Technology

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06 Dec: 2020's color is blue, and Best Buy has it in shades

Every year, designers across all industries wait with anticipation for The Pantone Color Institute to announce its “color of the year.” And the selection for 2020, Pantone 14-4052 (also known as “Classic Blue”) has those of us at Best Buy awfully excited.
Pantone made the announcement on Wednesday night and describes the color choice in this way: “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.”

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06 Dec: Mark Your Calendars! Best Buy Unveils 12 Days of Deals

Starting Monday, Dec. 9, daily deals will be revealed on some of the hottest tech brands including Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Google and more.

Featured offers are guaranteed to be the lowest price of our season.

 

MINNEAPOLIS— DEC. 6, 2019 Can’t think of a great gift idea? Questioning whether you’re actually getting the best deal? Best Buy is solving both problems.

This Monday, Dec. 9, Best Buy kicks off 12 Days of Deals, where each day we will reveal a new set of offers available that day only.

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20 Nov: How to stop porch pirates this holiday season [VIDEO]

It’s really easy to shop for gifts online, especially during the holidays. But you might not be the only one waiting for your package to arrive on your porch.

One study from InsuranceQuotes found that more than 25 million Americans have had a holiday package stolen from their front porch.

So, what can do you to protect yourself from porch pirates? Best Buy In-Home Advisor Angelica Fonseca has some easy tips in this video to help keep the Grinch away from your front door.

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30 Oct: In-Home Advisor becomes lighting DJ at Halloween party

When Wendy and Paul Smith visited their local Best Buy store in Houston to learn about smart home technology, they weren’t expecting it to result in a decked-out Halloween party complete with smart lighting, speakers and more.

“I really wanted to be able to control things from an app,” Wendy said. “My No. 1 thing: I wanted to be able to put lights on a timer.”

At the store, they were told about our In-Home Consultation service and made an appointment with In-Home Advisor Angelica Fonseca to learn more about creating a smart home.

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25 Oct: Saquon Barkley teams with Best Buy to debut connected fitness space

With a little help from star running back Saquon Barkley, Best Buy on Thursday celebrated the national rollout of dedicated connected fitness spaces in more than 100 stores.

Saquon, a self-described fitness fanatic, was stoked to check out our Union Square location in Manhattan. There, he found an area with the latest and greatest in exercise and recovery technology from Hydrow, NormaTec, Hyperice, Flywheel and NordicTrack. He knew some of the products because high-end tech helps the pro football player take his fitness to the next level.

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18 Oct: New Google products coming to Best Buy

Hey, Google. Tell us what’s new.

Google just announced new products from mobile phones to smart home, and beyond. Designed with people in mind, these devices are meant to help make your life easier.

Pixel 4

Updated with a fresh new look, the Pixel 4 has some amazing new features. It comes in three colors: “Just Black,” “Clearly White” and “Oh So Orange.” It’s available in two sizes; Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL. You don’t even have to touch your phone to get things done.

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03 Oct: Pre-order the new Microsoft Surface products at Best Buy now

Microsoft announced the latest additions to the Surface family today and, trust us, these devices take power and portability to the next level.

They won’t be available until later this fall, but you can pre-order them now at Best Buy. Check out what the new products have to offer.

Surface ProX

Microsoft is expanding its Surface Pro line with this new 2-in-1 device. It’s the thinnest, lightest and most powerful Surface Pro device laptop, weighing less than 2 pounds for even more portability.

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19 Sep: Tech that keeps your little one safe for Baby Safety Month

Technology has transformed the way parents are able to care for their little loved ones.

From smart monitors to virtual doctor visits, new products are giving parents peace of mind and allowing for less worry — and more play.

September is Baby Safety Month, so we talked with Whitney Hill, senior merchant for smart nursery, to get her baby safety must-haves.

“Being a parent can be overwhelming, but technology makes the entire process easier than ever before,” she said.

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26 Aug: 4 easy tips for going green at college

No matter what your school colors are, it’s always great to go green on (and off) campus.

For those looking to make small, eco-friendly changes that make a big difference, assistant store manager Alva Allen, from Store 370 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is here to help with some tips.

“If you are looking for ways that you can help our environment — to help make the world cleaner, smarter and more technology friendly — this is a good place to start,” he said.

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24 Jun: Nursery tech device notifies Louisiana Best Buy employee at the right time

When Best Buy Blue Shirt Carl Scott’s son was born prematurely, friends and relatives were on high alert to make sure the family had everything they needed to monitor the baby’s progress and health.

Someone gave them an Owlet Smart Sock, which monitors an infant’s heart rate and oxygen level. At first, Carl wasn’t so sure about getting the gadget as a gift.

“To be honest, I was like, ‘Hopefully they send me a gift receipt so I can buy something else.’”

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18 Jun: Best Buy debuts collection of connected fitness products

Today, Best Buy announced a new collection of connected fitness products from some of the world’s most innovative exercise companies, including Flywheel Sports, NormaTec, Hyperice, Hydrow and NordicTrack. The new assortment is part of the company’s commitment to helping customers use technology to live better, healthier lives.

The new products – including connected bikes and rowing machines, and a recovery system loved by professional athletes – will help customers get an exciting, personal and effective workout without leaving their home.

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04 Jun: The perfect gift for dad? Time spent together

“Dad jokes” aside, we appreciate fathers and the many roles they play. Father’s Day is a great time to give them something that they will appreciate — and that reflects your appreciation for them.

To help, Best Buy is here with a top-tech wish list to help make the most of your time spent with Pops.

Adventure dads

The best type of adventure? One with dear ol’ Dad. Wherever you go, there’s always something to learn along the way! A successful road trip could use a Garmin Speak Plus with Amazon Alexa and Built-in Dash Camera.