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Best Canon DSLR Camera Buys Dec 2019: Canon EOS 80D, EOS RP, Rebel T7i
Yes, our smartphone cameras are very good. But a dedicated DSLR or mirrorless camera can do a lot more. If you’re serious about photography and/or…
Amazon Cyber Monday: eero mesh WiFi system on sale for only $159
Amazon today revealed its cadre of upcoming Cyber Monday deals. As we’ve seen with Black Friday, the event is not a single day, but rather…
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…
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 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…
Canon EOS 80D: A DSLR with all the right moves, still worth it for video shooters on a budget
I’ve been shooting on Canon for about 15 years now. Primarily video, but occasionally stills too (mostly my wife’s paintings). Thinking back, after posting so…
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…
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…