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DVD Review: Rugrats: The Complete Series - 26-Disc Set
Over 67 hours of old-school animation, this set marks the first time ever that all nine seasons of the venerable '90s-era favorite have been collected together. Announcement: Words on Bathroom Walls Due on Home Video November 17
"If you can't trust your mind, trust your heart," as the teen romance story arrives on Digital on November 10 and Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand a week later. Directed by Thor Freudenthal. Blu-ray Review: The Kitchen (2019)
Not sure went wrong here. Oscar-nominated screenwriter making her directorial debut. Cult fave comic miniseries as source material. Three great stars - Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss - headlining. Blu-ray Review: 10 Minutes Gone
A heist thriller with two marquee names but not enough thrills. Bruce Willis is really a supporting player here to Michael Chiklis. Should've been more interesting. Holiday Gift Alert! Now on DVD: Barry: The Complete First Season
Double Emmy winner (for star/writer/director/creator Bill Hader and co-star Henry Winkler) this HBO Original Series is funny and quirky.

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Gadget Inspector

In the personal media ecosystem there are no boundaries between hardware and software. The Gadget Inspector investigates what’s worth plugging in or putting on to your TV, tablet, media player, smartphone, dumb phone, computer or radio (yes, they’re still around, and they’re still cool!). If you don’t know your DVR from DVI or where your interface goes, don’t worry: The Gadget Inspector gives you entertainment technology news and reviews fit for the masses.


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December 18, 2019 2:34 PM ET
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November 21, 2019 5:55 PM ET
A smart bulb worth looking for in upcoming sales if you're switched on to the idea of remote-controlled lighting in your home
September 9, 2019 10:15 AM ET
This clever little gadget from Anker Innovations plugs into a vehicle’s 12V cigarette lighter socket and doubles as a dual USB adapter.
September 20, 2016 6:00 AM ET
Spare but stylish in appearance, the Stilo has no bells and whistles in its packaging or its performance.
May 25, 2016 2:30 PM ET
With Storage Made Easy it's a snap to manage multiple cloud storage providers in one place.
November 9, 2015 6:30 AM ET
Guaranteed compatibility makes this drive is an impressive option for avid gamers who want to add tons of storage space to a Wii U.
October 26, 2015 5:25 AM ET
Add AirPlay and Chromecast streaming to Windows 10 with this versatile program.
October 23, 2015 8:15 AM ET
Easily run Windows, Linux and Chrome OS apps on a Mac.
October 13, 2015 12:20 PM ET
Beneath the surface, Best Buy's budget tablet is unusually versatile.
July 30, 2015 4:30 AM ET
The Venturo is easy to take with you whether you bike to work, have a daily commute on public transit or are a frequent international traveler.
July 25, 2015 8:20 AM ET
If you're paying a high price for a top smartphone and you want to keep it looking as good as it did the day you bought it, this reliable protective product it is a worthwhile investment.
April 16, 2015 9:30 AM ET
Like similar budget tablets, the Stream 7's biggest advantages are its size and its price.
December 19, 2014 11:55 AM ET
Any child with a love of dinosaurs will whoop with glee if they find Santa has left this toy under the tree.
November 24, 2014 10:40 AM ET
If you want to get the best performance from Parallels Desktop 10, it's a good idea to replace your hard drive with an SSD for overall speed improvements and boost your computer's RAM.
November 20, 2014 4:00 PM ET
The ability to run the latest Windows version of Office on a Mac could be enough on its own to make Parallels Desktop worth its $79.95 price tag.
November 20, 2014 3:55 PM ET
Parallels Desktop 10 is not the cheapest virtualization option but it's less than the cost of a second computer and more convenient than drive swapping and setting up network drives.
August 27, 2014 8:35 AM ET
Activision will bring the full console experience to iPads and other selected tablets in October when it releases Skylanders Trap Team.
February 19, 2014 1:55 PM ET
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December 23, 2013 12:15 PM ET
The latest instalment in Activision's ever-growing franchise should make fans happy this holiday season.
December 10, 2013 11:20 AM ET
This external storage hub is one of the few Surface accessories on the market, but it's worth plugging.
September 30, 2013 10:10 AM ET
There are many video playback apps but none is as aesthetically impressive as this paid Apple App Store offering from the developers of aTV Flash.
September 26, 2013 11:05 AM ET
If you have more USB devices than you have places to plug them in, this USB hub from HooToo can help—and it will charge your iPad, too.
July 26, 2013 12:50 PM ET
A well-designed dual purpose gadget that supports the mission of the WakaWaka Foundation to bring power and light to people in developing countries.
June 27, 2013 9:10 PM ET
Using the Biscotti's picture-in-picture calling mode, you can discuss your favorite show with your friends face-to-face while you are both watching it.
June 26, 2013 2:00 PM ET
This mains-powered remote benefits from relying on Wi-Fi but its app could be better.
June 25, 2013 8:50 AM ET
Powered by Dijit's comprehensive app, this remote device looks cool and gives you plenty of control.
June 24, 2013 4:10 PM ET
GEAR4's app-controlled tabletop remote is compact and easy to set up.
October 5, 2012 2:10 PM ET
Cervantes Mobile, the award-winning designer of the Jorno Bluetooth keyboard, has officially introduced the Kickstarter campaign to bring the product to market.
September 27, 2012 8:50 PM ET
FAVI Entertainment has announced the availability from November of an HDMI stick for anyone with a lower end or older HDTV who wants access to higher-end SmartTV features.
June 10, 2012 6:00 AM ET
For users of iOS devices, Stem Innovation's iZON Remote Room Monitor provides a flexible alternative to a webcam in a home surveillance setup.
June 9, 2012 9:45 AM ET
The Verbatim Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard is a portable tablet or smartphone peripheral that provides some significant usability improvements over the on-screen keyboard but could use some design improvements.
April 17, 2012 12:20 PM ET
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March 30, 2012 8:45 PM ET
If you've been inspired to enter the tablet world by the hype around Apple's new iPad but are on a tight budget, the ViewSonic's ViewPad 7e will get your foot in the door.
March 29, 2012 9:05 AM ET
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October 30, 2011 11:20 AM ET
The SuperTooth DISCO portable speaker delivers powerful stereo sound, is simple to set up and, like all the best gadgets... just works.
September 29, 2011 8:25 AM ET
I'm always impressed when a gadget lands on my desk that does what it's supposed to without fuss. Scosche's boomCAN is one such device.
August 30, 2011 10:50 AM ET
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August 22, 2011 2:05 PM ET
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