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When it comes to TVs, bigger isn't always better. And when it comes to outfitting our bedroom upgrade, I want something big enough to watch movies on but not so large that it overwhelms my space. Sure, we could go super expensive and get an 85-inch Samsung The Frame and turn the bedroom into a theater, but the screen that fits best for us is a Goldilocks-level "not too big, not too small" 55-inch Roku Pro Series Smart TV. It also happens to be Yahoo's tech guru’s favorite TV of the past year. Even better? It's currently a stunning $300 off. So, yeah. I'm not just recommending this stellar smart TV to you, I'm buying one myself.
There's a reason for the hype surrounding the latest iteration of these top-rated earbuds — many reasons, in fact. For starters, they offer rich, crisp sound and superior noise cancellation, allowing you to enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks and more without outside commotion getting in the way. This model lets you control the volume simply by swiping the stem, and you'll receive four pairs of silicone tips in different sizes for customized comfort.
Our tech editor, Rick Broida, named these "best wireless earbuds overall," saying, "What you get here is even better ANC, a bump in battery life, extra-small ear tips for users with smaller ears and an adaptive-audio mode that adjusts noise-cancellation and transparency modes based on the sounds around you. Meanwhile, Apple's charging case now has a speaker (for use with Find My) and a USB-C port in place of Lightning (the better to match with the USB-C iPhone 15)."
Check out his roundup of the best wireless earbuds for a full review.
Imagine this: You're stopped at a red light when the car in front of you starts to back up. Before you have time to think, let alone drive away, bam! They hit your car, but claim you rear-ended them. Unfortunately, these kinds of insurance scams happen all too often, and unless you have a dash cam that shows what actually happened, you might be shelling out a lot of dough to make this problem go away. Fortunately, high-quality dash cams don't have to cost an arm and a leg: For instance, this dash cam is on sale for its lowest-ever price thanks to this lightning deal.
All-time-low-price alert! If you prefer headphones to earbuds, this is a deal worth considering. "Expect rich, balanced audio with clear highs and punchy bass that’ll make your playlists pop," says Senior Deals Writer Chris McGraw, who specializes in all things tech. "They pair seamlessly with Apple devices, offer up to 40 hours of battery life and are as portable as they are comfortable, making them perfect for life on the go."
Planning any road trips? This popular power station is an absolute steal at nearly $400 off. With a massive 1,070 watt-hour capacity and multiple ports, it's perfect for powering everything from your camping gear to essential appliances during a power outage, and this is the best price I've seen in marked down to months.
Seamless interface, stunning screen and a remote that's actually a joy to use — all for $300 less? Yes, please.
This wall mount allows for easy access to cables and a kickstand to keep the TV away from the wall during setup.
With a slick user interface, an excellent remote, automatic picture tuning and a stunning display, this is easily one of the best TVs out there — especially if you value a hassle-free setup and 34% off the price tag.
TVs aren't just about picture quality anymore — most screens look great, even the cheap ones. What really matters is ease of use, and Roku's Pro Series nails it. From a backlit, rechargeable remote to a tool-free stand setup, it's built for convenience. Plus, the QLED display with mini-LED backlighting ensures a vibrant, crisp picture without the usual setup headaches.
Smart Picture is the real game-changer, automatically adjusting settings for the best viewing experience. It fixes motion smoothing, fine-tunes contrast and even adapts brightness based on what you're watching. Backdrops, Roku's take on Samsung's The Frame, turns your screen into a digital art display.
Should you buy it? If you want a frustration-free, thoughtfully designed TV, absolutely. If you're after premium convenience and polished features, the Pro Series is worth it.
Over 200 fans have raved about this TV, as well as Yahoo's own tech expert, Rick Broida, who called it his "favorite TV" of last year.
"With the Roku slim mounting bracket, the TV is flush to the wall. I added the in wall power and wire routing boxes to hide the wires behind it. I am really impressed with the sound quality, the dialogue is very clear," praised one five-star reviewer. "The side firing speakers really help. There is also a wide dynamic sound quality for how thin it is, not thumping but a huge improvement over so many TVs out there. Installing it using the slim mount was very easy."
"I've had my previous TV for years and decided it was time for an upgrade. Finally decided on which one as I had been using a Roku streaming device and decided to just stay with what I knew!" said another happy customer. "Easy setup, great quality while gaming and streaming movies! Definitely worth the price and will be purchasing again if I need another new device!"
A final five-star reviewer wanted something bigger and more expensive, but was pleasantly surprised when this showed up on December 25th. "This is my Christmas gift from the wife and we had a debate on what to buy. I wanted larger screen and fancier. She wanted one she could work without hassles. She won and I am glad she did. Much better than I thought."
One perk, is how bright and colorful this screen is. That does mean it'll be bright when using in a dark room, like this four-star reviewer. "If using in a darkened room or in the evening you must lower the brightness setting. ... I have set this unit to the lowest dark setting just to be able to watch it at night in the living room."
"I do have a couple UI (user interface) nitpicks," says Broida, "starting with this: Picture settings aren't accessible within the main Settings menu (where you might reasonably expect to find them). To reach them, you need to be watching something, then hit the asterisk button on the remote. That launches a sidebar menu with picture, sleep-timer, headphone and other settings. Not a huge deal, just something a bit counter-intuitive relative to the rest of the UI."
Do you want to mount this TV on your wall? Sure, you can get a generic mount, but this Roku-specific one below allows for the TV to be mounted flush against the wall. Bonus: it is currently 20% off.
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
