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DOUBLE UP

Sonos Convinced Me Two Speakers Are Better Than One

The Sonos One speaker is meant to be a solo act, but you can connect them as a pair and listen to music the way it was intended.

John Brandon

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PANTS DANCE

These Are Netflix-Ready Pants for Lounging Around the House

I loved these comfortable hemp-material pants that feel roomy and light for lounging all day around the house and doing nothing.

John Brandon

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TOP-SHELF SPEAKER

Amazon's Echo Studio Makes Your Home Audio a Dream Come True

Audiobooks, rock albums, and weather reports all sound pristine on the Amazon Echo Studio high-end speaker -- at a reasonable price.

John Brandon

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IT'LL LAST LONGER

Trying Birding for the First Time Is Easy With This Camera

I made a radical decision to start birdwatching and snapping photos of a woodpecker the size of a beaver who was about to wreak havoc on a pine tree.

John Brandon

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A SMART(ER)WATCH

Finally, a Smartwatch That Won’t Quit on Me

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 does tell you the time and the current temp, but it’s also a really powerful workout pal.

John Brandon

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SMARTER TRAVEL

These Slip-On Shoes Have Saved Me So Much Time at Airports

The Samuel Hubbard Frequent Traveler Slip-Ons are so soft and comfortable you will love wearing them all day. Plus they slip-off easily at airports.

John Brandon

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ALEXA-POWERED TV

This Affordable Smart TV Lets Me Search Shows With My Voice

Search for movies and shows by voice using the Alexa bot on this Amazon-powered Toshiba 43-inch television that looks and sounds spectacular.

John Brandon

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DAY BRIGHTNER

The Dyson Lightcycle Task Light Brightens Up Your Day

One of my favorite products of the year, the Dyson Lightcycle will last for 60 years without ever needing to replace the LED lights.

John Brandon

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CROSSFIT MOTIVATION

These Reebok Shoes Make Doing CrossFit at Home a Reality

For someone who has never done CrossFit, these Reebok Nano 9 training shoes made me want to try the daily workouts...and much more.

John Brandon

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ECO-SWEATER

The Patagonia Better Sweater is Eco-Friendly and Warm

The Patagonia Better Sweater Rib Knit 1/4-Zip Fleece felt warm and comfy on a snowshoeing expedition at a local regional park.

John Brandon

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