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Friday, December 5, 2025

• These premium OnePlus earbuds are a great buy at full price - and now they're nearly 40% off
  The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 introduce several improvements, including better audio output and a longer-lasting battery.
  
• A month with Fitbit Premium on my Pixel Watch changed how I see AI health coaching
  Gemini's smarts elevate the service, making the subscription surprisingly worthwhile to keep.
  
• Finally, a pair of wireless earbuds that sound great, fit comfortably, and won't break the bank
  Soundpeats' Air 5+ Pro are a great-sounding pair of earbuds that won't break your holiday budget.
  
• I switched to an Android with liquid cooling for a week - now I wish every phone had it
  With snappy performance and even better efficiency, the Redmagic 11 Pro boasts the best mobile gaming I've tested to date.
  
• You can buy the 77-inch LG B5 OLED for 50% off right now, and I highly recommend it
  The LG B5 is a more budget-friendly OLED TV than the brand's flagship lineup, and right now at Best Buy, you can save even more.
  
• Use Google Play? You might get a cash payout from this $700 million settlement soon
  If you made a Google Play purchase between 2016 and 2023, and your account was located in the US, you're a part of the settlement. Here's what to expect.
  
• Shopping for gifts? These flagship OnePlus earbuds sound great and are 40% off now
  In addition to their flagship-level noise cancellation, the OnePlus Buds 4 provide bass-heavy audio and in-depth customization options.
  
• My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)
  Some quick taps and swipes are all it takes to make your old handset operate like new.
  
• I'm a diehard Mac Mini user - here are 5 accessories I can't live without (and under $100)
  These Mac Mini accessories have proven to be reliable over time, and I recommend them to anyone with a Mac Mini.
  
• I bought Samsung's $1,800 XR headset to get work done - and it's already paying off
  With the right setup, the Samsung Galaxy XR headset excels as a productivity machine.
  
• 11 secret Fire TV remote shortcuts to unlock new features and menu settings
  A simple button combination on your Fire TV remote allows you to switch picture modes, zoom in, and access hidden features.
  
• This tiny Acer PC made me reconsider why I still use a full-size tower in 2025
  Acer's Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports.
  
• You can preorder the OnePlus 15 now - but don't forget to claim the $180 freebie
  You can score free earbuds when you preorder.
  
• The best holiday Walmart deals to shop this season
  Check off everyone on your list with these Walmart deals we've found on Dyson vacuums, the PS5, Apple products, and more.
  
• The best holiday streaming deals: Save on Peacock, Hulu bundles, & more
  I'm tracking deals on the most popular streaming services this holiday season, at the lowest prices of the year - but hurry, most of these offers will end soon.
  
• This $15 USB-C cable is the best security investment I've made for my gadgets
  If you frequently plug into public chargers, you're an easy target for hackers. Either avoid them or use this accessory to avoid trouble.
  
• Stop accidentally sharing AI videos - 6 ways to tell real from fake before it's too late
  Don't be fooled. Here's how you can easily spot AI videos.
  
• Apple's iPhone App of the Year is an AI tool for people with ADHD - and it's free
  Apple named its favorite apps of 2025 for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and more - did your top picks make the list?
  
• This lower-end smartwatch brand just gained one of my favorite Garmin features - and wow
  Amazfit might be the first budget-friendly brand to finally offer Garmin-like functionality.
  
• I used Anthropic's Interviewer tool to share my AI complaints, and enjoyed it - how you can too
  The Claude-based tool uses AI to ask you what you want out of AI, and it was six minutes well spent for me. Here's why.