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Instant Pot Pro Plus review: Pressure cooking gets smart

The Instant Pot Pro Plus brings smartphone connectivity back to the king of pressure cookers. Does it do the brand proud?
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Upright Go S review: Posture trainer delivers on all its promises

Anyone who works at a desk worries about slouching, but how can you prevent it? Upright Go S aims to nudge you when you lean and gamify great posture.
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Roborock Dyad review: A budget wet-dry vacuum for those who hate dirt

The Roborock Dyad is an affordable wet-dry vac for people who want to eliminate dirt without getting dirty.
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Govee Immersion Kit review: Making TV watching a more colorful experience

The Govee Immersion Kit extends the colors of your TV screen to the wall around it, drawing you deeper into anything you watch.
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The most common Instant Pot problems and how to fix them

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