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After two weeks of testing, I determined that the Kwikset Kevo isn’t worth buying because it doesn’t work reliably. Setup (B-): * An interactive guide in the app walks you through installation. It gets the job done, but the directions weren’t perfect. The app implies you sync Kevo
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Kwikset Premis has a sleek design, but the keypad doesn’t work well in many circumstances. Setup (C+): * There are interactive hardware instructions, similar to the Premis app and much better than Schlage’s. * For installation, you need to remove your existing deadbolt. Then, drill a bigger hole if your
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Before we talk about Google Home Max, I want to talk about the smart speaker market as a whole. Speakers with smart assistants have been out for two years, but sound quality hasn’t been a priority until recently. Google released their premium version of Google Home, Google Home Max,
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Jaybird Run earbuds are great if you’re willing to sacrifice sound quality for a tight fit. They sit inside your ear and don’t look as goofy as Bose SoundSport Free, but there are no equalizer settings to make them sound good, and they cut out regularly. Sound (F)
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Sony WF-1000X earbuds have excellent noise-cancellation and audio, but the sound will cut out with minimal movement. Consider them if you want more noise cancellation than Bose or AirPods offer and plan on using them while seated. While they won’t cancel noise like a pair of over-ear headphones, they’
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When it comes to Apple products, I’m always the first in line to buy. However, when it comes to reviews, I take a different approach. I like to wait. iPhone X was released Nov. 3, and most tech sites posted their reviews the same day. How can you give
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I’ve owned all three Apple Watches. The first one didn’t do much other than push notifications that would usually go to my phone. It was too slow for anything to function properly. The second generation was twice as fast and could be used to exercise without the need
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The Bose SoundWear Companion looks like the q-collars NFL players are using to help prevent concussions. It makes me think of a guy walking down the sidewalk holding a boombox over his shoulder. I buy a ton of tech products to review. Getting new gadgets delivered to my door doesn’
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I haven’t owned a tablet in four years. I bought the second generation iPad in 2011. It was an excellent product, but I never used it. Tablets have always felt like something that played better in theory than real life. If I’m working, I’m on my MacBook.
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Function (A+): * One of the most important things with a robot vacuum is that it keeps chugging and doesn’t stall due to the bin filling up, running out of battery or get caught. Deebot outperforms Roomba in this respect because: * The advertised battery runtime is 100 minutes, but my
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A story has five parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, a resolution. For a story to be entertaining, it needs to have each part. But if you’re looking to tell a realistic story, it’s not always going to be entertaining. Stories have clean conclusions. A year is
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I’m sitting at a Starbucks writing this review on my new MacBook Pro With Touch Bar. It’s beautiful and I need everyone here to see it. I got my first MacBook in 2006 (before it was cool to own one). I like to upgrade my laptop every two