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Learn moreThis is my sixth Prime Day as a deals editor, and with each event, I get pickier and pickier about which deals end up in my own shopping cart. I've learned that many of the best Prime Day deals do eventually come back around. Last Prime Day, I was lucky enough to score it, and this Prime Day you might have a shot at it, too. The deal: 60% off an Amazon Fire TV 50" 4K smart TV. Why buy the Amazon Fire TVLook, I'm a home & kitchen editor, not a tech editor, so if you're looking for the best TV you can buy, you'll probably want to check out our Prime Day TV live blog.

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Learn moreAmazon's October Prime Day event is officially underway, and we're here to round up the best Prime Day TV deals. Many of the best TV deals are invite-only, even for Prime members. And if you're looking for even more discounts from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, check out our main Prime Day deals roundup that covers all product categories. Without further ado, here are the best Prime Day TV deals of 2023. Top Prime Day deals on 32- and 43-inch TVsTop Prime Day deals on 50- and 55-inch TVsTop Prime Day deals on 65-inch TVsTop Prime Day deals on 75-, 77-, and 85-inch TVsTop Prime Day deals on speakers and TV accessories

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Learn moreThe Prime Day TV deals event is officially underway, and a new wave of top discounts has just landed on the site. If you want to look at the sale's full scale, check out our main Prime Day deals roundup. Prime Day TV deals aren't just about the fancy sets, though. If you can afford to spend a little more, many quality 4K TVs comfortably come in under $500. The best Prime Day TV deals

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Learn morePrime Day TV deals are a major part of every big Amazon sale, and this week's event is no different. If you're interested in more than just TVs, be sure to take a look at our full roundup of the best Prime Day deals. Prime Day 2, or Prime Big Deal Days if you will, officially kicks off at midnight PT on October 10 and continues for 48 hours from there. Prime Day TV deals aren't just about the fancy sets, though. The best Prime Day TV deals

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☆ From Amazon to Target, here's a look at some of the biggest holiday sales happening now
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Here's a look at some of biggest sales events happening now. This year, other big-name retailers are getting a head start by launching their own holiday sales earlier than ever, according to Katie Roberts, consumer analyst with DealNews.com . You can set up deal alert notifications on Amazon or through your Alexa device so you'll know when the price changes. Prime members can also sign up for invite-only deals on the items that typically sell out fast. But first, you must be an Amazon Prime member.

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This week's free Champions League live streamsThere are some fantastic free Champions League live streams each week around Europe. Then get stuck in and enjoy these free Champions League live streams. October 4: Borussia Dortmund vs. AC Milan - RTL2 in LuxembourgOctober 4: RB Leipzig vs. Man City - ServusTV in Austria*Belgium's RTL Club is free, but you must create a free login to access the free Champions League streams. Where to watch Champions League in AustraliaThe Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia. So, if you can get around all this, you can enjoy the best value Champions League live streams in the world.

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☆ Inside Japan Airlines’ new A350-1000 aircraft
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Japan Airlines (JAL) has done just that, this week unveiling the interiors of its high-tech new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, “which will become the airline’s new flagship for international service after nearly 20 years,” the carrier says in a statement. Business-class cabinsAn aerial view of the new business-class seats. Japan AirlinesThe JAL 777-300ER jets currently serving JAL’s long-haul flights have 49 business-class seats. Premium and economy cabinsThe new JAL premium economy seats have privacy partitions and electronic leg rests. Japan AirlinesA common question among travelers: is it worth paying the extra for premium economy?

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So read on for everything you need on how to watch free Napoli vs. Real Madrid and Manchester United vs. Galatasaray live streams. This week's free Champions League live streamsThere are some fantastic free Champions League live streams each week around Europe. Then get stuck in and enjoy these free Champions League live streams. *Belgium's RTL Club is free, but you must create a free login to access the free Champions League streams. So, if you can get around all this, you can enjoy the best value Champions League live streams in the world.

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The performances of all four films – “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” “Saw X,” “The Creator” and “Dumb Money” – told a familiar story at the box office. “PAW Patrol,” from Paramount Pictures and Spin Master, had timing on its side. A third “PAW Patrol” movie has already been green-lit. Sony Pictures’ “Dumb Money,” expanded nationwide after two weeks of limited release but failed to ignite the kind of populist movement it irreverently dramatizes. Made for $30 million, “Dumb Money” wasn’t a massive bet.

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This week's free Champions League live streamsThere are some fantastic free Champions League live streams each week around Europe. Then get stuck in and enjoy these free Champions League live streams. *Belgium's RTL Club is free, but you must create a free login to access the free Champions League streams. Where to watch Champions League in AustraliaThe Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia. So, if you can get around all this, you can enjoy the best value Champions League live streams in the world.

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☆ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: A larger cover screen and redesigned hinge make the new foldable option a better buy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: DisplaysThe Galaxy Z Flip 4 (left) and Z Flip 5 (right) share very similar interior displays, save for extra brightness on the latter. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: Performance and storageThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 runs on a specialized version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor that's technically more powerful than the Z Flip 4's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: CamerasThe Galaxy Z Flip 4's photo is brighter than the Z Flip 5's, but not in a good way. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: Battery lifeThe Z Flip 4 and Z Flip 5 have the same 3,700mAh battery and performed the same in our battery test. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: PriceYou can get the Galaxy Z Flip 4 or Z Flip 5 at significant trade-in discounts.

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☆ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: A big improvement to the clamshell foldable phone, but it's still held back by battery life and usefulness
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Learn moreThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 is Samsung's newest foldable phone with an updated compact clamshell design. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers big upgrades, and we mean that literally. Samsung also updated its hinge design for the Z Flip 5 so that it shuts completely flat instead of leaving a gap at the hinge, like previous Z Flip models. Samsung’s new hinge lets the Galaxy Z Flip 5 fold completely flat, without a gap at the hinge. The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s camera quality with boosted brightness and colors will be familiar for long-time Samsung fans.

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Discovery, was among the Western studios to pull out of Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year. A “Barbie House” photo zone was set to open in Moscow last week and Russian clothing brands have launched pink Barbie-themed collections. “Hi Barbie!” one Moscow-based influencer said to her fans, asking them which of her Barbie looks they like the most. Commentaries in state media have linked the movie and the doll to the United States’ “downhill” culture and geopolitical aims. Now they have somewhat different ideals,” said Moscow State Pedagogical University Associate Professor Tatyana Semenova according to Russia’s privately owned National News Service outlet.

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But these days, the gap between the best gaming laptops and best gaming PC desktops is much closer. AdvertisementAdvertisementGaming laptop vs. desktop: PerformanceGaming laptops and gaming desktops both look and run differently. AdvertisementAdvertisementGaming laptop vs. desktop: Heat and required powerAnyone who's ever played on a gaming laptop (or even a regular laptop) is familiar with the burning sensation of a laptop chassis on their thighs. AdvertisementAdvertisementGaming laptop vs. desktop: PriceFor the same amount of performance, gaming desktops are cheaper than gaming laptops. Even if two machines have the same listed specs, desktop hardware is far more powerful than mobile laptop hardware.

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☆ ‘Brief Encounters’ and ‘The Long Farewell’ Review: Soulful Soviet Dramas
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Natalia Winkelman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Through the 1970s and much of the 1980s, Kira Muratova’s stirring films “Brief Encounters” and “The Long Farewell” went unseen, banned by the Soviet Union. “The Long Farewell” provoked such outrage from censors that Muratova, then a new voice in cinema, was stripped of her film degree and prohibited from filmmaking for years. The female characters pine, ache and, amplified by the dramas surrounding them, seem to scream: Life is hard! “Brief Encounters,” from 1967 and my favorite of the pair, is an audacious portrait of two women on the cultural fringes pining after the same man. The film opens on Valentina cast in chiaroscuro, groaning over unfinished work and dirty dishes.

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☆ The 20 Best Early Labor Day 2023 Sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Bellamy Richardson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +13 min

By Bellamy RichardsonLabor Day may not be until Sept. 4, but you don’t have to wait to take advantage of great Labor Day deals. Here are some of our early favorites; we’ll be continuing to add more early sales as they go live leading up to Labor Day Weekend. BrooklinenThe deal: 15% off sitewideHead over to Brooklinen’s Staycation/Early Labor Day Sale for 15% off bedding, bath and loungewear. There might be something for you at eBags during its Labor Day sale, running now through Sept. 12. LunaThe deal: 20% off sleep productsIf you’ve been craving a good night’s sleep, Luna’s Labor Day Sale might have just the thing to help you out.

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Through September 4, select Sony 4K TVs are $150 off when bundled with a PlayStation 5. It's an excellent deal for shoppers looking for both a quality TV and powerful gaming console. For even more savings on new displays and gaming gear, check out our roundups of the best TV deals and best PS5 deals. Save $150 with these limited-time Sony TV and PS5 bundle dealsEach Sony 4K TV below qualifies for a $150 discount when purchased with a PS5 console. Sony A80L OLED 4K TV with PS5 consoleAmazon83-inch77-inch65-inch55-inchSony X90L LED 4K TV with PS5 consoleAmazon85-inch75-inch65-inch55-inchSony X93L Mini LED 4K TV with PS5 consoleAmazon85-inch75-inch65-inchSony PlayStation 5Sony

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You can use an inexpensive Chromecast device to "cast" your Windows laptop to a TV. Here's how to connect your Windows or Mac laptop to a TV with a wired or wireless connection. How to connect your laptop to a TVYou can connect your laptop to a TV using a wired HDMI connection or a wireless connection. Using an HDMI cable with a Windows laptop or MacBookThe most straightforward way to connect your laptop to a TV is by using a wired HDMI connection. Using a wireless Chromecast connection with a Windows laptop or MacBookIf you don't want to deal with cables, you can connect your laptop to a TV wirelessly.

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☆ Video-game experts say 5G is the key to next-level play, from high-definition mobile gaming to VR experiences
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Chris Stokel-Walker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The tech helps game development and playing, especially in the growing sector of cloud gaming. One of the biggest and longest-standing cloud-gaming platforms is Xbox Cloud Gaming, which was launched by Microsoft in 2019. Whatley said he believed that the success of Xbox Cloud Gaming was dependent on the rollout of 5G technology worldwide. Changes in gaming could trickle down to other industriesWhat happens in the games industry often trickles down to the wider world in time. Given that, Bharkhada said she believed that an increase in the quality of mobile and cloud gaming would also have positive effects on industries that borrowed elements from the gaming industry.

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☆ Check out this $1,000 TV that hides in its own suitcase
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

I've been covering gadgets for 15 years and here's something I haven't seen: a TV that you carry around in its own suitcase. It just sits in its suitcase and you pop it open to view it. LG is now taking preorders for the TV, called the StanbyME Go. It costs $1,000 and ships starting Aug. 28. It has a 27-inch 1080p screen, which isn't as sharp as the 4K screens you can now get on far cheaper sets.

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After connecting the monitor, choose to duplicate or extend the display in the Display Settings windows on Windows or System Preferences on a Mac. And luckily, it doesn't take much work to connect your laptop to another monitor. How to connect your laptop to a monitorWhether you have a MacBook or Windows laptop, the basic steps to connect to a separate monitor are the same. A standard 18Gbps HDMI cable can handle 4K at 60Hz, but if you have a gaming laptop, you'll probably want a 48Gbps HDMI cable that can transmit 4K at up to 120Hz. But remember, your monitor and laptop also need to support these display settings in order to enable them.

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☆ ‘Lady Killer’ and ‘The Strange Mister Victor’ Review: A Golden Age
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Beatrice Loayza | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Compared to other heavy hitters from the golden age of French cinema — think Jean Renoir (“The Rules of the Game”) or Marcel Carné (“Children of Paradise”) — history hasn’t been kind to Jean Grémillon. This is especially the case in the United States, where the director’s work continues to be discussed among cinephiles like a special secret. “Lady Killer” stars the leonine Jean Gabin as Lucien, a womanizing legionnaire. Lucien falls hard for Madeleine and takes up a job at a print shop in Paris so that they can be together. In his early days, Grémillon was a violinist who played with an orchestra that provided accompaniment for silent films.

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The device features unique rotating speakers and immersive 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos performance. And that's where a Dolby Atmos soundbar system like the Vizio Elevate comes in. Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 Soundbar Vizio's Elevate soundbar offers a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos experience with performance that rivals many full-fledged home theater systems. VizioThe Vizio Elevate is a good buy for anyone who wants a genuine 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos home theater system for under $1,000. If you don't have the space or money to invest in a traditional home theater setup, then the Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 soundbar is the next best thing.

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If you're still eyeing an iPad purchase this summer, Amazon has reduced the M1 iPad Air (5th generation) by $100. These discounts are the best for the iPad Air with M1 yet. Deal Apple iPad Air (2022) The 2022 iPad Air has the same power as the 2021 iPad Pro for a lower price. $499.99 from Amazon Originally $599.00 Save 17%The iPad Air expertly balances portability and powerIn our iPad Air review, we noted that its standout feature is undeniably the M1 chipset. The iPad Air runs on the latest version of iPadOS, offering robust multitasking features, great app support, and excellent integration with Apple's ecosystem.

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Grab one of the best OLED TV deals while you canDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Lowest Price Samsung 65-inch S95B OLED 4K TV Samsung's first 4K OLED is also one of the very first OLED TVs to feature quantum dots. The S95B is our pick for the best 4K TV you can buy, and the 65-inch model is down to an all-time low of $1,599. Lowest Price Samsung 65-inch S95B OLED 4K TV Samsung's first 4K OLED is also one of the very first OLED TVs to feature quantum dots. The S95B is our pick for the best 4K TV you can buy, and the 65-inch model is down to an all-time low of $1,599.

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