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HP’s most affordable HD monitors keep getting better, and this 23.8-inch, HDMI- and VGA-compatible model is no exception. The swivel mount allows for landscape and portrait orientation, which is especially handy when using it as a second monitor with limited desk space. And as a bonus: this model comes with built-in speakers that will likely put your old built-ins to shame. The Apple Watch needs no introduction–since being released in 2015, it has become the bestselling wearable tech on the market. Aside from stylishly keeping time, it tracks fitness and health metrics, receives and makes calls and texts, and keeps the wearer organized with easy-to-set alarms, notes, and calendar integration. This 38mm diameter model comes in silver with a white band or space gray with a black band, but you can always swap out the band for a different color. Want to know who’s at your door before opening it? Ring’s video doorbell technology has been around for a few years now, but their latest model has updated motion sensing, crisper night vision, and improved privacy settings. The 2020 version of Ring’s video doorbell even comes in your choice of nickel or dark bronze to match your home’s exterior decor. At first glance, this little charging strip might look unremarkable, but its clever design is actual a major improvement on most power strips made for everyday use. With an included adhesive strip, 3 AC outlets and 3 USB ports, the Anker PowerPort Cube is a sleek solution for your typical cable clutter, and its modest dimensions make it a great portable travel power cord, too. Do you love your existing home stereo, but wish you could easily play songs or podcasts from your phone without a cable? Does your car have a standard AUX port, but no built-in Bluetooth capability? For a stunningly low 12 dollars, this Bluetooth receiver from Mpow brings your favorite home stereo or car stereo into the 21st century. Aside from pristine audio playback, the receiver also includes a built-in microphone that allows for taking distraction-free phone calls in the car. JBL’s Flip 4 is a versatile and travel-sized wireless speaker perfect for taking along on any activity, indoors or outdoors. You don’t need to worry about it getting splashed with water, either—the Flip 4’s IPX7 water protection rating means that it should be able to withstand being submerged in a meter of water for 30 minutes. With 12 hours of playback per charge, and with enough bass and volume for most outdoor activities, the current generation Flip is a bargain at $80. As the name implies, TPLink’s Deco Mesh WiFi system takes a cumulative approach to the problem of guaranteeing a good internet connection in larger or irregularly-shaped spaces. The Deco M5 3-pack uses three standalone units to create a mesh wireless network that covers up to 5500 square feet. And like traditional routers, one security system and password allows seamless internet access throughout the area covered by the three devices. Ditch your typical WiFi range extender and get ready to enjoy home internet access free of those annoying dead spots.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Carson Optical has been making binoculars, microscopes, and other optic technology since 1990, and this pocket microscope is a perfect place to start for amateur scientists and naturally curious people of all ages. With a magnification range of 60X to 120X, this microscope is perfect for viewing organisms and molecules that are impossible to examine with the naked eye. Always losing your keys? Is your cat a skilled escape artist? A few years ago, problems like these would have wildly different solutions. These days, there’s the Tile Mate, a sleek little square that can be attached via a key ring to your most precious items (and even the collar of your furry Houdini). A 200-foot Bluetooth range combined with a powerful, anonymous network of Tile app users will help you keep tabs on your valuables, both in your home and in the outside world.
