Cord-cutting is more popular than ever, but one of the big challenges is how to retain local channels. Sure, you can connect an antenna for over-the-air (OTA) viewing, but how can you pause playback and/or record those channels — without paying added monthly fees (which was the whole point of cutting the cord)? One popular …
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The best MacBook deals right now
For a long time, Apple laptops were expensive, premium products that were rarely discounted. You might find a modest deal on an older model or a retailer might sweeten a sale with a gift card. But that’s changing — we’re seeing significant, sustained price breaks on an almost daily basis. Some of those lower prices come from back-to-school discounts — …
Read More »For just $13, these AirPod
Cheeps! I’m back from across the pond. Here’s what I learned on my summer vacation (aside from the fact that London is awesome): AirPods aren’t good for airplanes. I mean, I kind of knew that already, but these flights confirmed it. AirPods offer zero noise isolation, meaning you have to crank the volume against engine noise, crying babies, and so …
Read More »Deal of the day: 32
Another day, another batch of great back-to-school deals. At the moment, Amazon is matching the lowest price we’ve ever seen on a 32-inch TCL Roku TV that would make a nice addition to any dorm room. We’ve also found the Beats Pill Plus Bluetooth speaker going for nearly 50% off at Best Buy — which also has some killer deals …
Read More »Six YouTube tricks you didn’t know about for watching video on your TV
The days of squinting at a YouTube video on your friend’s phone are almost over. You already know you can cast YouTube to your TV screen to play videos for a group, or use the YouTube TV ($65 at YouTube TV) app if you have a smart TV. It makes the YouTube experience so much better. But some more elusive …
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It’s August, which means that most students will be heading back to school in the next few weeks. (Don’t be mad at me, I’m just the messenger.) Today’s deals include a 49-inch TV that’s within $20 of its Amazon Prime Day low, a pair of Bose headphones, a cheap-but-good Bluetooth speaker and 512GB of super-fast storage. Have a look below. …
Read More »Apple Watch vs. Amazfit Bip: The $80 smartwatch alternative
The Apple Watch has fantastic health-tracking features and is one of the best smartwatches you can buy. It does come at a price, and if you want the Series 4 (which is the latest model), it will cost you at least $400 — although you can currently find the aluminum version a little cheaper on Amazon, or the Series 3 for …
Read More »What you should know about buying a laptop for college
It’s mid-summer, and that can mean only one thing: School is coming. (Sorry, kids.) And with a new school year often comes the need for a new laptop. For college students in particular, it can be tough to pick the right model. How much should you (or, more likely, your parents) plan to spend? How much horsepower do you really …
Read More »Save up to $500 on a Samsung Galaxy S10 at Best Buy
Procrastinators, rejoice! You could have saved $300 on a Samsung Galaxy S10 for Prime Day last week. Failed to pull the trigger on a purchase? That’s OK — sometimes fortune favors not the bold but the indecisive. The phones are even cheaper now. Both Best Buy and Amazon still have the 512GB at its Prime Day price, but the savings …
Read More »Nokia phone maker launches new budget phones
HMD Global, the company that makes Nokia phones, on Wednesday launched Nokia 220 4G and the new Nokia 105. The entry-level phones provide 4G and 2G connectivity to users in global markets. Nokia 220 4G offers HD voice calls over 4G LTE and allows users to go online via a web browser. Both phones come in durable, polycarbonate bodies, HMD Global said …
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