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GIFT GUIDE_Mother’s Day Gadget Gifts 2022

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Most Moms I know deserve a medal. But this Mother’s Day, anything totally awesome will do just fine, like a homemade card, helping around the house, or a gorgeous gadget that will keep her connected to everything — and everyone — she loves. Here are some of the top tech gifts Moms like me will adore.  But first... We hope you love the products we recommend! We independently select all of them, but Techish.com or our parent company may collect a share of sales or other compensation from a company with a product mentioned in this gift guide. Some companies also sponsor various Techish-related TV productions, but that does not impact the editorial work we do. There's a ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: These Valentine Gadgets Gifts and Tech Tools Make You Swoon

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Shopping for Valentine's Day can be a super tough task, especially if you blew your gift-giving greatness over the Christmas holidays. Now what? Do you go for the mushy, romantic gifts or spring for something your partner actually needs? Flowers, dinner, chocolate, a DIY book of coupons?  Or maybe you're buying a gift for someone you're not romantic with, like a friend or child (or yourself!). The good news is that right now is a great time to get some of the best gadgets of the year. Here's what we're drooling over: Netflix and Thrill Top five best new gadgets of the year — The Freestyle — Samsung’s all-new, super hot, flexible projector. It creates cinema-quality entertainment ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: Helpful tips for getting great gifts while staying on budget!

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The final sprint is here to get your hands on the perfect present for friends and family. Here are a handful of ideas for great gifts and savings tools — to wrap up this year on a good note. ABCmouse Here's a great digital gift for kids (and their parents) that's NOT impacted by shipping delays: ABCmouse —  a comprehensive digital learning program disguised as a bunch of super-awesome games.  It's really an ultimate guilt-free screen time. There are more than 10-thousand activities, so kids won’t get bored with it, and it really helps build confidence and a strong foundation in reading, math, English, and more for kids ages 2–8.  Kids are always learning, even when they don’t think they ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: Last minute gadget picks for the whole fam

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So you blinked and now it’s December — and you haven’t done any of your holiday shopping yet. In case you haven’t heard, this is NOT the year to put it all off until the last minute. Here are handful of affordable picks for all ages. ***You can buy the gadget directly from the BUY IT NOW links below, and Techish.com might get a small commission on the sale, however, recommendations are independently chosen by Techish editors.*** Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Wireless earbuds are a perfect go-to gadget gift and these Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are a perfect fit — literally — they just nestle right into your ear. Whether you want to listen to holiday music, dial into a conference call, or tune out your ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: Check out these buzz worthy gadgets!

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Holiday shopping is in full swing and the clock is ticking to get the most coveted gifts delivered in time for the big day. Here are a handful of gadgets—and one super-smart insider tip—for finding perfect picks without all the stress! Note: You can buy the gadget directly from the BUY IT NOW links below, and Techish might get a small commission on the sale, but recommendations are independently chosen by Techish editors. A most buzz-worthy gift E-Bikes are the world’s best-selling electric vehicle — and one of the most wished-for gadgets this year. Check out these two models from Buzz E-Bikes— starting with the Charter-F — a lightweight electric folding bike — minimalist design, tons ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: Tech the halls! More great gadgets and deals!

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https://youtu.be/L4w3Q3E2h-4 Here are the gadgets we're buying for people we love (including ourselves). We have several lists here on Techish.com, including the latest gadgets catching our eye for overall features, price, and the fact you can still get it in time for Christmas! Wristcam  Serious inspector-gadget must-have: This next-gen wristband adds two hands-free cameras to your Apple Watch. There’s a selfie camera that angles up — and then another one that faces forward. Both can snap either stills or HD video. Wristcam syncs to an app and imports the captures into Apple's Photo library. It also hooks into Siri voice commands! No phone needed! The 8-megapixel “world-facing” camera ... Read more

Use these browser extensions to get the best deals on everything you buy!

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Amazon has a reputation for offering the lowest prices on many of its products, but it's not always the best place to find deals. Whether you're doing some casual online shopping or prepping for early Black Friday sales (check out the best discounts on TVs and headphones so far), using a coupon browser extension like OctoShop or Honey could help you find the lowest price possible. A quick privacy note: The extensions on this list work by scanning every site you visit for potential coupons, which could potentially expose you to some security issues. Before installing any of them, it's worth your while to check out its privacy policy. That noted, all the ones we've highlighted ... Read more

HOW TO: Shop Black Friday/Cyber Monday like a pro

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This is a shopping seaon like no other. Gaming devices like the PlayStation and Xbox consoles are going to be really tough to find, and the list of hard-to-get items has grown even longer, encompassing Wi-Fi routers, cheap laptops and audio gear. BEST deals so far:  LG C1 OLED TV (65-Inch) - Costco Deal price: $1,800; street price: $2,100 Google Nest Doorbell Camera - Walmart Deal price: $150; street price: $200 Apple Airpods Pro: $159 (save $90 vs. Apple store, lowest price ever) - Walmart  Netgear Nighthawk Wi-Fi router: $150 (save $150) - Best Buy  Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Target Deal price: $200; street price: ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: Tech toys that teach, screen-free fun, and lessons to last a lifetime!

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***A version of this article and video appear in USA Today*** https://youtu.be/aBYIdXbl_9E It’s hard enough to pry myself away from a screen these days, but when it comes to kids? Forget about it. It seems like babies are now born with the swipe, pinch, and tap reflexes ready to go out of the gate. Paired with the pandemic, many parents feel like screen time — theirs and their kids’ — is totally out of control. Which leads us to this years’ hottest toy trends. This year is all about screen-free fun, tech toys that teach, and perfect pets (all the fun, none of the mess). Here are some of the best I—and my team of young reviewers—have tried out first hand. STEM GETS AN “A” STEM — ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: Buy now or wait until Black Friday/Cyber Monday?

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are usually two of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year — but this year everything is different. Most deals are already out there, and people are gobbling them up. Here are a few standouts, plus advice on what to buy now versus what to hold off on for a few more weeks.  WAIT UNTIL BLACK FRIDAY FOR THIS HOT DEAL! The holidays are all about family, friends and festivities — and if you’re anything like me — that means constantly cleaning up before the next wave of guests arrive! I just ordered the LG CordZero Kompressor Stick Vacuum with Power Mop because — a) I LOVE vacuuming, b) it is a super handy tool that really sucks — in a good way — and has the ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: Hot holiday gadgets and ways to save

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A worldwide computer chip shortage combined with major shipping delays means many Christmas shoppers won't be able to find the items they're looking for and have them delivered before December 25th. If you typically wait until Black Friday and Cyber Monday to do the bulk of your shopping, you definitely want to get started now, especially since we're already seeing some of the biggest discounts on some of the hottest gadgets already. Here are some of my favorite finds so far, along with advice on ways to shop smart and save big: SWEET SMARTPHONES Samsung’s new Galaxy Z-series foldables are two of the newest and most striking pieces of tech on the planet.  The Galaxy Z ... Read more

TECHLIST: Ease back-to-school stress with high-tech masks, alarm clocks, math apps, more

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***THIS ARTICLE AND VIDEO ORIGINALLY RAN/AIRED IN USATODAY*** https://youtu.be/E2qsnJWoZw8 In what’s shaping up as one of the most anxiety-inducing back-to-school seasons yet, the buzz among parents everywhere has shifted from Number 2 pencils to N95 masks. With so many unknowns around the coronavirus and the delta variant still ahead — many parents are turning to new tech tools to help ease mounting worries. Online searches for “best kids masks for school” rocketed up some 250% in the past few weeks according to Google Trends. In addition to personal protective gear, parents are doubling down on devices such as Chromebooks and smart wearables, along with e-learning tools and ... Read more

Amazon Prime Day scams ramp up, here’s how to protect yourself:

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Check Point Research (CPR) sent us an email this morning, saying they've spotted an increase in malicious activity in the run-up to Amazon Prime Day 2021, one of the largest online shopping events of the year. This year's event, slated to occur on June 21-22, promises millions of deals and special offers to Amazon’s 150-million-plus Prime subscribers around the world. CPR says of particular concern is that nearly 80% of domains containing the word “Amazon” are potentially dangerous. CPR also reports that cybercriminals are impersonating the Amazon brand ahead of the annual shopping event in order to trick people into credential theft of their email addresses, payment details and passwords, ... Read more

Gift Guide: Splurge-worthy spends for dads, grads (and maybe yourself)

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Did you just win the lottery? Or maybe you've been saving up for that one special bit of new technology to make life feel all the more futuristic ... and just plain awesome. Also? When it comes to celebrating milestones — like I don't know, maybe graduating from college during a pandemic or fathering a human — sometimes you just have to go all out. This year is all about the upgrade and only the best will do! Gift dads, grads, and all the people you really, really love one of these incredible, splurge-worthy gadgets they will love for years to come. Yes, some of these picks ($74,000 robotic dog...) are a little over the top, but we can also dream, right?! Samsung Neo QLED ... Read more

GIFT GUIDE: Genius gadgets for deserving dads and grateful grads

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We have so much to celebrate! After living in the shadow of a worldwide pandemic for more than a year it’s time to ring in those big milestones for Dads and Grads alike. What better way to do it than with the very best gadgets, outdoor gear, subscriptions, and more? Here are my favorite picks, from the almost-free to the still totally-budget-worthy items sure to be a hit for years to come! Let’s start with the best new tech to help Dad get his grill on:  Traeger Ironwood 885  This is the coveted wood-pellet grill that lets you smoke, bake, roast, braise, BBQ, and GRILL — of course — all with one super-smart device. It’s packed with next-gen features like their “WiFIRE” ... Read more

#MothersDay GIFT GUIDE: What to buy for Mom for in 2021

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7LfuQ7CmXI&t=4s   Mother's Day is May 9th this year. I am a mom, and I love gadgets. Every mom I know not only likes gadgets, but relies on them every single day to keep her informed, connected, and entertained — not to mention sane! Here are a few of our favorite things for the big day and beyond!   Tribute Video Montage Tribute is a service that helps you create a video montage with everyone in your family sharing their love, admiration, and respect for mom. It simplifies the collaborative process — no need to track down family members for their videos, request different file formats, or email reminders. Just choose the occasion ... Read more