In many places, a car is the best way to get from one place to another. However, owning a car can become expensive over time. A car requires regular maintenance, which may include buying new car parts. If you need to pick up something new for your car then you’re in luck as several car parts distributorsare currently having sales on items across the board.
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Most smaller devices, including the latest generation of iPhones, charge via USB-C. So it’s a good idea to keep a few extra chargers on hand. This Amazon Basics dual power adapter lets you charge two devices simultaneously, and while it typically lists for $25, right now you can snag it for just $10 at Woot — a 60% discount. This deal is available through Oct. 31, but Woot typically has a limited supply available, so you may want to get your order in sooner rather than later if you don’t want to miss out.
This AmazonBasics power adapter is equipped with two 18-watt USB-C charging ports for 36 watts of total charging power. That makes it great for smaller devices like phones and tablets, though not laptops and two-in-ones. Plus, it has built-in protections against overheating, power surges and short circuits to help prevent damage to your devices. And the plug folds up so you can toss it in your bag and take it on the go.
Read more: Bought a New iPhone 15? Try These USB-C Accessories
Apple’s latest MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops you can buy and today’s your chance to put one of the 14-inch models on your desk while saving $200 in the process.
This deal means that instead of paying the usual $2,000 asking price you only have to hand over $1,800. And you even get to choose which color, with both the silver and space gray options included in this deal at B&H.
The laptop itself is a creator’s dream, thanks to a superfast M2 Pro chip with a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine built in. It comes with 16GB of unified RAM for fast data handling, while the 512GB solid-state drive is also plenty quick even when you’re moving around large files.
Other notable specifications include a built-in SDXC card reader as well as Wi-Fi 6E support. The display is a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR panel, which looks stunning thanks to its 3,024×1,964-pixel resolution and support for HDR content. Open this bad boy up and you’ll see a huge trackpad and a backlit Magic Keyboard, as we all as built-in Touch ID.
Still need convincing? The 14-inch MacBook Pro has support for Bluetooth 5.3 out of the box and the FaceTime HD camera sits at the top of the screen, just waiting for those Zoom calls to start.
This deal doesn’t require that you do anything special, either. There are no codes or coupons and the price you see is the price you pay. Just make sure to pay it soon — we don’t know when this deal will end.
Looking for a basic pair of over-ear headphones that won’t break the bank? Budget-conscious buyers can breathe easy — right now Woot has slashed the price on Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC Wireless headphones by 41%, which drops the price from $135 to just $80, making it an excellent time to pull the trigger on getting a pair of headphones with active noise cancellation for under $100. This offer is only available today, Oct. 18, while supplies last.
In addition to having active noise canceling technology, this pair of headphones also delivers up to 22 hours of battery life, fold flat for easy transport or storage and have a microphone for voice calling. Plus, this pair comes with built-in Tile Finding technology so you can easily find them, even when you misplace them. And when you’re short on time, just 10 minutes of rapid charging can give you up to 3 hours of additional battery life.
For those who don’t necessarily need ANC, you may want to consider Skullcandy’s Hesh Evo. They have a similar design overall, and right now B&H is offering in-cart savings that will drop the price to just $70. And while you lose active noise cancellation, you do gain a stronger battery life — the Hesh Evo can deliver up to 36 hours of playback per charge.
Five Nights at Freddy’s — a movie based on the popular horror video game series — is creeping closer to theaters and the Peacock streaming service.
The cast of the flick — which debuts next week — includes Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games), Elizabeth Lail (You) and Matthew Lillard (Scream). Hutcherson plays Mike, who starts working as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant, per Universal Pictures. A trailer reveals some of the animatronic-related frights that await.
Five Nights at Freddy’s is produced by Blumhouse and directed by Emma Tammi. The film is among the latest video game adaptations to reach audiences (it joins a notable one, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, on Peacock). Here’s when fans can tune in, plus why you may want to use a VPN if you’re streaming it.
When to watch Five Nights at Freddy’s on Peacock
Viewers in the US can catch the scary movie on Peacock starting at 8 p.m. ET on Oct. 26. It’s scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 27, but you may be able to catch a screening a day earlier on the 26th. (I saw showtimes in places such as New York City, Houston and Los Angeles.)
After a recent price hike, Peacock Premium is $6 per month for new subscribers and Premium Plus is $12 per month for new subs. (Previously, the services cost $5 and $10 a month, respectively.) Those using the free tier of Peacock will need to upgrade to a paid plan to watch Five Nights at Freddy’s.
How to watch Five Nights at Freddy’s from anywhere with a VPN
Perhaps you’re traveling abroad and want to stream Peacock while away from home. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the movie from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming too.
A VPN is the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that’s passed our tests and security standards.
You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you’re using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list such as Surfshark or NordVPN.
Follow the VPN provider’s instructions for installation and choose a country where Five Nights at Freddy’s will be streaming on Peacock. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you are connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream Five Nights at Freddy’s on more than one device, it’s possible you’ll need to configure each one to ensure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open Peacock to stream.
If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you’ve followed installation instructions correctly and you’ve picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services have restrictions on VPN access.
Controlling things like your home and computer from a set of buttons right next to you might sound like a science-fiction future, but the Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 does it. Not only that, but it does it stylishly, with 15 customizable buttons that let you control pretty much anything that can be adjusted remotely or digitally. Even better, while the Stream Deck usually goes for $150, you can get a $20 discount from Amazon and grab it for just $130.
This second-gen Elgato Stream Deck has 15 customizable LCD keys that can make streaming and editing smooth and effortless. Use them to launch apps or games, trigger sound effects or GIFs, control lights and much more. You can even assign multiple actions to a single key so you’re ready to stream at just the touch of button. The Stream Deck is designed to integrate seamlessly with Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and other platforms, and connects to your computer with a USB-C cable. It comes with a detachable stand, and the faceplate can be swapped out for a more personalized look. And if you need even more customization, you can snag the $250 Elgato Stream Deck XL, which has 32 customizable LCD keys.
Even if you’re not into streaming, there are many other uses for a Stream Deck like controlling smart home devices, quickly opening all of the apps and websites you need for work, or simply having a handy mute button for Zoom calls.
Finding good quality and affordable streetwear can be difficult but there are tons of deals happening right now. Several retailers, including Carhartt, Dickies and StockX are all having huge sales on everything from jackets lined with duck fleece to North Face gear. And with fall already in full swing and winter just around the corner, this is the perfect time to stock up on warm, cozy clothing.
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When you think of speakers, JBL is one name that immediately springs to mind. Right now, Woot is offering a handful of the company’s wares at deep discounts. But you’ll need to be quick because these discounts aren’t going to hang around for long.
In fact, the published end date for them is 12 a.m. CT on Oct. 22 or until sold out. The discounts can help you get a maximum of 52% off. None involve entering codes or clipping coupons, either.
The biggest discount is on the JBL Bar 5.1 sound system with a wireless subwoofer. That soundbar setup would normally retail for around $600, but order now and you’ll save $250 and pay just $350. That’s a great way to upgrade your TV’s rubbish speakers for something with a little more oomph.
Looking to get the party started? The JBL PartyBox 110, a Bluetooth speaker, is available with a discounted price of just $285.
Keep in mind that Woot’s deals aren’t going to be around for long, so any delay means potentially missing out entirely. Not sure where to start with your speaker shopping? Our list of the best Bluetooth speakers should help give you an idea of where to look, too.
Apple released the iOS 17.1 release candidate to developers and beta testers on Tuesday, about a month after the arrival of iOS 17. The RC brings a few new features and bug fixes to the iPhones of developers and other beta testers who want to see what’s coming in future versions of iOS.
We recommend downloading a beta or RC only on something other than your primary device. Since this isn’t the final version of iOS 17.1, these features might be buggy and battery life may be short, and it’s best to keep that on a secondary device.
If you’re a developer or public beta tester, here are some of the new features you can find in iOS 17.1 RC. Note that the RC is not the final version of iOS 17.1, so these might not be the only new features to land on your iPhone when iOS 17.1 comes out. There’s no word on a release date for the final version just yet.
iPhone 12 radio frequency concerns addressed
The National Frequency Agency in France said on Sept. 12 that the iPhone 12 exceeds European-specific absorption rate limits, and it appears Apple will address those concerns with iOS 17.1.
“iOS 17.1 includes an update for iPhone 12 for users in France to accommodate this specific test protocol that requires reduced power when off-body on a static surface,” Apple posted Oct. 10. “iPhone 12 will no longer increase the allowed power when the off-body state is detected, such as while it is sitting on a table.”
New StandBy mode settings
StandBy mode is one of my favorite new iOS features, and in iOS 17.1 beta 2, Apple gives StandBy mode more setting options. With iOS 17.1 beta 2, you have the option to turn StandBy mode off after 20 seconds, never or “Automatically.” Apple writes that if you choose Automatically, the display will turn off when your iPhone is not in use and the room is dark, like when you’re sleeping at night.
However, I checked these settings on my iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone XR and only found these options on my iPhone 14 Pro. This makes me think the new settings will only be available on iPhones with an always-on display.
Apple Music upgrades
In iOS 17.1 beta 1, Apple adds a new button in Apple Music that allows you to quickly find Favorite songs. When a song is playing and you’re looking at its card on your iPhone, there’s a star outline near the song’s title. You can tap this star to add the song to your Favorites.
There’s also a new way to find all your Favorited playlists, albums and songs. To find them, go into the corresponding category in Apple Music, tap the button in the top-right corner of your screen, and tap Favorited.
Apple Music also shows you song suggestions in iOS 17.1 beta 1. To see them, go into any of your playlists and scroll to the bottom of the playlist to see a section called Song Suggestions. These are songs that the app thinks you might like based on your musical tastes.
AirDrop using cellular data
With iOS 17, Apple upgraded AirDrop with NameDrop, which allows two devices to tap each other and exchange contact information — kind of like exchanging digital business cards. And in iOS 17.1 beta 1, Apple now lets you use cellular data to send and receive information over AirDrop when two iPhones are out of range of each other.
Flashlight symbol in Live Activities
Have you ever accidentally switched on your iPhone’s flashlight and had someone point it out to you later? Some iPhone users won’t have to worry about that anymore. In iOS 17.1 beta 1, when you turn on your flashlight, a little flashlight symbol appears in the Live Activities feed across the top of your screen. However, I couldn’t replicate this symbol on my iPhone XR, so this feature likely only works on Live Activity-enabled iPhones, like the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the iPhone 15 lineup.
Full release notes for iOS 17.1 RC
Here are Apple’s full release notes for iOS 17.1 RC, including bug fixes and other improvements.
AirDrop
• Content continues to transfer over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range.
StandBy • New options to control when the display turns off (iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max).
Music • Favorites expanded to include songs, albums and playlists, and you can filter to display your favorites in the library.
• New cover art collection offers designs that change colors to reflect the music in your playlist.
• Song suggestions appear at the bottom of every playlist, making it easy to add music that matches the vibe of your playlist.
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
• Option to choose a specific album to use with Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen.
• Home key support for Matter locks.
• Improved reliability of Screen Time settings syncing across devices.
• Fixes an issue that may cause the Significant Location privacy setting to reset when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time.
• Resolves an issue where the names of incoming callers may not appear when you are on another call.
• Addresses an issue where custom and purchased ringtones may not appear as options for your text tone.
• Fixes an issue that may cause the keyboard to be less responsive.
• Crash detection optimizations (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models).
• Fixes an issue that may cause display image persistence.
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222.
For more, check out my review of iOS 17 and our iOS 17 cheat sheet.
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features and Settings on Your iPhone
Despite the loss of NBC and Bravo content and yet another price increase, Hulu continues to evolve. A one-app option is on the way the combines content from Hulu and Disney Plus. The streaming service boasts more than 45 million US subscribers, and while it’s not available globally like Netflix or Disney Plus, its solid lineup of network TV and movies makes the platform appealing for viewers.
It’s a great complement and counterpoint to Netflix, with a huge variety of familiar shows from networks like ABC, Fox and FX that you can watch soon after they air, as well as a growing catalog of its own critically acclaimed original series. Whether it’s a scripted series, reality show, or animated release, viewers of any age can find something to stream on the service. If you don’t mind paying to avoid ads or you don’t mind watching a few ads to access a range of TV shows and movies, Hulu is a no-brainer.
Netflix has loads more original shows and no commercials, but right now, Hulu has a slight edge over the streaming service giant:
The low $8-per-month cost of its basic plan, which is a tremendous value if you don’t mind watching commercials.
The ability to keep up to date with shows that are currently airing on TV, as opposed to waiting months for the full season to appear.
The option to add Disney Plus for another $2, the multiple Disney Bundle plans (which also includes ESPN Plus) or the Hulu Plus Live TV package for $77 if you want to fully cut the cord. The Disney Bundle has four price tiers starting at $10, with a plan that includes the ad-supported versions of Disney Plus and Hulu but excludes ESPN Plus. See Disney’s press release for additional bundle details.
Streaming services compared
Hulu
Netflix
Disney Plus
HBO Max
Monthly price
Basic $8 with ads, ad-free Premium for $18 Live TV for $77
Starts at $10
Starts at $8
$10 for basic with ads, $16 for ad-free
Ads
Yes
No
No
Yes
Top titles
Handmaid’s Tale, Prey, The Bachelor, Bob’s Burgers
Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Euphoria, DC Comics series
Mobile downloads
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4K HDR available
Yes
Yes (on Premium plan)
Yes
No
Number of streams:
2 (Unlimited with Live TV $10 add-on)
1 (2 for Standard, 4 on Premium)
4
3
Hulu has loads of TV and movies
Hulu’s library of Hulu Originals isn’t as extensive as those for Netflix or Amazon’s Prime Video. However, it does have critically acclaimed shows like The Handmaid’s Tale, Only Murders in the Building and Reservation Dogs. It also has original movies such as Prey, Hellraiser and The Bob’ Burgers Movie. The service produced some high-profile documentaries, including Flee, Enemies of State and Summer of Soul. Hulu also picked up shows from other networks, including Grown-ish, Schitt’s Creek and This is Us.
Hulu’s real strength is the thousands of TV shows, many of which come to the service the day after they air on live TV on networks like ABC, Fox and Comedy Central. While Hulu has most newer episodes of a given show, it doesn’t always have full past seasons — for example, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy only has its current season available to watch and none of the past ones. However, some shows do have all seasons and episodes available. And others, like the BBC’s Killing Eve, do drop in full seasons after the whole season has aired.
Hulu has a wide collection of movies as well. Sometimes it gets new releases that other streaming platforms don’t, such as Spencer.
Is paying for ad-free Hulu worth it?
The answer largely depends on, well, how much you hate ads.
Hulu offers two main on-demand subscription plans: the basic Hulu for $8 and Hulu (No Ads) for $18. The two offer the same catalog of shows and movies — with the latter, you’re just paying nearly twice as much to not see any commercials. We tried watching a few shows on both to get a sense of the difference.
With basic, ad-supported Hulu, the frequency of ads varied quite a bit. In one 22-minute episode of Bob’s Burgers, in fact, we saw one 25-second ad before the show started and three 90-second commercial breaks in the middle. But while watching an hourlong episode of Saturday Night Live, there was one 15-second ad at the start, followed by eight more ad breaks throughout — six lasted 90 seconds, one for 60 seconds and one for 45 seconds. This was obviously more disruptive, but similar to watching the show on regular live TV.
There is a range of ad runtime during Hulu Originals: Before an episode of The Handmaid’s Tale, we saw one 30-second ad. In an episode of Pam & Tommy, there was one 35-second ad at the beginning, a 2-minute ad break, a 1-minute break, and a 30-second commercial break toward the end.
If you use Hulu frequently — or if you’ve really gotten used to Netflix’s no-ads model and can’t stand watching commercials — the extra $10 per month may not bother you. But the ad-free cost is no longer less than Netflix’s Standard plan, which is now $15.50 per month.
There’s one advantage in the no-ads plan. It’s the only way to download shows to watch offline. Unlike Netflix, you can’t download shows to watch later unless you have the upgraded plan.
But if you’re just checking out a show or movie here or there on your TV — especially a shorter comedy — you can probably spend the extra few minutes watching the ad to save the money.
Here’s the full breakdown of Hulu’s pricing:
Hulu basic costs $8 per month ($80 annually) with ads for the platform’s library of on-demand videos. Get Disney Plus with ads in a basic bundle and pay $10 a month for both.
Hulu (No Ads) runs $18 a month and provides access to the service’s library without ads. Choose the Disney Duo Premium Bundle and pay a total of $20 per month for both ad-free services.
Hulu with Live TV includes the on-demand library and live streaming of 75-plus channels, and the ad-supported version costs $77 per month. Disney Plus and ESPN Plus are included in your subscription at no extra charge.
Hulu (No Ads) with Live TV is $90 monthly and includes the Hulu streaming library, live TV channels, and Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Note that some content that’s not part of Hulu’s designated streaming library may still run ads.
Lots of menu options, harder to navigate than Netflix
Hulu’s menus on the TV apps give you a lot of ways to find what you want but can be confusing to get around in. Open the app, open your profile (if you’ve made one) and you’ll see a personalized home page with several categories across the top: Home, TV, Movies, News, My Stuff and Hubs. Keep scrolling down and you’ll see more categories that differ depending on what the service thinks you’ll like, like Bingeable TV, Hulu Picks, ’90s Nostalgia, Teen Shows, Comic Book Heroes and Villains, and Newly Added TV and Newly Added Movies. Bear in mind that on Hulu’s home page, the Keep Watching section does not greet you at the top, but it’s placed a few rows down.
Save things you want to watch to your My Stuff folder, which you can access at the top of the screen. Browse by categories like Network, TV shows, Movies, Hulu Originals, FX on Hulu, Kids and other genres, or just search for the show you’re looking for. The search function isn’t as tight as Netflix’s, so if you search for a specific actor or title, prepare to see results that are not a 100% match to your search term. To find a channel that’s in your personal lineup, navigate to My Stuff — where you can also add more networks to your rotation.
The Hulu app is similar across Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV Stick, both in content and layout. It’s spread out a bit more on iPhone and Android phone screens for easier navigation but is generally the same.
When you select a show or movie to watch, you have the option to fast-forward or rewind (except through ads). You can click the settings gear and choose to add subtitles, change your audio settings or video quality, and toggle Autoplay on or off. The content you choose will also show up in your My Stuff section at the top of your homepage for easier access.
But a word on Autoplay. Sometimes you may be watching a TV show or movie and before it ends, Hulu cuts it off and begins playing the next video. Whether it’s a show episode or another film, autoplay can kick in and interrupt the last few minutes of the viewing experience. For this reason, it’s worth using one of our Hulu tips and tricks to disable the feature.
Yay: Profiles and hubs. Boo: Not much 4K (and only a little HDR)
You can add up to six user profiles to your Hulu account to get personalized recommendations and watch lists for different family members or others on a single account. Give shows and movies a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to improve the service’s recommendation engine. Hulu also tells you what movies and shows are coming in the next month, and which are expiring, right on its site — something Netflix does not do.
While Hulu’s search algorithms and layout can sometimes be frustrating, its Hubs tab is an added bonus for those of us who like things organized. Here, it’s easy to navigate to channels like Bravo, FX or Cartoon Network, click on the sports section or head straight to streaming collections such as Black Stories, Anime and Hulu Originals. There’s also a hub for titles that have Audio Description enabled, which is a feature that provides access for the visually impaired through audio narration.
Video quality on Hulu goes up to 4K and varies based on what you’re watching and what device you use. Quality also differs based on your available bandwidth. If you want to avoid having Hulu eat up all of your data, you can take steps laid out on its website to adjust your data usage settings.
Hulu’s library of 4K Ultra HD content is growing and includes most Hulu Originals but still falls far short of the 4K libraries of Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus. Hulu users can now stream select Hulu Originals in HDR — including HDR10, HDR10 Plus and Dolby Vision on select devices. This is helpful, as we’ve found that HDR actually delivers a more noticeable picture quality improvement, especially on a good TV, than 4K resolution.
Should you get Hulu?
Depending on the plan you choose, Hulu costs between $8 and $18 per month for the streaming service, making it a competitive choice if you’re looking to keep up with new shows and find a solid collection of old and new movies. You can save even more money with Disney Bundle. If you’re curious about trying the streaming service out, you can start a 30-day free trial.
