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TCL 6

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 …

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The Cheapskate Show podcast: The truth about cheap home

In this week’s episode of The Cheapskate Show, Rick is excited about a new class of inexpensive portable projectors, such as one that costs a mere $100. Dave is less enthused and explains some of the reasons you might want to be careful before spending money on this kind of projector. Want to see what a projector suitable for your media …

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This universal travel adapter includes 3 USB ports and 1 USB

Let’s be optimistic and assume that travel is something we’ll all do again — hopefully soon. And one thing I’ve learned from trips abroad is you can’t have too many plug adapters. One for you, one for your partner. Got kids? They’ll need them as well. And don’t forget plugs for things like curling irons and the Chromecast you cleverly …

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The best Labor Day deals still available: Lenovo laptops, an LG OLED TV, a Polk soundbar and more

Like many holidays, Labor Day — which honors the achievements and contributions of American workers — has evolved into a big sales event. And despite the weirdness of living through a global pandemic, this year is no exception. While a lot of Labor Day deals are gone, plenty of them are still in full swing. Some Labor Day sales kicked off late …

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Walmart jumps into the drone delivery race with North Carolina pilot project

Walmart is getting into drone deliveries, kicking off a pilot project Wednesday in North Carolina to ship groceries and household items through the air. The big box retailer teamed up with drone delivery company Flytrex to run the program so it can build up its experience on shipping and packing orders using drones. The announcement comes about a week after …

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Amazon names ex

Amazon said Wednesday it’s appointed former National Security Agency chief Keith Alexander to its board of directors. Alexander will serve on Amazon’s audit committee, the internet retail giant said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Alexander came under fire during his time as head of the agency after former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked secret documents …

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Online holiday tech shopping expected to boom this year, analyst says

Sales of technology products like laptops have boomed since the coronavirus pandemic led to shutdowns, quarantines and work from home policies starting in March. With the holidays fast approaching and the virus continuing to spread, analysts predict that the fourth quarter will see “historic growth” in tech sales, particularly in e-commerce.  In the fourth quarter of 2020, tech sales are …

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This $10 folding phone and tablet stand makes Zoom meetings more comfortable

I love cheap solutions to real problems. If you’re using your phone or tablet for Zoom meetings or other video calls, for example, you’ve no doubt discovered the need for some kind of stand. You’ve probably also discovered that the camera ends up too low, shooting at an unflattering upward angle. Problem solved for a sawbuck: For a limited time, …

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Apple asks court to make Epic pay damages in Fortnite lawsuit

Apple raised the stakes Tuesday in its lawsuit with Epic Games over the hit video game Fortnite. The iPhone maker requested monetary damages if it successfully convinces a judge that it was within its rights to kick Fortnite off its more than 1.5 billion active iPhones and iPads last month when Epic activated code it knew broke Apple’s app store …

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Tuesday’s top deals: $8 power bank, $15 sport earbuds, $3 Tomb Raider for PS4 and more

So much cheap, so little time! For starters, if you own a PS4, do not miss Sony’s PlayStation Store sale. Great chance to stock up on some new (read: old) titles, many of them available for just a few bucks. Meanwhile, if you’re a regular drinker of smoothies, protein shakes and the like, here’s a quickie: The BlenderBottle Pro32 is …

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