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Add a MacBook

I know zilch about MacBooks, but I know people really like that Touch Bar thing that comes on some models. It’s basically a row of shortcut buttons for things like apps and settings. If you’re a Windows user, perhaps you’ve wished for a Touch Bar of your own? Today I bring you something, well, similar, …

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TCL could be a new player in foldable and 5G phones, according to leaked roadmap

Ready for more 5G and foldable phones? Whether you are or not, more companies seem set to join Samsung and Huawei next year.  In a set of tweets Monday, noted leaker Evan Blass shared images of TCL’s upcoming T1 phone as well as a leaked roadmap depicting the Chinese company’s phone plans through much of 2020.  The TCL T1.  Evan Blass …

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Roku Channel launches Kids and Family zone with free shows and movies

Add The Roku Channel to the long list of places to find kid-friendly screen time. A new tile in the channel, called Kids & Family, leads to a curated collection of TV shows and movies, all free and available to stream immediately, no sign-in required. Like other free content on The Roku Channel, the kids’ shows have ads. Roku says …

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Sling TV: Everything you need to know

Sling TV ($35 at Sling TV) was the first live TV streaming service — appearing in February 2015 — and while it spawned a number of competitors it’s one of the cheapest, and the best, ways to cut the cable TV cord. In fact we awarded it our Editors’ Choice among budget live TV streaming services, surpassing cheaper competitors and …

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The ultimate dorm

Strict Dad says, “College is for learning, not binge-watching Netflix all day!” Cool Dad says, “You can’t study 24/7, and you’ll just end up bingeing on your phone, so you might as well have a TV and invite some friends over.” Of course, both dads think the kid who wants the TV should buy the TV — but at least …

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Deal of the day: 32

Another day, another batch of great back-to-school deals. At the moment, Amazon is matching the lowest price we’ve ever seen on a 32-inch TCL Roku TV that would make a nice addition to any dorm room. We’ve also found the Beats Pill Plus Bluetooth speaker going for nearly 50% off at Best Buy — which also has some killer deals …

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Back

It’s August, which means that most students will be heading back to school in the next few weeks. (Don’t be mad at me, I’m just the messenger.) Today’s deals include a 49-inch TV that’s within $20 of its Amazon Prime Day low, a pair of Bose headphones, a cheap-but-good Bluetooth speaker and 512GB of super-fast storage. Have a look below. …

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Cut the cord with the AirTV dual

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 — but it includes a …

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2018 MLB All

We have reached the midway point of the 2019 MLB regular season. As is their time-honored tradition, Major League Baseball’s biggest star players will take a break from the daily grind of the 162-game marathon for a few days to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.  This year, the All-Star festivities will take place in Cleveland. The …

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Women’s World Cup final 2019: How to watch the US vs. the Netherlands live

Throughout the 2019 Women’s World Cup the United States Women’s National Team has been the heavy favorite to repeat as champs. After dominant performances in the early rounds, the team faced stiffer challenges in elimination matches, squeaking by Spain in its first match of the knockout stage, topping host nation France in a historic quarterfinal match and earning a gritty 2-1 victory against England in …

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