Looking for 4K TVs on sale? Save more than $3,000 on one of the best Sony models of 2017.

Not all 4K TVs are created equal. Put a Sharp up next to a Sony, and it’s evidently clear which is the better option.
Spoiler alert: it’s the Sony.
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Gmail proves that some people hate smart suggestions

Gmail has recently introduced a brand new redesign. While you can disable or ignore most of the new features, Gmail has started resurfacing old unanswered emails with a suggestion that you should reply. And this is what it looks like: The orange text immediately grabs your attention. By bumping the email thread to the top […]

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Meet the $11,000 toilet that’s extra AF

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Toto is hoping to release their new Neorest NX2 smart toilet: The lid opens when you approach it and closes when you walk away, it can clean itself, deodorize foul smell, and heats up your seat for you. 

The Neorest NX2 uses ionized eWater+ and ultraviolet light technology called Actilight to break down waste particles. 

You don’t even need to use toilet paper anymore! It features a spraying wand and air dryer to clean you once you’re done.

So if you’re fine with dropping $11,000 — this throne could be yours. Read more…

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Get these best-selling smart plugs on sale so you can control everything in your home via smartphone

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Despite what any sci-fi movie or TV show would have you believe, not all of the electronics in your house were designed to be “smart” — yet. But with the Voltston Wi-Fi Smart Plug, they might as well be.

These best-selling smart plugs are compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant so you can activate anything plugged into them as you would with any other smart house function. Schedule when certain devices turn off and on and control any of them from your handheld devices. You can even track how much power is running through each individual plug, so you can manage the bigger energy guzzlers and even save a little on your next power bill. Read more…

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Mercedes-Benz’s new MBUX in-car assistant and smart UI rocks

 It’s rare that I pay much attention to automaker infotainment and multimedia system updates at CES – usually there’s too much going on with autonomy, electrification and mobility services to give it much thought. This year, however, Mercedes-Benz had one of the most interesting announcements at the show with its new MBUX smart multimedia system and in-car voice activated… Read More

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This weed company just made a smart bong and it’s awesome

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When technical advancements combine with legal cannabis, you get a smart bong.

Cannabis company Puffco announced a new product on Monday that takes your standard, everyday run-of-the-mill bong, and brings it right into 2018. The Puffco Peak is a battery-operated desktop concentrate vape, but the best part is that it incorporates water filtration — it’s a smart bong, dude. 

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Dubbed the “first-ever smart rig for concentrate consumers,” the Peak heats up in just 20 seconds and operates completely wirelessly, making handoffs a breeze. The rig has four pre-programmed heat settings, as well as a “boost mode” to clear out any leftover concentrates so nothing goes to waste.   Read more…

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