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You might think that upgrading your home with smart home products has to be difficult and expensive, but there are actually a lot of smart home products you can get for under $100 that will provide tons of smart functionality. From smart speakers to other smart devices that let you control things like lights or music with your voice using smart home assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to smart plugs that can transform any old device, like a coffeemaker or table lamp, into a smart one you can control from your phone, there are tons of ways to get started. And it won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

Smart buy

Aukey Wi-Fi Smart Plug 4-pack

Staff pick

This is such an incredible deal that you might as well stock up even if you can’t think of a use for all four right now. Aukey’s Wi-Fi Smart Plugs are very easy to set up and use. And you need the Aukey app and an Amazon Echo or Google Home to control lamps or seasonal decorations with your voice. A simple smart plug that do…

When The Walt Disney Company was started back in 1923, it’s safe to say no one could have predicted what it’d become. A long and storied history spanning nearly 100 years has followed, leading up to one of the company’s biggest successes yet: the launch of Disney+.

The new streaming service is full of new and old content, from Disney Channel shows and movies to Marvel superhero films and more, but perhaps the best inclusion are all the films and TV shows that can give you a look back at various moments in history. There’s even a wide selection of content from National Geographic now available to take you around the world while you’re stuck at home.

What is Disney+ and how do I sign up?

Before we get to the list below, if you aren’t familiar with Disney+ or have been holding out on signing up, now’s the time to learn more and get a subscription started. It brings pretty much the full collection of shows and movies from Disney, Pixar, Nat Geo, Marvel, and more into one service for a…

What you need to know

Sling is offering free TV streaming to everyone from 5 p.m. EST until midnight daily.
You don’t need a credit card to sign up.
The promotion scores you free access to the Sling Blue service, which has 50 channels.

Sling has been running a number of promotions to try and keep people at home, and the latest from the streaming service is a new Happy Hour Across America promotion. The idea here is a little different, but it’s pretty cool. Basically, Sling TV is offering free access to its streaming service from 5 p.m. EST through midnight EST daily so you can tune in after work and connect to the news at no cost to you.

Sling’s group president Warren Schlichting said:

“Since we can’t serve you a beverage or basket of hot wings, we’re introducing a new kind of happy hour – TV ‘on the house’ every night. Much like a real happy hour, TV is often a shared experience. So grab your favorite refreshment, tune in with your friends and family, and get those group …

The gang take a look at the DualSense controller for the upcoming PS5. They also talk about the remake of Final Fantasy VII, which leads into a discussion of the best remakes of all time. Also, can easy mode be too easy?

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Take a look at the new DualSense controller, releasing alongside PS5 | Android Central
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PS5 DualSense controller vs. PS4 DualShock 4 controller: Which is better? | Android Central
Best video game remakes of all time: From Final Fantasy VII to Shadow of the Colossus | Windows Central
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Motorola’s 2019 flagship is the G7, which comes with 64GB of internal storage — unless you pick up the G7 Play or Power which both ship with just 32GB. The good news is you can take some of the extra money you saved buying the phone to upgrade your storage via a microSD card. Motorola phones support microSD up to 512GB so you can go all-out if you want to.

Go Extreme

SanDisk Extreme 64GB

Staff pick

SanDisk Extreme cards are a popular choice for recording 4K video in professional filming shoots so it will deliver for your Moto G7. With the SanDisk Memory Zone app, you can manage your files easier than ever, if you don’t want to use Google’s stock apps.

$14 at Amazon
$15 at B&H Photo

Alternate option

Kingston Canvas React 32GB

Kingston’s top-rated Class 10 UHS-I microSDXC card features 32GB capacity and advertises read speeds up to 80MB/s and write speeds up to 40MB/s. Plus, Kingston includes a microSD to SD card adapter so you can transfer files from your G7 to your …

If you want your pictures to have that Instagram filter look, then you’ll love the color filter lens on the OnePlus 8 Pro.

A lot of people like to add a photo filter effect to some of the pictures they take with their phones. Whether you want a softened look or a sepia wash, there is a multitude of apps that will add the effect, and chances are your camera and gallery app will do it, too.

OnePlus is doing things a bit differently here. With the OnePlus 8 Pro, there is a dedicated color filter camera system that applies filters the old fashioned way. Using a coated covering over the lens along with some post-processing, the hope is that your work of art will look a lot better than simple filtering software that adds a layer to an already processed and compressed image.

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It’s not just a marketing term, either; there is a separate 5MP camera sensor and lens that is coated — and i…

Amazon’s working conditions have been criticized as a “health bomb” by workers.

What you need to know

Amazon has been ordered to limit its shipping to essential times in France within the next 24 hours.
The company is to institute measures aimed at preserving employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This restriction will last for 30 days, with a ₤1 million fine issued for violations.

Amazon France has been ordered to ship only essential products for the next month while the company sets up a risk evaluation system for employees in its warehouse and puts in measures designed to protect its workers. Amazon will also be required to negotiate said safety measures with worker representatives during this period.

The company was heavily criticized in a press release issued by Solidaires, a French group of trade unions as it filed a suit earlier this month:

While the Prime Minister last March ordered the closure of non-essential businesses due to the coronavirus epidemic an…

In this time of social distancing, you and your kids are likely spending much more time around the house and on the internet. Beyond typical internet dangers like malware and hackers, parents now face the challenges of keeping their kids safe from inappropriate content, social media addiction, and boundless screen time. If you’re wary of malicious online invaders or you’ve noticed your child is spending too much time online, it’s time to take back control of your home internet setup.
With the Gryphon® Guardian, you can safeguard your home online experience for good. The Gryphon® Guardian is a compact mesh security router and parental control system designed to keep your network safe and easy to use. Simply install the 4″ X 4″ router and connect any Wi-Fi compatible devices to begin defending them with intrusion detection and malware filtering powered by ESET Antivirus. That’s right, no need to fuss with cumbersome installations on the devices you want covered. With two high-power…

Still using your Galaxy S7 edge? That’s fine — it still holds up quite well. If you want it to last even longer, then protecting your hardware is essential. Even though the S7 edge is an older phone, there are still plenty of cases available. These are the best cases you can buy for your Galaxy S7 edge.

Excellent feel

Caseology Wavelength

Staff Pick

Caseology makes some of the best phone cases money can buy. The Wavelength comprises a TPU rubber bumper shell with a hard plastic rim, which holds everything in place. The textured “wave” pattern on the back provides superb grip, and this case feels fantastic in the hand.

$12 at Amazon
$25 at Caseology

Sleek and refined

UEEBAI Luxury Leather Case

This leather case from UEEBAI is a bit different from other wallet cases. Instead of having a flap that covers the display, there’s a small flap on the back to hold two cards. Then, you can snap the flap back into place with the magnetic buttons.

$11 at Amazon

Solid protection

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