After some early COVID-19 issues, fans in a growing number of arenas have made their way back into the stands just in time for the final stretch of the 72-game NBA regular season. It's been an exciting season, with a busy trade deadline and buyout period bolstering teams across the league as the playoffs near. You don't, however, need to be in the stands or have cable TV to watch the games live. For cord-cutters who want to save some money , your best bet is to subscribe to a live TV streaming service . But that's where things get confusing. The sheer number of channels that carry live games -- local regional sports networks like the YES Network in New York and Spectrum SportsNet in LA, as well as the national feeds of ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT -- means you'll have to either get a relatively expensive service or make a compromise and miss some games every week. The only way to get a full basketball experience is to have a whole litany of channels from your TV … [Read more...] about NBA streaming: Best ways to catch the rest of the 2021 season live online without cable
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The cheapest Google Home sales for April 2021: the best Home Mini, Hub, and Max deals
Your guide to the best Google Home sales that are happening online. We're rounding up the best deals on Google's smart home speaker lineup, including the Google Home, Google Home Mini, Google Nest Hub (previously known as the Google Home Hub), and the Google Home Max. We've also added the latest sales for the new Google Nest Hub Max and Google Nest Mini devices. The Google Home family of smart speakers are amongst the most popular smart speakers on the market that tap into the convenience of voice control. And don't tell Alexa, but Google Assistant has proved to be considerably smarter at answering our requests. The Google Home and Google Home Mini are roughly on a par with the Amazon Echo range in terms of audio quality for music, but the newer Google Home Max frankly thrashes any of Amazon's Echo speakers for music fans that want to feel every beat. After you save on your new smart speaker, getting going with it is as simple as a voice command. All you need to do is say 'Ok … [Read more...] about The cheapest Google Home sales for April 2021: the best Home Mini, Hub, and Max deals
Best smart thermostat 2021: save energy and money when heating your home
The best smart thermostats can automate the heating and cooling of your home, to ensure it's at the temperature you want when you want it. Rather than using a schedule for when your home should be heated and cooled, smart thermostats give you more control by letting you adjust the temperature from your phone even if you’re not at home. No more returning home late to find you’ve been wasting energy as the heating has been running full blast all evening. Smart thermostats also let you change the temperature with your voice, and can work with other smart home gadgets, such as smart lights and smart plugs and switches , so when you walk through the door the lights are on, your favorite songs are playing and your home is at the perfect temperature. It's not just about home automation, smart thermostats can help save energy and potentially money too. Some internet-connected thermostats use AI to identify how long it takes your home to heat up or cool down, amending your schedule … [Read more...] about Best smart thermostat 2021: save energy and money when heating your home
7 ways companies can deliver better virtual events
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." -- William Shakespeare What happens when that stage no longer has a jumbotron, special effects, and a state-of-the-art sound system? How do you amplify your pitch and your prospects when front row, center stage seats go virtual? While the context has shifted, the demand for events that create connections and convert leads into sales haven't. "Audiences still want what audiences want: content, community and connections," reminds Bari Baumgardner , an event planning veteran and founder of SAGE Event Management. "The question is how to deliver what audiences want through live events delivered virtually." To stage a performance that leaves your audience wanting more - and results in revenue and raving fans - create a backdrop for success with these leading practices. "All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed."-- Seán O'Casey Here are seven things that can help you deliver a … [Read more...] about 7 ways companies can deliver better virtual events
Now You Can Color the Jawbone Jambox as Loud as It Plays
Jawbone made a name for itself selling Bluetooth earpieces that looked cool and actually worked, then took that knowledge to wireless speakers in the form of the Jambox. That could be why the Jambox is selling well, and is now the best-selling wireless speaker in the U.S., according to the company. It could also be clever marketing, like the just-launched Jambox remix site . Up till now the speaker was available in four different colors, each with slightly different styling. The new site lets customers mix and match different colors of the speaker grille with the plastic end caps. While many products offer custom colors, not many match the sheer variety the Jambox now offers. With 13 different grill colors and 9 flavors of end caps, buyers can choose among 117 potential combinations. SEE ALSO: Big Jambox Pumps Out Awesome, Ear-Splitting Audio [REVIEW] The custom coloring doesn't add anything to the price of the Jambox (it's still $199.99), and there are buttons for … [Read more...] about Now You Can Color the Jawbone Jambox as Loud as It Plays