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Amazon knocks the Ring Video Doorbell down to $75 for Prime Day
Amazon has discounted most of Ring’s Video Doorbells for Prime Day this year. The cheapest of the bunch is the 2020 Ring Video Doorbell, which is 25 percent off and down to $75. The upgraded Ring Video Doorbell 3 is $40 off and down to $160, while the latest model, the Video Doorbell 4, is $50 off and down to $170. While they all have some differences between them, each of these IoT devices do the same thing: let you see who’s outside your front door at all times.
Buy Ring Video Doorbell at Amazon – $75Buy Ring Video Doorbell 3 at Amazon – $160Buy Ring Video Doorbell 4 at Amazon – $170
The standard Video Doorbell likely has everything most people would need in a gadget like this. It records 1080p video and supports two-way talking, so you can see and speak to visitors without actually answering your door. The device will also send alerts to your smartphone when it detects motion, so you’ll know when you have a visitor or a package as soon as they arrive. Setup is fairly simple and you have the option to keep the device running on its rechargeable battery or hardwire it into your existing doorbell system. And if you have Echo Shows around your home, you’ll be able to see the doorbell’s video feed on their screens.
Opting for the Video Doorbell 3 or 4 gets you some extra perks. The Ring Video Doorbell 3 connects to 5 GHz WiFi rather than 2.4 GHz networks, plus it has a removable battery pack, interchangeable face plates and an included corner kit. The 4th iteration of the device has all of the features the Doorbell 3 does, plus a new color video previews and a new Quick Replies feature. The latter lets you program common responses you may have to people at your door, such as “please leave the package outside,” and use them whenever you’re too busy to respond to visitors yourself.
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Sony’s budget-friendly WH-CH710N headphones are on sale for $68 right now
Sony’s WH-CH710N headphones have been our favorite budget cans for a while now, and they’re even better when you can get them on sale. Amazon Prime Day has knocked these headphones down to a new all-time low of $68, which is $82 off and the cheapest we’ve seen them. While there are some tradeoffs to be expected in a pair of affordable headphones like these, they’re hard to beat if you’re on a tight budget but still want a pair of solid ANC cans.
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There’s a lot to like about the WH-CH710N — while not as slick as the WH-1000XM5, these are nice looking headphones with comfortable earcups and a swivel design. Their ANC chops are pretty impressive as they use Sony’s dual-sensor technology to pick up a lot of the noises around you and automatically adjust ANC levels to accommodate them. They also support ambient sound mode, which you can activate when you need to hear what’s going on in your vicinity. Is ANC as strong as that on flagships like the XM5? No, but it’ll serve most people well in a variety of environments.
The biggest downside to the WH-CH710N comes in audio quality. These headphones have decent range and good clarity, but the bass isn’t as deep or punchy as you’ll find on more expensive devices. We think that’s an acceptable sacrifice to make for an otherwise solid pair of ANC headphones at a fantastic price. Also, you’re getting an excellent, 35-hour battery life on these cans, too.
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Nikon is reportedly halting DSLR camera development
Nikon will stop developing new single lens reflex (SLR) cameras and focus exclusively on mirrorless models, according to a report from Nikkei. The news marks the end of an era and essentially confirms what most observers already expected, as the Japanese company hasn’t released a new digital SLR (DSLR) camera since the D6 came out in June of 2020. While it reportedly won’t design any more new models, Nikon will continue to produce and distribute existing DSLRs like the D6 and D3500 (above).
Nikon released its first single-lens reflex film camera, the Nikon F, back in 1959. It was one of the most advanced cameras of its time, thanks to features like a large bayonet mount, depth-of-field preview button, titanium focal-plane shutter, modular design and more. The company’s first true professional digital SLR was the 2.7-megapixel D1, launched in 1999.
SLR cameras use a mirror and prism to give the user a direct optical view through the camera lens, with the mirror moving out of the way when the photo is taken. Mirrorless cameras, by contrast, take light directly from the lens to the sensor and give the user a view via an electronic viewfinder or rear display. Mirrorless cameras, as we discussed in our explainer and video below, allow for more compact bodies, advanced AI subject recognition, improved video features and more.
Apart from the not-so-popular Nikon 1 series, it arrived late to the mirrorless camera business compared to Sony and others with the launch of its Z mount system and the Z6 and Z7 models in 2018, with the APS-C Z50 model following the next year. Until recently, its high-end professional lineup consisted solely of DSLR models like the D6. However, that changed when Nikon launched the $5,500 Z9 with no mechanical shutter late last year with a combination of speed, power and video chops, to largely positive reviews.
Nikon stopped making compact cameras some time ago as that business was essentially devoured by smartphones. It also recently discontinued a large number of full-frame and APS-C DSLR lenses and camera bodies over the last year.
Overall camera sales have dropped dramatically in just five years, with interchangeable lens cameras (mirrorless and DSLR) falling from 11.67 million units sold in 2017 to 5.34 million by 2021. This has forced companies like Nikon to concentrate their efforts on the most profitable models. Nikon’s imaging division now makes half its money from mirrorless models, with SLRs accounting for 30 percent.
Update 7/12/2022 9:57 AM ET: Update gave the following statement on its website: “There was a media article regarding Nikon’s withdrawal of SLR development. This media article is only speculation and Nikon has made no announcement in this regards. Nikon is continuing the production, sales and service of digital SLR. Nikon appreciate your continuous support.”
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August’s WiFi smart lock drops to new low of $150 for Prime Day
There are tons of smart locks on the market now, but one of our favorites remains August’s 4th-gen WiFi smart lock. Normally priced at $230, the IoT gadget is on sale for $150 for Prime Day. That’s $80 off and the best price we’ve seen it. There’s also a bundle with the lock and its keypad on sale for 30 percent off, for a total of $189.
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The smart lock earned a score of 80 from us when we reviewed it in 2020. August improved upon the previous version by making this model slimmer and WiFi-connected, which means you don’t need a bridge to use it in your home. Setup is pretty easy as the lock fits over most existing deadbolts, but be sure to check out the company’s support page to make sure it’ll work with your lock. We also like that the setup process forces you to turn on two-factor authentication, adding a much-needed extra layer of security. This version of the smart lock also supports Bluetooth encryption along with AES 128-bit and TLS encryption.
The whole point of a smart lock is to be able to control entry into your home when you’re not around. August’s device lets you remotely lock or unlock your door using the companion smartphone app, allowing you to let friends and family members into your home even when you’re not around. You can also send them limited-time entry keys so they can get in on their own. We appreciate the device’s Auto-Lock feature, too, which automatically secures the door when the device detects that it’s been shut. And you don’t have to worry if you’re not ready to part with your old-school, physical keys — they’ll still work even with the August smart lock installed, so you always have another way to get into your home.
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NVIDIA’s Shield Pro streamer falls to a new low for Prime Day
In addition to e-readers, cameras and smartwatches, you can also get streaming devices at a huge discount this Prime Day. NVIDIA’s Shield streamers, for instance, are currently listed for the lowest prices we’ve seen for them on the website. You can get the base NVIDIA Shield TV streaming media player for $125, or $25 less than its original retail price. Meanwhile, the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro will now only set you back $170, which gives it a discount of $30 and is $9 lower than its previous all-time low.
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Both devices are powered by Android TV and come with built-in Google Assistant, allowing you to control them with voice commands through a Google Home speaker. That said, they’re also compatible with Alexa and work with Amazon’s Echo speakers. In addition, they’re bundled with remote controls that enable voice search and have motion-activated, backlit buttons. The NVIDIA Tegra X1+ devices also support 4K HDR Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos audio and Chromecast streaming, making it easy to cast videos and other content from your mobile device to your TV. If you have a GeForce Now account, you can turn the Shield TVs into gaming rigs to stream games from the cloud service, as well.
Buy NVIDIA Shield Android TV Streaming Media Player at Amazon – $125
At the moment, the latest Apple TV 4K is also being sold at an all-time low of $109 for Prime Day, which could make it a more enticing option than these two. However, the Shield TV Pro has something to offer that the Apple TV doesn’t have: You can set it up as a Plex server, so you can create your own home streaming service for your personal video, movie, show and photo collection.
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