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About Hagop Kavafian

Hagop is a tech-savvy guy, who's also into traveling, fitness, biking, food, and planes. He's heptalingual and has lived in 5 different countries, but has decided to settle in Paris for the time being.

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Google Assistant can now schedule lights on or off

It can also turn them on for a specific duration

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Google Assistant has been able to turn lights on and off for a while, but until now, it could only do so immediately. This meant that it didn't have the capability to run a timer and perform the action after the time had elapsed. Thankfully, the digital helper has gotten even smarter and can now operate your lights according to the time or duration you specify.

Craigslist adds dark mode so you can look for a bike without hurting your eyes

And it's true-black, which will also save you some battery

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No matter what your app's purpose is, it has to come with dark mode to be in. Thankfully, most apps have been receiving theirs lately, and Craigslist just got updated to feature one. This is particularly interesting, as the service is known for featuring a minimalistic design with mostly white pages.

Wyze announces new smart sprinkler controller that can sync with the weather forecast

It can handle up to eight zones and only costs $50

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Caring for your lawn can be painstaking, especially if you have a big yard. Thankfully, automatic sprinklers can make this process a lot easier by watering your grass based on a pre-set schedule. Nevertheless, your plants or lawn may not necessarily need to be watered systematically, especially when raining.

Most security cameras and smart doorbells come with a feature that can automatically warn you when it senses motion. While this can be handy, it can also become particularly annoying if your camera is inadvertently triggered by cars or pedestrians passing by. Thankfully, Ring is rolling out a free update to all its battery-powered devices, enabling you to customize the motion sensing zone and avoid unwanted and unnecessary notifications.

Today only: Sonos Move portable speaker down to just $299 ($100 off)

It comes with Alexa and Assistant and offers both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming

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Sonos speakers are popular thanks to their reliability and high-quality audio. Sadly, they're also known for being expensive. Thankfully, the Sonos Move portable speaker, which comes with a bunch of features, is currently $100 off, selling for just $299, making it much more affordable than usual.

Google's new Nest Thermostat is already down to $113 ($17 off)

It's just been released a month ago, but can be hard to install

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Google unveiled a new version of its Nest Thermostat last month, which was also meant to be cheaper than the previous version, costing $130. Surprisingly, it's already $17 off on Amazon, selling for just $113.

Endomondo is shutting down at the end of the year

Users encouraged to switch to MapMyRun

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When it comes to tracking your fitness, there's a bunch of apps you can pick from. Sadly, many have started to disappear or have been merged with those of fitness wear companies. One of these is Endomondo, which used to be one of the market leaders and has been around for years. Unfortunately, Under Armour has decided it didn't need to keep it alongside its other apps and is now shutting it down.

Netflix is experimenting with a live TV style stream

So French users won't have to spend hours thinking of what to watch

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It's that time of the day when you're back home after a long day at work, and you're ready to grab a beer, watch Netflix, and chill. Unfortunately, by the time you've chosen what to watch, you've already had way too many drinks and are ready to hit the sack. Thankfully, Netflix is deploying a solution that will save you time, at least if you live in France.

Both the 256GB OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are $200 off

Selling for $599 and $799, respectively

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Despite initially being popular for making affordable phones, OnePlus' 8 and 8 Pro are high-end flagship devices. Sadly, they were both quite expensive when they got out, with the 256GB 8 Pro costing a whopping $999. Thankfully, you can now save $200 on both the 256GB OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, bringing their prices down to $599 and $799, respectively.

Chrome to let users take screenshots in incognito mode

You’ll finally be able to share your shame with ease

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If you're somewhat wary of your privacy and don't want Google to keep track of all the sites you've visited, you're probably very familiar with Chrome's incognito mode, which allows you to navigate the web in a private session, preventing sites from accessing local cookies, and also removing all temporary data when you're done. While this is very useful for a variety of purposes — I'll let your imagination run wild, Chrome didn't allow users to take screenshots while going incognito until now. Thankfully, this is about to change.

Latest Galaxy S21 Ultra leaks reveal at least one possible upgrade

The Galaxy S21 doesn’t seem like it’ll get it, though

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If you're eagerly waiting to get your hands on Samsung's 2021 flagship, new leaks have revealed a couple of details about it, showing the phone's potential design and release date. As this information isn't official, the actual Galaxy S21 may look different, but this leak still sheds some light as to what to expect early next year.

Blast your tunes with the UE Megaboom 3 speaker for $99 ($100 off)

It's waterproof, stylish and powerful

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The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 speaker is your best asset when throwing parties. It has a lot to offer, including powerful sound and a sleek design. It usually costs a whopping $200, but it's now down to half the price, making it worth your money when throwing parties, especially with Halloween approaching.

Enjoy great audio during your workouts with the Bose SoundSport for just $89 ($40 off)

They're sweatproof and offer excellent sound quality

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If you're on a budget but are looking for a pair of wireless buds that can withstand your heavy workouts while providing great audio quality, look no more. The Bose SoundSport are currently down to $89 on Amazon, which is $40 less than what they usually sell for.In his review, David liked their sound quality and comfort, but was disappointed by their price. Thankfully, now that they're $60 cheaper than when they came out, this deal makes them a reasonable option.The buds are sweat- and water-resistant, offer about six hours of battery life, as well as NFC pairing. Sadly, charging is achieved through Micro-USB, given the product came out several years ago. However, it remains very decent and offers excellent sound quality for less than $100, so you should definitely consider it if you're looking for great audio quality and water-resistance.Buy: Amazon

Lenovo Smart Clock and Smart Clock Essential deals will rouse you out of bed for about half off

They're down to $35 (56% off) and $25 (50% off), respectively

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If you're looking for an inexpensive smart device, you should consider Lenovo's Smart Clock and Smart Clock Essential. Both offer a handful of convenient features, and are currently down to just $25 and $35, respectively, instead of launch prices as high as $50 and $80, making them very affordable.

Today only: Grab Anker's Nebula Mars II mobile projector for just $330 ($130 off)

It's powered by Android and has a built-in battery

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If you're not sure whether you should watch movies in the living room or the bedroom, why not settle for a portable projector that you can place wherever you want? Anker's Nebula Mars II mobile projector is currently on sale, down to just $330 on eBay.

Jabra's Elite 65t wireless earbuds drop to just $82 on Amazon ($38 off)

True wireless buds with great audio quality under $100

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True wireless buds with high-quality audio usually cost more than $100, but thanks to this deal, you can get the Jabra Elite 65t for just $81.68, which combine a fully cordless connection with great audio quality.

Make your home smarter by adding a Nest Mini for just $30 ($20 off)

Google got jealous of seeing these Echo Dot deals for Prime Day

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Like every year, Amazon is discounting a lot of its products for Prime Day, a moment a lot of people eagerly wait for, so they can snatch Echo or Kindle devices at a steal. This year, the retailer is selling its third-generation Echo Dot for just , which is $21 cheaper than its normal price tag.But what if you prefer to use Google Assistant? Well, you're in for a treat, as the latest generation Nest Mini is also on sale, currently down to $30, representing a $20 markdown compared to its regular price. Sure, that's $11 more than the Echo Dot, but at least you're getting the newest model, instead of the outdated one.

Google Pixel 4 is as low as $450 for Prime members ($350 off)

The Pixel 4 XL is also on sale, starting at $550

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Despite Google officially discontinuing the Pixel 4 and 4 XL in favor of the more modern Pixel 5, these handsets remain capable and still boast respectable specs. In fact, the devices aren't even a year old, making them perfectly decent phones to purchase. A standard Pixel 4 actually cost a whopping $800 when it came out, while you can now snatch one for as low as $449 on Amazon.

Arlo Pro 3 wireless security camera bundles are up to $400 off

Single cameras are also marked down to $170 ($30 off)

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Arlo cameras are one of the most popular ones on the market, thanks to their advanced features, ease of use, and reliability. Sadly, they're far from being the cheapest, but this deal helps you get a bundle of Arlo Pro 3 cameras for up to $400 off.

Open-box Samsung Galaxy Buds are a steal at just $50 on eBay ($80 off)

They offer great value for money even if they're not the company's latest buds

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Samsung's true-wireless Galaxy Buds came out in early 2019, but despite their relatively distant release date, they still offer great value for money. They were initially priced at a reasonable $130 when they hit the market, but they're now down to just $50 on eBay, which is $80 less than the initial MSRP.

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