Author: Zach_Wilson
How TiVo killed live TV
For a while, it seemed like everyone had a TiVo. It was a plot point on major TV shows; it had A-list Hollywood fans; it became a verb as ubiquitous as Google or Xerox. The love was well-earned, since TiVo had created a product that felt genuinely like magic. You…
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I went looking for weird phones and CES 2026 did not disappoint
It’s January, which means there’s a whole year of rectangular glass slabs ahead of us. But before that happens, I managed to find phones of a different shape lurking around the corners of the CES convention center halls. They weren’t center stage, of course. That was reserved for robots doing…
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Will you have to show your ID at the app store?
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16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)
I’ve spent almost a year testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas I’ve found. Source
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Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alternative
This is a promising stand-alone Dolby Atmos soundbar for music fans, but it still needs a few software tweaks. Source
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Sony A7V Review: The Best Overall Mirrorless Camera
Sony’s latest full frame mirrorless is a hybrid powerhouse with features to impress both video and still photographers. Source
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