Back in October, Apple introduced an entirely new iPhone model called the iPhone 12 Mini. Out of the four iPhone 12 variants, the iPhone Mini is the most compact and most affordable, starting at $699. But it’s not the only iPhone designed for value-driven shoppers who want the latest and greatest from their iPhones. There’s …
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NBC’s new streaming service Peacock launched in July and is packed with TV shows, movies, live sports, news and original series — much of which you can watch for free with ads, unlike competitors Netflix and Hulu. The free tier cuts you off from Peacock’s most coveted programming, like newer movies and its originals. But whether or not these titles matter …
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There was a time when 70-inch TVs were outliers in a world of 50-inch models, but even that giant screen size is starting to normalize. If you have a wall that can accommodate such an enormous display, Best Buy is having a one-day flash sale to persuade you to fill in that space. This Sharp Aquos 70-inch LED 4K TV …
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Not many games let you virtually save animals and the environment while actually making an impact in real life, too, but Alba: A Wildlife Adventure from Ustwo Games makes this goal a reality. Released Friday on Apple Arcade and Steam, Alba centers on a child who travels to a Mediterranean island to spend the summer with her grandparents and her …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees on Thursday that most teams won’t return to offices before June 2021, Bloomberg reported, as the world waits for coronavirus vaccines to become widely available. Despite this, Cook wants Apple workers back in the office, reasoning that …
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Before Apple’s App Store launched for the iPhone in 2008, hackers had already created an alternative one. That app store, called Cydia, became the go-to program downloader for people looking to unlock their phones for international use. Along with another app store called Installer, Cydia’s launch before the original App Store allowed people to write and distribute early apps. As …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The holiday shipping season is upon us. Whether you’re sending gifts direct from Amazon or another online retailer or shipping boxes of gifts yourself, you’ve got some important deadlines fast approaching. The combination of the holiday crunch and COVID-induced supply-chain challenges means waiting until the …
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This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. Last week, Apple unveiled its App Store Best of 2020 winners, the top apps and games chosen by editors each year. This year’s selections come with a theme: The apps and games that helped make life …
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Fitbit announced three of its latest wrist wearables during a virtual launch in August, in which the company highlighted its focus on health and wellness monitoring in the coronavirus pandemic. The three fitness-focused devices, the Sense, Versa 3 and Inspire 2, are available at a discount at the time of this writing. The Fitbit Sense is an entirely new smartwatch brand …
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8.4 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $219 at Bose $219 at Crutchfield Get Price Alerts $200 at Target You’re receiving price alerts for Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Like Best-in-class noise canceling with transparency mode Top-notch sound Comfortable, secure fit Rock-solid wireless connection Decent battery life for noise-canceling earbuds (up to 6 hours) Wireless charging (and USB-C) Decent voice calling with sidetone “self voice” …
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