Tag Archives: star-trek

Pluto TV rounds out its offerings with hits like South Park and Survivor

Pluto TV is one of our favorite free streaming services and it’s filling out its lineup with lots of new shows this summer. Starting July 14, the service will be adding CBS shows such as Survivor, Star Trek: The Next Generation and American’s Next Top Model. Pluto TV is also adding seasons 1-10 of Comedy …

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We’re all on the holodeck now, VR headset or not

We were late to a Houseparty with my mom, my sister, my niece and nephews. We were all going to talk and play trivia and Pictionary, or whatever the app calls it. We huddled in on the sofa, taking turns. The kids wanted Fortnite trivia, which I was terrible at. I liked the sketching game better. We played rounds of …

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Patrick Stewart is giving you 1 free month of CBS All Access

Star Trek: Picard wraps up its freshman season this week, with a second one already greenlit. To celebrate, the big man himself, Patrick Stewart, tweeted this: Our #StarTrekPicard season finale is Thursday, and starting today until 4/23, you can watch for free on @CBSAllAccess in the US with the code: GIFT. https://t.co/i2IfFQN3I8It’s felt good to bring Picard back. I can’t …

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Working from home? Add a portable second monitor to your laptop for $179

Cheeps, these are crazy times. It’s hard for me to engage in business as usual when our priorities have shifted so dramatically. Thus, my focus right now is to help you find free ways to stay entertained, affordable options for working and exercising at home and strategies for saving money on essential goods and services. Read more: How to stay …

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Upgrade to a Roku Streaming Stick Plus 4K for $39 and get 3 free months of CBS All Access

Do you have older smart TV that’s not so smart? Maybe it has a clunky interface or doesn’t offer newer channels like Philo and Disney Plus. Or do you have an old Roku that’s a little sluggish, with a remote that lacks TV power and volume buttons? Sounds like it’s time for an upgrade. Presto: For a limited time, and …

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Star Trek fan builds a home theater Starfleet would love

Over the last couple of years, we’ve been posting pictures of CNET readers’ home theaters as part of our ever-growing Show Us Yours collection. Usually we post a series of still images, but occasionally a reader submits a video tour of his or her setup. And Anil’s video needs to be seen: He’s a serious Star Trek fan who built …

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The Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch hits an all

Michigan cheeps! I have two more library programs coming up, including a new one on cord-cutting! First, I’ll be at the Warren Public Library (Civic Center) tomorrow, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. The topic: My favorite ways to save money when shopping online. Then, this Saturday, April 13, join me at the Ypsilanti District Library at 3 p.m. to learn …

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The iPhone verdict and Huawei’s impressive challenger (CNET UK Podcast 546 show notes)

Now playing: Watch this: CNET UK Podcast 547: Foldable phones, the iPad Pro and… 46:04 Apple’s new iPad Pro is here and it comes with a big price tag. But that doesn’t seem to have put off Andy, who is still unwaveringly excited about using Adobe Photoshop on the iPad. Rich isn’t so sure. Also up for discussion on the …

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Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Enterprise comes to virtual reality (update)

Flying the Enterprise in virtual reality is a Star Trek fan’s dream come true. But when Ubisoft’s Star Trek: Bridge Crew game launched last May, it didn’t necessarily come with the USS Enterprise that fans would have wanted — its USS Aegis was a bit of a knockoff.  But now, a DLC expansion will let you captain the same ship …

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The Brother P

Cheeps, I’m feeling a little gun-shy about today’s deal, because it’s sure to be hugely popular and Staples has a reputation for short-lived printer promotions. That said, here it is: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Staples has the Brother P-Touch PT-M95 personal label printer for $9.99, with free in-store pickup or free shipping via ShopRunner. If Staples …

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