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An African landscape on the LG C2 OLED.

Usually $2,500, the 65-inch LG C2 OLED TV is over $1,000 off

The LG C2 OLED TV is an excellent premium TV with an OLED panel and Nvidia G-sync, making its discounted price of $1,395 a steal.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Google’s entire Pixel Buds line is heavily discounted right now

The Sonos Arc, Sub, and One SL speakers set up in a living room.

There’s a massive Sonos sale happening this weekend

The Samsung 2.1-channel soundbar and included subwoofer set on a media cabinet.

Best Soundbar Deals: Saveon Bose, Samsung, and Sonos

A Samsung 85-inch 8K hangs on a living room wall.

Best Buy’s deal of the day is an 8K TV for less than you’d think

Vizio 2023 M-series TV hanging on a wall.

Walmart has a 55-inch QLED 4K TV under $400 this weekend

The McIntosh MHT300 Home Theater Receiver.

How we test AV receivers

Monster DNA Go earbuds beside charging case.

Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye

Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

Get a free Fire TV Stick and $10 off your first month of Sling TV

Amazon Freevee.

The Digital Trends guide to FAST streaming services

Bright paint colors on a Hisense U8H.

Hisense U8H mini-LED TV review: a budget videophile’s dream

Hisense U7H with bright green and yellow parakeet on black backfround, showing color and contrast performance.

Hisense U7H (65U7H) review: punching above its weight

how to pick the best tv for sports

How to pick the best TV for sports: what to look for and things to avoid

Anyone who says you shouldn't choose a TV just to watch sports is wrong. Here's what you need for a great view of a big game, plus a few big things to avoid.
An onn. 32-inch Roku Smart TV on a cabinet in a living room.

This 32-inch Roku Smart TV is on sale for under $100, and selling fast

This 32-inch Roku Smart TV is on sale for under $100, and selling fast

It’s not often you can find a quality TV for less than $100, but today you can grab an Onn. 32-inch Roku HD TV for just $98.
Vimeo app icon on Apple TV.

Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting

Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting

YouTube alternative Vimeo has announced that it's ending support for its apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV in favor of casting.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV adds Magnolia Network and other FAST channels

YouTube TV adds Magnolia Network and other FAST channels

Joanna and Chip Gaines' Magnolia Network — and a handful of other FAST channels — is now available on YouTube TV.
hisense 65 inch roku smart tv deal walmart april 2023 r6 4k

Walmart has a 75-inch TV for under $550, but you’ll need to be quick

Walmart has a 75-inch TV for under $550, but you’ll need to be quick

The 75-inch Hisense R6 Series 4K TV is already relatively affordable for its size, but it's even cheaper at just $538 following a $60 discount from Walmart.
An Apple TV 4K sits on a media stand.

Best streaming devices for 2023: Apple TV, Roku, and more

Best streaming devices for 2023: Apple TV, Roku, and more

Your smart TV may have streaming apps built-in, but for more choice, newer features, and portability, check out a streaming device. Here are the best.
A non-static vinyl brush on a record.

10 of the best turntable accessories for vinyl supremacy

10 of the best turntable accessories for vinyl supremacy

Whether you’re a wedding DJ or an audiophile, these eight killer accessories will keep your vinyl clean, protected, and tip-top order for your next spin sesh.
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Crazy deal gets you Beats Studio Buds earbuds for under $100

Crazy deal gets you Beats Studio Buds earbuds for under $100

Looking good and sounding even better, the Beats Studio Buds are great earphones for every day use. They're on sale now at Woot but you'll need to be quick.
A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM5.

Insane deal gets you Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $280

Insane deal gets you Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $280

The best headphones around, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are at an unmissably low price at Woot right now. Here's what you need to do.
samsung 55 inch qn700b neo qled 8k tv deal best buy june 2023 resized promotional render

This 55-inch Samsung 8K TV is now cheaper than some OLED TVs

This 55-inch Samsung 8K TV is now cheaper than some OLED TVs

Enjoy the wonders of 8K for less than you'd pay for some OLED TVs with this fantastic Samsung deal at Best Buy.
philips t2206 true wireless earbuds deal woot june 2023 lifestyle image

Get these Philips water-resistant wireless earbuds for $18

Get these Philips water-resistant wireless earbuds for $18

The Philips T2206 True Wireless Earbuds are super cheap while covering all the essentials. They're on sale now at Woot but you'll have to be fast.
The Samsung 70-inch Class 7 Series 4K TV in a living room.

This 65-inch Samsung 4K TV is $220 off at Best Buy

This 65-inch Samsung 4K TV is $220 off at Best Buy

Want a large screen that looks great too? Buy this fantastic 65-inch Samsung 4K TV for $450 at Best Buy right now.
Google's first-gen Chromecast dongle.

Google ends support for the original Chromecast

Google has ended support of its first-gen Chromecast dongle. These alternatives are your best bet for a replacement.
A village built into a seaside mountainside shown on a Hisense U6K.

Are TCL and Hisense the next LG and Samsung?

TCL and Hisense are on the offensive and challenging the status quo with awesomely specced TVs at competitive prices and major brand partnerships.
TCL 5-Series 4K QLED Google TV sits on an entertainment center in a living room.

Best Buy has a 50-inch QLED 4K TV for $400, and it’s not a bad buy

Best Buy has a 50-inch QLED 4K TV for $400, and it’s not a bad buy

If you’re looking to expand, upgrade, or build your home theater entirely from scratch, there’s a price drop on a TCL QLED TV at Best Buy right now.
Best Prime Day 2022 Deals graphic with multiple products.

Best Prime Day deals: What to expect on Prime Day 2023

Best Prime Day deals: What to expect on Prime Day 2023

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is coming up fast and we've got all you need to know about what to expect from the sale and more.
The Amazon Echo Pop and its retail box.

Amazon Echo Pop Review: a perfectly priced Alexa

The Amazon Echo Pop is the least expensive way to get into the Alexa ecosystem — and you basically get what you pay for. Which is good.
Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger playing a 33 1/3 RPM record, cover closed.

Audio-Technica Sound Burger review: a vinyl platter with a side of Bluetooth to go, please

Audio-Technica's Sound Burger wasn't a hi-fi record player when it debuted in the 80s, and the new AT-SB727 isn't either, but it sure is fun to play.
Samsung S95C OLED

The best TVs of 2023: from Samsung, LG, Sony, and more

The best TVs of 2023: from Samsung, LG, Sony, and more

With numerous brands, features, and plenty of tech lingo, choosing a TV can be tough, which is why we put together this list of the best models on the market.
A woman in a park wearing Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth wireless noise canceling headphones.

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are heavily discounted today

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are heavily discounted today

The Bose QuietComfort 45 are fantastic noise cancelling headphones and they're currently on sale at Best Buy.
The Samsung S95C on display at CES 2023.

Samsung’s latest 55-inch OLED TV just got its first proper discount

Samsung’s latest 55-inch OLED TV just got its first proper discount

Samsung has discounts its latest S95C OLED TV by $100 for a limited time only. Here's why you need it in your life.
Sony A9S TV placed on a TV unit in a living room.

Sony sale drops prices of over 150 TVs, soundbars, cameras, and more

Sony sale drops prices of over 150 TVs, soundbars, cameras, and more

There's a huge Sony sale at Best Buy right now with plenty to be saved on headphones, TVs, cameras, and more.

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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.

When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer.

Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.

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