Summer Upgrade Week

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The sun is out, the sky is clear. It’s time to get outside and disconnect — from work, at least. This summer, we’re looking at all the ways to upgrade our free time indoors and out, from smart lights for the backyard to great gadgets to bring camping to ways to wind down at the local library.

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Everything in Summer Upgrade Week

The Nintendo DS is still the best gaming handheld for travel

Andrew Webster47 minutes ago

This portable light is great for way more than camping

Thomas RickerTwo hours ago

I went to the woods to drink surprisingly great espresso

The library rules (and so do library streaming services)

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