It’s doubtful 2020 will be remembered by any of us as a vintage year for living our best lives. As the coronavirus pandemic has raged around the world, most of us have struggled and just-about-coped rather than thrived. But there are exceptions to that rule. As we’ve come to rely more heavily than ever on …
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro pictures leak online
Pictures of Samsung’s rumored upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro have leaked online, with tipster Evan Blass showcasing the images Wednesday on Voice. According to the report, the Buds Pro will go on sale in early 2021. The ear buds are pictured in a chromatic reflective lavender color. If the leak holds true, Samsung looks to be stepping away from the kidney …
Read More »Target Cyber Monday 2020 deals still available: Roomba, JBL speakers, Google Nest Hub and more
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday may be over, but Target is still offering major discounts on portable speakers, Roomba robot vacuum cleaners and much more. The iRobot Roomba 675 is even cheaper today than it was yesterday. If you already purchased any product that was labeled “Black Friday Deal” …
Read More »AirPods Studio rumors: The release date could be pushed to 2021
Update, Dec. 8: AirPods Studio are actually called AirPods Max. Apple announces $549 AirPods Max over-ear headphones, with a Dec. 15 release date. Apple released four new iPhone 12 models, two new Apple Watches, iPads and the HomePod Mini in 2020, but other long-rumored products like the AirPods Studio headphones and AirTags are still missing in action. A Bloomberg report claims the AirPods Studio are …
Read More »Amazon’s Echo Buds add fitness features like logging steps, calories burned
Amazon on Monday unveiled new fitness features for its Alexa-powered Echo Buds. You can say “Alexa, start my workout” when you have your earbuds on, and Alexa will track information including calories burned, workout distance, step count, average pace and overall time. The features are available for customers in the US and UK. To enable tracking, open the Alexa app, tap More, …
Read More »Apple’s Powerbeats go glow
Looking to have your Powerbeats stand out? Apple’s headphones have a new color option that will do just that. In an announcement Tuesday, Beats said it’s partnering with Tokyo-based lifestyle brand Ambush on a new pair of Powerbeats headphones that will glow in the dark. The new headphones — Beats’ first luminous product and part of a “limited run” — …
Read More »Jabra Elite 85t review: AirPods Pro competitor impresses but doesn’t wow
Like many people, I’d been waiting for Jabra to put out a set of noise-canceling true-wireless earbuds. It finally has: the Elite 85t ($230, £220, AU$349). What I didn’t anticipate, however, was that it would also add noise cancellation to the earlier Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t via a firmware upgrade. This gives you two Jabra noise-canceling options, one significantly less expensive than …
Read More »$100 JBL headphone deal: Get 60% off these top
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. This is one of the better headphone deals I’ve seen this year. The JBL Club 950NC lists for $250, but if you use the code CLUB950NCNET, you’ll get a massive $150 discount, or 60% off, bring the total to $100. That’s $100 better than the …
Read More »Apple is replacing faulty AirPods Pro earbuds for free
AirPods Pro earbuds that have sound and noise-cancellation issues will be replaced by Apple for free. Some users have experienced crackling and static since buying the AirPods Pro, which went on sale almost a year ago. Apple said Friday that affected units include those manufactured before October 2020. Apple’s support page says it will “service” any faulty AirPods free of …
Read More »All the best Prime Day sales not from Amazon
The spotlight is deservedly on Amazon for the second day this week as Prime Day sales continue. But don’t get tunnel vision and miss out on major savings from big retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Target and more. To help you easily see every sale in one place, we’ve gathered up all the offers happening outside of Amazon during this …
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