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After dozens of hours researching and testing, we think the Wilson A360 14″ Slowpitch Glove is the best entry-level baseball/softball glove for most people.
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Patio Furniture Sets We Like for Under $600
New on Sweethome: After doing 18 hours of research and considering 20 patio dining sets, we recommend the acacia-wood IKEA Äpplarö Table and 4 Armchairs. It looks great, owners say it lasts a long time, and it costs a fraction of most wood sets.
For international travel, you have a couple of phone options. Either buy a local SIM and forward calls with Google Voice, or pack a cheap, dual-SIM phone.
After 55 hours of research and testing, the Nikon Coolpix B700 is our top superzoom pick, with a flip-out rear screen, an eye sensor, and a 60x zoom lens.
We tested nine mesh-networking kits in a 3,500 sq. ft. house, and we found the powerful, easy-to-use, feature-packed Netgear Orbi is the best for most people.
After 35 hours researching and testing 16 high-end earbuds head-to-head with an expert listening panel, we’ve picked the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H3 for being fun to listen to, comfortable to wear for long periods, and beautiful to look at.
Thanks to their collar style, our favorite wireless Bluetooth earbuds have a mic that sounds significantly better than that of many headphones we’ve tested.
After living with both Amazon Echo and Google Home for several months, we think Echo has the edge because it does more. Home is also great for many households.
The SanDisk Extreme CZ80 is still our favorite USB 3.0 flash drive, but it's being discontinued. After it goes away, the Extreme Go is the next-best choice.
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