If you don’t do it often (or ever), traveling to another country can be challenging. Scary, even. During a recent trip to Italy, I found myself staring down the barrel of a language I couldn’t speak, read or understand. Thankfully, I had modern technology at my disposal, and that made the travel life infinitely easier. …
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The TicWatch Pro is a unique new Wear OS (formerly Android Wear) smartwatch that squeezes two screens into its face. It’s available now to Amazon Prime members for $250 (£220 or AU$370). The watch is from Mobvoi, a Chinese company focusing on AI that also makes budget smartwatches and smart speakers, such as the TicHome Mini. But wait: This isn’t a great …
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Get yer drones here! In its first Amazon Prime Day, DJI will be offering the Mavic Pro for $800, $200 off its usual price of $1,000, and the Mavic Pro Fly More Combo (with extra batteries, parts and case) for $1,000, usually $1,300. These are decent discounts, and DJI drones rarely have significantly lower street prices so they’re probably the …
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Want to talk deals with yours truly? I’m hitting the library circuit here in Michigan, presenting “7 Surprising Ways to Save Money Online” at no fewer than seven locations over the next few months. Next up: The Dexter District Library, July 11, 7 p.m. If you live in the area, come on out! I’ll be raffling off prizes and giving …
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Amazon Prime Day doesn’t start until July 16 at noon PT, but we got the early word on a few deals that will be available. Here’s the quick round up. We’ll be adding to the list as we hear about products that will be on sale. Disclaimer: CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products …
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Philo, a cheap skinny-bundle TV streaming service, said Tuesday it raised $40 million in funding from its TV network backers AMC Networks, Discovery and Viacom. The live-TV streaming company is also launching its Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV apps, after announcing those apps earlier this year. Philo, which launched in November, is the latest in a parade of virtual TV …
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I’m back! Hugs all around. If you’re wondering how I spent my summer vacation, I can sum it up thusly: gelato. Yes, I was lucky enough to visit Italy, including Rome, Florence and parts in between. Those parts included the most beautiful rolling countryside I’ve ever seen. Absolutely dazzling. And the food? Well, let’s just say there’s more of me …
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If you’re in the market for a new, big-screen iPhone, deciding which to buy — and debating between the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 Plus — you’re probably not alone. True, the iPhone X is the slightly “better” of the two on paper. It has a sharper, larger screen and a depth-sensing front-facing camera. But while it may be …
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Hey Cheeps, Rick is still on vacation for the few more days, but he’ll be back in this space soon. In the meantime, the rest of the CNET crew will be doing our best to fill his shoes, finding the best deals we can. If you’re looking for a new TV at a great price, this deal’s a doozy. In …
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Seattle residents will soon be able to shop at two Amazon Go stores. The company will open its second cashier-free Amazon Go store in Seattle this fall, GeekWire reported Tuesday. The new store will be bigger than the original location, according to the news site. “We’re excited to bring Amazon Go to 920 5th Avenue in Seattle,” confirmed an Amazon …
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