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Monday 16 December 2019

The best USB-C headphone adapters of 2019

Even if your new smartphone has ditched the traditional headphone jack, you can still use your smartphone’s USB Type C port with your favorite headphones with a USB Type C headphone adapter. We highlight some of the best ones out there.

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Vudu now lets you cancel a movie rental while you’re watching it

Video streaming service Vudu now lets you ditch a dismal movie and switch to another one at no cost, but you have to decide within the first 30 minutes.

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Former NASA engineer thwarts porch pirates again with 'Glitter Bomb 2.0'

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10 Best Tech Gifts for Eco-Warriors

Going green isn’t always easy, however, you might know someone in your life who’s mastered the practice. Maybe they’ve encouraged you to bike to work, minimize plastic use, or switch to solar energy. Now that it’s holiday time, you want to gift them something special to return the favor. From biodegradable phone cases to LED lamps, here are the top tech gift picks for all the eco-warriors on your list.

Wemo Insight Smart Plug

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This Wemo Smart Plug will help you cut back on your electric bill: just download the Wemo app to control your appliances and lights at home.

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Philips Hue Motion Sensor

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We’ve all been guilty of leaving the lights on in rooms, but the Philips Hue Motion Sensor can instantly turn them on and off for you.

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SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker

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If the thought of your recycling bin is making you cringe, you’ll want to buy a SodaStream Fizzi Sparking Water Maker to cut back on those Coca Cola cans.

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Automatic PRO AUT-350 Connected Car OBD II Adapter

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Driving can take a toll on the environment, but you can monitor your car activity and gas station trips with this Automatic Pro AUT-350 Connected Car OBD II Adapter.

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Hidrate Spark 2.0A Smart Water Bottle

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Monitor how much water you’re drinking (and say goodbye to plastic water bottles) with this Hidrate Spark 2.0A Smart Water Bottle.

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Sense Energy Monitor

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Forking over a lot of cash for your energy bill? You can digitally monitor your appliance usage with the Sense Energy Monitor.

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Wood Earbuds

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Why settle for plastic headphones when you can buy eco-friendly ones instead? These ThinkSound Headphones offer great sound and they’re made out of wood material.

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MLGB Alexa Wi-Fi Smart Wood Table Lamp

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For times when you want to cut back on your electricity, the MLGB Alexa Wi-Fi Smart Wood Table Lamp is a money-saver: just ask Alexa, Amazon’s virtual voice assistant, to turn off the lights and set timers around the house.

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Anker 15W Dual USB Solar Charger

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Skip the plug and use the power of light to juice up your smartphone. This Anker 15W Dual USB Solar Charger powers up devices quickly, and it costs less than $40.

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Pela Biodegradable Phone Case

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This Pela Biodegradable Phone Case is made with 100% compostable material, so you can rest easy knowing that you’re smartphone is protected and not polluting the planet.

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How to find your own phone number on iOS or Android

If you've ever wondered where your phone saves your own phone number, this is the guide to help you find it. Whether you have an Android or an iOS device, we show you where you can go on your smartphone to find your phone number.

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Porsche joins forces with Lucasfilm to design a Star Wars spacecraft

Porsche sports cars are pretty fast, but how about one with hyperdrive? Porsche teamed up with Lucasfilm to design a starship for a galaxy, far, far away. It combines the look of other Star Wars ships with some Porsche design DNA.

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Google Maps helps you find EV chargers that work with your car

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CES 2020 schedule: The best events, talks, panels, and keynotes

With multiple events at nearly every hour that will number into the hundreds, here are the most important events, talks, panels, and keynotes and at CES 2020.

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Hacker accesses Ring camera in little girl’s bedroom to tell her he’s Santa

A family in Memphis, Tennessee says that a man hacked into their Amazon Ring security camera, which the family bought for Black Friday, to talk to an 8-year-old girl in her bedroom.

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All the insane car tech (and one motorcycle) we can’t wait to see at CES 2020

CES is every bit as much a car show as a gadget show, and 2020 promises some huge announcements, from electric trucks to advances in autonomous driving, better batteries, and even in-car entertainment that makes Netflix in the dash look old.

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Monday 16 December 2019

The best USB-C headphone adapters of 2019

Vudu now lets you cancel a movie rental while you’re watching it

Former NASA engineer thwarts porch pirates again with 'Glitter Bomb 2.0'