Many holidays — especially Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah — celebrate friends, family and togetherness. But New Year’s Eve is the king of group activities. No matter what you do tomorrow night, it will probably involve spending time with friends and family. For many years, that evening in my home was celebrated as “classic movie night” …
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Well, dang: Neither Santa nor Hanu-Claus brought me a DJI Mavic Mini — perhaps because there were no deals to be had. During the run-up to Black Friday and all the sales that followed, the popular new drone remained stubbornly priced at $400. And guess what? It still hasn’t budged, though one seller is sweetening the pot with a little …
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So you just got a new smart TV, or maybe a Roku or Fire TV streamer as a holiday gift (maybe from yourself, but who’s counting?). Congrats! Whether it was a discounted doorbuster or a fancy new OLED, now is a great time to enjoy your big screen. One thing you might want to consider about any new TV, just like a …
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If you’re one of the bazillion people who just got an Amazon Fire TV Stick media device, you may have some questions about how to set up and start using Amazon’s tiny streaming stick. With the Fire TV Stick ($23 at Amazon) attached to your smart TV, you can access streaming video from Netflix, Hulu and YouTube TV ($65 at YouTube TV). …
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If you’re a proud new owner of a two-in-one PC — aka a convertible laptop — this story is for you. Two-in-ones have come a long way since the 2012 launch of Windows 8, but if you’ve never used one, it might not be completely clear how it might fit into your life. Frankly, that’s totally understandable. It wasn’t …
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Apple’s AirPods have been a knockout success since they first launched in 2016 (and as of this fall, audiophiles can also choose to upgrade to the noise-canceling AirPods Pro). But now the original AirPods face a lot more competition from other Bluetooth earbuds, like Sony’s WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds. At $198, Sony’s wireless headphones are significantly more expensive than the $139 AirPods, which …
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This story is part of The 2010s: A Decade in Review, a series on the memes, people, products, movies and so much more that have influenced the 2010s. It’s been a decade overflowing with tough lessons: who to trust, when to speak out and how to stream big events online after you’ve broken up with your cable company. Looking back …
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Live TV streaming services are designed to replace cable TV by letting you stream live channels over the Internet, but the category is still in a state of flux. The big names are all increasing the prices of their plans, removing or adding large chunks of programming, or bowing out altogether. Amid all of the turmoil there’s one service that sticks out as …
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With just two days to go until Dec. 25, time is running out to get your shopping done. There’s quite a few good deals at Best Buy today — and many of them are still eligible for delivery ahead of Christmas — including Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 for $599. It’s an entry-level configuration — equipped with an Intel Core i3, 128GB SSD …
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This story is part of 2019 Holiday Survival Guide, featuring tips on the best ways to manage the holiday season. If you’re trying to ship a package from Amazon or another retailer with fast shipping, today’s your last day to get guaranteed two-day shipping delivered by Christmas Eve. If you’re going to be sending or receiving a package through any of …
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