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Amazon's midrange Fire TV 4-Series is one of our favorite budget-friendly models and it's also the subject of a stellar Labor Day TV deal that you won't want to miss out on. It's already affordable, but this sale slashes the price by a full 33%, bringing the price of the 55-inch model down to just $350. That isn't the best price we've ever seen for this TV, but it's rare that it goes much lower than this.

This Labor Day Deal Drops Amazon's 55-Inch Fire TV 4-Series Down to Just $350

Klipsch has unveiled its latest flagship soundbar, the Flexus Core 300, which includes Dolby Atmos playback and the "world's first" Dirac support. The 5.1.2-channel soundbar comes with playback of both Atmos and DTS:X, plus HDMI connectivity with 8K passthrough. The soundbar also has Bluetooth, USB-C, digital optical, subwoofer out and Wi-Fi with support for Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify, and Tidal Connect.

Klipsch Unveils Flexus Core 300 Flagship with 'World's First' Dirac Calibration

Children's tablets are a great way for kids to learn through gaming, find age-appropriate entertainment and do homework. They're often built with sturdy construction and parental controls that are designed to make parents feel at ease with their investment. Right now, you can find the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus starting at $230, a full $40 off its regular asking price. Amazon deals like this one tend to be volatile, so this deal can change without notice.

Score a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for $40 Off at Amazon Right Now

Onkyo's new midrange AVR, the TX-RZ30, offers Dolby Atmos playback, support for 8K video and Dirac Live Room Correction. The Onkyo TX-RZ50 and the TX-NR6100 have been my two favorite AVRs for several years, and the newest model slots right in between them. The TX-RZ30 is a $1,200 receiver which offers 100 watts per channel and support for almost every streaming platform and surround codec.

Onkyo's New 8K Receiver Has High-End Calibration but It's Pricier Than the Competition

When a major AT&T outage earlier this year took out mobile networks in many of the most populous cities in the US, people were stranded without one of their most critical lines of access to the world for more than 12 hours. The carrier quickly apologized to customers. "Keeping our...

Here's Why You Might Still Need a Home Landline Phone, Even in 2024

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

The air fryer blasts food with fast, hot convection heat. That style of cooking is ace for making crispy, juicy meals out of food that contain a fair amount of natural fat such as chicken thighs or a filet of salmon. Try to cook lean meats or fragile veggies in the air fryer and they'll get pulverized and dried out but the air fryer's fierce flow of hot air.

Air Fryer Error: 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Air Fryer

I recently purchased an entire large pie for the sole purpose of packing it up for the fridge and freezer. This act, which flies in the face of centuries-old pizza norms, had a noble goal: determine, once and for all, the best way to reheat pizza. As a household of...

I Found the Best Way to Reheat Pizza and It's Not the Air Fryer

Mercury has always been a notoriously difficult planet to spot with the naked eye, thanks to its proximity to the sun. Most of the time, you get only a few minutes to spot Mercury before the sun comes up over the horizon, obscuring your view with daylight. But if you want the best view of the smallest planet in our solar system, the first two weeks of September are your chance.

Take This Rare Chance to See Mercury in the Night Sky Without a Telescope

If you're one of the more than 50 million people using the Cash App payment service, you could be eligible to get some serious cash back from the service itself. Cash App and its parent company Block have agreed to a proposed $15 million settlement for a class action lawsuit related to unauthorized access to customer accounts in 2022 and 2023, and any Cash App users from the last six years are eligible to file a claim for a share of that money.

If You Lost Money or Data With Cash App, You Could Claim Up to $2,500

About two years ago, I was filling out an application to start volunteering at a children's hospital in my city and was asked to provide my blood type. Luckily, I knew off the top of my head that I'm type O-positive, but I wanted to find documentation to confirm that. I called my mom to see if blood type is listed on my birth certificate -- no luck. I checked my physician's health portal -- also no luck.

You Should Know Your Blood Type. Here's 3 Methods to Figure It Out

The Labor Day weekend has officially come to an end, but there are still plenty of deals buzzing around. If you spent the long Labor Day weekend with your family and friends instead of shopping for deals, don't worry. You can still get some amazing savings thanks to sales from major retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target that still have deals lingering. CNET's shopping team has been curating deals all weekend, and we've now picked out all the good deals you can still score after Labor Day. Whether you're looking for discounts on TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones or we've got you covered with the best offers.

Best Labor Day Sales: It's Not Too Late to Score Savings From Amazon, Best Buy and More

With football season kicking off, you could be trying to navigate how to stream the NFL without cable. Even if you aren't into sports, a live TV streaming service could be the answer for your cord-cutting needs. Contract-free pricing, wide channel selections and the ability to watch on multiple devices are all factors that can make these services competitive compared to traditional TV or cable. You can stream sports, premium channels or prime-time TV, and not only do these platforms offer a broader lineup of channels compared with antennas, but they also provide the convenience of watching on your computer or mobile device.

YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu Live and More: The Most Popular Channels on Live TV Streaming Services

A clogged kitchen sink is a true nuisance and it can be an expensive one if you end up needing a professional to get things moving. The good news is that most clogged drains are avoidable. A clear kitchen sink drain starts with knowing what shouldn't go down it. Some...

Avoid Clogging the Drain: Keep These 9 Things Away From Your Sink

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It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

The Fed could begin cutting rates later this month, so now’s the time to take advantage of high savings account rates. “Overall, the trend towards slower inflation growth remains intact, and the Fed should be in a position to lower interest rates at their next meeting in September,” said Gary Quinzel, vice president of portfolio consulting at Wealth Enhancement Group.

Best Savings Rates Today, Sept. 4, 2024: Jump on These High APYs While You Still Can

You're browsing the web on your iPhone, reading about Apple's iPhone 16 event when you notice that things look a little off. Images are misshapen, some information is missing. You might be wondering what's going on. Instead, you should be asking: When was the last time you cleared your cache?

You Probably Need to Clear Your iPhone Cache

For eleven years, Harvey Korman was Carol Burnett's high-caliber, multi-talented second banana on her long-running, numerous Emmy-winning comedy/variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. However, one time, there was extreme tension on the set.

When Carol Burnett Fired Harvey Korman in the 7th Year of Her Emmy-Winning Hit TV Variety Show

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Libra Moon trines Pluto on September 4 and will bring good luck to three zodiac signs. The astrological transition will favor them and earn them a fortune. Things will go their way everywhere. Some signs will envy them as they will excel at home and work. Are you anticipating good luck?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | September 4, 2024

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Roku TV's New Picture Frame Mode Takes on Samsung

Roku has unveiled the newest feature for its branded and third-party TVs, a picture frame mode it calls Backdrops. The feature, which appears to...

Roku TV's New Picture Frame Mode Takes on Samsung

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