Amazon is expanding the local news coverage it offers for free on its Fire TV platform. On Thursday the e-commerce giant announced it will begin rolling out “live and on-demand local news” inside its News app to 88 “major cities” across the country including Detroit, Phoenix, New Orleans and Orlando. The announcement follows an initial …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. This story is part of a series on life one year into the pandemic. Make sure to read part one: Zoom anxiety is still a major problem, one year into the pandemic, and part two: Zoom anxiety is real. Here’s how to combat it. A …
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Motorola on Wednesday rolled out software that lets you use your Edge Plus phone‘s features on a bigger scale. The Ready For software hub, available for Verizon customers, lets you use the 5G phone’s main 108MP rear camera for video calls while connected to a TV or a display with USB-C cable. You can also use the phone’s ultrawide camera …
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During quarantine I finally assembled the home theater of my dreams. OK, not quite, but the key components are there: a 4K projector pointed at a 100-inch framed screen (this one, if you’re interested). The projector I chose normally sells for $2,799, but right now you can get a deal that’s close to the all-time low: While supplies last, BuyDig …
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Maybe it’s the increase in people working from home. Or maybe gamers are just growing tired of large, command-center-style keyboards. Whatever the reason, 60% gaming keyboards — a subcategory with a footprint about, you guessed it, 60% as big as a full-size keyboard — are more plentiful than they were last year. That’s why Corsair adding the compact K65 RGB …
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When the Master & Dynamic MW07 true wireless earbuds debuted in 2018, they retailed for $300. The price has come down a lot since then; they currently officially list for $200, but you can routinely get them for $140 or so on Amazon. They’re a pretty good value at that price; they look stunning and sound great, missing only active …
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I’m subjected to a seemingly endless parade of inexpensive Bluetooth speakers. I see occasional deals for as little as $10, and while none of them are audiophile quality, they mostly all sound “good enough” for playing background music around the house, in the backyard or hanging out with a couple of vaccinated friends. Sometimes a speaker will surprise me with …
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Welcome to the weekend. Saturday is a good time for running errands, which makes me wonder if your phone is equipped to leave the house. Here are a few mobile deals to make sure it’s properly equipped. None of these will rock your world, but if you’re looking to save a few dollars on a Mophie power bank (and who …
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Quick poll: What’s your interest level in 3D printers? I have a couple potentially sweet deals lined up for Monday, but I’m not sure anyone will want them. Hit the comments and let me know your thoughts. Bigger picture: I want to know what kinds of deals you want to see. So don’t be shy about leaving comments, sending emails, …
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It’s been just about a year since anyone went to a concert, let alone walked up to the merch table and bought a T-shirt to commemorate the evening. In the US, Amazon Music will sell merchandise from participating artists from the Amazon Music app, the company said in a blog post Wednesday. That means if you’re listening to Lady Gaga, …
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