Black Friday Deals: Google Pixel 3a phone only $299
While it's not technically "Black Friday" yet -- it seems the day has become a loose term for a multi-week sales event -- we've spotted what might be one of the best smartphone deals in recent memory.You can now find the Google Pixel 3a with 64GB on sale for...
Fitbit OS Update for Versa 2, Ionic: Clock face switcher, always-on enhancements, advanced sleep tools, more
Fitbit keeps rolling out software updates for its fitness trackers and smartwatches. As a generally happy Versa owner color me impressed. And the latest comes in the form of Fitbit OS 4.1, due December 3, 2019 per the Fitbit blog.Fitbit is heavily promoting its sleep tools in the latest...
In Tech: Sonos speakers can now stream Spotify Free
Spotify is one of the world's most popular -- if not the most popular -- streaming music services. No question. People love it.Now there's a way to get it without having to pay $10 per month. And juice up your whole home audio experience with of the latest hits. “Spotify...
In Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ with live score by San Francisco Symphony
During its 2019-2020 season, the SF Symphony continues with its popular Film Series, providing a remarkable way to enjoy great American cinema. Each film is stripped of its soundtrack, and the musical score then is recreated and performed live by the SF Symphony.Scheduled for this season are Get Out...
San Francisco Theater News: ‘Hamilton’ at BroadwaySF extended through May 31, 2020
Still haven't seen the smash Broadway hit Hamilton?Good news for those in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.BroadwaySF has announced the historical musical based on Founding Father Alexander Hamilton has been extended through May 31, 2020.As you may already know this is a hot ticket. So be prepared...
Film Review: ‘Harriet’ inspires and heals
American film director Kasi Lemmons has been interviewed extensively on her vision for her stirring film biography of Harriet Tubman. Lemmons has said:She was incredibly strong. She was incredibly tiny….This very small, very strong, very fierce woman was doing this work in incredibly turbulent times….The physicality involved in...
Google Pixel Watch is coming after all, and it’s called Fitbit
Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion. What does that mean for WearOS and Google wearables?
Trendspotting: MacBook Pro 16-inch launch looks imminent, holiday sales push for Apple?
More clues are suggesting Apple may soon reveal a MacBook with a larger screen.One report says a new 16-inch version of the iconic MacBook Pro laptop has already shipped to Apple.Launch timing, however, remains unclear.Like the refreshed MacBook Air from 2018/2019 many expect Apple to continue on its mission...
Best Air Purifier 2019: Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier with HEPA filter (Plus: thoughts from a concerned Bay Area wild fire resident)
Here's a look at the Coway AP-1512HH HEPA air purifier by a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. Quick Tip:Before purchasing an air purifier check your local power company for potential rebates. Air purifiers are becoming an increasingly important consideration for consumers. Given the importance of clean air and the...
In Wine Country: La Pitchoune wines from Sonoma hit the mark
One of the great things about living in the Bay Area is proximity to wine country. Most notably Sonoma and Napa are just a short drive North of San Francisco, making a wine country weekend escape a more than occasional reality.Loni Stark and I love the adventure. Discovering new...
Amazon Deal Alert: Echo Dot smart speaker only $0.99 with paid 1 month subscription to Amazon Music
Here's a great deal for those looking for an affordable, do-it-all smart speaker.Amazon is offering the Echo Dot for only $0.99. The deal is good through November 15 or until it sells out -- so you may want to check it out if you're looking to add another speaker...
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