Friday, 31 May 2019

Best laptop and tablet deals this weekend: Microsoft Surface, Lenovo Tab, iPad, and others

Everyone needs a decent laptop. Whether you spend your days in coffee shops writing the next great American novel, or you’re a traveling business person who's constantly moving from one place to another, having something portable is an absolute necessity (tablets can also be a big help, too).  SEE ALSO: Which tablet to buy for your kid As usual, we’re here to help you find the best deals on these devices so you don’t have to stress about draining your precious bank account. (Although didn't you just get paid?) This weekend has some particularly good deals, including up to $400 off a Microsoft...

Dell Inspiron 3000 2-in-1 laptops on sale for $99 off

MacBooks make for some pretty awesome laptops, but there are some drawbacks to Apple computers. For starters, they’re pricey — the cheapest MacBook on Apple’s official site will run you $849, and most cost more than $1,000. Aside from price, MacBooks don’t have a ton of bonus features, like touchscreen or 2-in-1 capabilities. If you’re in the market for a cheaper laptop that can also double as a tablet, check out the Dell Inspiron 3000 2-in-1 laptop, currently on sale for $279.99. That’s a savings of $99. This 11-inch laptop is equipped with CinemaSound and CinemaStream, which give you studio-quality...

A CEO's day in a minute

AD CONTENT FROM Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. As a successful entrepreneur, diversity coach, and founder of C-Suite Coach, Angelina Darrisaw makes juggling look easy. Check out our video above for a day in her life — all in a New York minute — and read on for tips on how to be your most productive self by choosing technology that enables your lifestyle, like a Always on, Always Connected PC powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Mobile PC Platform. Read more... “I grew up in Bed-Stuy under humble circumstances,” she said. “My mom was a teenage single mom and she pushed me to succeed. When it was...

The best 4K TVs on sale this weekend: Shop LG, Samsung, Sony, and more

We entertainment lovers have one thing we can all agree on: There are just way too many good shows and movies to watch right now. While it seems silly to complain about too much of a good thing, it can actually become extremely stressful to deal with your growing backlog of sitcoms, miniseries, and feature films. They really start to pile up, and it can get to the point where you just want to give up TV-watching altogether.  SEE ALSO: Best 4K TVs for gaming: Samsung QLED, LG OLED, Sony, and more Our suggestion? Get your Marie Kondo on and get rid of all the stuff on your list that doesn’t...

Spotify is testing a 'social listening' feature that lets friends DJ together

There will soon be a way to stream music like it's 2011 all over again. Every elder millennial's dream! Spotify appears to be testing a "Social Listening" feature that lets friends control the music together. This is similar-ish to its collaborative playlist feature, but it contains a real-time component. The idea is that collaborators are listening to the same songs, together — whether physically in the same room, or apart. SEE ALSO: Spotify now has 100 million paid subscribers worldwide Software engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who is known for discovering unreleased app features by digging...

Tesla to reinstate Fremont factory tours after tweets from Elon Musk

When factory tours at Tesla's San Francisco Bay Area-based car plant were canceled earlier this month, Twitter users took their complaints to CEO Elon Musk. Read more here. Read more... More about Tech, Mashable Video, Tesla, Elon Musk, and Elon Musk Tesla http://bit.ly/2WxrZfT from Tech http://bit.ly/2W0SB4F via IFT...

This custom shop built a one-of-a-kind motorcycle for BMW

Austin-based Revival Cycles unveiled “The Revival Birdcage,” a custom motorcycle based around a prototype of a new BMW boxer engine. Read more... More about Mashable Video, Bmw, Motorcycle, Tech, and Transportation http://bit.ly/2Wc9gaa from Tech http://bit.ly/2Kg3Wvf via IFT...

Lyft's self-driving car service in Vegas passes 50,000 rides

Lyft's self-driving cars have been picking up passengers around Las Vegas for the past year. This week the autonomous ride service hit 50,000 rides. The cars are requested through the Lyft app as usual, but are clearly noted as autonomous vehicles. Lyft works with self-driving company Aptiv to offer the service, which charges riders the same as the equivalent usual Lyft ride. A safety driver is still in the car. At the 50,000 ride marker, Lyft pointed out that its self-driving cars average a 4.97 star rating and 92 percent of riders gave feedback that they felt safe during the ride. For most...

The Nespresso Inissia is $64 off on Amazon

There’s really nothing like a rich, smooth cup of coffee in the morning to kickstart your brain and get you on the move. There’s also nothing like a watery, bland cup of coffee in the morning to subsequently ruin your day and have you shouting at the heavens, “WHY?” Let’s avoid the latter situation — if you don’t want to drink mud-water every morning for the foreseeable future, you need to be certain that the coffee machine you buy is one with a flawless success rate. Nespresso, which is known for its fantastic coffee-producing products, has a lovely espresso machine on sale on Amazon. But...

This LG 65-inch UHD 4K HDR Smart LED TV is reduced by over £800 on Amazon

When it comes to buying a new 4K TV, it pays to wait. You might see a tempting offer on the model you have your heart set on, but we always recommend biding your time until the right deal comes along. If you play your cards right and stay patient, you could save a couple of hundred pounds, or even a bit more, on a new TV. If it's your lucky day and all the stars align perfectly, you could even save over £800 on a 65-Inch 4K TV. That day has come. SEE ALSO: The best 4K TV deals in the UK this week: Samsung, Sony Bravia, Philips, LG, Toshiba, and more The LG 65-Inch UHD 4K HDR Smart LED TV...

Save £65 on these Razer Nommo gaming speakers with RGB lighting

Something that is often neglected when it comes to gaming is the audio. It's pretty common to see an impressive set up, replete with everything from a gaming chair to a mechanical keyboard, but with no sound system whatsoever. This needs to change. Audio should not be an afterthought. It should be a priority, always. Powerful audio can completely immerse you in your experience, bringing games, movies, and music to life. Please, the neglect of audio needs to stop. The Razer Nommo gaming speakers are now down to just £84.99 from £149.99. That's a saving of £65 on list price, and comes with free...

The SanDisk Sata III SSD PLUS is on sale for under £50

The way your laptop or desktop PC looks and feels is important, but if it doesn't perform to the standard you expect, it's no good. This might be difficult to accept, especially if you are kind of deeply in love with your device. If this is the case, you may benefit from a solid state drive from SanDisk. These bad boys have a durable design that's engineered to resist vibration and shock, helping to keep your data safe over time. They also perform up to 20 times faster than a typical hard disk drive, meaning you actually get an overall better computer experience. There's hope for your device...

Save £40 on the Nutri Ninja blender and smoothie maker

Anyone trying to put away five portions of fruit and vegetables every day will know just how hard it is in reality. That is a lot of the good stuff, and sometimes the logistics just don't work. There's not actually that much space left in your bag once you have forced in the fifth banana.  The best way to consume the recommended amount of fruit, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, is to pop them all into a blender or smoothie maker, and knock it back. With the Nutri Ninja blender, you can create smooth and great tasting drinks with all of your favourite ingredients, in just seconds. The Nutri...

Apple watches, Sony speakers, Fitbits, Samsung smartwatches, and more on sale for May 31 in the UK

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Tesla Model 3 now available in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Ireland

Tesla has launched its Model 3 electric sedan in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland, Macau and Hong Kong.  The launch comes less than a month after the company launched the Model 3 in the UK. Now, Tesla's most affordable car is available in all major right-hand drive markets.  We *do not* want to alarm anyone, but Model 3 is now available to order in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Ireland and Macau at https://t.co/8uVlhvzpu5 You know what to do: https://t.co/8rUJ8umwU4 — Tesla (@Tesla) May 31, 2019 SEE ALSO: Two Teslas race, one above ground, one underground....

Dell Laptop, Dell Desktop, Apple Watch, Fire TV, Nespresso Inissia, and more deals for May 31

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LG OLED TVs (E8 series) are on sale — save a ridiculous $1,800

If you’re at all interested in TVs, you already know that 4K is the way to go. Watching your entertainment in such high resolution is an experience unlike any other, and you can have it all within the comfort of your own home with the right model. LG consistently puts out high-caliber 4K televisions, and you can get one of their highest quality models for a fraction of the price in the PCMag Shop right now.   You'll save a whopping $1,800 on a 55-inch LG OLED E8 Series 4K TV — that’s $800 cheaper that Amazon’s already discounted price. You can also get the 65-inch model for $1,600 off...

Save 60% on this charging dock for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods

Wireless charging has been around since the late 19th century (shoutout to Nikola Tesla!), but it's only until recently that the biggest tech companies hopped on the bandwagon and started integrating the technology into their products. Now, almost every phone and tablet are capable of charging without cords, essentially signaling an imminent wireless revolution. Before you know it, the world will be free of pesky wires that always turn into cable spaghetti. You can take advantage of the convenience wireless charging brings by using a power hub like the AirBase 3-in-1 fast charging dock, which...

Future-proof your career in tech with this comprehensive training bundle

The thing about working in tech is you have to actively keep expanding your skill set and knowledge base to be competitive. With the way in which technology is evolving, remaining stagnant will only cost you bigger and more lucrative career opportunities. To keep up with the fast-paced industry, you need to constantly learn something new. But that doesn't mean you have to splurge on expensive university courses just to stay ahead of the curve. The Future-Proof Tech Skills Mastery Bundle will help keep you up to date on what you need to know and give you in-depth knowledge on web development,...