Google’s Pixel Buds A-Series are kind of unusual, in that they’re new but not exactly an upgrade. They look and sound very similar to last year’s Pixel Buds 2, which debuted at $179 but are now selling for less. However, instead of adding new features — like active noise canceling — they’ve actually lost a …
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LG Gram 16 review: The perfect middle ground for mobility
The LG Gram 16 is an Intel Evo-verified laptop. The Evo platform is sort of a guarantee that you’ll get a top-notch mobile experience for battery life, responsiveness, and wireless and wired connection speeds among other things. Because of the focus on mobility, though, the overwhelming majority of Evo laptops are small, with 13- or 14-inch displays. The Gram 16 is …
Read More »Get Beats Solo Pro wireless headphones for a (new) all
There are those of us who settle for $10 earbuds and those of us who crave $300 headphones. If you’re in the latter camp, good news: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon-owned deals site Woot.com has the Beats Solo Pro on-ear ANC headphones for $135 — a full $165 off the list price and the new lowest …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Book Go, Go 5G Qualcomm
Samsung on Wednesday announced the new Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G laptops. Built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platforms and running Windows 10, the 14-inch laptops are a lower-cost alternative to the company’s flagship Galaxy Book Pro laptops. While the Go 5G isn’t expected until later this year, the Wi-Fi-only …
Read More »Vizio TVs add voice remotes, keep local dimming, remain affordable
Get ready to talk into your Vizio TV remote. The company’s latest TVs include a clicker with press-to-talk functionality, allowing you to search for TV shows, change TV settings, launch apps and more using voice commands. The new features are part of Vizio’s updated SmartCast smart TV system, and the most affordable TV with a voice remote is a 43-inch …
Read More »History of digital cameras: From ’70s prototypes to iPhone and Galaxy’s everyday wonders
The camera in your pocket is pretty amazing. Today’s smartphone cameras feel like they’re a million miles away from earlier photography tech, but digital cameras had to start somewhere. Back in the 20th century when cameras needed film, digital camera technology began as a sat-nav for astronauts. Since then, Kodak, Apple and many others have played important roles in developing …
Read More »Best Memorial Day 2021 sales: Deep discounts on Vizio OLED TV, Neato robot vacuum, Myx Plus exercise bike and more
If you’re looking for amazing deals on mattresses, TVs, appliances, patio furniture, trendy water bottles or even meat, you might want to take a look at these online Memorial Day weekend specials before they expire. Below I’ve rounded up all the best Memorial Day sales and select items that caught my eye, including $400 off a 65-inch Vizio OLED TV, $150 …
Read More »Upgrade dad’s man cave this Memorial Day with deals on loungers, TVs and speakers
This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. It’s the middle of Memorial Day weekend, but don’t forget that Father’s Day is June 20. To that end, we’re pulling together some of the best Dad-centric deals we’ve found. Among our picks: $100 off a premium 2.1 speaker system from SVS …
Read More »Friday’s top deals: Free games, $7 LED light strips, $16 desk lamp with phone charger
Happy Friday, cheeps! I’ll be on vacation all of next week, but the Cheapskate newsletter and deal text alerts will keep coming, courtesy of some deal-finding colleagues. In the meantime, here’s wishing you a fun, safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend! To kick things off, there’s an interesting Fitbit Sense deal at Kohl’s right now. The smartwatch is on sale …
Read More »Wearable tech saw record sales in first quarter, analysts say
Market analysts at IDC are pointing out strong sales in the wearable tech category, with device shipments reaching 104.6 million units in the first quarter of 2021. That’s 34.4% more than the year before, and the first time first-quarter sales for gadgets like smart watches, connected eyeglasses and fitness trackers have topped 100 million. Interestingly, IDC notes that though industry titans like …
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