Excellent speed test scores. Sticky Password and Shimo subscriptions at higher tiers. Slick and friendly app …
Wireless
OnePlus 6T Will Work on Verizon
PCMag - Sascha Segan
Sources tell us that the OnePlus 6T phone passed Verizon's certification labs, meaning the unlocked device will be the first OnePlus phone to run on …
Zeiss
Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH.
PCMag - Jim Fisher
Pros Compact. Sharp optics. Superb build. Not a lot of distortion. Minimal viewfinder blockage. Cons Edge softness at f/2.8. Noticeable vignette. Bottom …
Artificial Intelligence
Christie's to Auction Art Created by Artificial Intelligence
PCMag - Adam Smith
The machine-learning algorithm took 15,000 portraits from between the 14th and 20th century and produced an image of the fictional Edmond Belamy. It …
Cameras
Leica M10-D
PCMag - Jim Fisher
Pros Bright optical viewfinder. Legacy lens compatibility. Quiet shutter. 24MP full-frame sensor. Dust- and splash-resistant body. Works with add-on …
Home Theater
The Best Portable Projectors of 2018
PCMag - Tony Hoffman
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 …
Augmented Reality
Consumers See Themselves Living in Mixed Reality
PCMag - Chandra Steele
Virtual and augmented reality—a.k.a. mixed reality—is used mainly for gaming right now. But many of us can conceive of many more uses for this new …
Free Shipping
Target Offers Free Shipping With No Minimum Spend
PCMag - Matthew Humphries
The free shipping offer runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 22, but there's also same-day deliveries in 48 states, Drive Up collections at nearly a 1,000 stores …
Tech Trends
Moz Pro
PCMag - Rob Marvin
Pros No obvious holes in a powerhouse SEO tool suite. Produces industry-standard metrics. Free browser toolbar is a must for users. Handy suggestions …
Tech Trends
Is Quantum Computing Really a Threat to IT Security?
PCMag - Wayne Rash
Some significant advances in quantum computing are heralding a day when it will become practical to crack some forms of once-invulnerable encryption. …

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Lifeprint Harry Potter Magic Photo and Video Printer

Asus ROG Strix GL12CX

Acer Nitro 50

Uber Offering $10 Discount on Rides to the Polls, But With Caveats

Walabot Is a Smart Home Device That Can Detect Falls

Secretlab Omega SoftWeave Gaming Chair

Medical Guardian Freedom Guardian

Credit Karma

Everything Leaving Netflix in November

Top Instagram Tips for the Photo Obsessed

Vista Equity: The Biggest Software Group You've Never Heard Of

Google Home Hub

Tim Cook: Our Data Is Being 'Weaponized Against Us'

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BerniePortal

Report: Facebook Wants to Acquire a Cybersecurity Firm

Need to Repair Your Motorola Phone? Try One of These DIY Kits

Voice Assistants Are Wasted Inside Phones

FCC Seeks $63M After Lifeline Discounts Used to Buy Ferrari

Google Brings Privacy, Data Controls to Search

TigerVPN

OnePlus 6T Will Work on Verizon

Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH.

Christie's to Auction Art Created by Artificial Intelligence

Leica M10-D

The Best Portable Projectors of 2018

Consumers See Themselves Living in Mixed Reality

Target Offers Free Shipping With No Minimum Spend

Moz Pro

Is Quantum Computing Really a Threat to IT Security?