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Vizio SmartCast TVs can now stream Amazon, join modern world

Vizio is the second-best selling TV brand in the US after Samsung, and Amazon Video is the second most popular TV and movie streaming service after Netflix. But it took until today for Amazon to be available on Vizio’s best TVs. The TV maker has rolled out a software upgrade for its 2017 SmartCast TVs …

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Blu phones back on sale at Amazon after suspension over privacy

Blu phones are again available on Amazon.com after privacy and security concerns prompted the e-tailer to suspend sales of Blu devices earlier this week. Blu Products tweeted Friday that its gadgets were again on sale, and it included a link to a search results page on Amazon brought up by the keywords “blu phones.” Amazon confirmed Saturday that it had …

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Ask Maggie: Where can I find a budget smartphone?

There’s nothing I like better than getting a good deal. And luckily for wireless customers there are tons of great deals to be had not only on wireless plans but phones, too. While Apple and Samsung still charge top dollar for their flagship handsets, there are several manufacturers making budget phones that cost less than $200. How do these bargain-basement …

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Get an unlocked Moto G5 Plus phone for $199.99

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Now playing: Watch this: The Motorola Moto G5 Plus makes it look easy 2:04 As I’ve mentioned, oh, several …

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Budget tablets a rare highlight as broader market shrinks

Remember when tablets were the hottest pieces of tech? Those days are long gone.  Tablet shipments declined by 3.4 percent over a year ago in the second quarter, with the lone bright spot a focus on tablets that didn’t completely destroy your wallet, according to IDC.  Read more The thinnest and lightest small tablets Best tablets under $200 right now …

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Amazon to deliver London Fashion Week clothes in an hour

This season’s latest designer looks are walking straight off the London Fashion Week catwalk and straight to you in less than an hour, thanks to Amazon. The online retail giant’s Amazon Fashion arm has partnered with designer Nicola Formichetti to deliver the six-piece collection to customers as soon as it’s debuted on 16 September. If you’re in London and you …

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Stan scores ‘Romper Stomper’ and ‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’

Now playing: Watch this: What’s new on Australian streaming in August 2:04 Stan has announced its lineup for the second half of 2017, and it’s a cracker of Aussie-made shows and cult classics.  We’ve seen some hectic competition build in streaming over the past year or so, and as the small players drop off and the big guys get bigger, …

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Facebook developing video chat device with touchscreen

Facebook is about to get even more social. The social media site is apparently working on a device specifically for video chatting, according to Bloomberg. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” the product will be a 13- or 15-inch touchscreen with a wide-angle camera, microphones. It will also have some artificial intelligence technology baked in, so the cameras can automatically …

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Get a Lifepack backpack with Solarbank for $189

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Cheeps! In case you missed it yesterday (CNET was kind enough to give it a coveted Sunday-morning spot), I …

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Amazon suspends sales of Blu phones due to privacy concerns

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon stops selling Blu phones over spyware worries 1:20 Amazon just put budget phone maker Blu in the penalty box.  The online retailing giant told CNET that it was suspending sales of phones from Blu, known for making ultra-cheap Android handsets, due to a “potential security issue.” The move comes after security firm Kryptowire demonstrated last …

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