This episode tackles one of our very favorite subjects: TV! But we’re not talking about how to choose a cheap one; that’s something we addressed back in October: No, this time we want to help you improve your viewing experience. That means not only reconsidering your sound options, but also adjusting certain TV settings, adding …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Corie Barry had quite a first year as Best Buy’s chief executive officer. The newly minted CEO steered the electronics retailer through the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and all the changes it brought to what customers bought and how they …
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It’s not TV season — not TV buying season, at any rate. In fact, we’re in a notorious dead zone for good TV deals, smack in between the holidays and the Super Bowl. But if you absolutely have to buy one, there are still good deals to be had. Case in point: Vizio is running a sale right now that …
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Apropos of absolutely nothing, there’s a cult-classic comedy on sale at Amazon right now: Mike Judge’s Idiocracy is just $5 to buy (versus $4 to rent). Dare I say it’s a no-brainer at this price? See it at Amazon I’m a big, big Mike Judge fan: King of the Hill, Office Space, Silicon Valley. It’s been well over a decade …
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We’re back! Welcome to season two of The Cheapskate Show, the podcast that’s all about saving you money. This week, we’ve got three great topics: Got old hardware sitting around? You might be surprised what you can do with a seemingly outdated phone, laptop or tablet. Wyze just dropped its $50 over-the-ear headphones, which include active noise-canceling. Can they possibly rival …
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T-Mobile’s relationship with OnePlus is expanding, and the nation’s second-largest carrier will begin selling the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the 4G LTE-only N100 on Jan. 15. The carrier is pricing the N10 5G at $300, with the N100 running $180. T-Mobile says it will be the exclusive US carrier for both devices and will bring the two phones to …
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There were some downright irresistible deals on laptops this holiday season — beginning back at the start of November, retailers slashed prices on laptops from Dell, Lenovo, Sony, Samsung, Acer and other. We even saw some discounts on MacBooks. If you jumped on one of those sales and brought home a new laptop to kick off 2021 the right way, …
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Power banks are a dime a dozen, so I generally don’t write about them unless I find one that’s interesting — unusually thin, high-capacity, cheap or otherwise packed with some clever piece of tech. The Motile Combination Power Bank caught my eye because I liked the concept: It’s a two-piece device that docks to deliver 6,000 mAh of power, or …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. If your gift budget calls for finding the best gifts for $50 or less and you are trying to move beyond typical presents such as wine, slippers or a candle (not that there’s anything wrong with those), you’ve come to the right place. Note that pricing …
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Say what you will about the latest trilogy of Star Wars films, BB-8 remains a hit with adults and kids alike. If you’d like to delight your Star Wars-loving youngling with BB-8-themed headphones, here’s your chance. Usually priced around $24, you can get these Star Wars BB-8 Over the Ear Headphones for $12 at Daily Steals when you use the exclusive …
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