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Samsung’s post-Prime Day TV and soundbar deals include its gorgeous 8K QLED TV
Think 4K video looks amazing? Wait until you feast your eyes on Samsung’s 8K QLED TV, which is getting an impressive discount in the wake of Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon’s Echo Connect lets you make landline calls with your Echo devices, and it’s just $20 today
Making iPhone and Android phone calls with Alexa is a snap once you fiddle with the right settings, but did you know the Alexa/Echo combo works with landlines, too? All you need is an Echo Connect.
Scout’s $99 video doorbell promises to detect people rather than cars
The makers of a new, bargain-priced smart doorbell claims it's found a better way of detecting people on your doorstep, as opposed to cars or critters.
The Beats Solo3 Bluetooth headset is more than 50% off during Amazon Prime Day
When it comes to Bluetooth headphones, “Beats” and “bargain” aren’t words you expect to see in the same sentence. But during this year’s Amazon Prime Day, the Beats Solo3 on-ear headset is selling for its lowest price ever.
Keep an eye on your valuables with all-time-low prices on Tile Bluetooth trackers
If your keys, wallet, or laptop (ugh!) have an evil tendency to disappear just when you need them, these diminutive Bluetooth trackers can help you pin down their hiding place.
The first soundbar to support DTS Virtual:X sound is $95 off for Amazon Prime Day
Feast your ears on the Yamaha YAS-207BL, a top-notch soundbar with a wireless subwoofer, Bluetooth, and best of all, support for DTS’s answer to Dolby Atmos.
Vizio’s discounted Dolby Atmos soundbar turns your living room into a sonic showcase
There’s no easier way to add object-based 3D sound to your living room than with a Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar, and this 3.1.2 model from Vizio is selling for a $200 discount.
Amazon Prime Day TV deals kick off with LG 4K OLED sets, Sony 4K TVs
Whether you’ve been eyeing your first 4K TV or thinking of trading up for a newer model, this year’s crop of Prime Day television deals is shaping up to be an enticing one.
iRobot Roomba robot vacuums get steep discounts on Amazon Prime Day
It’s never been cheaper to bust dust with this trio of iRobot Roomba robot vacuums, each of which are selling for all-time lows during Amazon Prime Day.
Acer Aspire E15 E5-576-392H review: A bargain-priced laptop with plenty of productivity power
The budget version of 2018’s Acer Aspire E15 delivers great value for the price as well as a significant performance boost over its predecessor.
Kangaroo’s new sensor is an enticing entry-level choice given its no-tools, no-hub setupd and $30 price tag. But sensors on their own can't provide a complete picture of what’s happening in your home.
Why your next smart bulb might have Bluetooth inside
While the Zigbee wireless standard has traditionally ruled the roost when it comes to wireless smart bulb protocols, Bluetooth appears to be gaining momentum.
Nokia’s new Beacon 1 mesh Wi-Fi router learns which wireless channels are the least congested
The Beacon 1 mesh router uses the same mesh technology that powers the pricier Beacon 3, and it also boasts an intelligent channel-hopping feature and a bridge mode for compatibility with an existing router.
6 ways to find the perfect TV show or movie on Netflix
Picking just the right Netflix video for a given night isn’t the chillaxing experience it could be. Find out how to take a deep dive into Netflix’s collection of movies and TV episodes, slicing and dicing its categories to pinpoint the perfect video.
Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 review: This ergonomic keyboard needs better keys
The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 could be just the thing for typists with aching wrists and tendons, provided you warm to the wave-like keyboard design.
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