You may have bought yourself a TV to watch the biggest game of the year, but as any sales-floor employee will tell you, the picture is only half of the story. It’s not just hyperbole: there’s no way a tiny TV speaker can communicate the roar of the crowd, the dialogue of those must-see Super …
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Not everybody wants Bluetooth headphones. Some don’t like the loss of audio fidelity. Some don’t like dealing with pairing issues, outdoor audio drops, another device to keep charged and so on. I was reminded of this recently when I asked my Twitter followers if they’d like to see a deal on wired ‘phones for Apple devices. I expected a loud …
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The days of buying a standalone media-streamer may be coming to an end, as Fire TV and Roku seem to be making their way into more and more TVs. For now, however, if you have a model that’s not already smart — or you’re not happy with the nature of those smarts — you can grab a great deal on …
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Viacom said Tuesday it’s agreed to buy free TV streaming service Pluto TV for $340 million in cash. Founded in 2013, the ad-supported, internet-based service streams more than 100 channels of on-demand content, including movies, sports, news and lifestyle programming. The Los Angeles-based Pluto TV has 12 million monthly active users who stream content across devices such as Roku, Amazon …
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Like my colleague David Carnoy, I hear the name “Tribit” and immediately think of those fuzzy little Star Trek creatures. But that’s not what endears this product to me — it’s the unbeatable value. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Tribit XSound Go portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker is just $21.44 when you clip the 5 percent off …
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Happy Monday, cheeps! In honor of Martin Luther King Day, CNET is, technically, closed — but that doesn’t mean I’m going to leave you deal-less. Indeed, because of yesterday’s ah-mazing NFL playoffs, I feel obligated to bring you a similarly amazing TV deal. If those two games weren’t enough to whet your appetite for a newer, bigger screen, nothing will. For …
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It’s not every phone that gets not one, but three launches. That why it’s extra unusual that Huawei is giving the visually stunning, midprice Honor View 20 a trio of launches. We first saw it appear in December in China, then once again at CES 2019 in Las Vegas in early January where we went hands-on with the promising phone (more on that below). Huawei …
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Back in January, when Super Bowl TV deals were coming fast and furious, I shared this Insignia TV at the then-colossal price of $150. Today, it’s even colossal-er. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the Insignia 39-inch 1080p Fire TV Edition for $129.99. That’s the lowest price to date and a full $40 below the Black …
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While you’re scoping out TV deals for the playoffs, the big game and other big-screen-worthy viewing (free movies, anyone?), don’t forget what is arguably the cheapest path to the biggest “screen” of all: a projector. If you’re looking for a permanent, real-deal projector to mount in your living room, that’s a great option, no question — check out our list …
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Tom Neumann remembers the transformation. He was at a nursing home in Norwalk, Connecticut, last year, demoing a virtual reality platform he co-founded called Rendever. Mickey, an older woman who suffers from dementia and hadn’t talked much or smiled in weeks, gave it a try. She put on the Oculus headset and was virtually transported to a room full of …
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