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Ezume Images/Shutterstock.com Edison lights are modern, reproduction bulbs that harken back to the very first lightbulb made by Thomas Edison in 1879: a glass vacuum globe that let you see through to the filament inside. Check out a few modern ...

Tada Images/Shutterstock.com Apple loves to use the term “Retina display” in its marketing materials, but what exactly does this mean? And why are there so many different types of displays that carry this label? Let’s take a closer look at ...

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pozitivo/Shutterstock.com Once relegated as novelty lighting, LED strip lights can now be used everywhere in your home from behind your TV, beneath your kitchen cabinets, and inside your car. Our top picks will get you using these convenient, easy-to-install lights ...

Jack Skeens/Shutterstock.com Pros ✓ Nice middle-ground size ✓ Great display ✓ Powerful performance Cons ✗ Not as many cameras as Ultra model ✗ A little on the pricey side If there’s one Samsung phone that will be a good fit ...

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