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D-Link Wi-Fi Motion Sensor review: Wi-Fi wasn’t made for this

Motion sensors are the nervous system of a smart home. They can monitor doors and windows. They can relay a message to a light switch to turn on a lamp. They can trigger a connected video camera to start recording. … Continue reading

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D-Link Day/Night Network Camera review: Delivers the basics for cheap

The best feature of D-Link’s DCS-933L IP (Internet Protocol) camera is its zero-config installation routine. There’s literally no setup routine: you basically plug it in, connect it to your router (using Wi-Fi Protected Setup or by plugging in an ethernet … Continue reading

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ET deals: Alienware 17 Core i7 laptop with 4GB R9 290MX, 16GB RAM for $1,923, with $50 gift card

There are times where “pretty good” doesn’t cut it, and price is less important. But just because you’re willing to spend doesn’t mean you can’t score some sweet savings too. Right now you can grab a powerful Alienware 17 gaming laptop … Continue reading

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Windows 10 unveiled: All the new features and changes from Windows 8

Microsoft has unveiled Windows 10 — not Windows 9, but Windows 10. The event in San Francisco was mostly what we expected: Microsoft wants to make Windows 10 a killer OS for all of those disaffected mouse-and-keyboard users — both … Continue reading

Apple Watch leans on the iPhone for app management and heavy lifting

A new hands-on report on the Apple Watch has revealed some new details ahead of the device’s early 2015 launch. Writing for A Blog to Watch, Ariel Adams says the Apple Watch will use a dedicated iPhone app to install … Continue reading

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Google Play Store begins listing in-app price ranges

You now have a better idea of how much extra that “free” app may really cost. As part of Google’s effort to add more transparency to its Play Store, developers are listing a price range for in-app purchases.  The utility is … Continue reading

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Microsoft’s Windows 10 event in San Francisco: Updated live blog

At an event in San Francisco today (1pm Eastern, 10am Pacific, 6pm UK) Microsoft will unveil Windows 9 — or whatever Microsoft ends up calling it. The event is expected to focus on the Desktop and enterprise side of things, … Continue reading

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Windows 10 changes and new features: Everything we know so far (updated)

Microsoft is all set to officially unveil Windows 9 at a special event on September 30 — and so we thought it would be a good time to run through everything that we already know about Microsoft’s new operating system. … Continue reading

Nvidia Shield Tablet with LTE and 32GB now available for purchase

Just as promised, the Nvidia Shield Tablet with LTE and double the storage space is now available. The $400 tablet, which impressed for its gaming prowess in our review, includes bumps up the storage from 16GB to 32GB and is … Continue reading

Glasstomer service: Scotland airport reps don Google’s high-tech specs

Customer service workers at Scotland’s Edinburgh airport will be getting some help from Google Glass while assisting travel-weary passengers. The airport’s check-in hall team will wear Glass as a trial run through the end of this year, The Scotsman reports. … Continue reading