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If you’re smart, you’re always looking for ways to sharpen your cognition and improve your brain’s processing power. After all, being able to consume more information and digest it quickly means you can be more efficient and productive.

You can take speed-reading courses and employ tactics to improve your memory, but there’s also a way you can work smarter (and not harder): Instaread Book Summaries let you tackle your reading list quickly.

With this app, you can consume full books in just minutes. And, for a limited time, you can save an extra 20% on already-discounted subscription prices when you use coupon code HOLIDAY20 at checkout.

Apple makes great phones, tablets, computers and smartwatches. It also makes superb commercials — and has done so for years.

What was the cream of this year’s Apple advertising crop? Check out our top 10 picks (in no particular order) below.

If you were lucky enough to bag a new Mac for the holidays, you’re probably on the hunt for some awesome new apps to use on it. We’ve rounded up five of the best that we think every Mac owner should be using.

These apps will let you play any video, keep a close eye on precious storage space, extract important data from your iPhone and iPad backups, and more!

There are plenty of streaming options out there and, while you might have beefed up your home theater setup for action flicks and your favorite feel-good shows, after a certain point, you’re probably longing for content that’s a little more educational. The CuriosityStream HD Plan: Lifetime Subscription gives you access to thousands of the world’s best documentaries on the award-winning streaming and on-demand viewing service.

Got your new Apple Watch up and running? It’s time to start exploring all the amazing watchOS apps available to you. We’ve rounded up five of our favorites that we think every Apple Watch owner should be using.

Getting a smartwatch is a smart decision, but it can also be a costly one.

With luxury models like Apple Watch Series 6 running hundreds of dollars, it might make more sense to invest in a high-tech watch that’s on sale for the holidays, like the ChronoWatch Multi-Function Smart Watch. You can snag this impressively intelligent device for just $31.99 with the 20% off code HOLIDAY20.

There’s plenty of ways you can improve your productivity this year — from sharpening your focus and time-management skills, to changing your workflow with a bunch of time-saving apps.

But have you considered changing your workspace to make sure it’s optimized to help you be efficient and comfortable at the same time? An easy addition might be swapping your traditional desk for this EC1 Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk.

We’ve all been there before: Last-minute gift shopping can be pretty stressful. If you’ve gotten yourself in that same sad boat (again) and are still trying to figure out the perfect presents for your friends and family, check out these stocking-stuffer-sized gifts. They range from an ultra-durable charging cable to the best accessories for your AirPods.

And, in the Christmas spirit, you can save an extra 15% off with code MERRY15.

Got a new iPhone or iPad for the holidays? Make the most of it by getting your hands on some of the best, most useful iOS apps. We’ve rounded up five of our favorites that we think every iPhone and iPad owner should be using.

We all need a way to wind down after a long day (or a way to spend a weekend when the weather’s bad). And if you’ve already run through your book list and taken a few meditation classes, nothing really beats a round of golf.

This PhiGolf: Mobile & Home Smart Golf Simulator with Swing Stick is perfect for both avid golfers and newbies — anyone who wants to improve their swing.

The holidays are officially here (believe it or not) and that means it’s time to plan for the upcoming year. Whether you want to kick your fitness into high gear or start meditating daily, there are plenty of ways you can consider improving your well-being and personal development. And, if you’re looking for some recommendations, these three apps and learning platforms are an extra 15% off with code MERRY15.

We can all agree that the accessories that come with a new iPhone or iPad are never enough. Whether you need to upgrade your current accessories or get ones you’ve never had (or knew about) before, you’ve come to the right place. From chargers to USB ports and beyond, we’ve come up with 10 items that every Apple fan will need.

This sale only lasts for two days, so be quick about it. Use the coupon code MERRY15 to get 15% off for super holiday savings.

Thanks to a wonderfully simple quick-release clasp, Monowear’s new Deployant Reserve band for Apple Watch is ideal for anyone who despises traditional buckles. It’s made from genuine leather that’s wonderfully soft, and like all Monowear products, it’s also nicely priced.

Here’s our full review.

Future iPads will be built around Apple’s M-series Mac processors, rather than A-series iPhone chips, according to a recent unconfirmed report. This is a much-needed step in Apple tablets becoming all they can be.

A more powerful processor would allow iPads to easily run macOS software. And that’s just one of the game-changing improvements possible for tablets with M-series chips.

By the time New Year’s Day rolls around, you will probably already have made a few resolutions about improving your fitness and health. Instead of trying to will yourself out of bed and go to the gym, why not skip a few steps and bring the gym to your house? Our Win the Complete Home Gym Giveaway Featuring Peloton & Donate to Charity is an amazing opportunity to score premium workout equipment worthy of any elite gym — and donate to a good cause while you’re at it!

A new report adds weight to rumors that an Apple TV set-top box supercharged for gaming is coming next year.

“Apple is planning an upgraded box with a stronger gaming focus, an updated remote and a new processor,” according to Bloomberg.

Apple could have bought electric automaker Tesla at a bargain price, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. But Apple’s chief executive wasn’t interested.

Musk revealed this historic bombshell Tuesday, alongside his comments on a recent report about Apple’s plans for a self-driving vehicle.

Smartphone and computer storage gets cheaper, faster and more reliable every year, but there still never seems to be enough. Our phones are filled to the brim with 4K videos, photos and apps.

If your smartphone or hard drive is packed full of important documents and family memories you just can’t let go of, cloud storage is a great option. These four cloud storage plans are all available at drastically reduced prices right now — and they’re all lifetime subscriptions, too.

Apple could be preparing to dramatically improve the performance of its iPads. The company reportedly will start building its tablets with the same M-series chips that go into the company’s laptops and desktops.

These will be produced by Apple’s chip maker TSMC, which is moving ahead with developing 3nm processors. Its first production units will reportedly be M-series chips for Macs. And these processors will also allegedly be used in future iPad models.

AirFly Pro can wirelessly connect your AirPods to a plane’s entertainment system. Or the machines at your gym. If it has a 3.5 mm audio jack, this Bluetooth adapter lets it communicate with your AirPods. Even two pairs at once.

And the same easily pocketable gizmo can connect your iPhone to a car stereo’s AUX port to play music off your iPhone.

I tested both these features — find out how well they work in this AirFly Pro review.

There’s probably no better feeling than receiving and setting up a brand new iPhone, whether you’re transferring over all your old data or looking up the best new apps to download and experience. On the flip side of that, there’s probably nothing more worrisome than dropping your brand-new phone for the first time.

If you recently bought a new iPhone 12, protect your investment with this Crystal iPhone 12 Transparent Case. Not only will it protect your phone from drops and spills, it also won’t interfere with the device’s beautiful, sleek lines.

Serious gaming on your iPad or iPhone gets better with an external Xbox or PlayStation controller instead of a touchscreen. And Apple recently improved the experience even more by allowing you to reconfigure the buttons on your game controller.

Here’s how to customize what those all-important buttons do.

Apple is reportedly prepping an an autonomous vehicle that’s aimed at the consumer market. Leaked information indicates Apple is going to make a car and sell it to the public, not just develop self-driving technology to license to other companies.

Apple Car production supposedly will begin in 2024 using cutting-edge battery technology.

Looking for a great book to bury yourself in as we escape the closing days of a pretty terrible year? Whether you’re looking for one for yourself or a gift for a fellow tech lover, 2020 had no shortage of great titles.

Here are our choices for the best tech books of 2020.

It’s that time of year where you’re probably thinking of what well-intentioned resolutions you can make for the upcoming new year. Some might be a little easier to do than others — for example, meditating a few minutes every day — and some might be a little more challenging (like learning how to code). But if there’s one easy thing you can do to boost your wellness for the future, it’s using this handy Ocushield Anti-Blue Light Screen Protector for iPhone. Trust us, your eyes (and, if you tend to drop your phone a lot, your device, too) will thank us for it.