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Not sure what to get dad for Father's Day? Woot is having a one-day sale on portable JBL Bluetooth speakers where you could score just the right gift for dad, and with discounts up to 44% off, you might even find something worth grabbing for yourself while you're at it. These powerful Bluetooth speakers are truly made for the music lovers out there, and thanks to today's sale, you can grab one for as low as $74.99 right now. You'll want to shop quick as one option has already sold out and the others could follow at any moment. The most affordable speaker in Woot's sale today is the JBL Flip 5 , priced at $74.99. Today's deal saves you nearly $50 off its regular cost of $120 and lets you choose between camo, grey, green, and yellow models. The JBL Flip 5 offers over 12 hours of playtime on a single charge and features IPX7 waterproof protection so you can bring it to the pool or the beach and listen without worrying about ruining it. You can even pair multip

“The Lovebirds” was originally slated for a theatrical release, but with movie theaters closed, Paramount decided to release the film through Netflix instead . But even without a global pandemic, a Netflix release was probably the right call. As we discuss latest episode of the Original Content podcast , this doesn’t feel like a movie that would have done well in theaters. It is, to be clear, a funny and watchable, thanks in large part to the charming performances of Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae as a couple who have hit a rough patch in their relationship — right as they’re also embroiled in a murder mystery. (There seems to be a whole subgenre of movies about couples who are inadvertantly caught up in crime stuff.) The plot, on the other hand, is pretty thin, and it becomes even more perfunctory as the movie tries to wrap everything up at the end. That’s particularly disappointing since “The Lovebirds” reunites Nanjiani with his “Big Sick” director Michael Showalter — do not e

Actor and Saturday Night Live alumnus Jason Sudeikis's "Ted Lasso" series is set to launch on Apple TV + on Friday, August 14. Sudeikis played Ted Lasso for the 2013 NBC Sports English Premier League coverage, and now he is reviving the character for his new television show. Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso, a small-time college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. In addition to starring in the series, Sudeikis is also an executive producer alongside Bill Lawrence, known for his work on "Scrubs." The original Ted Lasso content Apple has been adding new television content to ‌Apple TV‌+ on a regular basis, yesterday premiering "Central Park," a new animated series from Loren Bouchard and earlier this week adding all of the old episodes of "Fraggle Rock." Tags: Apple TV Shows , Apple TV Plus This article, " Apple TV+ Show 'Ted Lasso' Wit

Apple this week launched a new Apple Music podcast titled " The Zane Lowe Interview Series ," featuring iconic artists such as Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Kanye West. The series is set to be home to interviews with popular artists, often coinciding with the launch of new albums. Artists will speak "about their lives and the stories behind their songs," in "candid, in depth conversations." Although the podcast has just launched, there are already seven episodes live. These seem to be previous interviews from Beats 1, but available in full-form. Host Zane Lowe announced the new podcast on Twitter. Hey I’m excited to share that I now have a new Podcast series where these conversations will live ongoing. You can hear my latest with ⁦⁦ @ladygaga ⁩ alongside others right now on ⁦ @ApplePodcasts ⁩ 🎙 https://t.co/2wEeuWfTtH — Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) May 29, 2020 ‌Apple Music‌'s artist interviews have usually been confined to Beats 1. This move

Cost-friendly powerhouse Amazfit T-Rex $140 at Amazfit Pros Onboard GPS Durable, rugged design 20-day battery life Over a dozen sport modes Affordable fitness watch Cons Too bulky for some Lacks app support Bands aren't interchangeable Amazfit might be a lesser-known name in the wearable world, but its product line continues expanding with new watches, including the T-Rex. You'll have onboard GPS, health/activity tracking, heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and nearly three weeks of battery life. You'll get it at a super low price, too. Advanced fitness tech Casio Pro Trek $218 at Amazon Pros Onboard GPS Good app support Highly capable fitness tracking suite Innovative dual-layer display Battery saving modes are helpful Cons More expensive Lacks heart-rate sensor Wear OS can be buggy The Casio Pro Trek lineup is as robust as ever. The WSD-F30 runs on Wear OS and is definitely worth considering. It's large and in charge, to sa

Lenovo's Smart Clock with the Google Assistant was designed to do much more than just wake you up in the morning; it can help control compatible smart home devices, stream music, check the weather, and more, and while it's normally priced at $79.99, you can snag one right now for only $39.99 on sale at Best Buy. That's one of the best prices it's ever reached and matches the deal we saw on the device during Black Friday last year, though today's offer at Best Buy is good for just one day only. This smart clock lets you voice control it with simple commands. Just say "Hey Google" to set customized alarms, stream music, listen to audiobooks or the radio, and more. It's equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen that can show you weather and traffic infomation for your area, album art for currently playing music, and even video feeds from compatible smart home devices you might own like the Nest Cam . It has already received a badge of Recommendation from u

Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry is as hot as ever, with  a record  204 billion downloads and $120 billion in consumer spending in 2019. People are now  spending  three hours and 40 minutes per day using apps, rivaling TV. Apps aren’t just a way to pass idle hours — they’re a big business. In 2019, mobile-first companies had a  combined  $544 billion valuation, 6.5x higher than those without a mobile focus. In this Extra Crunch series, we help you keep up with the latest news from the world of apps, delivered on a weekly basis. This week we’re continuing to look at how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the world of mobile applications, with fresh data from App Annie about trends playing out across app categories benefiting from the pandemic, lockdowns and societal changes. We’re also keeping up with the COVID-19 contact-tracing apps ma