Smart HD TV deal: Get the 2020 24-inch Amazon Insignia Fire TV for less than a hundred bucks

SAVE 41%: If you're looking for a straightforward TV, the Insignia 24-inch Smart HD 720p Fire TV is on sale for just $99.99, which is 41% down from its original price of $169.99.

8K and OLED TVs are all well and good for those with some extra cash to splurge with and priorities that prize an impeccable viewing experience, but for the average joe, there's just no need to spend an arm and a leg on a curved TV spanning a whole wall.

If you only break out the TV when you have guests over (Netflix just hits different on your laptop under the covers at 3 a.m., ok?), you might just want a simple, straightforward model. Or, if you're not sure how long you'll be living in one place, you might not want to deal with the hassle of moving an expensive, delicate TV monitor. If that's the case, consider a no-frills screen that will let you host game-day viewing parties or The Bachelor marathons, but isn't necessarily an ultra-fancy unit.

Insignia 24-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TV

Was: ~~$170~~
With Deal: $100
You Save: $70 (41%)

Insignia full HD Smart TV is a new generation of television featuring the Fire TV experience built-in and including a Voice Remote with Insignia delivers a superior TV experience that gets smarter everyday.

The Amazon Insignia Smart HD Fire TV is a pretty solid option — the 24-inch model has a display of 720p, which is what most Youtube videos peak at anyways, so you're not missing out on much detail in your favorite vloggers' GRWM. Fire TV is built into the model, so you just unpack it, plug it in, connect to WiFi, and you're all set to access all your mainstream apps, including Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube, Apple TV+, Disney+, ESPN+, Sling TV, Paramount+, and more. Plus, the included Voice Remote has Alexa functions too, so you can control the TV (power, volume, navigation, playback, switching input, etc.) with your voice, search across apps, integrate your TV screen with your smart home devices, or even order pizza and check the weather.

For a seamless, easy, and extremely affordable TV experience, check out the Insignia 24-inch Smart TV at Amazon for $99.99.

Apple Releases First Public Beta of tvOS 17

Apple today seeded the first beta of the upcoming tvOS 17 update to its public beta testing group, allowing the general public to download and test the update ahead of its September launch. Public beta testers can download the tvOS 17 beta by opening up the Settings app on Apple TV , choosing the Software Updates section under System, and then toggling on the Get Public Beta Updates option. Signing up on Apple's public beta website is also required. tvOS 17 adds FaceTime to the ‌Apple TV‌, with an iPhone or iPad serving as the camera. The ‌FaceTime‌ interface shows up on the bigger display of the TV, and Center Stage keeps you front and center as you move around the room. There's even a Split View option so you can use ‌FaceTime‌ while watching TV or playing a game on the other part of the screen. There's a revamped Control Center that makes it quicker to get to key settings and information without needing to go into the Settings app, plus it supports useful sho

Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.4.1 With Security Fixes

Apple today released macOS Ventura 13.4, a minor update for the ‌macOS Ventura‌ operating system that was released last October. ‌macOS Ventura‌ 13.4.1 comes more than a month after the launch of macOS Ventura 13.4 . The ‌‌‌‌‌macOS Ventura‌‌‌‌‌ 13.4.1 update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Settings. According to Apple's release notes, the update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users. Apple has also released macOS 11.7.8 and macOS 12.6.7 security updates for those who are unable to run Ventura. Related Roundup: macOS Ventura Related Forum: macOS Ventura This article, " Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.4.1 With Security Fixes " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums Source: TechRadar

Apple Says 128GB iPhone 15 Pro Limited to 1080p ProRes Video Recording Unless External Storage Connected

ProRes video recording remains limited to 1080p quality at 30 frames per second on the 128GB model of the iPhone 15 Pro, unless the device is recording directly to a connected external storage drive , according to Apple. On the 256GB and higher iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, ProRes video recording is supported in up to 4K quality at 60 frames per second to both internal storage and external storage. Apple does not mention this information on the iPhone 15 Pro's tech specs page on its website, but the limitation is listed when comparing the iPhone 15 Pro to another iPhone model in the Apple Store app, as seen in the screenshot below. The same limitation applied to iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro models with 128GB of storage, but those devices cannot record ProRes video to external storage, so at least iPhone 15 Pro users have that option this time around. The limitation does not apply to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, as that model starts with 256GB of storage. ProRes video fi

Relay FM Launches Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition of this important cause, well-known podcast network Relay FM has launched its annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , located in Memphis, Tennessee. Since 2019, the Relay FM community has raised over $2.2 million for the hospital. St. Jude's mission statement: The mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Relay FM has multiple Apple-related podcasts, such as Connected , hosted by Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley, and Federico Viticci. Hackett's son received treatment at St. Jude as an infant, so this initiative is near and dear to him . Donations can be made on the Relay FM for St. Jude website , with rewards such as Relay

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