This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Don’t look now, but TV shoppers in the US are about to get some new choices from China. While TCL and Hisense continue to grow their presence here, lesser-known brands like Konka and now Skyworth are making a …
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When the robots someday dig through the rubble of our civilization to figure out what made us different than chimps and bonobos, they’ll no doubt conclude it was somehow related to our species’ obsession with the weather. You can already get a weather forecast on your phone, tablet and watch, as well as ask Alexa, Bixby, Siri or Google to …
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Computer monitors are not really one-size-fits-all appliances. IPS-powered displays are pricey and color-accurate, but generally refresh too slowly for twitchy gaming. In comparison, monitors with TN panels are faster, so gamers tend to favor them, but they have relatively poor color accuracy and limited viewing angles. If you’re in the market for a gaming monitor — and want to save …
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The Boy Scouts know what’s up: “Be prepared.” It just makes sense. And whether you’re heading out for a long camping weekend or prepping for winter storms and power outages, it also makes sense to keep a beefy battery on hand. Like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Suaoki S270 portable 150-watt power station is just …
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With just two days to go until Dec. 25, time is running out to get your shopping done. There’s quite a few good deals at Best Buy today — and many of them are still eligible for delivery ahead of Christmas — including Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 for $599. It’s an entry-level configuration — equipped with an Intel Core i3, 128GB SSD …
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This story is part of 2019 Holiday Survival Guide, featuring tips on the best ways to manage the holiday season. If you’re trying to ship a package from Amazon or another retailer with fast shipping, today’s your last day to get guaranteed two-day shipping delivered by Christmas Eve. If you’re going to be sending or receiving a package through any of …
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If you’ve ever tried to get help with, say, a printer that won’t print, a laptop that has a virus, a phone that’s not working or the like, you know that tech support can be: A) Expensive; B) Inconvenient; C) Hard to come by. Indeed, just knowing who to call for help can be a challenge, and a single support …
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You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s Super Bowl weekend, given some of the great prices we’re seeing on TVs right now. If you’re looking to get 50 inches of LED 4K goodness on your living room wall at one of the lowest prices of the season, the Sceptre 50 inch 4K Ultra HD LED TV costs a mere $190 at Walmart. …
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Happy Thursday, cheeps! Quick housekeeping note: I’ll be traveling tomorrow and parts of next week, but the deals will keep on coming — just from other CNET cheapskates. And speaking of travel, here are two mobile chargers worth a look: The Xcentz Lipstick Mobile Charger is just $8.99 with promo code S47D7UNB. True to its name, it’s a tube-shaped power …
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I can’t say it often enough: Cheap phones come to those who wait. Well, in this case, cheap-er phones, but still. On countless occasions I’ve pointed to Samsung Galaxy models that see significant price drops six to 12 months after release. iPhone prices are slower to lower; the best deals tend to be on refurbished models. But not today. For …
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