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You’ll never read Facebook’s new data policy, so we did it for you

Facebook’s new data policy is 4,200 words you’re never going read, but the company has become a little more transparent about how they track users and non-users as they click on different pages and use other apps. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Need 20 things to make that Allrecipes meal? Instacart will now deliver them all

Allrecipes and Instacart have teamed up to help you order ingredients to cook an Instacart recipe. The service will deliver the food to your door.
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The FBI accuses China of trying to steal U.S. coronavirus vaccine research

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security accused China of attempting to steal coronavirus vaccine research from the U.S. and urged researchers to be wary.
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Amazon Echo Show (1st gen) review

The Amazon Echo Show is a smart assistant with a screen, so you can both see and hear what Alexa’s talking about. Right now, features like being able to see your timer or camera feed are helpful, but not world-changing. Here's what happened when we took the device for a spin.
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Hoover Rogue 970 review

The Hoover Rogue 970 is a robot vacuum that requires an app for certain functions and features, so make sure your home Wi-Fi is up to snuff before it cleans your floors.

Coronavirus testing: Everything you need to know

The U.S. needs more tests for the coronavirus pandemic, but these tests have accuracy issues that need fixing as well before lockdown measures can be eased.
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Frigidaire FGET3065PF review

Frigidaire’s Gallery Series double oven is spacious and sleek, offering plenty of room for any size meal.
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Wink Hub 2 review

The Wink Hub 2 is a smart-home hub that connects to lots of devices, supports tons of protocols, and offers easy setup.
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Singlecue Gen 2 gesture control review

In our Singlecue Gen 2 review, we try to use gestures to control our smart home and TV.
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Roost Smart Smoke Alarm Review

The Roost RSA-400 is a smart smoke alarm that uses a Wi-Fi-enabled battery to send alerts to your smartphone when it detects smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, or natural gas.
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Petzi Treat Cam review

The Petzi Treat Cam lets you check up on your pet and deliver treats. It’s a nice way to connect with your cat when you’re away from home -- but yes, your cat will always love a piece of plastic as much as he loves you.
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Nucleus Anywhere Intercom with Amazon Alexa review

In our Nucleus Anywhere Intercom review, we test the “Skype in a box” videoconferencing appliance and digital assistant that preceded Amazon’s upcoming Echo Show.
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Nightingale Sleep System Review

With two separate devices that plug into your outlets, the Nightingale immerses you in white noise or sounds like falling rain. It has some smart features, but its $299 price tag is a wake-up call.
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Nanoleaf Aurora Smarter Kit review

The Nanoleaf Aurora is a pack of flat panels that light up your wall. You can arrange them in unique shapes and customize the colors. They’re fun, fairly functional, and will get your guests talking.
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Myfox Smart Home Security System review

Myfox wants its security camera to make you feel safe but also secure in your privacy, thanks to its privacy shutter. The feature is genius, but it comes at a premium price.
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LifeSmart Smart-Home Kits review

When it comes to smart-home devices, there may be lots of things you want — and lots you don’t. LifeSmart’s kits let you choose what’s important to you, though it may not be the right choice if you want to add on later.
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iSmartAlarm review

The iSmartAlarm is a solid bet for the DIY-ers amongst you, and it will only improve as the company continues to roll out new features.
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Google Home review

Now that it's been out almost a year, we updated our Google Home review to reflect the smart speaker's new features like calling.
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SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit Review

The Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Start Kit comes with the basic accessories needed to protect your home, but you’ll likely need to expand into the smart home ecosystem to use it.
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What will it be like to live on Mars? Inflatable and super sustainable

By the 2030s, NASA wants to send humans to Mars. To do so takes a lot of planning, especially when it comes to making the planet habitable. Larry Toups is a space architect who specializes in building for extreme environments.
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Your weather app may not be as reliable as you thought. Here’s why.

It's on the verge of thunderstorming. Do you know where your weather app gets its forecast data? Why does your friend's app show a different temperature? A lot has to do with NOAA's National Weather Service, which collects a ton of data and distributes it. But are there better forecast models.
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Over your oven? 3D print new, smarter controls with RetroFab

RetroFab is a system from Autodesk that lets you 3D print retrofitted controls for your appliances.
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Hosting an Oscar’s party? Here’s how to add some terrific tech touches

There are a few ways technology can help you host a party centered around the 89th Academy Awards. Here are some of our personal suggestions.
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Now is the perfect time to watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix

Avatar: The Last Airbender is back streaming after a long break. It's on Netflix, and if you've never seen the delightful yet deep show, now is the time.
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I tested my cat’s DNA, but the results only led to more mysteries

Why would you get your cat’s DNA tested? Some of it is superficial, like coat type and length, but the ones worth paying for will give you health information as well. Unfortunately, Basepaws just doesn’t have any health data at the moment.
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Dirty in bed: Why you need to wash your sheets right now

Do you like cuddling up with dust mites every night? If not, then you should be washing your sheets way more frequently than you probably are.
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Paint it black? 6 online tools that help you visualize, choose your new wall color

Picking out paint colors can be daunting. Luckily, there are many online tools to help show you how your walls will look in different hues.
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Barnes & Noble used A.I. to make classic books more diverse. It didn’t go well

Barnes & Noble wanted to make Diverse Editions of classic books like Alice in Wonderland. It used A.I. to scan them but missed racist descriptions and important context.
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Slip on Soma’s smart bra and you may discover you’ve been wearing the wrong size

Roughly 80 percent of women are wearing the wrong bra size, for a variety of reasons. Even if you’ve been measured before, changes in weight and hormones can affect your size. Soma’s Somainnofit smart bra helps you more accurately gauge your size and get recommendations for better-fitting bras.
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Haier’s shoe washer cleans sneakers without all the clanging and banging

Chances are, your sneakers probably stink -- especially if you've been walking around CES 2019 for a few days. At the show, Haier showed off its shoe washer, which deodorizes your sneakers without you having to do anything at all. It also has another shoe washer for deeper cleaning.
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Breville’s $800 pizza oven may make you ditch delivery for good

Would you buy an $800 countertop oven that only made one thing? What if that one thing were pizza? The Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo gets far hotter than your built-in range, up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit. That means it cooks pizza more like a commercial oven in your local pizzeria.
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NutriBaby is a smart baby-food processor that keeps track of all your little one’s meals

Nutribaby+Connect is a smart baby food processor that keeps track of what you're feeding your child thanks to an app.
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The Netatmo Smart Smoke Alarm and Indoor Security Siren provide total coverage

Your smart home is about to get safer. Thanks to new new additions to the Netatmo Security range, give yourself peace of mind.
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Redecorating the secret lair? Bodyfriend Aventar massage chair will fit right in

At CES 2017, Bodyfriend had its Aventar massage chair on display. It's a very high-tech chair that will debut in 2018.