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Google's Android mobile operating system is open source, which means anyone can, in theory, build their own mobile operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Why, then, are there not many different versions of Android to choose from? Well, the good news is that there are a …

It’s true that “before the pandemic” is a hazy time, an era in which it’s difficult to pin down chronology with any certainty. So while the rumors of Sonos headphones definitely began before the pandemic, who knows exactly how long we’ve been waiting for them? Four years? Ten? That’s all …

Blackmagic has solidified its reputation for relatively affordable cinema cameras. The recent Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K improved on its predecessors with a full-frame sensor and a flexible L-mount that can accept a wide array of lenses to the camera body, all for a starting price of a reasonable $2,595. Now, …

One of the worst parts of online shopping is trying to figure out whether an item of clothing will actually fit. While some brands have begun hiring models with more diverse body types, the process still often requires a leap of faith—or making a lot of returns. Google announced Tuesday …

Microsoft's Surface laptops have been underwhelming us in the past few years—they haven't changed drastically since the original launch in 2017. But on the heels of Microsoft Build, the company's annual developer conference, Microsoft finally injected some life into its hardware platform today with a media-only launch event—that wasn't livestreamed—at …

Every so often, Samsung hosts a big ol’ seasonal sale with deals on various gadgets and gizmos. The Discover Samsung Summer Sale is the latest opportunity, with discounts on smartphones, TV sets, projectors, and home appliances, and the sale runs through May 26. There are daily deals, so you'll find …

Mattresses and cars are two things you should never pay sticker price for, because sticker prices are inflated and therefore “deals” are usually the actual retail price. We can't help you with cars, but we can help with getting a new comfortable bed. We track the prices of all our …

It's Every outdoor fanatic’s favorite time of year. Snow is melting, birds are migrating, and REI is holding its biggest sale of the year: the annual REI anniversary sale. This year’s event ends tonight on Memorial Day. Many items are up to 30 percent off, but REI Co-op members save …

Is there anything better than lounging in the sun, reading a fantastic book? I think not. Now is an excellent time to stock up on books for the summer, because Amazon has a huge book sale running through May 20. Ebook prices start at $1, while print books are going …

Cleaning your floors is a vile, tedious chore, which ultimately has less to do with the task itself, and more to do with the general sense that the tools available for the job are inadequate. I have two kids, a big dog, and a big house. Most cleaning tools are …