Here’s our brief weekly roundup of the newest videos to hit the major online streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and wherever else we can dig something up. Hit play below — we’ve folded in some trivia so you’ll know more about what you’re watching. Learn all the things thanks to Bill Nye! Your …
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April, 2017
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22 April
Sunny days for solar charging
Here’s the scenario. You’re at the beach, sitting by the pool, hiking in the wilderness or working in your garden. You’d like to keep your phone or tablet charged but there’s no power source nearby, nothing to plug into for juice. The standard remedy is to go buy an external battery — or battery case — and keep that around …
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22 April
Headphone deal: BeatsX wireless earphones are $100 at Best Buy
Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s BeatsX headphones are just the right fit 2:32 If you thought Beats’ neckband-style Bluetooth sports headphone was a little too expensive at $150, Best Buy currently has the black version on sale for $100 — or $50 off (the other colors are $120). That’s the lowest price I’ve seen on this headphone, which I gave …
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22 April
Pono is dead. Probably. Long live Xstream
After five years, it appears that Neil Young’s Pono initiative — which resulted in a hardware player and digital music store — may be finally over. In its place: Xstream. A post on Pono’s forums this week (membership required) confirmed that eight months after its music download store went down, the company was now channeling its efforts into a new …
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22 April
Galaxy S8 drop test: The screen survived, but the glass back cracked
If you’ve just splurged on the new Galaxy S8, the last thing you want to do is drop it. So we did it for you… We learned from Samsung’s previous “Edge” designs that while the curved glass may look great, it leaves more of the surface exposed to everyday bumps, cracks and scratches. And this year, the edges on Samsung’s …
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22 April
LG G6 vs. Google Pixel XL: Which phone is better?
Now playing: Watch this: LG G6 vs. Google Pixel XL: Which one’s better? 2:54 For whatever reason, maybe Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 isn’t doing it for you. Luckily, there are other great large-screen Androids to consider, like LG‘s beautifully designed G6 and Google‘s impressive Pixel XL. They’re both great devices, but the G6 and Pixel XL have different strengths. To …
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22 April
Can Sennheiser’s iconic headphone compete with today’s models?
When the Sennheiser HD 414 debuted in 1968, all other hi-fi headphones were big, heavy and painfully uncomfortable. Not only that, they were all closed-back designs, HD 414 was the world’s first open-back design, Sennheiser dubbed it “Open Aire.” The HD 414 looked, felt and sounded like nothing else, and it forecast the future direction of headphone sound. The first …
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22 April
Is Comcast’s new wireless service right for you?
There hasn’t been a better time than right now to be a wireless customer. All the big wireless carriers have brought back unlimited data plans, and new players are getting into the market. Earlier this month, cable giant Comcast announced pricing and details for its new Xfinity Mobile service. This service uses a combination of Comcast’s 16 million Wi-Fi hotspots …
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21 April
Which Galaxy S8 unlock option is the most secure?
You can use up to three different methods to unlock your Galaxy S8 phone using nothing more than your body. The front-facing camera can scan and identify your face, or you can use the embedded iris scanner to read your eyes like a fingerprint. Oh, and of course there’s an oddly placed fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone. …
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21 April
The 3:59 extended edition: Galaxy S8 review and iPhone 8 rumors
Can’t get enough of The 3:59? Well, here’s more of the podcast anyway. In response to record-shattering listener demand (OK, one guy on Twitter), we decided to reprise one of our best episodes from the week and make it into a special, extended podcast. Enjoy. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, …
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