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Holiday Gift Guide: 5 gadgets for around the house

Holiday Gift Guide: 5 gadgets for around the house

by ben patterson | Dec 8, 2011 | accessories, gift guides, household

From a floor-sweeping robot to a blue “light therapy” device to brighten the darkest winter months, these handy household gadgets will make perfect gifts for homeowners and apartment dwellers alike. iRobot Roomba 780 ($599) Who doesn’t like a freshly...
Week in review: Sending multiple photos from your iPhone; a Swiffer-using, floor-cleaning robot; “Star Wars” on Blu-ray

Week in review: Sending multiple photos from your iPhone; a Swiffer-using, floor-cleaning robot; “Star Wars” on Blu-ray

by ben patterson | Sep 16, 2011 | week in review

Is there an easier way to share a bunch of snapshots from your iPhone than just sending each one in an individual message? You bet there is. Also: eyes-on with the affordable Mint floor-cleaning robot; what you need to know about Windows 8; the new “Smart...
Mint (and new Mint Plus) floor-cleaning robot: a cheaper, Swiffer-using alternative to the Roomba

Mint (and new Mint Plus) floor-cleaning robot: a cheaper, Swiffer-using alternative to the Roomba

by ben patterson | Sep 15, 2011 | accessories, household, news

I had a great time testing the top-of-the-line Roomba 780 last month—after all, there’s nothing like having a dust-busting robot scour your floor on a daily basis. But in the end, the effective but pricey Roomba turned out to be too big and bulky for my smallish...

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