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    Your TV’s USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 benefits you’re not taking advantage of

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETAfter the initial setup, most people rarely engage directly with their smart TV. With wireless connectivity, phone apps, and remote controls, there’s little need to. Tucked next to the essential HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port — likely sitting unnoticed on the back or side panel — offers more potential than you might expect.  Also: The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP – and why it makes such a big differenceUSB ports are easy to overlook, but they’re a standard feature on most TVs — and more useful than you might think. Here are five clever ways to make the most of them. More

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    The AirPods we recommend the most are on major sale before Amazon’s Spring Sale

    Jada Jones/ZDNETIn 2024, Apple unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware — especially if you’re looking for a new pair of high-quality noise-canceling earbuds. Early Amazon Spring Sale deals are in full swing and they’re cutting down the price of the best Apple earbuds you can buy. Also: The best early Amazon Spring Sale deals live nowTheAirPods Pro (2nd Gen) More

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    Apple’s newest AirPods dropped to their lowest price yet, even before Amazon’s Spring Sale starts

    Jada Jones/ZDNETAmazon’s Big Spring Sale starts on Tuesday, March 25, and it’s a great time to score deals on splurge items you’ve been waiting to buy. Luckily, there is no exception for Apple fanatics, and these savings are even early. Also: The best early Amazon Spring Sale deals live nowThe AirPods 4, released at Apple’s hardware event in September 2024, are the company’s new and improved Bluetooth earbuds powered by an H2 chip. The AirPods 4 without active noise cancellation More

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    My favorite Apple Watch is finally back down to $169, even before Amazon’s Spring Sale kicks off

    The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band.  Kayla Solino/ZDNETApple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September 2024, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it’s not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem. Also: The best early Amazon Spring Sale deals live nowThe Watch SE (2nd Gen) is the model I own, and it’s been the perfect smartwatch companion to my mostly low-key tech lifestyle. It’s proven great for tracking my workouts, steps, and more health metrics, and it has been a great introduction into sleep tracking. And right now you can grab my favorite watch model (and Apple’s most up-to-date base model) the Watch SE (2nd Gen) More