I admit that cellular provider Black Wireless is new to me, but it’s an AT&T MVNO (owned by Red Pocket Mobile) that’s been around since about 2011, offering an assortment of both monthly and pay-as-you-go plans. If you’re looking to save on wireless service, you might be interested in its “Unlimited Everything” plan, which features …
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If you’ve been biding your time on a new TV, wait no more: Walmart has a deal that, on paper at least, seems downright incredible. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the JVC 70-inch 4K UHD Roku TV is on sale for $499.99. That’s $30 less than it was just a few weeks ago and officially an all-time …
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Remember when the only way to take some party music on the go was to carry a boombox or to bring your own guitar? In any event, those days are long gone, thanks mainly to Bluetooth portable speakers. They come in all shapes and sizes, but I have a particular fondness for compact speakers that tuck easily into travel bags …
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I called it last month: 2020 will be the year of active noise canceling, as headphone makers scramble to compete with Apple’s insanely popular (and extremely good) AirPods Pro. Among the first fruits of that labor: a new product in Aukey’s Key Series lineup. It ticks nearly all the important boxes, but costs significantly less — and today even less …
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Every now and again I find myself in an Apple Store. When I see customers buying things like MacBooks ($600 at Amazon) and iPads ($170 at Amazon), I want to grab them by the shoulders and cry, “Wait! You can get these for less!” How? By venturing online, where Apple’s Refurbished Store carries a rotating selection of products that are …
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Lately it’s all been about Samsung: The new Galaxy S20 and Z Flip, price cuts on the Galaxy S10, great deals on the Galaxy S9. But if you favor the iPhone, and you’ve been wringing every last ounce out of your old model, this might be the dirt-cheap upgrade you’ve been looking for. For a limited time, and while supplies …
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Maybe you’ve heard? Samsung just raised the smartphone stakes with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the flagship of the new flagships. The announcement came mere days ago, and CNET is already giving away that mighty beast. Right here, right now, it’s your chance to win an unlocked Galaxy S20 Ultra (128GB). All you have to do is read our rules carefully, …
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The Ember Mug is my new favorite thing. It’s overpriced, impractical, a total extravagance — and you can have it when you pry it from my warm, dead fingers. (See, they’re still warm because the mug is heated! I’ll show myself out.) It’s something I wouldn’t have purchased for myself, but was very happy to get as a gift. And …
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I love the convenience of Qi (“chee”) charging, which is now an option in most midrange and premium phones. Just lay one on a Qi pad or stand and presto: magic electricity transfer. Of course, that’s one more thing cluttering up your desk, nightstand or whatever. And they’re not the most attractive-looking things, either. Thankfully, wireless charging pads are starting …
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This week’s galaxy of new Samsungs came with a Samsung Galaxy S10 announcement: Price cuts are coming. Not immediately, but soon — probably when the Galaxy S20 goes on sale next week. You’ll be able to save $200 on the S10 and S10 Plus and $150 on the S10E. That will put the latter at $599. Amazon isn’t waiting. For …
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