Laptop, desktop, Chromebook — whatever computer setup you’ve got at home, it’s time for a serious audio upgrade. Today only (Sunday, April 25) and while supplies last, Costco has the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Computer Speakers for $99.99. That’s $50 off the regular price and the best deal I’m seeing anywhere (including Amazon). See it …
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April showers bring May flowers. Apple’s April Spring Loaded event brought its own splash of colors, most notably in the form of a new lineup of iMac computers. You can also now get an iPhone 12 in a vernal shade of purple. That wasn’t all for Apple. There was the arrival of the diminutive new AirTags gadgets, changes to the …
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Apple’s newest MacBooks are powered by the company’s own Apple Silicon M1 processors, and because of that Apple was able to extend the battery life of its M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro far beyond what we’ve seen in previous Apple laptops. But if you’re having battery life issues for any reason — on these MacBooks or others — we’re …
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Fitbit is betting on a fashion-first fitness tracker with the Luxe band. The $150 (converts to about £110 or AU$200) tracker is a slimmer, sleeker version of previous Fitbit trackers like the Inspire 2. It can be camouflaged to look like jewelry with a wide range of band options. It packs in some of Fitbit’s best health features like advanced …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple is working with researchers to see if devices like the Apple Watch and the iPhone are capable of detecting early signs of respiratory illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. The study, which will last six months, will be conducted through the University …
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Happy Wednesday, fellow cheapskates! A few random notes before we dive into today’s deals: Godzilla vs. Kong debuts today on HBO Max and I am here for it. (So is CNET’s Jen Bisset, who reviewed the new movie.) Alas, there’s no longer a free trial available so you can sneaky-sneaky watch the movie for free, but even if you sign …
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The Apple Watch’s journey has been one of constant evolution. Originally positioned as an extension of your iPhone, putting apps and notifications on your wrist has slowly morphed into a full-out fitness device. Not only does it count your steps, but it can detect if you fall then call for help, monitor how noisy your environment is and even run …
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Quick poll: What’s your interest level in 3D printers? I have a couple potentially sweet deals lined up for Monday, but I’m not sure anyone will want them. Hit the comments and let me know your thoughts. Bigger picture: I want to know what kinds of deals you want to see. So don’t be shy about leaving comments, sending emails, …
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Before I tested out Polar’s new Verity Sense tracker, the thought of measuring my heart rate from anywhere other than my chest or wrist was a foreign concept. But Polar’s $90 optical heart-rate tracker can track different types of activities from (almost) anywhere on your body, as long as it’s pressed firmly against your skin. It’s small, syncs quickly with …
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When the US started distributing COVID-19 vaccines late last year, an essential question emerged: Who should get priority access to the shots? Many medical facilities and health officials decided to first vaccinate workers, including nurses and janitors, who came into close contact with infected people. Stanford Medicine, part of one of the country’s top universities, instead built an algorithm to …
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