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Fry’s Electronics wasn’t the only electronics retailer affected by COVID-19 . The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Best Buy laid off 5,000 employees of its 102,000 employees in response to the pandemic-hastened rise of online shopping. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said in an earnings report that “online sales grew almost 90% to a record $6.7 billion and made up 43% of our total Domestic sales” in the 13-week fourth quarter of 2021 that ended on January 30. But that doesn’t mean the company’s brick-and-mortar stores were obsolete. Quite the opposite: Barry said, “almost two-thirds of our online revenue was either picked up in store or curbside, shipped from a store or delivered by a store employee.” So why did Best Buy lay off 5,000 of its employees and say that it plans to close some of its stores this year? According to CNN Business , it’s because Barry thinks the company has “too many full-time and not enough part-time employees.” That makes sense from an … [Read more...] about Best Buy Laid Off 5,000 Employees in Response to the Online Shopping Boom

Whether you’re an Amazon Alexa loyalist or a Google Assistant fan, you’ll be able to control your smart kitchen with your voice. That is, if your smart kitchen is outfitted with LG smart appliances. The company announced on Tuesday that its line of SmartThinQ appliances are now compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making LG one of the first major appliance manufacturers to offer integrations with both services. As it stands, LG already offers more than 100 SmartThinQ appliances , including refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and vacuums. And more and more of those are now capable of being controlled hands-free. The ability to connect with both Alexa and Assistant is thanks to LG’s open-platform, open-partnership, open-connectivity ecosystem. By allowing everyone to play equally, LG is making your life easier, ensuring that you don’t have to buy a whole new smart home hub when you buy new connected appliances. … [Read more...] about LG’s SmartThinQ appliances cook up support for both Alexa and Google Assistant

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free Score Details “A great software experience is dragged down by cheap-looking hardware that doesn't match the price.” Great software with a lot of options Good quality video, day and night Easy installation Cheap-looking hardware Prominent fish-eye effect MSRP $199.00 Package deliveries are becoming increasingly more common these days. On the day this was written, I received two separate deliveries to my door. Arlo recognizes this and wants to help. Its latest doorbell, the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell, has a 180-degree field of view and package detection, and doesn’t require any wires at all if you don’t want them or already have them. Arlo’s successes have been deeply rooted in its line of home security cameras , like the mighty Arlo Pro 4 . Does its new video doorbell stand a chance of remaining a relevant player in the space ? This doorbell is all about choice You can install the … [Read more...] about Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell Review: A huge decision

This could be the best time of year to update your home theater setup, just check out these 4K TV deals . Leading the pack is an awesome deal at Walmart, where you can score a whopping $240 off this 50-inch Sceptre A328 4K Android Smart TV with Google Assistant. This perfectly sized smart TV is down to $260 from its regular price of $500 — that’s nearly 50% off! A 50-inch TV is the perfect size for most home theater setups, whether you live in an apartment or a larger home with a living room or den. This size of TV can also be perfect for a bedroom. The key here is that 50 inches won’t overwhelm the space, and a proper 4K TV will provide enough clarity, color, and context to reduce or eliminate the need for a larger screen in the same size space. This 4K TV has some fabulous features, but let’s start with its greatest standout: The built-in Google Assistant. With this 4K TV, suddenly you have an entire smart home hub in front of you. Control everything with your voice while … [Read more...] about The cheapest 4K TV deal available today is this crazy discount at Walmart

Now’s the time to invest in a pair of Apple Airpods . The Apple Airpods with Charging Case are currently on sale for the low price of $129 at Amazon — that’s $30 off their regular price of $159. If you’ve been waiting for a great AirPod deal , this is it. Buy the Apple Airpods right now at their discounted price and upgrade the way you listen to music today. At such a low price you need to shop these buds right now. There’s a high chance that they sell out very soon. The Apple Airpods will fill your ears with rich, immersive, and high-quality sound the moment you fit these earbuds into your ears. Listen to all your favorite tunes no matter where you are. They’re completely wireless and their ergonomic fit keeps these buds from falling out your ear so you can wear them when you’re driving, at the gym, or even when you’re having a private dance party in your living room. They carry Apple’s powerful H1 chip delivering you with a faster wireless connection than any other … [Read more...] about This Apple AirPods deal at Amazon is so good it might be a mistake