Time to cut the cord! Apple AirPods look just like the Apple EarPods that came with your phone — minus the wires. Of course, that cord-free freedom will cost you: AirPods list for $159, and discounts are rare (and usually small). But, yay! Black Friday is coming and that means deals on everything, right? Well, kinda-sorta… ish? …
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Apple quietly bought artificial intelligence startup Silk Labs, according to a report. The acquisition occurred earlier this year, The Information reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed source. Silk Labs specializes in developing on-device AI software, meaning it doesn’t have to communicate with the cloud, where companies potentially would have access to huge amounts of personal data. The San Mateo, California, company …
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Some of the better deals on TVs, laptops and a bunch of other devices may be found at Sam’s Club on Black Friday 2018. Like Costco, Sam’s Club is a warehouse club store based on customers having a membership plan. An annual membership at Sam’s Club costs between $45 and $100. Nonmembers can technically still make purchases at Sam’s Club, but they’ll miss out on …
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Apple may have flirted with the low end of the streaming-TV market. The company considered a low-priced streaming-TV dongle, similar to Google Chromecast, Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire TV Streaming Stick, according to a Wednesday report by The Information, citing people familiar with the matter. The device could have served as a lower-priced entry point to unlock access to Apple’s …
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We’ve seen some amazing TV prices on Black Friday. Big 4K TVs, probably HDR, for lower prices than ever. Walmart is selling a 40-inch TV for $100. Target has a 55-incher for $200. Best Buy is selling a massive 70-inch TV for $700. And that’s just the beginning. The prices sure are impressive, but that doesn’t mean the TVs will …
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Upgrading to a new phone can be plagued with ambivalence. Sure, it’s exciting to upgrade to your phone to something new and powerful, but it can also be painfully expensive. Not so much Black Friday week. If Verizon is your carrier of choice, you’ll be able to snag a new phone from Google, Apple, Samsung or LG for up to …
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Google Maps has been incorporating the layouts of large public indoor spaces for several year. Now, the latest update to Google Find My Device adds the capability to locate your phone in airports, malls, stadiums and other venues where you’re likely to misplace it. The new Find My Device feature could come in handy if you venture out to brick-and-mortar stores …
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Whether you’re buying a new phone as a gift for someone or just to treat yourself, Black Friday has the best deals from all the biggest brands. Best Buy is one of the retailers going big on phone deals, with sizable discounts on the iPhone XS, Moto G6, Galaxy S9 and Pixel 3 phones. Best Cyber Monday 2018 phone and wearable deals …
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Amazon has a game plan for more sports. The e-commerce giant has bid on Disney’s 22 regional sports networks, CNBC reported Tuesday, in another sign of Amazon’s widening video ambitions. Amazon declined to comment. Disney didn’t immediately return a request for comment. Amazon has been pouring money into the video-streaming facets of its Prime memberships, not only with its original shows and movies but also with top-dollar licenses …
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One of the big selling points of the iPhone XS, XS Max and iPhone XR is the ability to edit the depth effect in portrait mode photos. These new iPhone models let you edit portrait mode photos to increase or decrease the background blur effect — aka bokeh — to your liking. It’s certainly a handy feature and gives you …
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