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2 days ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
By Jordan McMahon, a technology and gadgets writer at the Strategist. He’s been covering technology since 2017 and previously wrote for Wired, Wirecutter, and Reviewed.com. 2:07 P.M. Photo: Jordan McMahon I’ve tried everything short of hypnosis to spend less time on my phone — grayscale mode, app limits, leaving it in a different room like it’s a cursed object.
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2 weeks ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
By Jordan McMahon, a technology and gadgets writer at the Strategist. He’s been covering technology since 2017 and previously wrote for Wired, Wirecutter, and Reviewed.com.
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2 weeks ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
By Jordan McMahon, a technology and gadgets writer at the Strategist. He’s been covering technology since 2017 and previously wrote for Wired, Wirecutter, and Reviewed.com. 12:00 P.M. Photo: Jordan McMahon Those who visit my home know I’m particularly neurotic about the cleanliness of my floors: If my socks accumulate any dirt inside, I know it’s time to clean again.
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2 weeks ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
By Jordan McMahon, a technology and gadgets writer at the Strategist. He’s been covering technology since 2017 and previously wrote for Wired, Wirecutter, and Reviewed.com. 10:00 A.M. 24 items in this article 24 items on sale! 24 items in this article 24 items on sale! Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Memorial Day may still be just under a week away (it’s Monday, May 26, this year), but we’re already seeing lots of deals roll in.
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1 month ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers In this article Under $25 Under $50 Under $100 Over $100 Mother’s Day is May 11 this year, which means if you haven’t already picked up a gift, now’s the time. While you may not be able to order something personalized, you can still get them something that feels personal. With so little time left, though, finding the right gift is tricky.
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1 month ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Despite being introduced with the iPhone 12 lineup in 2020 and included in every iPhone since, MagSafe still feels like an underutilized part of the iPhone ecosystem. This circular array of magnets built into the back of the iPhone lets compatible accessories latch onto the device with a strong magnetic connection and makes phone use not only more convenient in many ways but also provides an easy way to customize your iPhone.
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1 month ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
If you have a modern smart TV, you can probably run Netflix or Hulu right from the TV’s installed software. You probably shouldn’t, though, as most TVs collect a lot of your data and sell it to advertisers (and you can’t always restrict how much data they harvest). Streaming devices, on the other hand, usually either let you limit how much of your data is collected or don’t collect any data at all.
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1 month ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
12 items in this article 6 items on sale! Although President Trump has implemented a 90-day pause on most of his newly imposed tariffs, that’s a bit of a reprieve for anyone who needs to purchase new electronics. Besides the blanket 10 percent base tax on all imported goods, a 145 percent tariff is now in effect for China, where a majority of electronics are manufactured or assembled.
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1 month ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Source Images Getty Stare at your phone or laptop long enough and you’ll likely get a headache. While it’s true that looking at anything for a long period of time can cause eye strain (as experts told us in our guide to the best blue-light-blocking glasses), gazing directly at a bright light is especially bad.
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2 months ago | 
nymag.com | Jordan McMahon
12 items in this article 12 items on sale! Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has plenty of deals to shop, including beauty and home deals, with plenty of options under $50. I’ve also spotted quite a few great deals on tech products, including some from Apple, Bose, and Anker, as well as some of Amazon’s own e-readers.
