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2025 Toyota SUV Lineup Ranked by Reliability

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 20:00

Toyota has built its reputation on reliability, and nowhere is that more evident than in its SUV lineup. With models ranging from compact crossovers to full-size family haulers, Toyota continues to deliver vehicles that stand the test of time. But not all models are created equal. Some perform better than others when it comes to long-term dependability.

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Belkin's USB-C Wall Charger Is Just $15 Today, and It Comes With a Cable

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 19:39

A big price drop has been announced for the Belkin 30W USB-C Wall Charger, which is now available at its lowest price ever. This charger was originally priced at $34.99 but is now on sale for just $14.99 on Amazon, giving you a huge 57% discount.

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The Galaxy S25 Ultra Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price Yet

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 18:36

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the best phones you can buy right now, but the initial price of $1,300 was certainly expensive. Thankfully, the carrier-unlocked version is now on sale for just $1,000 at Best Buy and Amazon.

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Make Your First Web App Amazing With These 10 Core Web APIs

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 18:15

Using JavaScript, you can radically transform HTML documents, adding functionality to static web pages and even creating full-blown web applications. At its core, JavaScript can do anything that any other programming language can. However, beyond this, web browsers implement several web APIs that provide powerful support for various features.

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Satechi Has a New Super-Thin NVMe USB4 Enclosure

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 18:00

Satechi has revealed a new USB4 SSD enclosure, turning any NVMe drive into a sleek external drive. It’s designed with the M4 Mac Mini in mind, but also works with other USB and Thunderbolt devices at the fastest-available speeds.

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How iOS 26 Will Kill Spam Calls and Messages

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 17:30

There is nothing more annoying than relaxing, working, or spending time with friends, only to be interrupted by spam calls and unwanted text messages. It never stops with one, more are bound to come sooner or later.

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Get the Galaxy A36 5G for $70 Off Today

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 17:29

If you need a solid budget phone, this might be the deal for you. The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is now on sale for $330 at Best Buy, a savings of $70 from the original price.

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Where to Stream the Original Naked Gun Trilogy

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 17:10

The trailer for the highly-anticipated 2025 reboot of The Naked Gun starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson just dropped, and it made me giddy. I’m a huge fan of the original Police Squad TV series and iconic movies starring the legendary Leslie Nielsen, so to tide me over until the reboot lands in theaters, it's a great time to stream the original trilogy.

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I Thought the Playdate Would Be Great For My Kids—It's Not

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 17:00

I'm a parent, and Panic's Playdate strikes me not just as a fun nostalgic game console for me, but something for the kids as well. Unfortunately, that latter bit isn't quite true. I've been warned, and now so have you.

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Amazon Prime Day Returns July 8th, and It's Longer Than Ever

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 16:53

It's official. Amazon Prime Day is set to return next month and deliver all sorts of deals and discounts that are perfect for summer. As expected, Prime Day is returning on July 8th, only this time around they should probably just call it Prime Week. That's because Amazon is doing things a bit differently this year.

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Windows Software on a Modern Mac Still Sucks

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 16:15

The latest Mac computers with Apple Silicon chips are fantastic computers, but they fall behind their Intel-powered predecessors in one way: Windows software compatibility. If you occasionally need a Windows application, or want to play more than the handful of PC games available natively for Mac, you’re going to run into trouble.

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11 Must-Watch Peacock Originals to Stream Now

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 16:00

One thing I love about this digital streaming age and its numerous platforms is the plethora of original content they bring with them. Peacock has come a long way since they first appeared, and ever since seeing a certain one of their originals listed below, I’ve paid a lot more attention to their content.

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This Wild ROM Hack Lets You Create Your Own Pokémon

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 23:30

Were you the kid who was always drawing original Pokémon designs? Always wondering why there were no poison or ice types? What happened to awesome ghost-type Eeveelutions? Pokémon Infinite Fusion is a ROM hack that will let you create over 250,000 unique Pokémon to fill those missed opportunities.

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Spotify’s Offline Playlists Just Got Better on Android

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 23:17

The ability to download playlists for offline listening is one of the best things about Spotify Premium. However, Android Spotify users have been slightly behind their iPhone counterparts. Thankfully, Spotify is rectifying that with a recent update.

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Custom Keyboards Are Expensive (But Totally Worth It)

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 22:30

If you’ve fallen down the custom mechanical keyboard rabbit hole, you’ve likely seen Reddit posts or videos of $500+ builds. Sometimes, the base kit alone costs more than a high-end prebuilt. So, what makes these keyboards so expensive, and are they really worth it?

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The Best Classic Animated Shows on Adult Swim

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 22:00

Debuting in 2001, Adult Swim made itself known right from its live-action intro: “All kids out of the pool!” The late-night block of Cartoon Network shows catered to adults seeking something edgier, more hilarious, and action-oriented than reruns of The Flintstones and Jonny Quest. For being so divergent and leading the charge in adult animation, "the block" became a favorite of the college crowd.

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Your Favorite Watch Face May Soon Be Pulled From the Play Store

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 21:47

If you have a favorite Wear OS watch face that you can't live without, it might be a good idea to double-check if it's going to stick around. Google is making some big changes to streamline its smartwatch platform. The final shift to the new Watch Face Format (WFF) is about to become reality.

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OnePlus’s New Midrange Phones (Probably) Aren’t for You

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 21:20

OnePlus used to have a huge presence in the US years ago, complete with carrier deals. It never stopped being a Chinese brand first, but it actually cared about the US. These days, however, North America is just an afterthought. The company's latest cheaper devices look pretty nice, but sadly, you probably won't ever get to use them.

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6 Free Games With Hundreds of Hours of Content to Enjoy

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 21:00

With the era of $80 games upon us, free games seem more appealing than ever. But can a free game really give you as much value as something you paid for? Well, in the case of these titles, not only do they give you a ton of content, but they even outstrip many paid games in sheer value.

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This 75-inch 4k Roku TV Is 30% Off Today

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 20:35

The 75-inch Roku Plus Series 4K QLED Roku TV has never been this cheap before. It was originally priced at $999.99, but the TV is now on sale for $699.99 on Amazon, which is a huge 30% drop.

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