This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Lately, Jabra’s been doing something a little irritating with its true wireless earbuds. First, it puts out a standard version, then a few months later an “active lifestyle edition” of the same earbuds. So like with …
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Not long ago, I bought a 48-inch UHD TV for about $600. While I don’t exactly regret my purchase, I am constantly amazed at how low prices have fallen, to the point that TVs now seem about as inexpensive as a large package of tube socks. Right now, for example, you can snag a JVC 70-inch UHD Roku TV for …
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Computer monitors are not really one-size-fits-all appliances. IPS-powered displays are pricey and color-accurate, but generally refresh too slowly for twitchy gaming. In comparison, monitors with TN panels are faster, so gamers tend to favor them, but they have relatively poor color accuracy and limited viewing angles. If you’re in the market for a gaming monitor — and want to save …
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The Boy Scouts know what’s up: “Be prepared.” It just makes sense. And whether you’re heading out for a long camping weekend or prepping for winter storms and power outages, it also makes sense to keep a beefy battery on hand. Like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Suaoki S270 portable 150-watt power station is just …
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Well, dang: Neither Santa nor Hanu-Claus brought me a DJI Mavic Mini — perhaps because there were no deals to be had. During the run-up to Black Friday and all the sales that followed, the popular new drone remained stubbornly priced at $400. And guess what? It still hasn’t budged, though one seller is sweetening the pot with a little …
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If you’re a proud new owner of a two-in-one PC — aka a convertible laptop — this story is for you. Two-in-ones have come a long way since the 2012 launch of Windows 8, but if you’ve never used one, it might not be completely clear how it might fit into your life. Frankly, that’s totally understandable. It wasn’t …
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With just two days to go until Dec. 25, time is running out to get your shopping done. There’s quite a few good deals at Best Buy today — and many of them are still eligible for delivery ahead of Christmas — including Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 for $599. It’s an entry-level configuration — equipped with an Intel Core i3, 128GB SSD …
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This story is part of 2019 Holiday Survival Guide, featuring tips on the best ways to manage the holiday season. If you’re trying to ship a package from Amazon or another retailer with fast shipping, today’s your last day to get guaranteed two-day shipping delivered by Christmas Eve. If you’re going to be sending or receiving a package through any of …
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Bose is a good company to consider when looking for last-minute gifts for the music junkies on your list. While this year’s Bose holiday sales didn’t exactly bring out the biggest discounts, a number of deals are still worth highlighting, whether you’re buying for yourself or others. Bose SoundLink Micro wireless speaker is $30 off Bose’s SoundLink Micro, one of …
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While I know that keyboards are, like most things, a matter of personal taste, I’ve been using a mechanical keyboard for years and could never return to the mushy, indecisive world of membrane keyboards. If you’ve never had the pleasure of typing — or playing games — on a mechanical keyboard, you owe it to yourself to try one out. …
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