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Best right now: Top-loading washers under $1,000
Top-loading washers continue to be popular. We run down the best affordable ones around.

Lost in the lot? Apps locate your parked car
The tech solution to a low-tech problem: Can’t remember where the car’s parked.

This mattress will tell you if your partner is cheating
A company in Spain has created a mattress that will keep your mind just as comfortable as your body. Using sensors, it can detect motion and send you notifications any time there’s action going on without you around. Keleigh Nealon (@keleighnealon)

Here are all the 2016 Samsung TVs
Curved is so last year—these TVs impress from any angle.

Get a peek inside the F8 Conference in San Francisco

Don’t make these tech travel mistakes
Use these tips and tricks to make your trip worry-free.

First look: HTC Vive
Ed Baig tries out the new HTC Vive, another player in the world of virtual reality gaming.

Far out: The art and science of space photography
Now’s the perfect time to expand what you know about space photography.

Smartphone assistant now offers help if you say ‘I was raped’
After a new study was released showing smartphone assistants weren’t really assisting people with real-life sexual assault and mental health questions, Apple responded with an update to Siri. Sean Dowling (@seandowlingtv) has more.

First look: Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad Pro
Ed Baig checks out the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, with a screen size similar to the original iPad. The prices, however, can quickly get into laptop territory.

Amazon Echo turns into a sleeper hit, offsetting Fire’s failure
Some are comparing the voice-activated speaker to the iPod, which changed the industry

First look: Ed Baig tries Oculus Rift VR
Oculus Rift is pricey and requires a robust PC, but it was a big hit in the Baig household – especially with his son.

Apple Releases Small New iPhone, iPad
Apple unveiled a small new iPhone, a new iPad tablet for business use and price cuts for its Apple Watch at a product event Monday. (March 21)

Expect more silly faces in your News Feed with the MSQRD app
Facebook has acquired Masquerade in a move to take on Snapchat’s popular face-swapping feature. How does MSQRD compare to Snapchat’s silly face features? Jefferson Graham reports.

Thumbs down on the “Yelp for Humans” app, Peeple
‘Peeple’, an app described as “Yelp for humans” launched this week on Apple’s App Store and is being roasted. How bad is it? Jefferson Graham reports.

New car tech speeds into the future
Jennifer Jolly looks at how new cars are becoming safer, greener and smarter.

Waterproof? We put Samsung’s Galaxy S7 to the test
The new Samsung Galaxy S7 claims to be waterproof, but is it? We put it to the test. Ed Baig for USA TODAY.

These are the best top-load washers under $1,000
Top-loading washers are trusty old standbys, and we help you pick the best ones under $1K.

Warning: Avoid smartphone shame at work. Keep them out of sight
I was an addict until my boss held an “intervention.” What I learned.

Think twice before you like: like farming on Facebook
Kim Komando reports for USA TODAY on the dangers involved with ‘liking’ something on Facebook.

New Samsung phones may have best screens ever made
The Galaxy’s OLED display is brighter and more adaptive.

Attack of the Drones at CES 2016

These are the best fridges under $1,000
If you want a new fridge but don’t want to spend over a grand, we’ve got you covered.

The ultimate guide to IKEA kitchen appliances
Looking for a Swede deal? Ikea may not be your best choice.

How do vacuum cleaners actually work?
It’s all about the roller brush and the fan.

Samsung may invest billions to make OLED TVs
Reports state the Korean firm may invest billions in OLED panel production.

Low light is no problem for Nikon’s new cameras
We’re gonna need a bigger sensor.

Pay with your face: MasterCard’s ‘selfie pay’
Watch out — that selfie habit might help you jack up your credit card bill.

When will OLED TV prices become more reasonable?
The best TVs are still very pricy, but the costs are coming down.

Insider spills secrets to scoring Best Buy bargains
Tips from a person who spent time inside the blue polo.

Is GE’s massive wall oven a big deal?
It blends features and performance—and blends in, too.

New Thermador Emerald dishwasher is a free gem
Form and function without sacrifice.

What is an OLED TV?
This new display technology offers unparalleled picture quality.

A virtual tour of 2016’s best VR headsets
A virtual tour of the future of gaming and entertainment

These are the best affordable top-loading washers
Top-loading washers continue to be popular. We run down the best affordable ones around.

Apple’s showdown with the FBI is about more than just iPhones
A judge ordered Apple to unlock a San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone. So what are the privacy implications? Video provided by Newsy