Apple is adding new features to its Apple TV software. At its September event the company announced that new software for its streaming box, known as TVOS 14, would be available starting tomorrow, Sept. 16. The update adds camera integration from HomeKit-supported smart video cameras and doorbells, a picture-in-picture mode and updates to the Apple …
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Amazon on Tuesday launched its fashion and beauty Luxury Stores, with the first one featuring Oscar de la Renta’s pre-fall and fall/winter 2020 collections. Prime members in the US will be the first invited to check it out. Its initial wave of items includes clothing, handbags, jewelry, accessories and a new perfume, with children’s clothing coming soon. More brands will launch within …
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Amazon’s hiring binge in 2020 apparently isn’t done yet. The e-retailer said Monday it’s hiring 100,000 more people in the US and Canada to work in its warehouses to help it manage the surge in online orders during the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes after the e-commerce juggernaut already hired 175,000 more US warehouse workers earlier this year. Amazon last …
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Amazon is changing the name of its children’s subscription service and adding more videos and music, the e-commerce giant said Monday. Amazon FreeTime and FreeTime Unlimited will now be called Amazon Kids and Amazon Kids Plus, giving kids access to more than 20,000 books, movies, games and educational apps while also giving parents control over screen time and content filtering. …
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Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film Psycho is 60 years old — the movie’s general release was Sept. 8, 1960. What better way to celebrate the debut of this controversial film than by watching it, and a handful of other Hitchcock classics, in glorious 4K? Well, good news: There are a few places you can find it for a discount. The best price …
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Apple AirPods are admittedly overpriced — you can get true-wireless earbuds that give AirPods a run for their money for, well, a lot less money. But there’s no denying that AirPods are a great product, and there’s no shame in wanting them rather than a more generic model. We’d actively discourage you from spending $160 on them, though, since they’re …
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Shopping for a single line of phone service that includes 5G, mobile hotspot, Wi-Fi calling and unlimited high-speed data? The best deal right now is a new one from Mint Mobile (famously owned by Ryan Reynolds): $30 a month when you prepay for 12 months. However, if you’re not sure you want to commit to the carrier for that long, …
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Welcome to the weekend. There’s a slew of ways to save some money right now, so I’ve rounded up some intriguing (but utterly unrelated) deals all in one place for your browsing pleasure. And if you have a few minutes to spare, remember to check out the Cheapskate Show podcast, in which Rick and I discuss ways to save money …
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For the last two years TCL’s 6-Series Roku TV has been the best TV for the money and the new 2020 version performs better than ever. It adds mini-LED technology for improved brightness and contrast quality as well gaming-friendly extras such as 120Hz, variable refresh rate and THX game mode. Unlike last year’s model, this one also comes in a 75-inch size. These improvements combined with an affordable …
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A report from CNN on Thursday has raised concerns about the safety of Amazon’s line of Basics products. Speaking with customers after seeing hundreds of reviews online, CNN reported that items from the AmazonBasics line, including toasters, microwaves and charging cables, have been catching fire or even exploding. One customer told CNN that a house fire started when a USB …
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