At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio) 150- x 150-degree field of view shows visitors from head to toe Runs on battery or wired power Priced right, especially when it’s on sale Cons Subscription required for important features, including video recording Doorbell must be detached from its…
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In Washington, Elon Musk has been at the forefront of Trump administration efforts to gut programs designed to promote diversity. At the same time, Tesla, the electric car company that Mr. Musk leads, has in recent days, with little notice, tried to appease critics who have accused the company of racial discrimination. In a little-noticed…
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Honorable Mentions Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Oscillating Tower Fan for $70: This eight-speed fan is very solid for the price—it’s got a remote that neatly slots into the back of the unit, and the base is very sturdy even on carpet. It wasn’t much quieter than some of the other fans on low, though, which…
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We regularly review the latest smart locks–deadbolts, most often–reporting our impression on their design, installation process, daily use, their related mobile app, and more. What we can’t tell you is how well the lock will withstand years of exposure to the elements, how many open/close cycles it should deliver before it fails, or how difficult…
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Almost all automakers are going to feel a pinch from the new tariffs imposed by President Trump on Saturday on goods imported from Canada, Mexico and China. Auto manufacturers ship tens of billions of dollars worth of finished automobiles, engines, transmissions and other components each week across the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. Billions…
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We’re all tired of spending money on stuff that breaks. Whether it’s a tool that wears out instantly or a pair of pants that gets a hole too soon, it seems like more things in this world should be something you buy for life. They’re not as common, but numerous companies make excellent products that…
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Integrated solar panels keep camera batteries topped off Very good video quality, with color night vision Local storage eliminates the need for an optional subscription App is easy to navigate and rock-solid stable Cons Storage hub must be hardwired via ethernet 32GB of local storage in hub cannot be…
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If you’re among the millions of people who have downloaded DeepSeek, the free new chatbot from China powered by artificial intelligence, know this: The answers it gives you will largely reflect the worldview of the Chinese Communist Party. Since the tool made its debut this month, rattling stock markets and more established tech giants like…
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Other Delivery Chocolate Boxes We Enjoyed Uzma Chocolat’s Signature Exotic Box for $49: Hailing from Chicago, this was one of a few to arrive after the date for our January tasting panel—and so couldn’t be included in our top picks. But among the latecomers, it was a contender: an enrobed box filled with intense but…
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive and approachable design Good connectivity including USB-C with 90 watts Power Delivery Google TV is easy to use and supports many entertainment apps Bright, crisp image Cons Low contrast ratio and modest color performance Bundled speakers are weak HDR doesn’t function in Windows Our Verdict The Asus ZenScreen…
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