In 2020, VR feels more like a tangible reality than ever before. In a year of lockdowns and isolation, virtual reality has suddenly become a way for friends to connect, see theater experiments and feel briefly like you’ve escaped. The Oculus Quest was the best VR device of 2019, and that’s true in 2020, too. But …
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If that headline sounds familiar, it’s because I wrote about something similar a few weeks back. It was priced at $10.19 and sold out quickly. Thankfully, there’s a nearly identical (and slightly better) version available now for even less, and the vendor tells me they have a big chunk of inventory. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the …
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Update, Sept. 22: Amazon has announced Prime Day will start on Oct. 13. Original story follows. Amazon has revealed a little more detail about when its Prime Day sale is happening. During an earnings call with media on Thursday, Amazon finance chief Brian Olsavsky said Prime Day will be held in the fourth quarter. The company had previously only said …
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Four of the most powerful men in the world have been called to appear (virtually) before Congress in a star-studded event years in the making. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg are set to be grilled over whether their respective companies exert too much influence and control — to …
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Before we talk T-Mo, let’s look at today’s impossibly-inexpensive-headphones news: The Mpow M9 true-wireless earbuds are just $23.49 with the on-page 5%-off coupon and promo code MPOWM9PR. Noise-isolating pipe design, touch controls, USB-C charging, IPX8-rated waterproof… shall I go on? It even has extra microphones to help reduce noise during phone calls. Mpow M9 true-wireless earbuds See at Amazon Mpow …
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All eyes were on big tech Wednesday as several tech CEOs testified before a House antitrust subcommittee. While Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook defended their business practices, social media site Snapchat released its first-ever diversity report within its CitizenSnap report, which details the company’s efforts around environmentalism and inclusion. The report shows that while clear disparities remain, the app that launched back in 2011 has …
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The TCL 8 Series 75Q825 debuted late last year to glowing praise — not just from CNET’s David Katzmaier, but from reviewers far and wide. Ironically, TCL has long been known as a budget brand, but there was nothing low-end about this model — especially the $2,600 price tag. Just a few days ago, the 75Q825 was back on sale …
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Logitech has updated its top-of-the-line gaming headset by cutting its cord. The Logitech G Pro X Wireless headset has all the features of the company’s wired Pro X headset but uses the company’s 2.4GHz Lightspeed wireless technology to give you uninterrupted communications for up to 20 hours and with 42 feet of range. See on Amazon Designed in collaboration with …
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Asus is updating its ZenBook line, giving its ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14 a small refresh in time for the back-to-school shopping season. Announced on Tuesday, the new models now feature a “thinner and lighter” design, Intel’s latest 10th-gen chips and up to 22 hours of battery life. Available at 13.3-inches for the ZenBook 13 (model UX325) and 14-inches for …
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It’s a shame that Qi-compatible phones don’t ship with a charging pad, because a lot of people continue to charge their new phone with a clumsy cable rather than buying a charging pad. If you’ve never experienced the convenience of wireless charging, I have a few deals this week to encourage you to make the leap. ESR ESR Lounge Stand …
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