iFixit published its teardown of Sony’s PlayStation 5 on Friday, exploring the repairability and internal workings of the new console. The company took apart the more expensive disc drive version of the PS5 rather than the digital edition, finding what looks to be a proprietary SSD controller. Overall, the site called the PlayStation 5 “a huge …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. I’m a sucker for robots. I’m also a sucker for anything remote-controlled. Put the two together and shut up and take my money! Needless to say, this deal has “Rick” written all over it. Today only, and while supplies last, Meh has the Sharper Image …
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There’s a headphone-shaped elephant in the room this week: Apple just announced the AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones, challenging the premium likes of the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 and the Sony WH-1000XM4. But if you thought the AirPods Pro were pricey at $249, get a load of this: The AirPods Max (with its much-mocked Smart Case) will run you $549. …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Good headphones — really good headphones — are a treat, an indulgence. And I know some folks who would never deign to put inferior ‘phones on their ears. But, come on: $350 for a sweet pair of Sonys? I love my ears, but not that …
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‘Tis the season for conference calls. For most of the year, we’ve been taking calls at home on our smartphone, AirPods and whatever other bits of audio gadgetry we have lying around the house. One way to amp up the audio quality is to get a speakerphone that’s designed expressly for calls. Right now, you can get the eMeet M2 …
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Online shopping for groceries and other goods has skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, with Amazon and Walmart dominating our delivery needs. Walmart, for its part, just launched Walmart Plus, a new fast delivery subscription service for groceries and other products you’d normally find in the big box store — positioning the retailer to more directly compete in the online shopping market …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The Amazfit GTR debuted about a year ago with a list price of $180. I’ve seen it dip as low as $110 this year, but today’s deal represents the lowest price on record: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Amazfit GTR (42mm) …
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Want groceries and more delivered to your front door? That’s the promise behind Walmart Plus, a new service announced earlier this year. It’s not cheap, but you can sign up for a free 15-day Walmart Plus trial. See it at Walmart Although many have been quick to compare Plus to Amazon Prime, it’s not really the same thing (see the …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. An activist employee at Amazon who was fired by the online retail giant earlier this year will have her case heard by a court next year, BuzzFeed News reported Friday. Citing documents it obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, the publication …
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If you were lucky enough to snag a new iPhone or Android phone over the extended Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales, you might find yourself coming up a little short on accessories right now. Or perhaps you just need a new cable for your existing phone. Either way, I’ve rounded up a few enticing deals on mobile accessories to complement your …
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