Tag Archives: best-buy

Lenovo Yoga 730 vs. IdeaPad 730S: Can a laptop

Should you buy a traditional clamshell laptop or go with a two-in-one that can be used as both a laptop and a tablet? It’s a question as old as time… or at least a couple years old, as processors and touch displays have gotten cheaper and more efficient, allowing for better performance and streamlined designs …

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Smart lightbulbs could be exporting your personal data to China

Today, you can operate almost everything in your house from your phone. But, like most technology, nothing is perfect. While smart lightbulbs themselves aren’t dangerous, the apps and platforms that control them might be. Last month, Dark Cubed, an American cybersecurity company, released its State of IoT Security report and detailed potential security threats in smart home devices. Dark Cubed said …

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Get an unlocked iPhone X for $750

Remember when the iPhone X debuted in late 2017? “A $1,000 phone?! It’ll be a cold day in…” Ah, so you do remember. Today only, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the unlocked Apple iPhone X (64GB) for $749.99 shipped when you choose the “activate later” option. That’s $250 off and one of the best iPhone X deals I …

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Nokia 9 PureView shipping March 3, $100 off at launch

Who needs an anticipatory buildup? The Nokia 9 PureView phone, notable for its five-camera ring, will start selling this Sunday, March 3, for $599 — $100 off its nominal $699 price — through March 10. Nokia’s parent HMD Global announced the camera just three days ago, telling us  the phone would be a “limited edition,” offered in “a limited run,” …

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GoPro Hero 7 Black gets a fresh look for spring

The GoPro Hero 7 is back in…white. Dusk white to be more specific.  The camera maker announced Thursday a limited edition white version of its Hero 7 Black camera. It’s the first time GoPro has sold a special color of its flagship camera. This seems an odd choice given its cheapest camera is the Hero 7 White, but the models …

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LG OLED TVs now available for lowest prices yet, starting at $1,110

Good things come to those who wait. LG’s 2018 OLED TVs, with the best picture quality CNET has ever tested, have hit new all-time lows from multiple retailers. Pricing is substantially lower than the company’s Super Bowl sale, which was significantly lower than the Black Friday price. In fact the prices below, from Best Buy, mark the lowest I’ve seen …

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This great digital day

I’m a little obsessed with time right now — specifically, figuring out a way I can shoehorn the awesome web-based Literature Clock into a photo frame or project it on a wall full-time. Today’s deal dovetails with that. It’s a big, free-standing digital clock that does more than just show the time: It spells out the day, date and more. …

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Save $99 on the current

Happy Random Tuesday in February! To celebrate, Amazon has lopped $99 off the price of current-gen iPad Pro tablets — both the 11- and 12.9-inch models. That’s on the heels of yesterday’s iPad deal (which is still running, FYI): The current-gen iPad 9.7 (Wi-Fi, 32GB) for just $250. But if you want bleeding-edge iPads, the fancy-schmancy 2018 Pro models, here you …

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Convert your desk to an electric stand

I’m standing up right now, working at a normal desk topped with an electric riser. That means with the push of a button, I can elevate my keyboard and monitor, work upright for a while, then go back to sitting with another push. Sound good? Products like these tend to start at around $200 and, ahem, rise from there, which …

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Buy four new Tile Mate trackers for $60, get a Google Home Mini free

Just yesterday, while visiting my parents, I had a lightbulb moment: My mom needs a Tile. That’s because she often can’t remember where in the house she left her phone. But her keys are always parked on the key hook. I’ll come back to that after this important message: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy is …

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