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Choosing the Best Roku streaming device isn't easy, because there are so many. But we've tested them all and selected the best one based on user interface, content selection and value.
While USB flash drives are ubiquitous today, a portable SSD is usually the superior choice when you need to transfer large files or undertake tasks that require high-speed data access.
Silicon Power (SP), has launched the PX10, a lightweight PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSD that offers affordability, speed, large storage options, and military-grade durability.
The new product is available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB storage capacities, and boasts read and write speeds of up to 1,050MB/s. It also supports Apple ProRes, making it a great choice for content creators, professionals, and iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max users.
Speed, durability and style
Thanks to its PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, the PX10 can upload a 10GB 4K video in just 15 seconds. The product comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable for faster data syncing and backup.
To ensure data integrity, the PX10 has undergone rigorous military-grade drop testing (MIL-STD 810H 516.8 certified), surviving accidental drops up to 1.2 meters.
With a slim profile of just 103.4 mm x 33mm x 10.3mm, and a weight of 33g, the PX10 features an aluminum shell for optimal heat dissipation, making it suitable for extended, intensive usage.
In addition to its technical capabilities, the PX10 also has a stylish design. With a nod (no doubt) to Barbie's cultural impact in 2023, the drive is available in pastel pink as well as its classic black color scheme in certain markets.
The Silicon Power PX10 is available for purchase in black here, priced at $79.99 for the 1TB model, $119 for 2TB, and $209.99 for 4TB.
As you might expect, the pink variation comes at a premium. It's priced at $84.99 for 1TB, $129.99 for 2TB, and $224.99 for 4TB. You can purchase the pink version here.
Spotify appears to be doubling down AI-powered features with plans to bring AI-generated playlists to the app.
A chatbot feature was spotted by @robdad_, a user on TikTok, who posted a video showing them trying out the new feature and commented: “I just randomly discovered Spotify’s ChatGPT?” Spotify then confirmed to TechCrunch that a new AI playlist feature, plans for which were first spotted in October, is currently being tested, although it didn’t give any indication as to when it might be launched.
In the video, a description of the feature, which is only available in English, reads ‘Turn your ideas into playlists using AI’. It can be found on the ‘Your Library’ page by selecting the plus (+) button, and from there, the pop-up will show an ‘AI Playlist' option alongside Spotify’s current ‘Playlist’ and ‘Blend’ features.
Once you have selected the AI Playlist feature you’ll be taken to a chatbot page where you can enter a custom prompt to generate a playlist or choose from a variety of suggested prompts. In the video, the prompt ‘Explore a niche genre like Witch House’ was a clear standout. When you select a prompt a sample playlist is generated, giving you the option to remove songs by swiping left to refine the final result.
While it’s currently only in testing, this AI feature looks like it will offer exciting new ways for music lovers to discover new artists and genres. Spotify hasn’t disclosed any further information about its plan for AI-powered playlists, but we hope to see it rolled out to users in the not-to-distant future.
Given Spotify’s recent innovations with AI, it wouldn’t be a total surprise if the playlists feature were to become part of Spotify's next big update. At the start of the year, Spotify dipped its toes in the AI waters by launching Spotify AI DJ, a more personal version of a standard recommended playlist.
Netflix has revealed its plans for the future of its gaming initiative, confirming it has almost 90 games currently in development.
"It's been just two years since we announced our ambition to make Netflix a destination for must-play games," Netflix's vice president of games, Mike Verdu, wrote in a new blog post. "While we’re still early in the journey, this last year we made foundational strides toward this goal."
Netflix has already launched 40 titles since the start of its shift to video games, which includes Grand Theft Auto Trilogy - The Definitive Edition which is set to arrive on the platform today (December 14), as well as its first two internally developed games, including Night School’s Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals and Netflix Stories: Love is Blind.
In terms of what's next, Netflix says by the year's end it'll have 86 games available on the subscription service and revealed that "with nearly 90 more games in development, we’re just getting started."
The majority of these games haven't been announced just yet, but Netflix did share that four will be launching in 2024.
Those include Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, the sequel to life sim Cozy Grove from the company's internal studio Spry Fox, along with FashionVerse, Game Dev Tycoon, and Sonic Mania Plus.
Also coming to Netflix is a Rebel Moon game based on Zack Snyder's upcoming movie Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire, which will be developed by Super Evil Megacorp.
There aren't many details to go by yet, but we know it will be a four-player co-op game and will take place after the events of A Child of Fire and Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver.
In addition, a game set in the universe of the popular South Korean series Squid Game has also been announced where users will "compete with other players in games from the hit series."
Netflix's current library of games is available with every Netflix membership without ads, in-app purchases, or extra fees.
Browse through Seagate's repertoire of enterprise hard drives and you'll see some of the best HDDs you can buy, but one that's absent from its listings and nearly impossible to get ahold of is the Exos X26z.
This 3.5-inch 25TB enterprise hard drive is unlike any other, in that it's a host-managed shingled magnetic recording (HM-SMR) unit, and doesn't work on either Windows or MacOS – the two most popular desktop operating systems. Instead, you'll need a Linux distro to successfully integrate into your IT infrastructure.
It's also unobtainable through regular channels and is created exclusively for Seagate's largest enterprise customer. Indeed, these drives are really only useful for the largest hyperscalers in that they can increase the capacity per slot by 25% versus conventional hard drives. This is according to Storage Review, which was able to obtain one of these mercurial units through eBay.
How does Seagate's biggest hard drive perform?
Storage Review tested Seagate's 25TB hard drive, the largest currently obtainable, in several benchmarks against the firm's 20TB IonWolf Pro device.
The X26z HDD managed to hit speeds that were close to The IonWolf Pro on Sequential 128K Read and Sequential 128 Write tests – 274MB/s and 270MB/s respectively, versus 278MB/s and 286MB/s.
On Random 4K Read the X26z hit 2,121 IOPS, versus 233 IOPS in the IronWolf Pro. But on Random 4K Writes, the Exos hard drive sadly failed after 2 IOPS, while the IronWolf Pro hit 313 IOPS. Nonetheless, figures for 4K reads are impressive.
But these hard drives, despite being an impressive option for data center customers, are almost not worth pursuing if you don't have immediate access given that a new technology – heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) – is just around the corner.
Both Seagate and Western Digital are working on building HDDs that exceed 30TB, using this technology, which are expected to launch during 2024. Built for enterprises, they'll be able to top the biggest hard drives on the market today – and are only the beginning, with work going into building hard drives that can eventually reach 100TB.
If you’re an avid YouTube user, you’re most likely in the loop with its seemingly never-ending selection of primetime channels. Now, viewers in the US can watch movies and shows from the ad-free tier of Max on YouTube Primetime following an announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
Max has become the most recent Primetime inductee, joining more than 35 channels including Paramount Plus, Hayu, and Starz. In a post announcing the news, WBD says its integration with YouTube will offer customers access to its most popular content across its various brands, which range from Food Network to TLC, plus content from Warner Bros. Pictures. Viewers will be able to subscribe and watch on YouTube and pay via their Google account.
Max’s arrival on YouTube Primetime channels is another step in WBD’s push to make the platform available to a wider audience. As it stands, Max’s with-ads tier is priced at $9.99 a month, and its standard ad-free tier is $15.99 a month. There’s also an ultimate ad-free tier available for $19.99 a month. This integration may encourage more people to sign up for that more expensive tier.
YouTube primetime channels are similar to Amazon Prime Channels, providing a way of letting customers stream their favorite platforms through YouTube, making it easier for viewers to access different subscription services from one place.
As YouTube continues to expand as an entertainment platform, it’s becoming clear that it’s close to becoming the go-to streaming service for Google customers.
The addition of Max to YouTube primetime channels follows the recent news of Google terminating its Play Movies & TV, where customers will have their purchased content migrated to their YouTube accounts under the ‘Movies & TV’ section. YouTube is also set to become Google’s new home for podcasts, with Google Podcasts set to shut down in April 2024.
December 25 is drawing near, and if you're looking to shop for last-minute Christmas gifts, Walmart is here to help. The retailer is having a massive sale on best-selling gift ideas, all of which ship in time for the big day. I've take a good look at what's in the sale, and hand-picked the 19 best last-minute Christmas gifts to shop today.
Walmart's last-minute Christmas gifts include a mix of tech gadgets, Apple devices, vacuums, kitchen appliances, toys, TVs and gaming consoles. The Christmas gift ideas listed below are unique, because all the items are on sale and are genuinely good bargains, some of which are still at record-low prices that we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Apple AirTag 4 pack:was $99 now $79.99 at Walmart The Apple AirTag would make a great stocking stuffer, and it rarely gets discounted, but Walmart has the 4-pack on sale for $79.99 – cheaper than the recent Black Friday price. If you tend to misplace your keys, luggage, or wallet, just attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to lose, and your iPhone will locate the item.View Deal
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation):was $129 now $99 at Walmart The Apple AirPods 2 are a Christmas best-seller, and Walmart has the earbuds on sale for just $99. While we saw the AirPods drop briefly to $69 during Black Black Friday, Walmart's price is the best deal you can get right now, and is highly recommended if you want new AirPods and don't need noise-canceling technology.View Deal
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS):was $249 now $199 at Walmart Walmart's last-minute Christmas gifts include the best-selling Apple Watch SE on sale for just $199. You're getting all the basic features that people love about the Apple Watch, such as GPS technology, heart rate monitoring, and health and fitness tracking. You can check out our Apple Watch SE 2 review to see why we awarded this model four and a half stars out of five.View Deal
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021):was $329.99 now $249 at Walmart Apple's 2021 iPad may be slightly older tech, but the 10.2-inch Retina display and A13 Bionic chip ensure excellent picture quality and superior performance to this day. The entry-level tablet can do it all without issue, according to our Apple iPad 10.2 review, whether that's browsing the net, streaming media, light work, or playing games. Today's deal from Walmart is just $20 more than the record-low price we saw during Black Friday and the best deal you can find right now.View Deal
Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones:was $349.95now $169 at Walmart The Beats Studio 3 are on sale for $169, which is an incredible deal for a pair of wireless headphones with noise-canceling technology. The Beats Studio 3 pack Apple's W1 chip, feature noise-canceling technology, and provide up to 22 hours of battery life.View Deal
Nintendo Switch Console - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle:$299.99 at Walmart This superb Nintendo Switch bundle packs the console, a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and three months subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online service. A fantastic gift for any Super Mario fan.View Deal
PS5 Slim + Marvel's Spider-Man 2:$499 at Walmart Walmart currently has stock for the PS5 Slim, and it's a brilliant bundle to boot, packing in a copy of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and the new detachable disc drive, giving you the option of playing physical games, for $499.View Deal
23andMe Health + Ancestry Service DNA Test:was $199.99 now $99 at Walmart The best-selling 23andMe DNA test is a unique Christmas gift idea, and Walmart has the kit on sale for a record-low price of $99. The DNA kit includes ancestry service plus more than 150 DNA-based online reports on health predispositions, carrier status, and traits with just one test that you can take at home.View Deal
Chefman Turbo Fry Air Fryer:was $129.99 now $49 at Walmart
Air fryers make great Christmas gifts, and Walmart has this Chefman Turbo model on sale for just $49, thanks to a massive $80 discount. This is a big enough capacity for a medium-sized family, and comes with a 60-minute timer that automatically shuts off when your cooking is done. So, no more burnt dinners, even when you're multi-tasking at home. View Deal
Keurig K-Express K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker:was $79.99 now $49 at Walmart You can get the best-selling Keurig K-Express coffee maker on sale for just $49 at Walmart's holiday sale. The single-serve coffee maker features a compact design for easy storage, and uses K-Cup pods to brew a fresh, hot cup of coffee in minutes.View Deal
Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner:was $123.34 now $78 atWalmart Bissell carpet cleaners are Christmas best-sellers, and just in time for Christmas, Walmart has the top-rated Little Green model on sale for $78 – the best deal you can find right now. Perfect for pet owners and parents, the portable carpet cleaner can magically erase spills and stains on carpets, couches, auto interiors, and more.View Deal
Shark ION Robot Vacuum:was $249 now $139 at Walmart This is probably the best price for a robot vacuum that you'll find right now, and just $10 shy of the record-low price we saw during Black Friday. The Shark ION robot vacuum works on carpets and hardwood floors, provides up to two hours of run-time, and can be controlled by the Shark app or with compatible smart home devices.View Deal
Shark Cordless Pro stick vacuum:was $399 now $198 at Walmart Taking the top spot in our best Shark vacuums list, the Shark Cordless Pro is powerful and comes with a few clever features, including its Sense IQ tech that automatically adjusts suction power depending on how dirty the surface area is, and its surprisingly hand odor neutralizer. It's a pricey vacuum, but with this hefty $201 discount, it's more than 50% off, and the cheapest we've seen it.View Deal
Dyson Outsize Plus Cordless Vacuum:was $599.99 now $399.99 at Walmart If you have more cash to spend, Walmart has the powerful Dyson Outsize cordless vacuum on sale for $399.99. The Dyson Outsize is perfect for pet owners, as it features a detangling motor bar that works across hardwood floors and carpets. You can also transform it into a handheld vac for quick and convenient clean-ups.View Deal
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer (refurbished):was $399.99now $229.99 at Walmart The usually pricey Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is always a best-selling Christmas gift, and Walmart has this refurbished model on sale for $229. It boasts an abundance of features, is compact, and delivers great results, and this is a great deal on one of the leading hair dryers out there. We gave it four stars out of five in our review, and named it the best premium option on our list of the best hair dryers. View Deal
Onn. 50-inch 4K UHD Roku Smart TV:$198 at Walmart This is an incredible price for a 50-inch 4K smart TV from Onn. and this exact model sold out during Black Friday. The smart TV comes with the Roku experience for easy streaming, and the compatible app allows you to use your voice to launch shows, browse movies, adjust the volume, and more, making this fantastic value for a mid-size 4K TV.View Deal
Samsung 50-inch 4K Smart Tizen TV (2022):was $379.99 now $298 at Walmart This Samsung Crystal 4K smart TV is another holiday best-seller, and Walmart has the 50-inch display on sale for just $298. This 4K UHD TV packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor, an easy-to-use Tizen operating system, and full HDR support, all for under $300, which is an incredible deal.View Deal
LG C2 65-Inch 4K Smart TV (2022):was $2,099.99 now $1,299 at Walmart The LG C2 OLED was rated as last year's best TV, and Walmart has the 65-inch model on sale for an unbelievable price of $1,299 – a new record-low. We praised the display for its intense brightness and vivid colors in our LG C2 OLED review. The 65-inch TV also packs an a9 Gen5 AI Processor, Dolby Atmos, and voice control – all for under $1,300, which is incredible value for this highly-rated OLED TV.
Samsung 75-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV (2022):was $2,999 now $1,949 at Walmart Samsung's stunning The Frame TV is on my Christmas wish list, and Walmart has the 75-inch model on sale for $1,949. That's just $50 shy of the record-low price we saw during Black Friday, and the best deal you can find right now. The best-selling Samsung Frame TV transforms into a beautiful piece of art that blends seamlessly into your home's decor and includes customizable bezels, a QLED screen, and smart capabilities.View Deal
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and you know what that means – it’s gift-buying (and giving) season. And this year, you’ll want to go smart with your purchases. I mean that both literally and figuratively.
That smart home train is unstoppable, and we’re all inevitably climbing aboard. According to Statista, the household penetration rate of the smart home market is “projected to increase from 47.9% in 2023 to 75.1% by 2028.” So you might as well hop on now.
Luckily, smart home devices are getting more and more affordable each year as they rapidly become the new norm. Affordable, practical, time-saving, and life-altering in that they make our lives a lot easier, they make for the perfect gifts during the holiday season.
The best part is that there’s something for everyone, no matter their budget, dwelling, and lifestyle, which is why I put together this extensive gift guide on the best smart home devices for every user, from the homeowners and apartment dwellers to pet lovers, people who love to host parties, and students; I even have picks for the tech-averse.
Smart displays are much more versatile and useful than smart speakers, but the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is the best option for budget users. Besides its touch display, it also comes with a built-in camera for video calls and the capability to stream shows and movies. Often discounted on Amazon, you'll find it under $50 during sale events.
There are a lot of smart light bulbs out there, but Govee's offering is one of the most reliable of the cheaper options. It can display 16 million colors as well as 54 dynamic scenes so users can set it to whatever suits their mood. You can get a set of four for less than $50, and it's also often discounted at big sale events, including during the holidays.
Ring may be the popular video doorbell brand, but its low-cost sibling, Blink, has the best options for budget-minded users. This cheap option, which comes with two-way audio, motion detection, and Alexa support, can come wired or wireless. Its battery life also lasts up to two years. It's currently discounted for the holiday so it's under $40.
With a massive touchscreen display, the Echo Show 10 is the best smart display for big homes and big households, especially for users with a lot of smart devices and need a built-in smart hub. It's got powerful speakers and a 13MP camera with auto framing. And it's capable of streaming video and music from many of the top services.
One of Ring's latest outdoor home security cameras, this premium option has two-way audio, 3D motion detection with bird's eye zones, and color night vision. It's also able to record a few extra seconds of events, thanks to its feature called Color Pre-Roll. Being an outdoor camera, it's weather-proofed. It's expensive, but its advanced features are worth it.
One of eufy's budget robot vacuum models, this is also currently discounted for the holidays so it's even cheaper and a fantastic gift for busy homeowners who want to keep their house clean. Among its smart features include voice control via Alexa and app support for home mapping, setting up no-go zones, and per room cleaning.
Alexa's best smart speaker for most people is also the best one for apartments. You can get the Echo Dot, but this one has more powerful audio. Your giftee can use it to play music and podcasts as well as control all your smart home devices. It also has built-in occupant detection it can be set to turn on devices when it detects a person in the room its in.
Some apartment owners don't let tenants change their deadbolt, but this one fits most existing deadbolts so its inconspicuous, only visible from inside the apartment. It's also very easy to install, fairly affordable, and works with most smart assistants including Alexa. Plus, it can be programmed to give temporary access to house guests.
Looking for one with a keypad? Theeufy C220is terrific and affordable
Offering deep discounts during sale events, this may just be the best video doorbell for most people. For apartment dwellers, it's even more ideal since it doesn't require hard-wiring, at least if you choose the rechargeable battery option. It boasts motion detection, improved night vision, and compatibility with some Alexa-enabled devices.
Pet owners who are at work all day like to check in with their fur babies during the day, and this indoor security camera from Kasa lets them do just that. It can pan and tilt to look around the room, it has motion and sound detection, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. We think it's one of the best budget options on the market.
If you've got a busy pet owner in your life, you can give them the gift of convenience with this smart cat feeder, which not only offers app support but also works with Alexa. It can be set to deliver up to 30 meals a day, with up to 12 portions per meal, taking a time-consuming chore off your giftee's hands.
Shark is a trusted name in vacuums, and this smart and powerful robot vacuum is a great gift for pet owners. It's capable of cleaning hard and carpeted floors, and powerful enough to suck up every pet hair and pet messes, as well as other daily dirt. It's a pricier gift, but Shark often offers big discounts, and right now this robot vac is 50% off.
The best smart display for most people, the new and improved Echo Show 8 comes with a touch display large enough to offer and enjoyable recipe-viewing experience. It also has improved audio, as well as special features like Adaptive Content, Visual ID personalization, and a built-in smart device hub. It's a little pricier, but Amazon already has it discounted for the holidays.
For a bigger display, theEcho Show 10is a great, if pricier, alternative
The food lover in your life is probably not going to be content with a simple air fryer. With this air fryer oven, however, they can be more versatile in what they can make - including rotisserie chicken. Because it's a large-capacity model, they can easily whip up feasts for their family and friends. It's a little pricey, but if you're willing to splurge, it's a great gift.
If your loved one wants to prepare chef-approved meals, this smart sous vide station is a premium gift they'll absolutely love. It doesn't work with voice assistants, but it does work with the Typhur app, which includes many chef-guided and designed recipes. You can set it, start cooking, leave the house, and monitor its progress via the app.
Amazon's aren't the only smart speakers out there, and if you've got an active person in your life who also loves music, this is the perfect portable speaker with Alexa built in to get them. It sounds impressive, with powerful audio, and boasts that signature B&O sound profile. It's a little pricey, but it's discounted right now for the holidays.
If you're looking for something more powerful than the Amazon Echo, then the premium Echo Studio is the one to get the music lover in your life. While it offers most of Echo's smart features, including a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, it delivers a more elevated and booming sound, thanks to its 5.3-inch woofer for that satisfying bass.
To be clear, there are a lot of smart lights on the market that offer music sync. But these superior smart light panels are arguably the best out there thanks to their bright and vibrant 3D lighting. Each panel has three surfaces and two sets of lines, all of which are highly customizable. It's discounted both at Amazon and the Govee shop.
Best for college dorms and kids' bedroom, the Amazon Echo Pop is such a stylish smart speaker that comes in several different colors, so you can choose the best one to match your kid's aesthetic. It comes with many of the smart home features that the Echo offers, and best of all, it's very cheap, especially now that Amazon is offering it at 55% off for Christmas.
Shopping for younger kids? The Echo Dot Kids is a good option
Also perfect for dorm rooms, this mini air fryer with a two-quart basket is not just space-saving, it's also money-saving and time-saving. It'll let your college kid save money by cooking their own food without limiting them to instant ramen and Spam, and it's an appliance that many universities allow in dorm kitchens. This particular model comes in a few different colors.
College kids aren't able to completely turn their entire dorm room smart, but getting them smart plugs should get them closer to that. This Amazon one is the best choice, and it's able to do things like turn on lamps, coffee makers, and more with voice commands. It's also reliable, unlike options for lesser-known brands. And it's affordable and very easy to use.
While other video doorbells typically do not come with a Chime, this affordable one from Roku does, which makes it perfect for that person in your life who loves hosting and throwing parties. The video doorbell itself boasts color night vision, motion and sound detection, and two-way audio. It also works with Alexa and other voice assistants.
Hosting parties is not exactly effortless, but it's easier with a large-capacity air fryer that saves you a lot of cooking time. This two-basket Ninja one takes that even a step further as it allows you to cook two different dishes at the same time, regardless of cooking time and temperature. It's also regularly discounted, including now with a holiday deal on Amazon.
These versatile light panels are just the perfect smart lights for setting the mood, and they're great not just for hosting parties but also every day use as well. This set comes with more than 16 million colors and different lighting scenes, as has a modular design, so you can put them up in a way that suits your aesthetic. They're the perfect gift for your favorite host.
