Update, July 11: The refurb AirTV is sold out at the $50 price. You can pick up a new AirTV at Amazon for $80 ($40 off), or you can check out the similar Amazon Fire TV Recast for $130 ($100 off). That latter product costs more — and only works with a Fire TV streamer …
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I’m no audiophile, which is why I generally decline to pay a premium for things like speakers and headphones. That said, when I can get a premium product at a hefty discount, my ears prick up. (See what I did there?) Read more: The best Bluetooth speakers for 2019 Here’s one such premium product and one such hefty discount: For …
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Summer travel isn’t cheap. Even if you’re staying domestic, gas and plane tickets, nightly hotel or Airbnb rooms, and eating every meal out adds up fast. While there are ways to keep costs down when you go somewhere, we also have some ideas on how to have fun at home when you’re on a budget and trying to save money. …
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CNET and Last.fm are turning up the volume with our lastest sweepstakes. Two lucky winners will each win a Sonos speaker so they can stream from their favorite music service. The grand prize winner will take home the Sonos Play:5, noted as a fantastic-sounding speaker by our editors. Meanwhile the runner-up will receive the newest Sonos One speaker, which has been …
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It’s too bad it’s too late to grab this for Father’s Day, because it has “Dad” written all over it. The Fender Newport is a wireless speaker modeled in that classic Fender style, perfect for anyone looking for a slick alternative to the standard Bluetooth brick. Read more: Great last-minute Father’s Day gifts you still have time to get When …
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Need a speaker you can take with you to the beach? The pool? The quarry? (I don’t know, do people still go swimming at quarries? If Breaking Away taught me anything…) Make sure it has an IPX5 rating or better so it can withstand the inevitable splashes. Like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, ZDNet Academy …
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We liked Ultimate Ears’ original Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker, which sounded good for its compact size and was also waterproof. Now the company has launched the Wonderboom 2, which is a touch bigger than the original and sounds slightly better, with more bass and a special Outdoor Boost mode that boosts treble. It’s available now in some European countries and for …
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As a general rule, Apple products and “Cheapskate” don’t belong in the same sentence. But obviously zillions of people love Apple gear, price be damned. Read more: Will HomeKit and HomePod get any attention at WWDC? I like Apple gear, too, but damned if I’m going to pay full retail for it. That’s why I always advise people to choose refurbished …
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Bose fans, the days of your company’s smart speakers supporting only one voice assistant are officially over. Following the footsteps of Sonos, select Bose speakers now offer a choice between Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Bose has announced that its Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 500 and 700 and the forthcoming Home Speaker 300 will offer Google Assistant. All are also compatible with Amazon’s Alexa system. …
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This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. If your dad is hard to buy for, then it’s hard to go wrong with the gift of audio. From Bluetooth speakers to turntables to AV receivers, there’s bound to be something he’ll like. These are the best audio gifts this Father’s …
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