When Beats released the truly wireless Powerbeats Pro last year, it was a kind of dream product for Beats fans. Except for the downside of its bulky charging case, the Powerbeats Pro were essentially AirPods on steroids, with richer, more dynamic sound and better battery life — and they stayed in your ears more securely, …
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Stuck at home because of coronavirus? My guess is you’re consuming a good bit of TV right now. (Me, I just started on The Leftovers. Super-grim, but wow.) So maybe it’s the right time for an upgrade? Perfect timing: Walmart has the 65-inch TCL 65S421 4 Series Roku TV for $428. That’s the lowest I’ve seen it; the last time …
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I love interesting clocks. Recently, for example, I repurposed an old Amazon Fire tablet as a full-time Literature Clock, and I couldn’t be happier with it. Needless to say, I’m all over this deal: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the Sharper Image Light Up Electronic Word Clock for $20.99. That’s for the copper version; it’s …
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Pi Day is traditionally known for inexpensive pizza and science-themed fruit pies. But tech vendors are starting to flex their sales muscles at this time of year now as well. What do gadgets have to do with Pi? Um, math, I suppose? Nonetheless, Microsoft is ringing in the numerical holiday with savings up to $314 or up to 31.4% off …
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Many spouses have what I have come to call “The $300 Rule.” In a nutshell, you can make any impulse purchase without consulting with your significant other as long as the price tag comes to less than three hundred bucks. Of course, you might adjust that number up or down based on finances, but almost everyone has a version of …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple Stores are taking steps to reduce exposure to the coronavirus. That, according to Business Insider, includes reducing try-ons of Apple Watches and AirPod headphones. The company isn’t eliminating its try-on process, Business Insider said, but rather no longer actively promoting it as …
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A song can be an “oldie but goodie,” but what about a speaker? That’s how I’m tempted to describe the JBL Flip 4, which hit the scene about three years ago but is still a perfectly good product — a borderline great one, in fact. Price back then: $100. Price right now: For a limited time, and while supplies last, …
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You know this: Before you spend $249 on Apple’s AirPods Pro, you owe it to yourself (and your wallet) to investigate less expensive alternatives. They’re out there, many of them great. OK, that takes care of true-wireless earbuds, but what about over-the-ear headphones? If you want active-noise-canceling (ANC) goodness, do you really need to spend $200 to $400 for something …
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I’m going to have T-shirts made up: “Never buy a phone at full price.” Actually, that’s kind of negative. How about, “Always wait six months before buying the latest phone”? Too clunky. Maybe I’ll go with my old standby: “Cheap phones come to those who wait.” The latest example: The Google Pixel 4 launched in October — cough, six months …
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Last month, Samsung announced the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra. Out with the old, in with the new, right? Actually, Samsung is keeping the S10 lineup, but lowering prices across the board. Result: Yesterday’s flagships are today’s deals. You stand to save $150 on each of the three models. Read more: Motorola Edge Plus is a worthy Samsung …
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