Amazon-branded TVs don’t play NBC Universal’s new Peacock channel or HBO Max, while Roku didn’t offer HBO Max for several months after launch.
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
Shopping for an Apple Watch? What you need to know before buying
Many of the new Apple Watch features, such as the ability to get a blood oxygen test of ECG, are not available on the entry-level Series 3 Watch.
Cyber Monday is around the corner. Are there any deals left?
Cyber Monday has morphed into the cap of a weeklong sales holiday that’s likely to be extended and continue through the Christmas holiday.
Shoppers: Why not save money with a refurbished Samsung Galaxy smartphone, Apple iPhone or laptop?
Used sites clean your old device, wipe data, check on battery, camera, screen and other things, update the hard drive on laptops before re-selling.
What if Zoom crashes on Thanksgiving? These video meeting choices can save your virtual family gathering
Google Meet is your second best choice, as it’s built right into the Gmail app, the most widely used e-mail program with over 1 billion users.
Smart speakers: Is it Alexa, Google or Apple for you? Here’s what you need to know to decide
Apple enhances the Siri iPhone experience, Google stresses smarts and sonic quality, while Amazon uses the speakers to get access to Alexa.
Ditch the soundbar with new Amazon Echo speakers
Two Echo speakers for $99 can bring in stellar stereo sound, sans wires, and the audio won’t be from across the room, but right near your ears.
Tech that’s so 2020: Why Google, PS5 make our Tech Turkeys list this year
Time to look at products or companies Jefferson Graham highlights as a letdown in 2020. This year includes Quibi, PS5 and Netflix. Find out why.
Black Friday starts early: Prepare to refresh your computer a lot
As always, big TVs are the main attraction for Black Friday sales, but the best deals are online only this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Google Pay: What opting into personalized offers can really mean for your privacy and finances
The new Google Pay app is part Venmo, part Quicken, part Apple Pay, a way to split pizzas, pay friends, buy from stores and monitor your finances.