No, CES still hasn’t officially begun, but I don’t blame you for thinking so given the torrent of news we’ve seen so far. And today, or CES press day as it’s called, was even busier with a long schedule of press conferences from big name companies battling to one-up each other. It’s exciting and a …
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You’ve heard of soaring music, but this is ridiculous. LG has created a speaker that actually flies. Sort of, anyway. The LG Levitating Wireless Speaker, also known as the PJ9, hovers above its catchily-named Levitation Station base to play music with no wires, as if by magic. The hovering speaker connects to two devices at a time over Bluetooth and …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. This super-compact sound bar is just over a foot wide. Insignia Are you doing TV wrong? You might be if: a) You haven’t …
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Here’s a quick deal alert. The Jaybird X3, one of CNET’s highest rated Bluetooth sports headphones, is on sale at Best Buy for $100 with free shipping. That’s a $30 savings on a headphone that’s still relatively new to the market. The black and white (sparta) colors are available for that price. Read our review to get the full skinny …
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Rumors of the first phone with next-gen Bluetooth have social media buzzing about the potential of the new wireless feature. On Twitter, “verification questions” are trending, with people using polls to “verify” whether people are really from a certain region. Luckily, it’s a joke — no one is looking to kick you out if you answer wrong. Social Cues is …
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Now playing: Watch this: BeatsX may be the company’s best new wireless headphones 1:53 The AirPods may finally be available to buy, but another high-profile Apple headphone won’t see the light of day until 2017. Apple on Tuesday confirmed that the BeatsX neckband-style wireless sports earphones would be delayed until February. Rumors to that effect first circulated Monday. Without giving …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Quick housekeeping note: I know many of you took advantage of the cashback-powered Echo Dot deal I shared on Friday. Over the weekend, …
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Now playing: Watch this: Apple AirPods: CNET editors react 3:35 Apple’s fancy new headphones for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are the gifts that keeps on delaying. Neither the AirPods nor the BeatsX headphones have made it to market in time for the heaviest shopping window of the holiday season — yet. A new rumor suggests that the wireless …
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Run, don’t walk, to your nearest social media source to find out what people think of the much-hyped Super Mario Run. Interest in Nintendo’s new mobile game is growing on Facebook and Twitter as Super Mario Run’s December 15 release date rapidly approaches. Users on social media also mourned John Lennon’s death 36 years ago and turned Linda McMahon’s new …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Cheeps! It’s Black Friday! Or, as I like to call it: Friday. Actually, there are some pretty sweet deals to be had today, …
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