Technology

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11 Mar: Lively from Best Buy Health releases Lively Mobile2

Aging independently in your own home just got a little bit easier with the new Lively Mobile2.

An image of the Lively Mobile2 device.

The new medical alert device provides independence and safety for you and peace of mind for your loved ones, with access to help 24/7/365 at the touch of a button. Paired with either Basic or Premium Lively services, our empathetic and caring team members are available to assist with a variety of needs. Whether you need help in a health emergency, a plan to work on your health and wellness goals, or assistance using your new device, our team is here for you.  

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04 Mar: Are you ready, gamers? Xbox SpongeBob SquarePants bundle coming to Best Buy Drops™

Listen up, SpongeBob fans! We’ve teamed up with Xbox and Paramount on a special-edition SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired console celebrating the hit Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 game. And you can only get it through Best Buy Drops™.

That’s right, the Xbox Series X – Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2 Special Edition Bundle will be available on the Best Buy Mobile App at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 7. Quantities are limited, so you’ll want to set a notification and act fast.

Best Buy associate helping customer shop for a television for the Big Game.

22 Jan: Score big with these tips for the Big Game

Pro football’s biggest Sunday of the season is right around the corner, and now is the time to make sure you have everything you need to watch the Big Game.

We talked with Perry, a Best Buy home theater expert in Atlanta, to learn what makes an unforgettable Big Game viewing experience.

“Creating an environment for the Big Game is all about finding ways to bring people together and creating a system people are happy with,” he said. And Best Buy has the tech you need to create that environment.

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27 Oct: Black Friday early access for members starts now at Best Buy, deals for everyone Oct. 30

Let the holiday fun begin: It’s officially time to start scoring Black Friday prices on all those holiday tech gifts on this year’s shopping list.

Starting today, My Best Buy Plus™ and My Best Buy Total™ members have access to Black Friday offers on hundreds of gifts — including some exclusive deals and deeper discounts for members only.

Then, starting Monday, Oct. 30, early Black Friday deals will be available to all shoppers. That means shoppers can expect to see deals on all their favorite tech – from laptops and TVs to headphones and small appliances – even before they’ve bought the Thanksgiving turkey!

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03 Oct: Lively from Best Buy Health unveils new Jitterbug Smart4 to keep older adults connected

An easy-to-use smartphone backed by a caring team of individuals, ready to help you whenever you need. That is what Lively from Best Buy Health aimed for when they designed the new Jitterbug Smart4.

With large screens and easy to read menus to help you navigate the device, the Jitterbug Smart4 is for older adults who want the convenience of a smartphone but designed with their needs in mind.  

Now available on Lively.com and BestBuy.com, the Jitterbug Smart4 features:

  • A large 6.7″ screen with easy list-based menu
  • Powerful, clear dual speakers
  • Long-lasting, fast-charging battery
  • Urgent Response button for help, 24/7
  • Video chat and voice typing
  • High-quality camera
  • Live call captioning (real-time speech-to-text)
  • Library of how-to guides right on the phone

Empowering older adults to age at home

Along with all these amazing technical features, Jitterbug Smart4 can also connect you with our team of empathetic and caring team members, who are available 24/7/365, to assist with a variety of needs.

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20 Mar: How to recycle (or trade in) your old tech

Best Buy continues to take action to do better for the planet, our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. That’s one of the reasons we make it easy to get rid of your old tech year-round.

Our recycling and trade-in programs help our customers throughout the lifecycle of their products by keeping old tech out of landfills and giving it a second life. This is all part of how we aspire to drive forward the circular economy — a system in which nothing is wasted.

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21 Mar: Tech to conserve water, one (product) drop at a time

We know that to make a difference and help the environment, we need to work together. That’s why we’ve pledged to help our customers reduce their carbon emissions and live more sustainably so we can have a positive impact on the world, one product at a time.

From watering our yards to doing the dishes, we all rely on water for different daily activities. In honor of World Water Day, we are sharing tech that can help you conserve water, reduce your carbon footprint and even save a few dollars off the utility bill.

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07 Feb: Best Buy’s latest ads get football fans ready for the Super Bowl

With the Super Bowl just days away, football fans are dreaming of their teams in Los Angeles, upgrading their fan caves and firing up those crockpots in preparation.

And as the Official Home Entertainment Retailer of Super Bowl LVI, we’re adding to the excitement with a new lineup of TV and online ads leading up to one of the biggest events in sports. Fans can spot our new ads that showcase customers achieving little wins that help make their game day a huge victory.

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10 Jan: Live sustainably with tech in the New Year

It’s a new year and if you have a New Year’s resolution to make a positive impact on the planet, we have the gadgets to help. Whether you’re looking to invest in energy-efficient appliances or make small changes in your home, we can help you get started on living a more sustainable lifestyle.

Not sure where to start? Best Buy can help you find eco-friendly gadgets like e-bikes, indoor gardens and ENERGY STAR certified appliances, to help you crush your New Year’s goal.

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29 Dec: In ‘Rewind: Best Gadgets of 2021,’ @MKBHD shares his top picks from Best Buy

This year has been packed full of exciting tech innovation. We’ve seen new products that help you entertain, create and accomplish those big (and little) goals every day.

To help you navigate all that was new to the tech space over the past year, we partnered with tech influencer, reviewer and video creator Marques Brownlee. He’s known as @MKBHD to his millions of followers across YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and more.

Through this partnership, “Rewind: Tech from 2021” you’ll see Marques showcase his top picks of the year on BestBuy.com

Get your gifts on time this holiday season

15 Dec: How to get your gifts on time this holiday season

We’ve been saying it all season long: “Shop early!” For those of you who did, great job! For those of you who took a more relaxed approach to your holiday shopping, don’t worry — we’ve still got you covered.

This year we have more ways than ever to deliver your gifts on time. Check out this guide with everything you need to sleigh your last-minute holiday shopping.

How to shop

Here are all the ways you can shop for your last-minute gifts at Best Buy.