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Disney to release Mulan online Sept. 4 on Disney Plus, for $30 in US

Disney will release its live-action film Mulan online through its Disney Plus service on Sept. 4, but it won’t be included as part of a standard subscription. Mulan will cost $30 in the US in addition to Disney Plus’ regular subscription fee, and it will be priced at roughly the same amount in international markets where it’ll be …

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The Galaxy Note 20 is here, but the smart money’s on last year’s Note 10

Coronavirus notwithstanding, Samsung just took the wraps off its new flagship phones, the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Like their predecessors, they have starting prices of $1,000 and $1,300, respectively. If you can afford to spend that kind of money on a phone, have at it — even though there are lots of extremely good options priced …

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Google Pixel 4A: Super

Google unveiled the new Pixel 4A on Monday, a phone that’s about $50 cheaper than its closest competitors and packed with one of the best cameras money can currently buy — for sure, the best camera on a $350 phone. You can preorder your Pixel 4A right now, so it makes sense you might want to order a case at …

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Soundbar sale: The Polk Command Bar with Alexa is back down to $199

Broken-record time: A good soundbar will elevate your TV- and movie-watching experience like few other accessories. Ah, but which one? Here’s a good option at a particularly good price. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon once again has the Polk Audio Command Bar for $199, a savings of $100. There are cheaper soundbars, to be sure, but this …

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xCloud gaming service scores custom accessories, like Razer Kishi Xbox version

Microsoft’s xCloud cloud-gaming service is getting some accessories of its own. Along with today’s news that the service will be launching on Sept. 15 as part of its $15/month XBox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, the company heralded new mobile entries in its Designed for Xbox line, in this case just slightly modified versions of existing third-party products.  Mobile controllers are …

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Walmart pushes back launch of Amazon Prime rival, report says

Walmart has delayed the launch of its paid membership service, according to a Tuesday report by Recode. Walmart Plus, which will reportedly cost $98 a year and include perks such as same-day grocery delivery and discounts at Walmart gas stations, aims to be a potential competitor to Amazon Prime.  The service was first reportedly slated to launch in March or April …

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This $12 iPhone case looks like a Game Boy and really plays 36 games

Update: Looks like most of these have sold out. As of Aug. 7, there are only a few cases still in stock: iPhone XR, iPhone X/XS and the iPhone XS Max. Yes, of course your iPhone can play games. But for a moment, imagine an iPhone case that looks like a Game Boy — and actually works like one, complete with a …

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Lots and lots of classrooms will be virtual this fall, meaning it might be time to rethink the “ideal” laptop for students. I usually recommend a 13.3-inch screen, which makes for a lighter, more portable machine, but portability isn’t necessarily the driving requirement anymore. Maybe it makes more sense to have a bigger screen, a wider keyboard and other comfort …

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Tablets spike in popularity during pandemic lockdown, report finds

Tablet shipments for the top five brands rose notably in the second quarter of this year, according to analysts at Canalys, a market research firm. The upswing came just when people around the world were asked to work remotely and keep their kids home from school to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Shipments were 26% higher than …

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Misfit’s $280 Android Wear smartwatches are on sale for $40 (Update: Sold out)

Welcome to the Island of Misfit Deals. For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get a Misfit Vapor X (42mm) Android Wear watch for $39.99 in your choice of colors. Original price: $279.99. Although it’s not expressly stated anywhere, these are obviously discontinued, clearance items — and that’s a big win for you. See it at Misfit Also …

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