Say what you will about the latest trilogy of Star Wars films, BB-8 remains a hit with adults and kids alike. If you’d like to delight your Star Wars-loving youngling with BB-8-themed headphones, here’s your chance. Usually priced around $24, you can get these Star Wars BB-8 Over the Ear Headphones for $12 at Daily Steals …
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Power banks are a dime a dozen, so I generally don’t write about them unless I find one that’s interesting — unusually thin, high-capacity, cheap or otherwise packed with some clever piece of tech. The Motile Combination Power Bank caught my eye because I liked the concept: It’s a two-piece device that docks to deliver 6,000 mAh of power, or …
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Amazon will acquire podcast publisher Wondery, the latest tech giant investing in podcasts in the hope of popularizing its streaming services (and, by extension, the hardware sells you to access them). But Amazon, which operates the Amazon Music audio service, said Wondery’s programming — which includes such podcasts as Dirty John, Dr. Death and Business Wars — will continue to be …
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Longtime Apple iPhone supplier Lens Technology, a maker of glass screens and coverings, has been accused of using forced Uighur labor in its factories, according to a report by The Washington Post, which cited documents from the human rights group Tech Transparency Project. The report noted that Lens Technology is a supplier to Tesla and Amazon, too. Many companies’ supply chains wind through …
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Hey, did you know that Lenovo offered its own line of true wireless earbuds? Neither did I. But here they are and, man, are they cheap. Regularly priced at a modest $60, you can get the Lenovo LivePods LP1 for just $17 at Walmart right now. That’s 70% off. See it at Walmart The earbuds look pretty ordinary, modeled after …
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Your iPad Pro is protected in some sort of case, right? Wait, it’s not? Now’s your chance. Logitech’s iPad Pro Keyboard Case turns your tablet into a shock-resistant laptop replacement, complete with a detachable backlit keyboard and storage for your Apple Pencil. Usually priced at $155 (and that’s the current price on Amazon), you can get the Logitech iPad Pro …
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Acer makes some of the best inexpensive laptops you’ll find, as well as interesting premium models that are more about design than being a good bargain. With the name Porsche Design stamped on the lid of this one, I’m guessing you can figure out which group this falls into. Built from carbon fiber and magnesium with diamond-cut edges, the Acer Book …
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Cheap things come to those who wait — cheap phones especially. Last year, the LG G8X ThinQ with second-screen attachment started at $700, but right now you can buy it for $300. New. Unlocked. Should you? More on that in a moment. Here’s the deal: For a limited time, and while supplies last (my guess is they won’t last long), …
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For the wireless industry, 2020 was notable not just because of the coronavirus pandemic, but because it marked the true beginning of the 5G era. While the actual networks still have a long way to go to fully live up to the hype, they did usher in at least one welcome change: a renewed competition between wireless carriers. At the …
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Disney Plus subscribers will need to say goodbye for now to Baby Yoda. Season 2 of The Mandalorian wraps up with episode 8 (a.k.a. Chapter 16) on Friday, and the show won’t return until this time next year on Disney’s streaming service. So, clear your calendar for Friday evening and get ready for the season 2 finale. (What am I saying? No …
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