It’s a shame that Qi-compatible phones don’t ship with a charging pad, because a lot of people continue to charge their new phone with a clumsy cable rather than buying a charging pad. If you’ve never experienced the convenience of wireless charging, I have a few deals this week to encourage you to make the …
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When I see people walking (or running) around with Apple AirPods, I want to go up and give them a shake. “You paid too much for these! And they’re not even sweatproof!” Yep, little-known fact: AirPods are not rated to withstand any kind of liquid-related damage. And the standard warranty doesn’t cover them against it. Thankfully, inexpensive AirPods alternatives abound, …
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Ultimate Ears makes some of the best portable Bluetooth speakers around and the Boom series is right at home outdoors thanks to a simple but rugged design and good battery life. The Boom 3 might be priced a little on the high side, but it’s worth it. That’s why I was excited to find that right now, you can snag …
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It’s back-to-school season in just a few weeks, and it’s looking increasingly likely that most kids won’t actually be going anywhere when the school bell rings. But whether you’re packing for school or just planning to work outdoors to enjoy a bit of the summer, a spacious laptop bag is a welcome luxury. This Seehonor travel laptop backpack packs a …
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Attention video quality snobs on a budget: the best non-OLED TV I reviewed last year, TCL’s 8-Series Roku TV, is back on sale at Best Buy for its lowest price ever: $1,500. That’s 50% off the list price, $1,200 off its usual selling price and $300 lower than the previous low we’ve seen. You can certainly pay a lot less …
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There are only two things I keep plugged into the USB hub on my desk: a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica, complete with glowing eye and sound effect, and a small fan to beat the heat in the summer. One of them is useless; the other is blowing air on me even as I type this article during another sweltering LA …
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I’m as much an Amazon addict as the next shopper, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to maximize my savings. For example, I use PriceBlink to see if there might be a better price elsewhere, and I frequently peruse Amazon’s secret shopping pages for deals that aren’t widely advertised. OK, maybe they’re not exactly secret, but they’re also …
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The Motorola Edge is close to the home stretch. Unveiled in April, the phone is due to be released in the US on July 31 when it will set you back $700. (It’s £549 in the UK.) Starting Wednesday, however, the unlocked Motorola Edge is available to preorder for $500. You can buy the unlocked Edge on the Motorola website, as …
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I’ve always been a fan of JBL, and I appreciate the fact that the company has audio gear for every price range. Want a high-end gaming headset? JBL has you covered with the Quantum One. Looking for budget headphones? The Tune 450BT is a solid option. Coming in somewhere in the middle is the JBL Live 400BT, which lists for …
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Tired of hunching over your laptop’s relatively small screen? Plug in an external monitor for a proper desktop setup. And, hey, if you’re going to do that, you might as well go big — especially when there’s a deal like this. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Staples has the AOC 27E1H 27-inch IPS desktop monitor for $99.99. …
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