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    Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft brings books to life in color, and it’s discounted for Presidents’ Day

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft is available now for $279. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. –> What’s the deal?  The new Amazon Kindle […] More

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    Can’t find any good Netflix shows? I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETNetflix wasn’t the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market.Also: Your TV’s USB port is a hidden gem: 5 surprising benefits you’re missing out onRemember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox — the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until late 2023. Whaaat?Streaming introduced a slew of new entertainment options and, most importantly, unparalleled convenience. These days, Netflix is one of many platforms that offer a staggering amount of titles to choose from — and yet, there is more there than meets the eye.Did you know Netflix has secret cheat codes?As it turns out, Netflix has a plethora of shows and movies available that you don’t normally see when booting up the app. Our personalized, algorithm-based menus confine us to viewing only a fraction of the entire Netflix library.Also: I tried Netflix on Vision Pro again, and now it’s awesome – here’s what changedYou can find special cheat codes to unlock more content on resources like Netflix-Codes and the website What’s On Netflix. Either is a good place to start massively multiplying your viewing options. The categories associated with these codes range everywhere from “Deep Sea Horror Movies” (code 45028) to very specific subgenres like “Feel-good Sports Movies for Ages 8 to 10” (code 855).  More

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    This 98-inch Samsung 4K TV is the ultimate home theater experience – and it’s $5,000 off

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Neo QLED (QN90D) 98-inch TV lists for $15,000, but is marked down to $13,000 at most vendors. Its picture quality rivals OLED models in contrast and motion handling while exceeding most of them in peak brightness. The location of its connection ports can make setting up such a large […] More

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    I tried the viral sleep earbuds developed by ex Bose engineers – and they felt like a dream

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ozlo Sleepbuds, created by three Bose engineers, launched last fall, and they are the most useful sleep earbuds I’ve tested so far The sound is perfect for masking environmental annoyances that keep you awake, and the fit is comfortable and secure. The sleep tracking feature hasn’t hit the earbuds yet, […] More

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    My favorite noise-canceling earbuds for Android just got their first big discount

    Jada Jones/ZDNETIf you’re an Android user wanting a pair of premium earbuds, look no further than the Google Pixle Buds Pro 2. Google’s second-generation flagship earbuds debuted last fall with improved noise-canceling capabilities, a smaller bud shape, enhanced sound quality, and Google Gemini integration.Also: The 65+ best Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreThe Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 retail for $229, but you can get them on sale for $199 at Best Buy More