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Spotify Is Killing Car Thing And No, You Can’t Have Your Money Back

Accessories and Peripherals, audio, Cars, News, Streaming Devices / Leon S

Around four years ago, Spotify announced Car Thing, a very plainly-named device designed to extend some of your phone’s functionality, particularly Spotify playback, to older cars while keeping your phone tucked away. Car Thing didn’t see wide release until February 2022, though, and professional reviews were less than glowing. By and large, the takeaway was that […]

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This Laptop Bag Is The Best I’ve Used In Nearly 10 Years

Accessories and Peripherals, Gaming Accessories / Leon S

Chris Burns/SlashGear I’ve destroyed my fair share of backpacks over the past couple of decades. I carry a lot of stuff when I leave the house — usually a laptop, the laptop’s cord, a bunch of pencils and pens, earbuds, external storage drive, chalk, gum, stickers, and a giant sketchpad. When I go to a

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4 Raspberry Pi Projects For Bicycle Riders

Accessories and Peripherals, Artificial Intelligence, robotics / Eric

Bogdan Vija/Shutterstock Raspberry Pi is a versatile device that could have a home in virtually every industry and hobby, and it’s easy for beginners to tackle. The tiny computer is best known for its many retro game conversions or as a tool to teach robotics and coding, but there’s so much more it can do.

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How To Reset Your Ring Doorbell (And What Happens When You Do)

Accessories and Peripherals, Cameras / Eric

BrandonKleinPhoto/Shutterstock The Ring video doorbell has changed home security. Before the Ring doorbell, you either had to pay for an expensive security camera set up in order to see who was at the front door, or you’d have to look out the peephole or window. With Ring, you could see who was approaching your door

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Arduino’s Wire Library: What It Is & How It Works

Accessories and Peripherals, Components, Drones, robotics / Eric

Sorapop Udomsri/Shutterstock The Arduino platform offers a variety of affordable toys used by DIY enthusiasts for simple electronics projects. It is known for being easy to learn and is built on a variant of the C++ programming language. With an active community and detailed documentation online, the Arduino platform is ideal for beginners, including those

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How To Change The Battery In Your Samsung Galaxy SmartTag

Accessories and Peripherals, Smartphones, Wearables / Eric

Yasin Hasan/Shutterstock The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is a small but mighty tool. By attaching it to your desired belongings and connecting it to the SmartThings app, this handy little device connects to the internet so that they can be found easily if misplaced. Galaxy SmartTags have long-lasting batteries, and are easy to set up and personalize. This

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What Are Makey Makey Apps & What Devices Can You Run Them On?

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SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock There are plenty of interactive Arduino projects for beginners, but for the last decade, Makey Makey has been a favorite among kids, parents, and educators alike. Created by MIT alums Jay Silver and Eric Rosenbaum, this game-changing device turns everyday objects into workable keyboards, acting as a great introduction to Arduino systems for kids. Users

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How To Troubleshoot Step Counter Not Working For Apple Watch

Accessories and Peripherals, Wearables / Leon S

Raditya/Getty Images By Rob Rich/April 19, 2024 5: 15 pm EST The Apple Watch does a lot, which can be a blessing and a curse. Perhaps its most popular features are its various health-tracking technologies that have become common in most modern smartwatches. However, sometimes those features can run into problems. If you’ve begun to notice

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How To Remove Keyboard Switches (And Install New Ones)

Accessories and Peripherals, Components / Leon S

Lucas Seijo/Shutterstock Over the years, computers have gone from electronic luxuries used for only a handful of purposes to necessities for many, capable of handling a range of tasks. Additionally, especially in the realm of PC gaming, full-on customization has become increasingly prevalent. Those with an affinity for computers who use them often will go

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3 Things You Need To Know Before Buying & Installing A Smart Light Bulb

Accessories and Peripherals, Energy / Leon S

RossHelen/Shutterstock By C. Gordon/April 13, 2024 4: 45 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the simpler ways to make one’s home feel a tad futuristic, and offer conveniences you didn’t realize you ‘d appreciate, is to install smart light bulbs. It’s not that traditional light bulbs are necessarily

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Here’s What The Icons And Numbers Mean On Your Makita Drill

Accessories and Peripherals / Leon S

There are a few tools that no handyman should be without and a drill is one of them. Not only do they make projects such as renovations and building furniture much easier versus using a screwdriver, but you can also add other drill extensions to your power tool that have nothing to do with drilling.

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5 Wireless Chargers You Can Add To Your Desk And Side Tables

Accessories and Peripherals, Smartphones / Eric

Nor Gal/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. At first glance, wireless smartphone charging may seem like a gimmick or something that has little utility outside of very specific use cases, but there’s much more to it than that. The primary use for wireless charging is the way that — for

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