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The best hand warmers

By Amanda Reed

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Our favorite rechargeable hand warmers are just $14.99 right now on Amazon

By Stan Horaczek

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Say hello to your dev dream team

By Stack Commerce

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This tech bundle for kids lets them build their own smartwatch and virtual pet

By Stack Commerce

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Lightweight, powerful, and on sale for $229.97—meet this near-mint MacBook Air

By Stack Commerce

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How important are updates, actually?

By Justin Pot

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This charging block was featured at CES because it’s that awesome

By Stack Commerce

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Is the giant smartphone trend dying? This mini one says “yes”

By Stack Commerce

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Heads up: There is now a way to get Microsoft apps without a subscription

By Stack Commerce

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This party speaker is so big it needs wheels and a handle. Get it for just $119 right now.

By Stan Horaczek

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The one tool that’s beloved by bird watchers, hikers, and … sports fans?

By Stack Commerce

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There’s a reason families are going wild about this $100 projector

By Stack Commerce

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The best Nintendo Switch games for 2025

By Brandt Ranj, Nicholas Ware

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The best Nintendo Switch games for when you’re traveling in 2025

By Nicholas Ware, Brandt Ranj

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REI winter footwear clearance: Save up to 50% on running shoes, trail running sneakers, and hiking boots

By Stan Horaczek

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How to stand out as a new tech worker

By Stack Commerce

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Meet the AirTag alternative everyone’s talking about

By Stack Commerce

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The best tankless water heaters, as chosen by experts

By Timothy Dale

The best power lift recliners arranged in a row
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The best power lift recliners for mobility and comfort

By Curtis Silver

The best solar generators including Jackery 2000 Pro, Anker 767 and the EcoFlow
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The best solar generators for 2025, tested and reviewed

By Nick Hilden, Stan Horaczek