When it comes to smart home platforms, there are only a few viable options — and Apple HomeKit and Google Home are always part of the discussion. The former is tightly regulated by Apple, while Google Home offers more freedom for outside developers to integrate with the software. But is one strategy better than the other? And, more importantly, is one of them better for your smart home? Contents What is a smart home platform? Hub devices Compatible devices Ease of use Verdict From compatible smart home gadgets to required hubs, here’s a closer look at HomeKit and Google Home to help you find the right platform. Related Videos What is a smart home platform? If you’re a bit fuzzy on what a smart home platform is, you’re not alone. They’re a fairly recent development in the tech world, but they provide you with surprising versatility. A smart home platform is what the rest of your smart home gadgets connect to — allowing you to issue commands to … [Read more...] about Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit | Digital Trends
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There’s a Massive Sale on 75-inch TVs Happening Right Now | Digital Trends
No home theater is complete without a great 4K TV at its center, and today there’s a huge sale taking place on 75-inch TVs at Best Buy. A 75-inch TV is a great option if you’re looking to go big with your home theater, or if you’re looking to size up from something smaller in your current setup. This sale includes 75-inch TV models from brands like Sony and Samsung, and with convenient features such as 4K upscaling and Smart TV perks like streaming apps built right into the operating system. Each of these TVs comes with free shipping from Best Buy, which is a nice throw-in for such a large item, and several come with free access to streaming services such as FuboTV and Apple TV+ . Read onward for more details and which of these 75-inch TV deals is best for you. Contents 75-inch Insignia F30 4K TV — $550, was $850 75-inch TCL 4-Series 4K TV — $600, was $650 75-inch Hisense U6H ULED 4K TV — $700, was $800 75-inch Sony X80K 4K TV — $900, was $1,100 75-inch … [Read more...] about There’s a Massive Sale on 75-inch TVs Happening Right Now | Digital Trends
Best Buy Prime Day Deals: October Discounts Just Landed | Digital Trends
We’ve got a Best Buy Flash Sale on our hands, as the retailer responds to the October Prime Day, or what’s officially called the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale . Other rivals have also rolled out their own countermeasures, such as the Walmart Rollback Sale , and Best Buy is pulling out all the stops in its new round of Prime Day deals . There are discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, and many other product categories, so to prevent you from feeling overwhelmed, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals that you can shop right now from Best Buy. Contents TCL 50-inch 4-Series 4K TV — $280, was $320 Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones — $350, was $400 HP 15.6-inch Laptop — $400, was $630 Insignia 70-Inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV — $420, was $650 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 — $800, was $1,100 Asus ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop — $1,300, was $1,550 Show 2 more items TCL 50-inch 4-Series 4K TV — $280, was $320 Prime Day TV deals are always popular, … [Read more...] about Best Buy Prime Day Deals: October Discounts Just Landed | Digital Trends
Rare deal arrives for Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 | Digital Trends
Bose always occupies at least one spot on our list of the best headphone deals , and you’ll always find some great offers in the best bose deals , as well. But this next one deserves a call out of its own. That’s because the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, a pair of wireless over-the-ear headphones with unique noise-cancellation technology, offer an incredibly immersive experience for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Thanks to microphones both inside and outside the earcups, which monitor ambient sounds, they can cancel out even some of the sharpest of noises, which works perfectly with the TriPort acoustic headphone structure. They work together to basically make it sound like your own private concert. Best Buy is currently offering them for $329, in black or silver, which saves you $50. The regular price is $379 so this is a fantastic deal, but it won’t last long. In Digital Trends’ Bose Headphones 700 review , back when they first launched, resident … [Read more...] about Rare deal arrives for Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 | Digital Trends
Best Buy 3-day sale: Get a laptop for $89, 50-inch TV for $300 | Digital Trends
Best Buy has just launched a three-day sale that includes some of the best laptop deals and TV deals around. That’s not all though, with a whole heap of other items also on sale, including robot vacuums, speakers, and much more. Contents Lenovo Chromebook 3 — $89, was $139 Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV — $300, was $420 Sonos Move — $319, was $400 iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO — $400, was $550 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go — $550, was $700 Insignia 75-inch Class F30 Series 4K TV — $650, was $850 Asus TUF Gaming 17.3-inch Laptop — $750, was $999 Show 2 more items With so many options to choose from, you’ve got two ways of checking out what’s going on. Either hit the button below and check out everything is on sale. Or, to help you out, we’ve picked out some of the best highlights of the Best Buy sale. Read on and we’ll take you through them all. There’s sure to be something here to appeal. Lenovo Chromebook 3 — $89, was $139 One of the best Chromebook … [Read more...] about Best Buy 3-day sale: Get a laptop for $89, 50-inch TV for $300 | Digital Trends