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Ruark Audio Talisman-R favors midrange clarity over big bass
Ruark's revived Talisman floorstander costs $2,399 a pair and wins praise for clear vocals, tight timing and superb build. The catch is scale in big rooms.
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One UI 9 puts Samsung Galaxy warranty details inside Settings
The new Warranty and care menu shows coverage for your phone, watch and earbuds in one place. Here is how to use it, and what to do without it.
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AirPods 5 Wireless case adds hours and swipe volume control
The $149 AirPods 5 add an extra hour of listening, stem volume swipes, a findable case and wireless charging. Here's whether that's worth $20 to you.
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Which is better daily: Ultra 4 or Fenix 9 Pro if heart rate is equal
Strapped to the same runner with a chest monitor as referee, both watches landed within 2 bpm. So the choice comes down to battery life, apps and outdoor tools.
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First-gen Apple TV 4K marked vintage, repairs now limited
The 2017 streaming box lost tvOS 27 support this year and now has limited repairs. Its replacement, a $299 Apple TV 4K with Siri AI, ships November 13.
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Buy the iPhone Duo in store and see a personalized boot screen
Buy an iPhone Duo at a US Apple Store and it can greet you by name the first time it starts. The catch: walk-in stock is limited.
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Google readies Fitbit Edge with weeklong battery and GPS
Google unveiled the $179.99 Fitbit Edge on Oct. 12. It ships Oct. 27 with GPS, ECG and a weeklong battery, but it drops tap-to-pay from the Charge 6.
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OnePlus shrinks its phone cooler and adds a 10,000mAh 67W power bank
OnePlus launched its card-sized Ice Card Mini cooler and a 67W power bank with a screen in China on Oct. 12. Western availability is still unannounced.
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iPhone 18 Pro orders slowed as Apple trims October component buys
Apple reportedly cut October iPhone 18 Pro part orders by at least 15% after a $100 price rise. Since then, waits have shrunk and resale prices have slipped.
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Amazon launches three Alexa Tablets with Google Play access
Amazon has retired the Fire name. Its new Alexa Tablets run full Android with Google Play, start at $229.99 and are aimed straight at the iPad.
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Apple October 13 event teases a 6‑inch smart home hub
The rumored hub arrived as HomeView, a $299 smart display with a 7-inch screen, alongside a new HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K and LG-built security gear.
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Amazon retires Fire Tablet line as Alexa Tablets gain Play Store
Amazon's three Alexa Tablets run Android with the Google Play Store, start at $229.99 and replace the Fire tablet line, but they cost roughly twice as much.