Everyone knows the best TVs are made by your Sonys, your Samsungs, your Vizios. Turns out it might be time to add another name to that list: TCL. TCL? The company that makes the small, super-cheap Roku TVs, right? Turns out it also makes a killer 65-inch Roku TV, and that TV’s on sale today: …
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School is already back in session for some lucky students, while others have just a few precious days of summer vacation left. Either way, you’ve missed all the back-to-school bargains, right? Not quite. Walmart has a smattering of school-friendly items on sale — most of them focused more on leisure time than study, but a relaxed student is a successful …
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Amazon is planning to roll out a free, ad-supported video service for Fire TV users, people familiar with the matter have told The Information. The rumored service joins a growing list of ad-supported content on other Amazon-owned platforms like IMDb and Twitch. The e-commerce giant has also run ads during NFL games on its Prime Video streaming service, and could …
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Do you consider it worth watching a few ads in exchange for streaming some free shows? Do you own a Roku? If you answered “yes” to both, keep reading. Rolling out to Roku devices in the coming weeks is a new menu item, prominently placed right below “Home” and above “My Feed” on Roku’s main left-hand menu: Featured Free. Selecting …
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On this podcast, we talk about a bunch of sound bars and equipment to pair with your TV, including: Sonos Beam Polk Command Bar Roku TV Wireless Speakers Now playing: Watch this: Sonos vs. Polk: What smart sound bar is right for you?… 4:01 The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought …
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Update, July 18: Prime Day officially ended at midnight PT (3 a.m. ET). Nearly all the deals featured below have now expired. Check out our roundup of Prime Day deals still available for a curated list of the best remaining bargains. Looking for a new TV or streamer this Prime Day? Amazon has some great prices on Fire TV streamers …
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Want to talk deals with yours truly? I’m hitting the library circuit here in Michigan, presenting “7 Surprising Ways to Save Money Online” at no fewer than seven locations over the next few months. Next up: The Dexter District Library, July 11, 7 p.m. If you live in the area, come on out! I’ll be raffling off prizes and giving …
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Hey Cheeps, Rick is still on vacation for the few more days, but he’ll be back in this space soon. In the meantime, the rest of the CNET crew will be doing our best to fill his shoes, finding the best deals we can. If you’re looking for a new TV at a great price, this deal’s a doozy. In …
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Hey Cheeps, Rick is still on vacation for the few more days, but he’ll be back in this space soon. In the meantime, the rest of the CNET crew will be doing our best to fill his shoes, finding the best deals we can. Unless you’ve been living under a deals rock for the last week or so, you know …
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Still haven’t found the perfect way to stream the World Cup? Here’s your latest option. Subscription video-distribution platform FuboTV, which specializes in sports, has kicked off its beta run of its 4K HDR10 streaming service. You can use it to watch World Cup matches on Fox and FS1 (but not Fox Sports bonus feeds) if you’ve got a Fire TV …
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