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Karl Rove Says If Biden Campaign Is Smart, It Should ‘Go Hard’ At 1 Trump ‘Mistake’

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Karl Rove, the GOP strategist who helped guide George W. Bush to two presidential victories, advised President Joe Biden’s campaign to “go hard” at Donald Trump’s embrace of the “thugs” who stormed the Capitol in 2021. (Watch the video below.) “If they were smart, they’d take the January 6 and go hard at it,” Rove … Read more

Smart Ovens Are Engineering Marvels, but Have Mostly Flopped with Home Cooks. Here’s Why

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At technology consumer shows like CES, it’s all about energy. Some booths have it and some don’t. Smart ovens, once a darling of the convention floor, were everywhere in 2024, but excitement for them was scant. Oversaturation could explain the waning enthusiasm for smart kitchens — they’ve been around for the better part of the decade … Read more

This smart air purifier has one special trick that helps me sleep near instantly

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Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysYou can buy the Dreo MC710S from Amazon now for $269.The Dreo MC710S pushes the perfect amount of air and creates an ideal white noise for those who need a bit of background sound to sleep.This tower fan is quite heavy, so you’ll want to be strategic about where it’s stationed. I … Read more

Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to get AI features next month

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If you bought Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses last year, they’re about to get a good deal more useful. According to the New York Times, the long-awaited AI features that have been available in early access for some users since December are rolling out wide starting next month. These features include the abilities to identify certain … Read more

Head to head: Nanoleaf Skylight versus Aqara Ceiling Light T1M — which is the best smart ceiling light?

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For too long, color-changing smart lighting has been stuck inside bulbs and light strips, limiting its use to table lamps, the occasional recessed can light, and maybe lighting up the underside of your cabinets. But with these two new smart ceiling lights from Aqara and Nanoleaf, we finally have more choices beyond Philips Hue’s line … Read more

How to stop Google’s Smart Compose text suggestions

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When you’re composing a document or email in Google Docs or Gmail, you may have noticed that the application often tries to finish sentences for you. As I was writing this, Google suggested “when I started writing this” instead of my preferred “when I started to type.” That’s because of Google’s Smart Compose feature, which … Read more

Sydney Sweeney Explains Why ‘Madame Web’ Flop Was Smart Career Move

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Sydney Sweeney’s a hall of fame spin doctor, or she’s got showbiz all figured out … because she’s explaining why the epic flop of “Madame Web” is actually good for her career. The actress basically has a strategic business perspective on the film crashing and burning at the box office … telling GQ UK she’s … Read more

Segway’s Navimow i is a more affordable smart robot mower

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Following its launch in Europe earlier this month, Segway’s Navimow i series robot lawn mower is now available in the US. As one of the first robotic mowers under $1,000 that can navigate autonomously without a boundary wire, its arrival could be the beginning of the robot lawn mower going mainstream. The Navimow i series … Read more

9 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2024): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and Alternatives

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I hate brushing my teeth. I do it because I have to, but it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable process—two minutes standing in front of the mirror can feel like an eternity. My dentist says I brush too harshly as well. Don’t even get me started on flossing. Electric toothbrushes make the whole experience easier. Their vibrations … Read more