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If you've bought a new iPhone like the iPhone 15 Pro Max or a new pair of Apple headphones or earbuds in the past year or two, then you've probably heard the sales pitch about spatial audio. But what exactly is spatial audio, how do you use it, and do you really need it? If you've been looking for the answers to these questions, then look no further. What is spatial audio? Spatial audio first started appearing on the original AirPods Pro and AirPods Max as a way to make your movies and videos more immersive. Now, though, Apple and others have extended spatial audio content to other apps, including Apple Music. At its root, spatial audio is how Apple brands its approach to immersive 360-degree audio. Apple isn't the only one to refer to the tech as spatial audio, so it can get a little confusing when you hear it in other places. But the basic idea is still the same. If you're thinking, "this just sounds like regular old surround sound," then you wouldn&#

The iPad Air is the thinnest—and one of the best—tablets Apple has to offer, and it's going for a pretty good price right now. You can get the latest 5th generation iPad Air with 64GB of memory for $449.99 (originally $599.99) at Best Buy, which also includes three months of Apple TV. For reference, this is similar to the price Amazon sells the used version for. (Amazon was matching the price for this Best Buy deal, but they've already run out of stock.) There are rumors that there is a new iPad Pro and iPad Air coming out in March, according to the Bloomberg . This could explain why we're seeing these steep discounts at the moment. But as with all leaks and rumors, take it with a grain of salt. On Jan. 23, Best Buy featured the iPad Air on its app for the same discounted price. It was only available for a couple of hours before it sold out. This wifi-enabled iPad Air with 64GB of internal memory was released in 2022. You'll get an M1 system-on-a-chip (SoC), a 10.

Security cameras can get expensive, especially when you add in the cost of monthly subscriptions most of them charge. Eufy is one of the few brands that doesn't force you to get a subscription plan with them to be able to use their cameras. Right now, Amazon is having a sale on Eufy products going up to 59% off. Here are the best ones. The Eufy Security Kit The Eufy Security Kit brings you the basics to get started. I got this kit about six months ago and have been enjoying not paying monthly services to use it. It brings the battery-powered Eufy Security Video Doorbell S220 2K (which can also be hardwired) and the Eufy Homebase hub, which connects the camera to the Internet via your home router. You can get the Eufy Security Kit for $99.99 (originally $199.99) after a 45% discount and a $10 clip-on coupon. This is one of the lowest prices I have seen for this kit. Eufy Security Kit for $99.99 (originally $199.99) The Eufy Floodlight Cam E221 This Floodlight Cam E221 is che

Super Bowl LVIII kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET. This year, the game is being broadcast by CBS with more than 10 hours of coverage. Even if you don't have cable, there are a few ways, both paid and free, that you can watch all the action live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Sign up for a live TV streaming service There are a handful of streaming services with live TV that include CBS (Sling TV is a notable exception). Before signing up, check the channel listings for your zip code to confirm CBS is available in your local market. DirectTV Stream : $85 per month for the Entertainment plan, no free trial FuboTV : $80 per month for the Pro plan, 7-day free trial for new customers Hulu + Live TV : $77 per month, no free trial (includes ads on Hulu) YouTube TV : Currently $63 per month with promo, 30-day free trial for new users When signing up for a free trial, make sure you know when you'll be billed for a paid subscription and cancel before your trial expire

The idea of mesh networking has been around for several years. However, we didn't start seeing the term pop up on wifi routers and devices until around the mid 2010s . That's when companies like Eero, Google, and Netgear started rolling out " mesh networking kits ," which allowed you to blanket your home in a stronger wifi signal. Despite being around for several years now, the idea of mesh networking is still a bit foreign to many people. As such, any talk of adding mesh networking to your home can bring about confusion and even some anxiety about whether you're making the right choice when it comes to buying a new router. Thankfully, mesh networking isn't nearly as complicated as it sounds. What is mesh networking? Mesh networking, as opposed to traditional wifi setups, uses multiple devices rather than just one router. While only one device is actually connected to the modem, all devices in the mesh can put out a full strength signal, and, crucially, pigg

Back in December, we learned that governments and law enforcement agencies are able to spy on your smartphone activity by requesting your push notification data from Apple or Google . Very cool and unconcerning! But as it turns out, it's not just the authorities who can scrape your push notification data: Apps do it too, without you ever opening said app in the first place. But you can put a stop to it. How apps spy on you through your push notifications As security research duo Mysk explains in this video , apps are taking advantage of a loophole in iOS push notifications to scrape personal data on your iPhone and send it back to remote servers. Here how it works: iOS allows apps to wake in the background when push notifications come through in order to allow the app to decrypt the payload (the message contained in the notification), or download data attached to the alert. But according to Mysk, many "data-hungry" apps use this as an opportunity to send data analytics

The Garmin Venu Sq is one of the best budget smartwatches you can get. The Venu Sq was already considered a budget smartwatch, but after it was succeeded by the Venu Sq 2 last year, it became even cheaper. I’ve had mine for over three years, and it's still performing like it’s fresh out of the box. Right now, you can get the Venu Sq for $119.99 (originally $199.99) after a 40% discount from Amazon. This is one of the lowest prices for this watch I've seen (and much cheaper than what I paid for it). I got the Venu Sq in 2021 when I was looking for a smartwatch that would allow me to listen to Spotify on my runs without needing my phone. Despite all the new smartwatches and fancy features that have come out over the years, I haven't felt the need to upgrade yet. Credit: Photo from Daniel Oropeza. The Venu Sq has all the impo

You can get this 10" Touchscreen Wireless/Wifi/Bluetooth Car Display on sale for $125.99 right now (reg. $199). The touchscreen display is built on an Android 12 system and comes with support for Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, wifi, and downloading apps. Of course, knowing where you're going and keeping your eye on the road are most important, so it connects to phones via bluetooth so you can check messages, view navigation, and make calls through the mountable display. It also comes with an FM radio and multimedia playback with its own built-in speakers. You can get this 10" Touchscreen Wireless/Wifi/Bluetooth Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support on sale for $125.99 right now (reg. $199), though prices can change at any time. * This article was originally published here

Although Stuff Your Kindle Day is probably the most popular free e-book event, it’s not the only one. Cozy Mystery Book Blast , one of the many smaller e-book giveaway events throughout the year, is happening this Thursday, Jan. 25. What is the Cozy Mystery Book Blast event? The Cozy Mystery Book Blast event, like other smaller free e-book events, is one of the many times of the year when authors share their e-books for free. You can think of it as a Stuff Your Kindle Day, but only for mystery and mystery-adjacent books. Most authors partaking are indie or relatively new. These events are usually run by book blogs, in this case, the Cozy Mystery Book Club . Recommended products There's a Kindle out there for every type of reade r: Amazon Kindle : $99.99 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite : starts at $139.99 Amazon Kindle Oasis : $249.99 (without ads) Amazon Kindle Scribe : starts at $339.99 How to get free e-books Like Stuff Your Kindle Day, these types of events are not necess

Protecting your home or outdoor space is important, and a good outdoor camera can be an essential piece of your security strategy. There are a lot of options on the market to choose from, but I have my eye on four in particular. My list includes a budget-friendly camera and one that can work even without wifi. Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Credit: Arlo Designed for wireless security, the Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight offers two-way audio, and it doesn't need a wifi hub to run. It's also battery-powered, so you can set it up anywhere without needing to run wires to keep it powered on. This Arlo camera comes with support for high-quality 2K video with HDR as well as color night vision. Amazon also offers multi-camera packs, in case you need to set up more than just one angle over your backyard or outdoor space. The only downside to running an Arlo

Samsung announced the new lineup of Galaxy S24s earlier this week , with a big emphasis on AI features. All three phones, the Galaxy S24 , Galaxy S24+ , and Galaxy S24 Ultra, are available for preorder with a release date of Jan. 31. There are multiple places trying to lure you with deals to order the new Galaxy phones from their store, offering gift cards and even storage upgrades on them. But if you want to cut through the noise, Samsung and Amazon are the only ones you should be paying attention to. Order from Amazon for the best gift card deals Amazon, like Best Buy and Samsung, gives you the upgrade to the 512GB for the same price as the 256GB. Although they don't offer trade-in deals, they do offer the best deals on gift cards. Here's what you can get for each phone: Galaxy S24 Ultra $1299.99: $200 Amazon eGift Card. Use code "FEA7SP3UFDJN" Galaxy S24+ $999.99: $150 Amazon eGift Card. Use code "MJ93PYFCJHOJ" Galaxy S24 $799.99: $50 Amazon eGif

I couldn't believe I had to wait two additional months to see my primary doctor after rescheduling an appointment last year. But I discovered that what I find extraordinary (and annoying) is now the norm. The average wait for an appointment with a physician for new patients is 26 days, according to a 2022 survey of 15 metropolitan areas .  Technology has a solution for this problem: telehealth appointments. These services utilize a network of doctors and medical professionals to see you and prescribe medications after an initial consultation and some lab tests. But which of these services is right for you? Here is a rundown of some of the most popular pharmacies and what they offer.  LillyDirect Shortly after its weight loss medication, Zepbound, was approved last November, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly created  LillyDirect . Through that service, you can get the new injectable weight loss drug, the company's migraine injection treatment (Emgality), and several formulations of

OneAir Elite is a smart way to extend your travel budget, and it's on sale for $79.97 right now (reg. $790) until January 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT. OneAir is a deal-alert service that lets you know when great flight deals are available—it tracks millions of fares in real time, lets you set destination-specific alerts, and lets you book destinations based on your budget. You just select your preferred departure airports (up to ten of them) and wait for OneAir notifications via email and mobile notifications. A lifetime Elite Plan offers access to Business, First, Premium, and Economy flights, and the membership can easily pay for itself with one great trip deal. OneAir Elite also offers discounts for hotels, ground transportation, entertainment, and activities. The OneAir app is available on iOS and Android, and a lifetime subscription to a OneAir Elite Plan is on sale for $79.97 right now (reg. $790) until January 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT, though prices can change at any time. * T

Buying a television is an overwhelming experience: the sheer number of models combined with the various ways companies describe similar technologies ( OLED versus QLED , microLED versus miniLED) is enough to make your head spin. One of the most important decisions you'll likely make regarding a television is the image quality. Right now, that means choosing between 4K and 8K. So, is it worth it to get an 8K television in 2024? For some people, yes—but it's not for everyone just yet. When you can get it, 8K content is truly stunning When I first set up an 8K TV in my home (a 65-inch model loaned to me by Samsung for a review coming later this week), I spent a solid week acting like a 5-year-old at Disneyland; I was absolutely awestruck by the detail and dimension of that many pixels shoved into such a small space. ( It's about 33 million pixels , by the way, compared to the roughly 8.3 million pixels on 4K TVs .) Once the initial excitement wore off, I was desperate to s

There are a lot of great Bluetooth speakers, but not all of them are great for an outdoor speaker setup, which has to be tough enough to survive the elements and usually isn't designed with the same portability in mind. While some Bluetooth speakers do make perfectly fine outdoor speakers, the quest for the best setup for your next pool party, barbeque, or camping trip might take you in a different direction. The following speakers are all able to withstand rain, and some are even built to stay outdoors year-round, and all have enough battery life to last most of the day. Here are my picks for great outdoor speakers, depending on what matters to you. Best outdoor speaker with voice control The Sonos 2 differ from most outdoor speakers in that they can be controlled with your voice, via either Alexa or the Sonos Voice Assistant when you're connected to Bluetooth. This speaker can also connect to your phone via wifi. The Sonos 2 offers an impressive 24-hour battery life, which

When it comes to running headphones and earbuds, some things are non-negotiable. Your running headphones need to have some kind of ambient sound feature, whether they simply let sound through naturally or have mics to pick up the sound around you and pipe them into your ears. They also need to be able to withstand the daily wear-and-tear of your hard-earned sweat—not to mention the occasional drizzle of rain. Finally, features like battery life, comfort, and a secure fit are important in every pair of headphones, but they're particularly important when you're away from home for an extended period of time. The following earbuds and headphones in this roundup are based on these metrics, but also have some other options that might be important to you. If you’re looking for other headphone roundups, like the best bone conduction headphones , the best workout headphones , the best noise-canceling headphones , and the best wireless headphones or earbuds , I've got you covered.