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13h ago
With the eight-team bracket set, the 2024 NBA playoffs kick off with the first round on Saturday, April 20. As in previous years, broadcasting of the postseason tournament will be divided among four networks: ABC, TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV.
Cord-cutters don’t have to miss out on the thrilling dunks, buzzer-beaters, and high-stakes drama. With a variety of streaming services now offering live sports, hoop heads have more options than ever to catch all the playoff action without the need for a traditional cable subscription. This guide will walk you through the best streaming platforms that ensure ..read more
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1d ago
Great job keeping your Roomba’s brushes clean, and if you’re wiping down its IR sensors and charging contacts, you get bonus points. But have you checked your Roomba’s wheels lately?
If you take a closer look at your Roomba’s caster wheel (the one in front), you’ll probably see plenty of hair wrapped around its axle, while clumps of dust are probably lodged inside the compartments that house the side wheels.
While it’s easy to ignore a Roomba’s wheels, you should be checking on them on a regular basis; indeed, iRobot recommends giving them a look every couple of weeks.
This how-to is part of ..read more
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2d ago
Launched at CES in January, ROXi Music Service is an interactive music service for both smart TVs and, initially through a partnership with Sinclair Broadcasting, NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) broadcast television. At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) tradeshow in Las Vegas this week, the Pearl TV consortium of U.S. broadcasters announced plans to use ROXi’s FastStream technology to create other forms of interactive TV, including news, sports, and entertainment in addition to music.
Sinclair is immediately adding news to its previously announced deal for ROXi’s music channels, with the t ..read more
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2d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Easy to assemble and set up
Built-in Bluetooth speaker
Bright and colorful animations
Cons
Govee app can be confusing
Only works with Alexa and Google Home (for now, at least)
Design is a tad wobbly
Our Verdict
The handsome Govee Floor Lamp Pro is adept at setting the mood with gradient and animated light modes, and it can put on a musical light show with its integrated Bluetooth speaker.
Price When Reviewed
$219.99
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Price
Govee
$219.99
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2d ago
TV antennas are back! In this era of cord-cutting, the one-time purchase of a good TV antenna will bring in anywhere from 20 to more 100 channels, depending on where you live. The stations are free, don’t require a broadband connection, and will almost certainly be at a better resolution and picture quality that cable or streaming options.
But not all antennas are created equal. These are our top picks for antennas whether you have a rooftop, attic or need to install one indoors. But remember, a rooftop antenna is always better than one in the attic, which is always better than one indoors.
U ..read more
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5d ago
Wait, there was another Roku hack? That’s right, and this one was much bigger than the first, although Roku says the actual damage from this latest “credential-stuffing” attack was minimal.
Roku notified its users on Friday that following a hacking incident in March that involved 15,000 Roku users, the company detected a second wave of attacks that compromised a whopping 576,000 accounts, Bleeping Computer reports.
As with the first attack, the latest incident was a case of credential stuffing–that is, hackers who had obtained stolen usernames and passwords from other services and ..read more
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5d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Bright and colorful
Works with Matter
Wide range of white-color temperatures
Intuitive app
Cons
Chunky, heavy design
LIFX ecosystem is still rebounding after a long dormancy
No vacation mode
Our Verdict
Bright, easy to install, compliant with Matter, and packed with features, the LIFX SuperColor Smart Light A21 makes for a compelling smart bulb, even if it’s a tad heavy and chunky.
Price When Reviewed
$39.98
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Home Depot
$39.98
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5d ago
Yale, one of the oldest lock manufacturers in the world, has announced an all-new retrofit smart lock, the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi. Affordably priced at $129.99, the lock is also available bundled with Yale’s exterior keypad for $179.99.
The primary appeal of installing a retrofit smart lock is that it doesn’t require the wholesale replacement of your existing lock. The smart component fits over the interior element of the deadbolt that’s already in place.
This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart locks.
That makes retrofit locks like the Yale Approach ..read more
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6d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
A 2nd down-facing camera to watches over packages
Operates on either battery or low-voltage power
Motion and body-heat detection
2K video offers crisp views
No subscription required
Cons
Doorbell must be dismounted to charge its battery
Doesn’t work with Google Home Mini
No Apple Homekit support
Our Verdict
The Eufy Security Video Doorbell Dual (model E340) offers some of the best views of the front porch you can get in a smart doorbell, and its motion and delivery detection is great. This camera’s Google Home support is lacking, on the other hand, and ..read more
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6d ago
Shopping for home internet service just got easier, thanks to an overdue act of government regulation—at least in theory.
As of April 10, major internet service providers (ISPs) in the U.S. must provide “Broadband Facts” labels to prospective customers, under FCC rules approved in late 2022. Modeled after the “Nutrition Facts” labels the FDA mandates for packaged food, these broadband labels must disclose typical download and upload speeds, full non-promotional pricing, data caps, and hidden fees as part of the sign-up process.
As you might expect, not all ISPs are embracing the opportunity f ..read more