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The best must

There were some downright irresistible deals on laptops this holiday season — beginning back at the start of November, retailers slashed prices on laptops from Dell, Lenovo, Sony, Samsung, Acer and other. We even saw some discounts on MacBooks. If you jumped on one of those sales and brought home a new laptop to kick …

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These are the droid

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 when you use the exclusive …

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Amazon to buy Wondery, injecting Amazon Music into a hot bidding zone for podcasts

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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Apple, Amazon, Tesla supplier accused of using Chinese forced labor; Apple rejects claim

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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Get Lenovo LP1 true wireless earbuds for 70% off

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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Encase your 12.9

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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Porsche Design Acer Book RS review: Sports car on the outside, sedan under the hood

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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Flash sale: The $700 dual

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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Roku Streaming Stick Plus vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Battle of the best $50 streamers

As the holidays approach, everybody is starting to look for deals on gifts. One category of gadgets that’s more popular than ever are streaming sticks, the small dongles that bring TV shows and movies from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max and Hulu to any TV. CNET has reviewed nearly all of the major streaming devices, and our …

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The carrier battle over 5G will only escalate in 2021

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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