Oh, quite a journey we have had so far in just a few short months. Even though the Apple Watch was released on April 24th, the device was first announced practically a year earlier, and rumors had been swirling forever that Apple was entering the wearable market.

I feel like this watch had the potential to be the absolute perfect product for me. Mechanical watches have been an obsession for me as long as I can remember, and I had dreamed about owning a skeletonized Royal Oak since I was probably 14. I’ve collected many watches, from novelty to high-end Swiss ones, and the thought of having a modern-day watch that worked seamlessly with my iPhone had me ready to completely just go bonkers.

After spending almost three months with two versions of the Apple Watch and practically every band the company offers, and with rumors of terrible sales swirling, has Apple actually released a dud? You, my friends, need to meet me after the break to find out.

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iPods might not be as exciting as they used to be, especially following the iPhone revolution that changed the mobile landscape, turning every smartphone into a music player. But Apple isn’t quite done selling them, especially now that it launched its own music streaming service.

In fact, starting today, there are new iPods available to buyers, as Apple just announced its 2015 iPod refresh.

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When Gabriel Weinberg, founder of the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo, first started working on the concept for it almost a decade ago now, he didn’t set out at first to build a company around it – or even a serious product that millions of people would eventually use.

Named after the childhood game of Duck Duck Goose, the search engine that in recent days announced it’s surpassed 10 million searches a day for the first time (around 115 searches a second) actually began with Weinberg deciding he wanted a better experience for himself while using a certain Mountain View-based tech giant’s search product.

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Loyal Amazon customers who also happen to be Prime members will probably have a blast today, as the retailer’s massive Prime Day sales event is in full swing across the globe. In addition to all the products Amazon is heavily discounting today, the company is also offering a few special software deals that customers should be aware of.

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Today’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free includes some real gems, like one of our favorite cloud streaming apps as well as a game from one of the most popular mobile gaming franchises in history. Is that not enough for you? Be sure to check yesterday’s post, which includes a few app sales that haven’t ended yet!

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Amazon’s crazy Prime Day deals have rivals revved up and ready to compete. Newegg is among them, and the electronics retailer is definitely giving Amazon’s big 20th anniversary sale a run for its money.

While Amazon will be enjoying most of the attention among online retailers today for Prime Day, shoppers on the hunt for great deals would be remiss if they didn’t also check out some of the sales Newegg has in store. How does a 49-inch 4K HDTV for $370 sound? How about a 12-inch Windows laptop with a free upgrade to Windows 10 for just $150?

Everything you need to know about these sales and more follows below.

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It’s not every day that you see an airplane land on the highway, but that’s exactly what happened over the weekend. The event has been caught on traffic cams, with Stafford Township police posting the video to Facebook where everyone can marvel at it.

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Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale is in full swing right now, and the retailer really does appear to be delivering on its promise. This sale event is at least as big, if not bigger than Black Friday.

While there are plenty of deals to enjoy across all categories for Prime Day, many people will be on the lookout for great deals on HDTVs; since flat panel TVs are so expensive, these big events stand to save shoppers tons of money.

Well, if you’re looking to purchase a new HDTV, we’ve highlighted five of the best upcoming options for Prime Day along with the exact times each TV will go on sale.

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If you’re paying $1,000 a night to stay in a hotel, it’s more than likely that you’re living lavishly. Perhaps you’re in a Vegas suite, or maybe you’re enjoying some scenic views from within a tucked-away hotel in Italy.

But for those looking to travel abroad and simultaneously live on the edge, quite literally, there’s always a room open at Skylodge Adventure Suites.

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