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31 Jul: Youth in underserved communities receive boost from best buy

 

Teen Tech Center network grows to 21 year-round training locations;

Local communities receive additional $20 million in funding; 

New public awareness campaign gives teens a platform for their stories

 

Minneapolis, July 31, 2018 – Best Buy announced today a campaign that will highlight teens from around the country who participate in the company’s Teen Tech Centers, a network of year-round programs designed to teach technology skills to youth living in underserved communities. This effort is part of a previously announced $20 million grant to the Best Buy Foundation to build out more than 60 of these centers and fund non-profit partners across the U.S.,

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07 Jun: Find the Perfect Father’s Day Gift for Any Dad

Before you default to a new tie or “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mug, consider showing your dad how much you appreciate him by giving him the gift of tech this Father’s Day.

It’s no surprise that electronics are near the top of the wish list again this year, according to the National Retail Federation. And Best Buy is here to help you find the perfect gift with our Top Tech for Dad list.

From virtual reality headsets to voice assistants, here are some highlights from our list.

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10 May: The Mother of All Mother’s Day Gift Lists

When it comes to the women who have mentored us, supported us and inspired us, finding the right way to say thank you can be a daunting task. Fortunately, Best Buy is here to help (especially if you’re a last-minute shopper).

Our Top Tech For Mom list is a curated set of tools and tech that will make Mom’s life easier, fuller and richer — just the way she has yours. 

You can view the full list here. It’s as diverse as all the incredible mothers out there, but here are a few highlights.

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13 Feb: Your Guide to Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

OK procrastinators, Valentine’s Day is just about here.

Still don’t know what to get your sweetheart? Let us help you with a few ideas from the gift department.

Set the mood

Play Cupid by creating the perfect ambience at home with Philips Hue lights.

 

Make a playlist

Use your voice to control music and set up playlists with any of your music services to create a romantic atmosphere with Google Home.

Make it special

 

Re-watch your favorite movie or explore new ones with the Amazon Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD.

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07 Dec: Nintendo Family Fun Demo Day Will Be at 100+ Best Buy Stores

If you’re thinking about swinging by Best Buy this Sunday, you might want to bring the whole family along.

More than 100 Best Buy stores will celebrate Nintendo Family Fun Demo Day on Dec. 10. (Click here to find a store near you.)

From noon to 3 p.m. local time, you and your family can try out some of this holiday season’s hottest games. Play Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon on Nintendo 3DS, and score Nintendo prizes when you demo.

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31 Oct: 600+ Best Buy Stores to Open Late for ‘Call of Duty: WWII’ Release

The next chapter in the Call of Duty series launches this week, and you can pick it up at Best Buy as soon as it’s released at midnight ET.

More than 600 U.S. Best Buy locations will be opening simultaneously at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 3, so you can play Call of Duty: WWII all night long. That means 9:01 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, for those on West Coast; 10:01 p.m. for gamers on Mountain Time and 11:01 p.m.

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20 Oct: 600+ Best Buy Stores Open Late for Super Mario Odyssey

The countdown is on, gamers.

Best Buy stores will be open late next week so you can bring home Super Mario Odyssey for the Nintendo Switch, which was just awarded a rare perfect score by Edge.

More than 600 U.S. Best Buy locations will be opening simultaneously at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 27. That means 9:01 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, for those on West Coast; 10:01 p.m. for gamers on Mountain Time and 11:01 p.m. for fans in Central Time.

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13 Dec: Best Buy to Confront the Oppportunity Gap by Nearly Doubling its Teen Tech Center Network

 

  • Best Buy issues call-for-entries to open nine new Teen Tech Centers in 2017, expanding national network to 20 locations in challenged urban communities
  • Year-round training will reach thousands more underserved teens, helping them leverage technology for a wide variety of future career paths
  • Accelerated outreach effort addresses projections that 77 percent of all jobs will require tech skills in coming decade

 

Minneapolis, Dec. 13, 2016 – More of the nation’s underserved teens will have access to free technology tools and training as Best Buy today announces plans to add nine new Best Buy Teen Tech Centers to its year-round support network in 2017.

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27 Nov: Cyber Monday Starts a Day Early

Consider These Deals to be Our Competition’s Wish List

Shoppers don’t need to wait until Cyber Monday to get great deals on top tech brands at Best Buy. The sale starts today, online and in our stores.

We’re not holding back, either. Best Buy has amazing deals on the latest tech – including 4K UHD TVs, mobile phones, DSLR cameras, and gaming – across the biggest brands including Samsung, Bose, GoPro and many more.

Just check out these offers:

  • Get a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge and get a free $450 Best Buy gift card, Gear VR and $50 Oculus gift card on a Verizon or Sprint installment billing plan
  • Free Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy Edition with PlayStation 4 Pro or PlayStation 4 Slim purchase
  • Samsung 55-inch Curved Smart 4K Ultra HD TV: $699 (Save $300)
  • LG 49-inch Smart HDTV: $299.99 (Save $100)
  • 40 percent off Nespresso
  • Save $500 on Nikon D3400 Two Lens DSLR Camera Kit with free 32GB memory card ($499.99)
  • Save $350 on Sony A6000 Two Lens DSLR Camera Kit with free memory card and camera case ($699.99)
  • Google Home for $99.99 (Save $30)
  • Save $80 on UE Boom 2 ($119.99)
  • GoPro Hero5 Black: Get a free $35 Best Buy gift card and 64GB Sandisk extreme microSD card with purchase ($399.99)
  • Hero Session: Get a free GoPro Handler, Sandisk 16GB MicroSD card, and GoPro head strap with purchase ($179.99)
  • Save $80 on Bose SoundTrue Around Ear Headphone ($99.99)
  • Save $50 on Bose QC20 In-Ear Headphones ($199.99)
  • Vizio 55-inch 4K Ultra HD TV with Chromecast Built-In: $469 (Save $130)
  • Insignia 40-inch HDTV: $179.99 (Save $40)
  • Save up to $50 on select Chromebooks

Shoppers can find more Cyber Monday deals on BestBuy.com