Are you a PlayStation Vue subscriber? Sorry to break it to you: Not anymore, you’re not. After trying (and failing) to find a buyer for the streaming-TV service, Sony abruptly announced plans to shutter Vue at the end of January 2020. That means you’ve got just about three months to decide on a replacement. Thankfully, …
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Hold onto your wallets: It’s impulse-buy time. Today I bring you a pair of speaker deals that are just plain difficult to pass up, even if you think you already have all the speakers you need. Maybe there’s a gift-giving occasion in your future. Or a shower. Whatever the case, I recommend grabbing these before they’re gone — which may …
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You’ve heard this song before: The biggest, fanciest TV in the world is still going to suffer from mediocre sound, because a flat screen leaves little space for decent speakers. That’s why I’m constantly recommending soundbars (see: The best soundbars for 2019). Of course, usually those are big bars intended to go with big screens. What about the smaller TV …
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Problem: You like to walk around the house listening to music with your headphones, but because Bluetooth has a limited range, you have to carry your phone with you from room to room. Problem: You have an old but awesome stereo that doesn’t support Bluetooth, so those speakers are going to waste. Problem: You want two people to be able …
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There’s no such thing as a free lunch. But a free movie rental? Turns out yes. For a limited time, you can get a free rental from Vudu when you redeem promo code FreeFamilyFun. Needless to say, you must have a Vudu account to take advantage of this offer, and that may require keeping a credit card on file. Update: …
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Talk about an offer that sounds too good to be true: Spotify is giving away a Google Home Mini to both new and current (!) subscribers to Spotify Premium and Spotify Premium Family. Ready for the catch? No catch. I took advantage of this offer when Spotify ran it last year, and when it was limited to Spotify Family subscribers. …
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If you’ve never owned a dedicated e-reader, allow me to make the case. Sure, you can read e-books on your phone or tablet, but those devices are rife with distraction. You’re constantly getting interrupted by emails, text messages, the time-suck that is TikTok and so on. Plus, if you like to read at night, those screens can be hard on …
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‘Scuse me real quick — I gotta quit my job here at CNET so I can enter this giveaway. Because I want my shot at this amazing AUKEY bundle, which includes not only an unlocked Apple iPhone 11 Pro (256GB), but also two AUKEY PD wall chargers, a portable power bank and a USB-C-to-Lightning cable. Combined value: $1,300. Ah, dang, I’m …
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Newer iPads (those released in 2018 and later) are designed to work with digital styluses, most famously the Apple Pencil. They’re great for creating art, taking notes and so on. But, oh, the price: The first-gen Apple Pencil sells for $89, the second-gen for $119. And, to be honest, they feel like cheap pieces of plastic. You can’t help but …
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Remember when earbuds had cords? I don’t mean the cords connecting them to your phone; I mean the ones connecting them to each other. These days, it’s all about “true wireless,” meaning no cords, no-how. Think: AirPods. Ah, but cords are not evil! They allow for better battery life, and they let your earbuds dangle from around your neck. You …
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