Not long ago, I bought a 48-inch UHD TV for about $600. While I don’t exactly regret my purchase, I am constantly amazed at how low prices have fallen, to the point that TVs now seem about as inexpensive as a large package of tube socks. Right now, for example, you can snag a JVC …
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5 January
Put a colorful weather station on your wall with La Crosse Color Forecast Station for $29
When the robots someday dig through the rubble of our civilization to figure out what made us different than chimps and bonobos, they’ll no doubt conclude it was somehow related to our species’ obsession with the weather. You can already get a weather forecast on your phone, tablet and watch, as well as ask Alexa, Bixby, Siri or Google to …
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5 January
Samsung’s 2020 soundbars go hard on Atmos and gaming features
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung has announced its 2020 range of soundbars which enable some unique features, including using a QLED TV’s own speakers as extra channels and allowing simultaneous Bluetooth connections. Like its competitor Vizio Samsung is streamlining its soundbar naming system for 2020 …
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5 January
How to watch the Vikings vs. Saints NFL Wild Card game without cable
The last time these two teams met in the playoffs, the game ended in the Minneapolis Miracle, a 61-yard touchdown reception by Stefon Diggs as time expired to give the Vikings a shocking 29-24 victory. That game happened two years ago in Minnesota. The Saints will get a chance to exact their revenge at home in the Super Dome on …
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5 January
ShiftCam case adds even more lenses to iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The iPhone 11’s two rear cameras and 11 Pro’s three sensors provide plenty of new ways to take photos and videos from your phone. In case you needed more angles, however, a new case hopes to fill that void. Created in …
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4 January
How to watch the Titans vs. Patriots NFL Wild Card game without cable
The New England Patriots find themselves playing on Wild Card weekend for the first time in a decade. After getting upset at home by the Miami Dolphins on the last Sunday of the regular season, the Patriots lost their first-round bye, an advantage they have earned and enjoyed each of the past nine seasons, astonishingly. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans made the playoffs only once …
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4 January
Galaxy S11 at Samsung Unpacked looking likely for Feb. 11 launch, thanks to this video leak
Editors’ note, Jan. 4: Samsung officially announced its Galaxy Unpacked event for Feb. 11 in San Francisco. The brand is widely expected to announce the Galaxy S11 and a foldable flip phone to rival the Motorola Razr. Samsung could unveil the Galaxy S11 (or Galaxy S20 as some rumors prefer) as soon as Feb. 11, according to the contents of a …
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4 January
CES 2020: Facebook, Twitter gear up for the world’s biggest tech show
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. CES, the annual tech show that kicks off in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, isn’t just about showing off the coolest laptops, TVs and gadgets. It’s also a time for Facebook and Twitter to make some noise of their own. Social …
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4 January
Konka brings OLED TV to the US to take on LG and Sony
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Chinese TV manufacturer Konka will join LG, Sony and maybe more TV makers soon in selling OLED TVs to US customers. The new 4K OLED TV, the X11 Series, will be available in 55- and 65-inch sizes this spring. TV that use OLED, …
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4 January
Flash sale: The Oculus Go VR headset is back down to $149
I have mad love for the Oculus Quest standalone VR headset, but at $399 it’s still out of reach for many virtual reality-curious people. Its predecessor, however, is more affordable — and now back to its Black Friday 2019 sale price. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon is offering the Oculus Go VR headset (32GB) for $149. …
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