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Samsung OLED TV rumors — here’s what a top analyst thinks

By Brian Westover

Rumors suggest Samsung is buying millions of LG OLED panels, but Samsung OLED TVs may not be a sure thing.

F1 live stream: How to watch Emilia Romagna GP online

By Marc McLaren

Fire up an F1 live stream to see the second race of the 2021 season. Here's how to keep up with all of the GP action.

Best Picks

The best tablets in 2021

By Henry T. Casey

Finding the right tablet depends on your particular needs. Here's our guide to the best tablets around, from the iPad to the Fire tablets to Microsoft Surfaces.

The best cheap headphones in 2021

By Alex Bracetti, James Archer

We've searched for the best cheap headphones on the market — here are the winners, based on our testing

The best headphones with a mic for voice and video calls in 2021

By James Archer

Stay connected with the best headphones with a mic for voice and video calls, based on our real-world testing.

TVs

Samsung OLED TV rumors — here’s what a top analyst thinks

By Brian Westover

Rumors suggest Samsung is buying millions of LG OLED panels, but Samsung OLED TVs may not be a sure thing.

Smart TVs: Everything you need to know

By Brian Westover, John R. Quain

A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.

What Is HDMI ARC?

By Brian Westover

HDMI ARC provides a two-way flow of sound between a TV and a soundbar or other gear. Here's what you need to know.

Security

Google Chrome just got a big upgrade that will speed up your browsing

By Paul Wagenseil

Google pushed out an update to Chrome that adds some long-desired features, just a day after an emergency update patched two outstanding security flaws.

VPN uses: 20 ways to get the most out of your VPN

By Mo Harber-Lamond

VPN Streaming, security, torrenting, social media – VPN uses are as varied as the providers themselves. But what can you actually do with a VPN?

VPN

Chrome and Edge browsers both at risk — how to protect yourself now [Update]

By Paul Wagenseil

A new exploit demonstrated online lets hackers take over any computer using Chrome, Edge, or similar browsers, and there's no fix available yet.

Deals

Best Mother's Day gifts 2021 — 10 ideas that can't miss

By Rory Mellon

Here are the best Mother's Day gifts that combine a reasonable price with high-quality.

Hurry! Xbox Series S restock is live at Walmart right now

By Louis Ramirez

Xbox Series S inventory is live right now at Walmart. Hurry before it sells out.

Forget Surface Laptop 4 — Surface Laptop 3 is $600 off right now

By Denise Primbet

With the release of Surface Laptop 4, the previous iteration, Surface Laptop 3, is at a steep discount.

Reviews

DreamHost review

By Daniel Blechynden

Review In our comprehensive DreamHost review, we take a close look at this popular web hosting provider to determine whether it’s as good as it appears

Review

Hostwinds review

By Daniel Blechynden

Review In our complete Hostwinds review, we take a close look at every aspect of this popular web hosting provider.

Review

Branch Ergonomic Chair review

By Mike Prospero

The Branch Ergonomic Chair is a very good midrange office chair that doesn’t cost too much.

DJI Air 2S drone review

By Mike Prospero

The DJI Air 2S has significant improvements in image quality over its predecessor.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review (hands on)

By Henry T. Casey

Not yet rated

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 promises longer battery life and better performance in a familiar design.

Starlink review (hands on): How good is Elon Musk's satellite internet service?

By John R. Quain

Not yet rated

Starlink satellite internet is impressively fast and finally brings broadband to rural areas. It just needs to be more consistent and work out the beta kinks.

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