Dec 2021 When I first reviewed Sony’s WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling earbuds back in June 2021, I noted they were pricey at $280 (£250, AU$500) but still serious AirPods Pro competitors and worth considering if you were willing to pay the premium. We’ve since seen the release of some impressive competing and less expensive products such as …
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If you’ve finally got your hands on that shiny new iPhone 13, there’s an excellent deal on a magnetic iPhone charger to go along with it. MagSafe chargers make keeping your phone juiced a snap, literally. They snap on magnetically to the back of your iPhone then you’re off and charging. There are loads of knockoff mag-chargers, but only official Apple MagSafe …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Update: Premium Plus is still $5.95 for the first three months. That’s $27 worth of savings. Shorter days and cooler nights as autumn begins transitioning to winter make it the perfect season to cozy up to a warm fire with a nice book. So what are …
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Streaming service subscriptions make it easy to binge entire seasons of a TV series at once, watch new releases on Day 1 from the comfort of your couch and even save money by cutting the cord and giving up your cable or satellite service. Amid social distancing in the pandemic, streaming services even found a way to keep movie nights …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday has come and gone and with it some of the best prices on TVs this year. But if you missed a deal, don’t worry. Many of the best TVs we’ve reviewed are still available at the same prices, or just slightly higher, as they …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Amazon’s Fire TV devices let you stream most major streaming services, including Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and its own Prime Video. Like its chief rival Roku, Fire TV is a popular and affordable way to stream TV shows and movies, and it’s available on plug-and-play …
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Amazon‘s COVID-19 health and safety measures at a Staten Island warehouse drew criticism on Tuesday from New York’s attorney general, who asked a New York court to require improved contract tracing, cleaning, and disinfection and social distancing protocols. James also asked the court to require Amazon to reinstate a former warehouse worker who complained about COVID protocols early in the …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The Vizio M7-Series Quantum TVs can produce a solid picture thanks to full-array local dimming and a variable refresh rate for gaming. And during Cyber Monday (that’s today) you can save up to $350 on sets from 50 to 75 inches. Full disclosure: The Vizio MQ7 doesn’t perform as well …
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I’ve been reviewing projectors for a while now, and most of them aren’t what you would call truly portable. Sure there are projectors that are small and lightweight, but they still require an outlet to work. This limits what you can do with them, especially if you want to watch a movie outside.The Xgimi Halo is a smart, 1080p projector …
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On Cyber Monday, a federal labor official threw out the results of a union vote at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama. Amazon workers at the warehouse rejected union representation in April, but Monday’s ruling orders that result be set aside and a new election be held, an unusual outcome in a union drive. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union sought …
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