Got your eyes set on a new TV for Cyber Monday, eh? So what about your ears? The biggest sales of the year are still happening, including the best prices on not just massive 4K HDR televisions, but also on bass-blasting Dolby Digital wireless subwoofer sound bars. From Vizio to Polk to, yes, Sonos, you’ll …
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Afraid you missed that great Black Friday deal on Amazon? Fear not — for the most part, Amazon’s Cyber Monday’s deals tend to just be extensions of Black Friday’s. And Amazon’s Cyber Monday Deals Week starts… Saturday. Yup, it starts tomorrow, Nov. 24, and runs through Saturday Dec. 1 (and as long as supplies last). Done with your shopping and feel …
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If you see a good Black Friday deal on something you want to buy this week, buy it. Don’t wait for a theoretical “better” sale on Cyber Monday (Nov. 26). I’m not waiting and I don’t think anyone else should wait, either. To be clear: I’m not suggesting you buy stuff you don’t need. Or that you should feel obligated …
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Gamers, especially PC gamers, like to buy a lot of gear. It’s hard to shop for them, because they usually buy every cool, new thing for themselves right away anyway (I may or may not be speaking from personal experience). These gadgets and accessories are all interesting, unusual and maybe just a little indulgent. But there’s very little chance your …
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Sprint’s Black Friday deals are live now, bringing sizable discounts on iPhones and Samsung phones, the Apple Watch, LG V40 phone (how about a free TV bundle worth $500?) and a gaggle of smart speakers. These deals are best for existing customers, and unlike some offers from big retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and Target, offers are contingent on …
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Noise-canceling headphones are awesome — but they’re not cheap, right? Actually, this TaoTronics headphone is a pretty sweet deal at $39.99 with promo code QKFB4NJ4, but let’s be honest: The Bose QuietComfort 35 is the gold standard. Of course, it’s not surprising that one of the highest-rated headphones on the market is also one of the most expensive. Unfortunately, it’s rarely …
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Cheeps! I first shared this deal last week. To my amazement, it’s still available — now potentially even cheaper! As a general rule, I tend to favor ubercheap headphones, because my ears are easy to please. But when there’s a good deal on premium gear, I gotta share. For a limited time, and while supplies last, QVC has the Bose …
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Google Assistant’s real-time translation’s been limited to Google’s Pixel Buds headphones since they launched a year ago. No longer. Google has rolled out support to any headphones with Google Assistant access built in, such as the Bose QuietComfort 35 II and the Sony WH-1000XM2. Just pair the headphones with a phone that supports Google Assistant and the latest version of …
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Microsoft has completely updated its line of Surface PCs — and launched its first high-end noise-cancelling headphones, too. The company unveiled a new Surface Pro 6 tablet, Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Studio 2 all-in-one desktop PC at a media event in New York, and surprised with its entry into the world of high-end headphones with the Surface Headphones. It also unveiled a …
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When Microsoft told me it was not only going to be announcing new Surface notebooks but a new set of premium noise-canceling headphones on Oct. 2, I was surprised. Sure, it seems like every electronics company on the planet is producing headphones these days, but I didn’t exactly associate Microsoft with great audio products, so I was a little skeptical …
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