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LG OLED TVs need no introduction, but we’re going to give them one anyway: If you’re the type of videophile who needs your TV picture to closely match the look and feel of a film or show that its creators wanted you to experience, an OLED TV is one of the best investments you can make. Primarily made by LG, these TVs ditch LED backlighting entirely, albeit in favor of self-emissive pixels that can toggle on or off individually. The end result is jaw-dropping colors, super-accurate contrast, inky black levels, and top-notch motion performance (in most cases).

The 65-inch LG C4 OLED TV got a $1,000 price cut today

Labor Day falls on September 2 (that's this Monday)—which gives many of us a well-deserved three-day weekend to look forward to. This Federal holiday was established to honor the American labor movement as well as the contributions of laborers toward building the United States into what it is today. What better way to celebrate Labor Day than to use the hard-earned fruits of your own labor to engage in some electronic retail therapy? Whether you’re in the market for a replacement laptop, a household smart TV upgrade, or some new earbuds to treat yourself, chances are it’s on sale now. Here are a few of our top picks, with more on the way as retailers reveal more discounts throughout the week.

Best Labor Day Deals on Electronics Right Now: Earbuds, iPads, TVs, and Much More

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ANOTHER batch of Samsung smartphones will start to receive an important free upgrade today in the latest fix for Android. The South Korean tech giant routinely issues new software to address any recently discovered flaws or stability problems. So don't expect any new apps or features to appear. This latest...

Popular Samsung smartphones receive important free upgrade today after Google finds ‘critical’ Android threat

The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is available for $1,297. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. It's a 9.1.5-channel system ideal for the brand's latest TVs. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best require a newer LG TV....

The most immersive soundbar I've tested is not made by Sony or Bose

After announcing seven years of OS updates for its Galaxy S24 smartphones earlier this year, Samsung is doing the same for its TVs. If you have a Samsung TV from 2023 or later, the company will provide seven years of free updates for its Tizen OS, Business Korea reports. The updates will first be available for the AI-integrated TVs that launched in March 2024 and some TVs released in 2023. Samsung hasn't announced a list of models or a rollout schedule yet.

Samsung Smart TVs to Get 7 Years of OS Updates

Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately lock the screen, Google said.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

Those looking for an affordable Samsung TV who aren't happy with the size of the DU7000 and DU8000 can grab the DU9000, which arrived at the end of February 2024. This 98-inch behemoth has a list price of $3,997.99, but Amazon is currently offering a 25% discount, which takes the Crystal UHD DU9000 below the $3,000 threshold.

Deal | Cheapest 98-inch Samsung TV hits new all-time low price on Amazon

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If you're on a budget and don't need a TV that's larger than 65 inches, there are plenty of compelling smart TVs available for $500 or less. Any of these TVs can provide fantastic sound and picture for your favorite shows, sports games, blockbuster movies or games.Best TV for $500 or less: Samsung 55" Crystal 4K DU8000 series smart TVBest 43" smart TV under $500: Roku 43" Select Series 4K HDR smart TVBest 55" smart TV under $500: Insignia 55" Class F30 LED 4K smart TVBest 65" smart TV under $500: TCL 65" Q65 QLED 4K smart TVBest smart TV...

The 6 best TVs for $500 or less

HMD’s Barbie-branded flip phone arrives a little too late to catch the Hot Foldable Summer wave, but it’s definitely not short on charm. Preannounced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, the HMD Barbie Phone is now official and goes on sale for $129 in October. The Barbie...

HMD’s Barbie flip phone goes extremely hard

The Aqara U100 smart lock is discounted this Labor Day for $150. The Aqara U100 smart lock is typically available for $190, but is currently discounted to $150. This smart lock is the most versatile I've tested. It offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home.

I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $150 this Labor Day

The new Google TV Streamer is here and it has some much-improved specs compared to the current Chromecast with Google TV. Boasting a much-improved 32GB of storage, a whopping 4GB of RAM, and 22% faster CPU performance, it tackles most of Chromecast’s biggest pain points and should deliver smooth performance. However, the chipset inside is not the one we thought it might be but don’t worry, the one Google decided to go with is more than capable.

The Google TV Streamer has a different chip under the hood than we thought

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When you’re trying to build a home entertainment set-up but lack the space to include a home theater system, you should consider getting the best soundbar, which works as a great alternative. You could have the best-looking TV with a large screen size but it is nearly impossible to enjoy movies, music, or games without a good audio system since audio is half the immersion — you need a soundbar to fill that requirement gap. Soundbars, despite their compact and sleek build, carry powerful processors that deliver high-quality audio experience. They have front-facing speakers that blast audio of low and high frequencies without sacrificing any details. Some soundbars even come with additional features like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support that enhance the viewing experience.

7 Best Soundbars To Complete Your Home Entertainment Set-up

Wyze is making it easier to find out which of your cats knocked over your planter while you were gone. It’s testing a new AI search feature for Cam Unlimited subscribers that lets you search through footage using keywords, rather than scrolling through all recorded events, as spotted by GeekWire.

Wyze’s AI can now search your camera footage so you don’t have to

Labor Day, Prime Day, Black Friday: We love a good sale, but the problem with all the aforementioned ones is that they are fleeting. Well, long gone are the days of waiting for a holiday or special yearly event to grab deals on your favorite items — especially some cool tech products.

Did you know about Best Buy’s Outlet? Shop laptops, TVs and more on deal!

As part of Best Buy’s Labor Day sale, there are several smart home security devices discounted, making it one of the best times to outfit and protect your home with modern surveillance gear. The Chamberlain MyQ smart indoor home security camera, for example, is down to $35 today — saving you $5. You’ll save even more with a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership. It’s a hard-wired smart security camera with crystal-clear 1080P full HD viewing, wide-angle vision, motion detection features, and two-way audio support — so you can communicate with anyone in your home. Pair it with some of the other home security devices and you’ll have a full system up and running in no time.

Best Buy Labor Day sale: Chamberlain MyQ smart indoor security camera is $35 today

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TikTok must face a lawsuit over the viral “blackout challenge” that several parents blame for their children’s deaths, a Pennsylvania-based appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The ruling illuminates how courts are thinking about platform accountability in the wake of a major Supreme Court ruling this year and could highlight the potential limits of a key tech immunity shield.

TikTok must face a lawsuit for recommending the viral ‘blackout challenge’

The LG XBoom 360 XO2 is a great Bluetooth speaker for professional chillers, loungers, and relaxers. It's available for $197. Highlights include a focus on calming mood lighting and an elegant design. A lower-than-average battery life and lack of advanced features may make this speaker too simple for some. There's...

Forget LG's 98-inch TVs, this little Bluetooth speaker is its best product for at-home relaxation

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

The Samsung S90C OLED TV is on sale for $1,497 at Amazon for Labor Day weekend -- an all-time-low price. The S90C OLED TV has all the amazing color depth and quality that distinguishes Samsung's QD-OLED TVs. You simply sacrifice a little brightness and the OneConnect box for minimizing wires if you're wall-mounting it. But you can expect to buy this 2023 TV at a great discount this fall.

The Samsung S90C OLED is one of Samsung's best TVs of all time - and it's at a new low price

If you want to upgrade your non-smart TV to a smart TV, or if you don’t like your smart TV’s operating system, you should take advantage of Target’s ongoing sale for Roku streaming devices. They’re perfect for accessing the subscriptions that you purchased from streaming deals, but you have to hurry if you want to pocket the savings from the following offers — the Roku Express 4K+ for $30, following a $10 discount on its original price of $40, and the Roku Streaming Stick 4K for $35, following a $15 discount on its original price of $50. We’re not sure these how long these prices will last, so if you’re interested in either of these popular devices, we highly recommend pushing through with your purchase right now.

Roku streaming devices are on sale at Target this week

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LG’s new smart home hub has a built-in voice assistant

LG has announced the ThinQ ON, the company’s first dedicated smart home hub. The device, which was teased at CES earlier this year, will debut at...

LG’s new smart home hub has a built-in voice assistant

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