SIM cards for Google Fi, Google’s own Wi-Fi-first phone network, will now be available in over 500 Best Buy locations, Google announced Monday. Launched to the public in 2016, Google Fi has mostly operated online, sending its SIM cards through the mail. The fact that users can now purchase its SIM cards at another major retailer …
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One of the first things every laptop shopper should think about in a new purchase is battery life. After all, you don’t want your PC shutting down in the middle of a big meeting or halfway through a cross-country flight. Based on the extensive battery testing conducted in the CNET Labs, these are the laptops with the longest battery-life scores …
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Can a printer be fun? It can when it’s a little internet-connected job that cranks out cute receipt-style notes and doesn’t need any ink. And don’t forget the fun of scoring it for the cheapest price anywhere, courtesy of yours truly. For a limited time, and while supplies last, ZDNet Academy has the Memobird mobile thermal printer for $48 when you …
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Got Spotify? You’ve probably discovered the limitations for listening to your tunes offline. Basically, it requires a phone, which isn’t always convenient — like when you’re at the gym or out for a run. Even if you do have your phone, you’ll have to devote a chunk of precious storage to your Spotify playlists. The Mighty Vibe solves those problems. …
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Super Bowl 53 is this weekend, meaning if you’re hoping to score a big screen to watch this controversial game play out, time is running out. For the past several weeks, stores have offered some great deals in advance of the big game. For example, a 49-inch 1080p Roku TV was going for just $200 (now expired), while a 75-incher can …
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Super Bowl 53 between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams is just a few days away. Is your TV ready for Sunday, Feb. 3? This year’s game will be available to watch more places than ever: You can watch it on CBS (CNET’s parent company), stream it for free at CBSSports.com or stream it with a subscription on CBS All Access or …
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The TV hits just keep on coming. Last week brought the likes of a 43-inch Toshiba model with Fire TV for $200 and a 58-inch Sharp with Roku for $350. Today, and for a limited time, Amazon has the TCL 49S325 49-inch LED TV with Roku for $199.99. Most other places, it runs $250. And, somehow, you can get the …
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The stage is set for Super Bowl 53. The New England Patriots will meet the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta on Sunday, Feb. 3. And this year you can watch it more places than ever: On CBS (CNET’s parent company) or streamed for free via CBSSports.com, or with a subscription via CBS All Access or the NFL app (for starters). Of course, …
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You know me: I’m all about the phone mounts. Phones in cars are dangerous enough without you fumbling with one that’s in your lap or cupholder; get that screen up near eye level, at least. There are countless ways to do this, countless phone-mount styles and configurations. I’ve always liked magnetic ones, though positioning can be a challenge — especially …
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Best Buy is having a four-day sale — and it’s a good one, with many products at or near Black Friday prices. You’ll find discounts — some of them significant — on a ton of items, everything from appliances to phones to smart-home gear. Want to know which products really stand out? Below I’ve gathered up what I consider the …
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