Harman Kardon’s SoundSticks are unquestionably cool looking, sound great and don’t take up much space. Right now, the third-generation model is down to $100 on Amazon, which is $109 off the sticker price and a solid deal on a MAC-favorite speaker set. See it on Amazon The latest version — the SoundSticks 4 — landed …
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After being delayed six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Tomorrow War is finally here. And while you won’t be able to see the high-octane action film starring Chris Pratt and Yvonne Strahovski in theaters, you can still have a great movie experience with your big TV, a soundbar and Amazon Prime. Prime Video subscription See at Prime Video What is The …
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Ted Lasso fans are gearing up for season 2 of the hit show, streaming on Apple TV Plus starting July 23. Subscribing to Apple’s streaming service costs $5 a month, but Apple has repeatedly extended free trials for people who bought a new Apple device. However, many of those trials are set to expire on July 1 — meaning you …
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It’s no secret I think E Ink is one of the most underused gadget features. It’s one that feels especially useful right now, because after spending the past year glued to screens more than ever, our frazzled eyeballs need a break. One way to get that break (besides reading an actual dead-tree book) is to read on an E Ink …
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When you’re looking at your mobile network or home broadband, you know it’s important to check data speeds for app downloads and video uploads. What you might not know is that a more obscure speed measurement, called latency, is also crucial. Latency is a measure of responsiveness, with low latency a foundational part of 5G networks‘ new possibilities, such as online …
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There’s simply no such thing as too many phone chargers. That’s especially true when you’re bouncing around all summer from place to place leaving a trail of cords and plugs in your wake. For today only, you can score a quick two-pack of iHome wireless stand chargers for $12 (plus $10 shipping) on SideDeal and keep that phone juiced. The …
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Apple recently released its new Beats Studio Buds. I liked them, but they’re $150, and not everybody wants to spend $150 on a pair of headphones. If you’re in that camp, the Beats Flex may be your best budget option when it comes to Apple earbuds, though they’re “wired-wireless” headphones. They list for $50 but are now down to $39 …
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Bose is at the top of the heap when it comes to audio, producing some of the best — and some of CNET’s favorite — headphones. All that engineering comes at a premium price, however, so we’re always on the hunt for a sale, and right now the QuietComfort 35 Series II are down around the lowest price we’ve ever seen. You …
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Sennheiser last year released the CX 400BT True Wireless, a more affordable alternative to its excellent Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds. I liked the CX400BT but thought the $200 list price was high and felt there was some room for discounts based on their build quality. Sure enough, their price quickly dropped to $150, then sporadically hit $100 on Amazon, and …
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The modern phone does everything — including shatter, break and leak. No matter how elaborate or expensive a phone you buy, the manufacturer generally assumes you’ll take it upon yourself to immediately swaddle it in an aftermarket case so it can survive daily use. There’s no other consumer electronic product that leaves the factory so not ready for the real …
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