If you’re serious about your music and want a serious pair of headphones to match, the over-ear Bose QuietComfort 45s are one of the best you’ll find out there at the moment. They’re one of our favorite full-size headphones on the market right now, high on our choices for best over-ear headphones and best noise-canceling headphones. And right now at Best Buy, you …
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Amazon has quietly released a new baseline Kindle E Ink e-reader for $100 that no longer seems so entry-level. While its 6-inch screen makes it a smaller and lighter e-reader than the step-up Kindle Paperwhite ($130), its display has the same 300 ppi resolution as the Paperwhite. However, that step-up model adds waterproofing and incorporates a more sophisticated front lighting scheme, …
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While the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 are Samsung’s newest phones, the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra are the latest models in its flagship lineup. They’re the successors to the previous-gen Galaxy S21 series, as well as the Note series, which has since been discontinued and replaced by the new S22 Ultra. These S22 phones are some of our favorites on the market …
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Roku is updating the tech in its cheapest streaming device, the Roku Express. The refreshed Express, coming in mid-October, adds dual-band Wi-Fi for enhanced internet speeds, along with a new processor and more storage so that channels can launch more quickly. The streaming device will cost $30 and is available to preorder now through the Roku, Walmart and Amazon websites. The …
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In the not-too-distant past, laptops with OLED displays were high-priced affairs geared toward graphics professionals engaged in creative work. Now, OLED displays can be found on mainstream laptops for anyone who might also enjoy stellar contrast and accurate, vibrant colors. How does an OLED panel achieve this goodness? A quick primer: The pixels in an OLED display can be completely …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. If you’re ready to trade in your old AirPods for the latest AirPods Pro 2nd generation from Apple, we’ve got bad news. Apple won’t accept your used earbuds. Buy AirPods Pro 2 While Apple accepts trade-ins for iPhones as far back …
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Sonos is the OG of multiroom audio, letting you listen to music around your home over a stable Wi-Fi connection, rather than spotty Bluetooth. It has expanded its lineup over the years and now offers a wide range of speakers, from outdoor and tabletop speakers to soundbars and subwoofers. Sonos has long been known for its stellar sound quality, and …
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The latest Apple TV remote almost feels as perfect as it can be, with dedicated buttons and touch controls integrated together. It’s also slightly bigger than previous iterations, making it easier to hold and use without accidentally pressing things you didn’t mean to. However, there still isn’t a way to easily locate it if it goes missing in another room or in …
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On the first Sunday of the NFL season, the Vikings beat the Packers, the Saints edged the Falcons and the Eagles held on against the Lions. In the AFC, the Chargers won against the Raiders, the Dolphins clipped the Patriots and the Steelers beat the Bengals in overtime in the craziest game of the day. In cross-conference action, the Chiefs …
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We’ve been raving about the new Samsung Galaxy Fold 4, a phone that folds open into a small tablet and costs $1,800. We also love the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which has numerous updates from its predecessor and is reasonably priced at $1,000. Right now on Amazon, you can save on both phones: the Fold 4 is $200 off while …
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