You're living your life with virtual assistants, smart lights and kitchens, and even wearable computers. We'll help you wade through it all to live the smart life you want!
Smart & Connected Life
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Latest Tech News
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Amazon Prime Day 2024: What's Already on Sale
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Sony Car (Afeela): News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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The Lifewire Guide to Online Free AI Courses
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How to Cite ChatGPT
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13 Ways to Fix Spotify Not Working on Android Auto
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How to Cite ChatGPT
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13 Ways to Fix Spotify Not Working on Android Auto
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Google Pixel Watch 3: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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5 Things to Consider Before You Buy a Fitness Tracker
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Sony VR Headset: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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The Apple iPhone Launch
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Apple Car: News and Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy an EV
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EV Lifespan: Do They Last as Long as Gasoline Cars?
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EVs Perform Better Than Gasoline Vehicles and Here's Why
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Parking and HOV Lanes: The Secret Perks of EV Ownership
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Level 1 vs. Level 2 vs. Level 3 Charging Explained
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How ‘Green’ are Electric Vehicles, Really?
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Samsung Galaxy Ring: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How to Use Meta AI in Instagram
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Apple Watch Ultra 2: News, Price, Release Date, Specs; and More
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Tesla Robot: News, Rumors, and Estimated Price, Release Date, and Specs
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What’s the Shift to Electric Vehicles All About?
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Charging Your EV at Home: Everything You Need to Know
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Electric Vehicles: A Short History Lesson
How Well Do EVs Work in Extreme Cold or Heat?
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Apple Watch Series 8: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News
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EV (BEV) vs PHEV vs FCEV vs Hybrid: What's the Difference?
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Xbox VR Headset: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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The Power and Potential of AI: How It's Changing Our World
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How Do Electric Motorcycles Work?
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The 3 Most Important Tech Trends to Watch in 2024
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9 Ways to Fix AirPods Not Charging
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Meta Quest 3 Lite: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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Who Owns ChatGPT?
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How to Use Copilot in Microsoft Teams
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What Are Biometrics?
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DSLR Camera Maintenance Tips
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Figure Out What Your Camera Display Screen Is Showing You
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Is ChatGPT Down Right Now... Or Is It Just You?
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Buying Only the Camera Body to Save Money
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Tips for Taking a Camera to Disney World
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Use a Digital Camera as a Scanner
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What Are Effective Pixels?
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How to Connect an Android to a PC
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What Is Apple Intelligence?
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5 Things to Consider Before You Buy Earbuds
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How to Charge Your GoPro Camera and Batteries
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What Is Dithering in Image Processing?
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Tips to Pack Your Camera Safely for Travel
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LCD vs. Viewfinder
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How to Fix Olympus Mirrorless Camera Problems
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What's an LCD? (Liquid Crystal Display)
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How to Customize CarPlay (and Unlock Hidden Secrets)
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I Tried Both: Ring vs Nest Doorbell
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Google Wireless Nest Doorbell (Battery) Review
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Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Review
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What Is watchOS?
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WatchOS 11: Price (Free), Release Date, Features, and News
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visionOS 2: Price (Free), Release Date, Features, and News
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Keeping Safe With a Camera
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10 Positive Impacts of Artificial Intelligence
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How to Transfer Photos to a Memory Stick on a PSP
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Troubleshooting Kodak Cameras
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