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07 Nov

The best microSD cards in 2024

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Most microSD cards are fast enough for boosting storage space and making simple file transfers, but some provide a little more value than others. If you’ve got a device that still accepts microSD cards — whether it’s a gaming handheld, a dash cam, a drone or an Android tablet — we’ve scoured the market and put more than a dozen top contenders through a number of benchmark tests. You can find our top recommendations below, alongside some general shopping advice before you grab one.What to look for in a microSD cardCapacityThe first thing to figure out when buying a microSD…

07 Nov

The best AirPods for 2024

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You don’t need a set of AirPods to get wireless audio from your iPhone, iPad or Mac, but Apple’s earbuds and headphones offer a lot of convenient integrations with its other products that you won’t find anywhere else. After helping popularize true wireless earbuds with its original AirPods, the company has expanded its lineup to include noise-canceling models and a set of over-ear headphones. Here’s what you need to know about AirPods in general, along with the best overall, budget and over-ear picks from Apple’s current slate of products.What you need to know about AirPodsWhen it comes to Apple’s earbuds…

07 Nov

The best ereaders for 2024

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There are really two types of ereaders: Dedicated ebook/audiobook devices or slabs that are more akin to small tablets with E Ink screens. In the first category, the competition is really between Amazon’s Kindle devices and Rakuten’s Kobo readers. Ereaders in the latter group include entries from Onyx Boox, PocketBook and a couple of smaller companies. Of course, any smartphone or tablet can act as an ereader, but for our purposes, we focused on devices with paper-like, E Ink screens. After buying, borrowing and reading ebooks using a dozen ereaders, my top recommendation is Kobo’s latest, the Clara Colour. But…

07 Nov

The best gifts for coffee lovers in 2024

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Coffee grinders come in all shapes and sizes and with varying degrees of performance. You can get a solid Cuisinart for less than $40 that will serve you well, but if you're looking to impress the coffee aficionado in your life with a nice gift, you'll have to do better. Baratza's Encore grinder has been a popular choice among roasters and coffee pros for a while now. It's a little pricey for a grinder, but it offers a ton of attractive features that will immediately improve brewing regardless of method. The controls are simple: There's an on/off button on the…

07 Nov

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 drop to $170 in this early Black Friday deal

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Early Black Friday deals are popping up, and we've got a solid discount to highlight on the best wireless earbuds for Google phones. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 can be yours for $169 at Wellbots when you use the code ENGBFPIX60. The earbuds typically cost $229, so you'll save 60 bucks.These earbuds have a small design but they're comfortable to wear and pack a punch. Updated acoustics and drivers help the Pixel Buds Pro 2 deliver solid audio, including ample bass. Google has also included a Tensor chip to help the buds with audio and active noise cancellation signal…

06 Nov

Early Black Friday deal takes $1,300 off the LG C4 OLED

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Amazon has a deal on one of LG’s premium OLED TVs ahead of Black Friday. The 65-inch LG OLED evo C4, which only arrived earlier this year, typically costs $2,700. Today, you can get it for an all-time low of $1,394. That’s even lower than its October Prime Day sale price.Although the C4 skips out on some bells and whistles of the ultra-premium LG G4 flagship TV, that model starts at $2,600 and goes all the way up to $25,000. (Cue spit take.)LGThe LG C4 includes AI features, thanks to its Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip. That enables AI Super…

06 Nov

The best retro gaming gifts for the 2024 holidays

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A million new video games seem to come out every week, but for some of us, nothing beats the classics. If you know someone who is way into retro gaming but don’t feel like hunting through eBay and local shops for gear to add to their collection, we’re here to help. Below we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gift ideas for the nostalgic gamer in your life, from video upscalers for old consoles to retro-themed books and artwork.Will Lipman Photography for EngadgetUsing old controllers is a big part of retro gaming’s charm, but sometimes there’s a fine line…

06 Nov

Black Friday 2024: The best early deals we could find from Amazon, Best Buy and more

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Black Friday may technically just be one day, but it’s evolved to consume the entire month of November in the US at this point. For the past few years, retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have ushered in the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier, and this year is no different.Early Black Friday deals are already here, bringing discounts to some of our favorite tech we’ve tested this year. While it’s still advisable to wait until the week before Thanksgiving to ensure you’re getting the best of the best deals, you have plenty of opportunities to save right now if…

06 Nov

Black Friday deals include an Anker 3-in-1 foldable magnetic charger for a record-low price

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Early Black Friday deals are popping up all over the place and there are already some good offers on charging gear. An Anker 3-in-1 foldable magnetic charger, which is primarily designed for Apple devices, has dropped to a record low price. But just how low depends on your preferred colorway.The white model of the MagGo 3-in-1 is , which is a 25 percent discount. The black version, meanwhile, will . That’s 20 percent off the list price.AnkerAn Anker charging station that can top up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods batteries all at the same time has dropped to a…

05 Nov

JBL early Black Friday deals include the Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker at an all-time-low price

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Portable Bluetooth speakers are always a good option to pick up for a special someone (or yourself) when early Black Friday tech deals start to pop up. One model worth paying attention in the sales is the JBL Clip 5, which has dropped to an all-time-low price of $50. That's 30 bucks off the regular price.We often recommend JBL products in our buying guides, such as our ones on the best portable Bluetooth speakers and best travel gifts. They're by and large durable devices that deliver ample volume for the beach or a cookout, for instance (but maybe don't use…