NBCUniversal’s Peacock has arrived. After a limited rollout for Comcast customers in April, the new streaming service expanded to everyone across the US on July 15. Similar to HBO Max‘s launch in May, however, there are plenty of big questions remaining and a number of major features that are still missing nearly a month later. …
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When it comes to premium earbuds, AirPods get all the attention (perhaps deservedly, perhaps not) — but don’t overlook the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus. They debuted earlier this year to widespread acclaim, improving on the original Galaxy Buds in several key ways. They also cost more, which was a bummer. Good news: For a limited time, and while supplies last, …
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Welcome to this week’s episode of The Cheapskate Show, a podcast devoted to helping you save money. For example, did you know that certain products go on sale all the time? Sometimes every month or two, sometimes every few weeks! That means you’d be crazy to pay full price. Listen in to learn which items get discounted on the regular. …
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I’m pretty sure the phrase “bang for the buck” was coined to describe Motorola’s lineup of Moto phones, which seem to get better every year while keeping prices almost impossibly low. Case in point: The Moto G Fast, which debuted just two months ago at just $200. Even more impossible: It’s on sale right now for even less. For a …
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If you’re looking for top-shelf noise-canceling headphones and can’t decide between the Bose QuietComfort 35 II and Sony WH-1000XM3, this deal might sway you in favor of the latter. For a limited time and while supplies last, Amazon has the Sony WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones for $248 — not quite the lowest price on record, but definitely preferable to the $350 list …
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I kind of wish I had more uses for portable storage because, good golly, it’s so fast and so cheap now. To wit: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the Samsung T5 1-terabyte portable solid-state drive for $139.99 shipped — very close to the lowest price ever. The only catch: It’s currently showing an in-stock date of …
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Nearly everybody likes Apple’s AirPods Pro earbuds, but not everyone loves that glossy white case they come in. If you’ve longed for something a little classier (and easier to carry), look no further: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Tanga has protective leather AirPods Pro case covers for $7.99. See it at Tanga Available in black, red, light …
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Firefox browser maker Mozilla is eliminating 250 jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic, Chief Executive Mitchell Baker said Tuesday. The layoffs, which affect about 25 percent of its staff, mean Mozilla will reduce spending in areas like expanding the abilities of the web and improving tools for developers. “Economic conditions resulting from the global pandemic have significantly impacted our revenue. As …
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Jabra’s Elite 65t true wireless earbuds may not be as well known as Apple’s AirPods, but they’re excellent headphones that are comfortable, sound great and earned kudos in CNET’s hands-on review. And right now you can get your own Jabra Elite 65t for just $20 when you buy a select Chromebook at Best Buy as a part of the retailer’s …
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When news broke that Microsoft was considering buying the rising social media sensation TikTok, many who’ve followed the software maker for years expressed surprise. Even Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called the potential $30 billion deal “a poisoned chalice.” TikTok would make for an effective fire sale, following a meteoric rise that’s netted the app more than 100 million users in …
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