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Beverly Hills, 90210 Is the Perfect Consumer Tech Time Capsule

When you think of a television show that’s emblematic of the ‘90s, none are more quintessential than Beverly Hills, 90210. From the cheesy, guitar-heavyintro music to the too-high-to-heaven hairstyles, the show became an international hit by depicting a group of attractive teens growing up privileged in Southern California. From 1990 to 2000, it served as a forever time capsule of the decade that made consumer technology a staple in everyday life.Balancing Fan Expectations in The MandalorianAnyone who knows me,

The Sonos Era 300 is the Best Premium Speaker For Apple Users

Admittedly, this is my first time with a Sonos speaker—ever. The brand was always too far out of my price range for me to consider over the years, and I’m not what you would call an “audiophile.” I am a person who listens to the same five songs over and over again in pursuit of a “vibe.” To be fair, the Sonos Era 300's coupling of powerful compression drivers certainly filled my office with a feeling. But $450 is too much for a speaker that doesn’t work within my Google-led smart home.The Era 300 is the first Sonos…

The Cheaper HD Chromecast Is Probably All You Need

The Chromecast with Google TV HD is the baseline first-party Google TV dongle. Photo: Florence Ion / GizmodoGoogle has two Chromecast with Google TV dongles on the market, which look identical. But the first version, which comes in three colors, is technically the old one with 4K capabilities, while the new version was released a month ago and tops out at 1080p. There’s a $20 price difference between the two.Save your money and buy the newer, cheaper version of the Chromecast with Google TV that just came out. Most folks

It’s a Pity the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Isn’t More Affordable

I’d like to thank Samsung for this Badtz-Maru theme, which I bought for $1 in the Galaxy Apps store.Photo: Florence Ion / GizmodoIt’s a strange time for me to sit down and attempt to don the gadget reviewer hat. I was solo parenting a sick kid for the week, and then the rest of my family contracted the stupid virus,which meant this review had to take a backseat. There was much crying, mucus, missed deadlines, and a copious amount of video chat—more than I had anticipated.I bring up my chaotic life because the Samsung