Now that we’re a couple of months into the RTX laptop era, it’s time to pause and look at how this first wave of laptops with Nvidia’s hyped-up new mobile graphics technology fares in real-world testing. If you’ve been living under a rock (or don’t follow the ins and outs of PC component upgrades), Nvidia’s new …
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Your phone can make a great controller for music, movies and TV in the home. Maybe you want to send music from your phone or an app like Spotify to your speaker system. Or maybe you want to control Netflix on your mobile device and watch it on your TV. Two phone-to-AV systems stand out above the crowd: Google Chromecast and …
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When Amazon released its Kindle Paperwhite 2018 e-reader, it added a few features already found in its high-end Kindle Oasis, including a waterproof design and Bluetooth audio for streaming audiobooks. While the Oasis has a larger 7-inch screen, the two e-readers have similar features but very different prices. The Oasis sells for $250 in the US, while the Paperwhite costs …
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Everyone wants to cut the pricey cable-TV cord, but most viewers would prefer to keep local and live-TV channels. There are lots of ways to do that, but your best option is to try different services and see which one best suits your viewing habits. Read more: The best live TV streaming services for cord-cutters If you think you might …
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I know: Another phone? Right on top of yesterday’s Moto X4 deal? Hey, I don’t control when the universe decides to spit out sweet discounts. And this is pretty sweet — too sweet to pass up just because of repetitive timing. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Daily Steals has the refurbished unlocked Google Pixel 3 for $499.99 …
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Mind if I put on my business cap for a moment? Think about the last product, service or event that caught your eye on social media. I’ll wager it was a video that caught it. You know, one of those quick, peppy, fun videos you kind of can’t help but watch. Companies probably spend a decent chunk of change to …
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Samsung not only announced new smartphones and wireless earbuds at last month’s Unpacked event, but the company also unveiled two new wearables: The Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Watch Active. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active has the looks and the features to match. It has blood-pressure-monitoring capabilities (app available on March 15), workout auto-detection, and a svelte housing around the 40mm display. …
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I’m repeating myself, but this is worth repeating: You need different headphones for different situations. Today’s deal, for example: A set that’s ideal for the gym. Two sets, actually. They’re similar, with one minor design difference but the same incredible price: 10 measly bucks. At that price you can’t afford not to buy one! 😄 First up: MobileCityOnline has the …
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Amazon’s big push into physical stores is taking a small step back. Well, 87 small steps back to be precise. The online retailer plans to shutter all 87 of its pop-up kiosks in malls and shopping centers in the US next month, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. “After much review, we came to the decision to discontinue our pop-up …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Head-to-head rating of Roku against Amazon Fire TV. Amazon’s Alexa now working with Roku TVs and streamers. Netflix subtweeting Steven Spielberg in feud over future Oscars. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer …
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