Sunday, September 30, 2018

Get a JBL Link View for $200 at a bunch of retailers

If you want a smart display in your life, JBL has a deal for you.

Smart displays powered by Google Assistant haven't been here for long, and the JBL Link View has been on the market for less than two months, but that hasn't stopped JBL and several other retailers from marking it down $50 to $199.95.

This smart display features an 8-inch touchscreen, stereo front-facing speakers with JBL's excellent sound, and IPX4 splash resistance, so you don't have to worry about keeping it on your kitchen counters near the sink, and spill-able, splash-able ingredients. Like the Lenovo Smart Display, the Link View has a Privacy Switch to shutter the camera and mute the mic, and it has the best sound we've heard from a smart display yet. If you've been wanting to see what a smart display can do in your home — which is a lot — now is a pretty good time to give it a try. Google might be unveiling their own smart display at their Google Pixel 3 event in the next couple of weeks, but the JBL will probably sound better than the hinted Google Home Hub.

You can find the JBL View for $200 at the following retailers:



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The 2nd gen Amazon Echo Dot is just $30 today

Historically, the best direct discount ever.

Right now you can get one for just $29.99 in Black or White. That's a price we haven't seen since Prime Day in mid-July.

For the past couple months, the best deals we've seen on the 2nd-generation Echo Dot have generally been in bundle deals... like getting bundled with a smart video doorbell or the Kids Edition that comes with a FreeTime Unlimited subscription. Getting a direct discount is not quite as common. Even during Amazon's big hardware sale in August, the Echo Dot didn't drop this low.

This hands-free, voice-controlled device uses Alexa to do all sorts of stuff. Play music, control smart home devices, make phone calls, read the news, check the weather, hear audiobooks, set timers and alarms, and oh yeah....shop on Amazon. These things are seriously handy. I find myself asking for weather updates when deciding what to wear, and playing music through my Echo Dot to keep my phone battery full. You'll surely find tons of uses for yours, too. Another great feature is that these are updated through the cloud, so everything happens in the background.

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Stock up on TP-Link's Kasa mini smart plugs for $20 each

Make everything a little smarter.

The TP-Link smart plug mini is down to $19.99 on Amazon, which is a match of its lowest price. It tends to fluctuate a bunch, but seems to bound between like $27 and $30, with the last time it hit this low being back at Black Friday time.

Unlike most other smart plugs on the market right now, this one only covers up a single outlet, meaning you can stack two of them in the same receptacle, or use just one with another plug. The free Kasa iOS and Android apps allow you to control the status of the plug from anywhere, and you can also use a voice assistant, like Alexa on the Echo Dot (down to its lowest price today) to turn it on or off. It can be scheduled and has an away mode to turn devices on and off at random times so it appears as though you're home.

If you've been looking for some extra smart plugs for the house, or want to try one out for the first time, this is one of the best options available.

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Here's every Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL case worth your money!

Looking for a case for your brand new Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL? We've got you covered!

There are so many reasons to get a case for your Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Whether you want the highest level of protection available to prevent damage to your new phone or the most transparent, thinnest case available to show off your new phone with pride, there are plenty of options out there.

A personal favorite of mine is the Spigen Neo Hybrid because it's rugged enough to protect your phone from drops, but slim enough that it doesn't make your phone feel like a brick.

If you want a case for your Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, we've compiled a massive list of all the cases we could find that are worth your while!

Thin cases

Spigen Thin Fit

Spigen Thin Fit

$12 at Amazon for Pixel 2

Maxboost mSnap series

Maxboost mSnap series

$5 at Amazon for Pixel 2

Vinve flexible case

Vinve flexible case

$8 at Amazon

Peel Case

Peel case

$25 at Peel

MNML

MNML case

$15 at Amazon

Google Live Case

Google Live Case

$40 at Google

LK Slim Thin

LK Slim Thin

$8 at Amazon

Incipio NGP Pure

Incipio NGP Pure

See at Incipio

Toalle case

Totalle case

$20 at Amazon

Clear Cases

Spigen Liquid Crystal

Spigen Liquid Crystal

$12 at Amazon

Spigen Crystal Shell

Spigen Crystal Shell

$25 at Spigen

Ringke Fusion

Ringke Fusion

$10 at Amazon

Ringke Bevel

Ringke Bevel

$9 at Amazon

Speck Presidio Clear

Speck Presidio Clear

$45 at Speck

Trianium CLARIUM

Trianium CLARIUM

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Rugged Cases

Incipio Reprieve Sport 2.0

Incipio Reprieve Sport 2.0

See at Incipio

Caseology Vault Series

Caseology Vault Series

$11 at Amazon

Otterbox Symmetry series

Otterbox Symmetry series

$25 at Otterbox

CrashGuard Bumper Case by RhinoShield

CrashGuard Bumper Case by RhinoShield

$25 at RhinoShield

Spigen Rugged Armor

Spigen Rugged Armor

$13 at Amazon

Spigen Neo Hybrid

Spigen Neo Hybrid

$16 at Amazon

DGtle shockproof case

DGtle shockproof case

$8 at Amazon

UAG Plasma series

UAG Plasma series

$40 at UAG

Suensan protective case

Suensan protective case

$9 at Amazon

Heavy-Duty Cases

ATUS Anti-Slip Slim Fit

ATUS Anti-Slip Slim Fit

$9 at Amazon

Caseology Parallax series

Caseology Parallax series

$12 at Amazon

Caseology Legion Series

Caseology Legion Series

$14 at Amazon

Spigen Tough Armor

Spigen Tough Armor

$15 at Spigen

Spigen Slim Armor

Spigen Slim Armor

$30 at Spigen

Otterbox Defender series

Otterbox Defender series

$45 at Otterbox

Leather Cases

Bellroy Leather case

Bellroy Leather case

$45 at Google

ProCase Leather Wallet

ProCase Leather Wallet

$30 at Amazon

Case Mate Wallet Folio

Case Mate Wallet Folio

$60 at Case Mate

Wallet Cases

JD wallet case

JD wallet case

$16 at Amazon

Trianium wallet case

Trianium wallet case

$10 at Amazon

Maxboost wallet case

Maxboost wallet case

$13 at Amazon

LK wallet case

LK wallet case

$10 at Amazon

Other Cases

Moment Photo case

Moment Photo case

$30 at Moment

Google Fabric case

Google Fabric case

$40 at Google

Carved Wooden Cases

Carved Wooden Cases

$24 at Carved

Protecting your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL is easy when there are so many great options out there. Whether your budget is big or small, you like crazy colors, clear cases, heavy-duty cases, or any other type of case, the list above is full of fantastic cases for your phone.

Updated September 2018: These are still all the cases for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL we believe are worth your consideration!



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What you missed last week at CordCutters.com

You can spend a fortune on a new TV. But you really don't have to.

You can spend a couple thousand dollars on a TV. And if you have a couple thousand dollars to spend on a TV, by all means do it. You'll get something pretty incredible with an OLED panel.

But for those of us who don't have a couple thousand dollars to spend on a TV, it's not like we have to settle for some kind of lesser class of living. You can get a really good TV for less than $1,000 these days.

I've spent a few months with a 55-inch TCL 6-Series. It's $649 (retail) for the 55-inch model, and $999 for a 65-incher. 4K resolution, Dolby Vision and HD 10, and Roku built in. For a lot of folks — a whole lot of folks, seeing as how Roku TVs make up a quarter of the smart TV market these days — that's going to be plenty.

No, it's not the same as Android TV or Apple TV, though you certainly can plug in a box (and set up the TV to use it by default) if you want to. It's not quite as quick, perhaps, Roku just has a different feel about it. But if your goal is to just watch your shows on a good (again, really good) TV for the price with a smart system that is easy to use, I'd have a hard time recommending something else at this point.

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Read the full TCL 6-Series review at CordCutters.com

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What are the best FPV goggles for your DJI Drone?

Best answer: The DJI FPV Goggles are the best pick if you own a DJI Phantom 4 or Mavic Pro, and plan to upgrade from the DJI in the future. For a bit more, the DJI Goggles Racing Edition offer better features if you're interested in building a non-DJI racing drone.

Designed to take advantage of your drone's best features

Sometimes it's just smarter to buy your accessories straight from the source, and that's certainly the case for any owners of DJI's premium drones — the Phantom 4 series, Mavic Pro, and Mavic 2 series. The DJI Goggles pair seamlessly with your drone and controller using the DJI GO 4 app and offers head-tracking support with your drone's gimbal with built-in touch controls. For the DJI Spark, you'll need to buy an additional USB OTG Cable ($5) to create a wired connection from your phone to your DJI controller.

The DJI headset is capable of offering 720p/60fps and 1080p/30fps viewing options with a low latency of just 110 ms, with the Racing Edition offering a sportier look and enhanced connectivity options. You can expect to get six hours of viewing, either as a pilot or passing off the headset to a friend to enjoy the experience. The downside with the DJI goggles might be the overall size — this is a rather large headset that's been designed to be as comfortable as possible but it might make marathon sessions a bit heavy on the neck and forehead.

Okay, but what if money is no object and I want to look like a cyborg?

If you've understood and accepted that FPV drone flying is an expensive hobby to invest in that includes wireless video transmission and want to rock some of the coolest technology out there, you need to check out the Epson Moverio 300FPV Smart Glasses, which offer support for AR and headset display with full support for DJI Drones using the DJI GO 4 app. The advantages offered include a much lighter and more comfortable design and the ability to see a heads-up display of your drone's camera and readings while maintaining a line of sight with your drone. Set up is also easy as the glasses are built on Android so you can download the DJI GO 4 app and directly connect the smart glasses to your drone via WiFi.

At $699, these smart glasses are simply too expensive to be our top pick for the average DJI drone pilot, but they're a cool piece of tech that runs on Android and is controlled by a touch controller.

What else do I need for the DJI Spark?

The DJI Goggles require a wired connection to the Spark controller, which means you'll need the USB OTG adapter for connecting your phone to the headset.

If you bought the Spark because it's the more affordable DJI drone and doesn't feel like dropping a cool $350 on DJI's headset, there's an affordable workaround for any Samsung Galaxy users. It requires setting up the Spark using the latest Samsung Gear VR ($113) which runs on Samsung Galaxy flagships (S8 or later) with a USB-C port. The DJI forums have a great guide that goes over the eight steps you need to do to set things up. At a third of the price of the DJI goggles and with all the extra fun that's available in the Oculus Store, this Gear VR workaround is a good option for the thrifty drone pilots.

Our pick

DJI Goggles FPV Headset

$350 at Amazon $349 at DJI

The best headset for most DJI drone pilots

There are cooler and cheaper options out there that offer FPV views for DJI drones, but DJI's own goggles are simply the best bet for DJI pilots who want to experience the first-person view when piloting. For the serious drone racing enthusiast, the Racing Edition headset might be worth the extra money.

Best For Drone Racing

DJI Goggles FPV RE Headset

$544 at Amazon $549 at DJI

Take your drone FPV to the next level!

If you're interested in drone racing, this is the headset for you! Beyond the stylish black and red look, this headset offers 148° field of view with ultra-low 50 ms latency and the capability of transmitting HD video over four miles. This is the supreme FPV experience for DJI drones!

Expensive and cool

Epson Moverio 300FPV Smart Glasses

$699 at Amazon

The Google Glass of drone FPV!

One of the more high-end options for FPV goggles, the Epson Moverio are powered by Android so you'll be able to load up and connect the DJI GO 4 app right in the goggles and see what your drone camera sees with minimal set up or fuss.

Additional equipment

DJI Goggles Micro USB OTG Cable

$5 at DJI

For the DJI Spark drone, you're going to need a create a wired connection from your phone to your DJI controller, but that's easy with this USB OTG cable, which only costs $5.



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