They’re too old to make “best headphone” lists anymore, but the Beats Solo3 is still a darned good set of headphones. They’re well-built and offer a formidable 40 hours of battery life between charges — not many headphones that are new for 2020 can claim that. Back in the day, these headphones debuted at $300, …
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Lawmakers from the US House of Representatives accused Facebook, Amazon, Google and Apple of “abuses of monopoly power” in a 449-page report released Tuesday. The House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee drew its conclusions after a 16-month investigation that culminated in an hours-long hearing with Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Apple’s Tim Cook and Google’s Sundar Pichai in July that featured tense exchanges portending a …
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Let’s talk TVs. You know where I stand: A lot of lower-end models are perfectly good — and definitely easier on the wallet. But what do you sacrifice when you choose a cheap TV instead of a high-end model from, say, Samsung or Sony? For answers, we brought in CNET TV guru David Katzmaier. Trust me, if you’re in the …
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An Amazon Prime subscription offers more than just fast shipping and TV and movie streaming; a membership also affords occasional exclusive deals. If you sign up for an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card right now, for example, you’ll receive a $100 Amazon gift card. (Non-Prime subscribers get only $50.) Meanwhile, for a limited time, and while supplies last, Prime subscribers …
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After a few days of relative quiet on the deal front, things are suddenly cooking all over. Amazon has a bunch of new pre-Prime Day deals, Google is giving away its new Chromecast (with purchase) and a $200 true wireless earbud set is on sale for $65. Before all that (and more), a few notes: The Cheapskate newsletter has a …
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Shopping for, well, things? Head to eBay, where you can save 15% on select tools, TVs, electronics and more by applying promo code PFALL15 at checkout. In fact, if you’re open to buying refurbished gear, there are some pretty spectacular deals to be had. Below I’ve rounded up several — many of them, just coincidentally, from seller VIPOutlet. See it …
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I’m literally surrounded by timers. There’s one on my phone, every smart speaker in my house can run a timer, and if I’m feeling nostalgic, I could even set my stove’s timer. So why am I recommending a standalone Pomodoro-style tabletop timer? Well, it’s downright charming, for starters. And I’d argue that despite the convenience of setting a timer with …
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HyperX added a satisfying click to its Alloy Origin gaming keyboard with its own HyperX Blue switches. The $110 full-size gaming keyboard (£110, AU$153 converted) was previously available with the company’s tactile Aqua switches and linear Red switches. The combination of the Alloy Origin with HyperX’s Blue mechanical switches gives you a slim, sturdy gaming keyboard with a classic clicky …
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Sonos remains one of my favorite audio companies. It has managed to stay relevant in the age of Spotify and Alexa, and keeps releasing awesome whole-house connected speaker systems. Earlier this summer, Sonos refreshed its soundbar line with the Atmos-compatible Sonos Arc, and right now the company is offering a cool deal to induce you to add one to your …
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When it comes to stocking your garage with power tools for around-the-house weekend projects, only a few brands — like DeWalt and Ryobi — bubble up to the top. And while it’s easy to have Coke-Pepsi or Nikon-Canon-style debates over which one is better, most of us tend to pick a brand and stick with it, mainly to be able …
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