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Best Buy - Teen Tech Centers

13 Dec: Best Buy Plans to Nearly Double Number of Teen Tech Centers

Jacqueline Arana is a high school sophomore in Los Angeles who credits access to technology and advice from mentors for inspiring her goals of law school and filmmaking.

It wouldn’t be possible without the Bresee Youth Center, which recently joined with Best Buy to create a Teen Tech Center. It’s a state-of-the-art facility where students learn a wide range of tech skills, including digital filmmaking, 3-D design, coding and app development.

Jacqueline is already loving the new center and getting access to the latest tech, including being able “to use the cameras the professionals use.”

Best Buy - Special Edition Tech

02 Dec: Check Out Best Buy’s First Special Edition Tech Collection

We know people love to give the gift of tech over the holidays, just as much as they like to surprise and delight loved ones with unique presents. That’s why Best Buy is offering its first-ever Special Edition Tech collection.

Our tech experts have worked with leading brands to curate a one-of-a-kind collection of products, with most only available at Best Buy, for the holiday season. These products are available in limited quantities. So when they’re gone, they’re gone.

This list of Special Edition Tech gadgets includes: an exclusive Shinola turntable, a Bazooka-pink kate spade new york activity tracker, and a Lenovo Yoga laptop individually numbered with a painted depth cover

Starting Sunday, Dec.

Best Buy - Cyber Monday

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

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17 Nov: Best Buy Reports Better-than-Expected Third Quarter Results

Domestic Segment Comparable Sales Increased 1.8%

GAAP Diluted EPS Increased 62% to $0.60

Non-GAAP Diluted EPS Increased 51% to $0.62

MINNEAPOLIS, November 17, 2016 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the third quarter ended October 29, 2016 (“Q3 FY17”), as compared to the third quarter ended October 31, 2015 (“Q3 FY16”). The company reported GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.60, an increase of 62% from $0.37 in Q3 FY16. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.62, an increase of 51% from $0.41 in Q3 FY16.

Best Buy - Top Tech

25 Oct: Best Buy Unveils Annual Holiday ‘Top Tech’ List

Start preparing those wish lists; the holiday shopping season is here. Today, Best Buy announced its annual “Top Tech” list — the 20 must-have technology products — just in time to get a head start on holiday shopping.

The list contains the hottest new and emerging technologies handpicked by Best Buy’s tech experts, from virtual reality and smart home products to drones and hair dryers (yes, hair dryers). It also includes the latest laptops, gaming systems, TVs, cameras and more. Customers can browse, learn about, preorder or buy them now in Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com

Best Buy - Wi-Fi

19 Oct: Geek Squad’s New Setup & Support Service Helps Solve Your Wi-Fi Woes

It happened again.

You’re ready to kick back with some popcorn and watch that new movie on Netflix, but as soon as you push play, you’re greeted with that dreaded circle that never seems to stop spinning.

It’s another buffering issue because of a poor Wi-Fi connection.

But there’s help. Enter the new Home Wi-Fi Setup & Support service from Best Buy’s Geek Squad.

Going well beyond what internet service providers typically offer, Geek Squad Agents will optimize your router’s performance by configuring advanced settings you might not know exist.

Best Buy - Oculus Touch

11 Oct: Oculus Touch Demos coming to Best Buy stores

You’ve looked into the future. Now you can Touch it.

Starting this week, Best Buy is one of the first retailers where you can try out the new Oculus Touch controllers with its Rift virtual reality headset.

Oculus revealed details of its new Touch controllers last week. The hand-held devices help bring your real hands into virtual environments by allowing you to make gestures and finger movements. It provides you with a more realistic VR experience.

Hundreds of Best Buy stores have been hosting demos of Oculus Rift since May.

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23 Aug: Best Buy Reports Better-than-Expected Second Quarter Results

Domestic Segment Comparable Sales Increased 0.8%

GAAP Diluted EPS Increased 22% to $0.56

Non-GAAP Diluted EPS Increased 16% to $0.57

MINNEAPOLIS, August 23, 2016 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016 (“Q2 FY17”), as compared to the second quarter ended August 1, 2015 (“Q2 FY16”). The company reported GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.56, an increase of 22% from $0.46 in Q2 FY16. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.57, an increase of 16% from $0.49 in Q2 FY16.

Best Buy Tech Home

22 Aug: Best Buy’s Tech Home: Where Smart Things Live

It’s time you went on a smart home tour. Let Best Buy be your guide.

It’s our 50th anniversary, and we’re rolling out the welcome mat to Tech Home at Minnesota’s Mall of America to help celebrate Best Buy’s role of bringing the latest technology to you.

Tech Home is a hands-on display of all things smart home, seamlessly connecting devices and appliances in a kitchen, living room, bedroom, office space and entryway. It includes top options for Wi-Fi, security, comfort and organization — including gadgets from Samsung Smart Things, NETGEAR, Canon, Philips Hue, Qualcomm Technologies and more.

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07 Jun: What to get Dad? Let’s ask him

A generation or two ago, dads were portrayed on TV and in movies as wise but a little distant. They wanted the best for their families, but they also wanted a little peace and quiet!

How times have changed. Dads still want the best for their families. But now they also want things to keep the family entertained, with things like TVs and cool speakers for their home theaters.

Best Buy surveyed dads to find out what gifts they’d really like to receive this Father’s Day.

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02 Jun: Applications for Best Buy Community Grants Are Now Being Accepted

It’s critical for teens to develop tech skills that will set them up for future career success. That’s why, once a year, the Best Buy Foundation provides grants to local nonprofits, schools and libraries to support hands-on, experiential tech education programs for underserved teens in communities where we do business.

Well, that time of year is here. We’re now accepting applications for Best Buy Community Grants.

If you’re an organization that has a proven track record of helping underserved teens gain 21st-century tech skills during out-of-school hours, now is the time to apply.

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01 Jun: Hoverboards Are Rolling Into Best Buy Stores

For the first time, hoverboards – or “self-balancing scooters” – are coming to U.S. Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com.

Swagway’s Swagtron hoverboards, the T1 and T3, will start to hit shelves in June. Pre-orders are available now on BestBuy.com.

Swagway is one of the first hoverboard brands to apply the new government-mandated UL 2272 safety certification mark. That means the devices have passed a level of safety standards verified by UL, an independent safety science company.

Hoverboards were all the buzz last year, but there were reports of safety concerns, including reports of the gadgets starting on fire.