Blog Archives for 2014

Owning a portable generator is a great investment for dialing up the quality of your tailgate party with video and audio on a sumptuous widescreen TV, or just being prepared for winter power outages. But generators come in many shapes, sizes, and (most importantly) price points. Thus, we've created a helpful guide to picking a portable generator.

This week, we've learned that 4K content is more a forgone conclusion than a far-off dream. Companies like Netflix and Amazon have partnered with studios to create native 4K shows and movies, while Sony already boasts a library of up-converted 4K content. One TV manufacturer has bet the farm on 4K, choosing to drop 3D support altogether. With the sudden surge in ultra HD media availability, one thing is certain: the arguments against 4K are getting weaker.

Ah the groaning sounds of gluttonous holiday bodies as they jump on the New Year's resolution treadmill to get in shape. Fortunately for those of us with the resolutions to trim budgets and waistlines, we have a list of six pieces of fitness equipment that will help you get in shape this year and cost under $100.

One of the biggest trends at CES this year is "wearable tech". Sony, LG, Garmin, and Intel have all announced plans for putting computers somewhere on your body. Though most of them are nothing more than glorified heart-rate monitors, several are potentially useful. So when does wearable technology makes sense?

The torrents have been counted and the pirates have spoken: 2013 was the year of the fantasy genre. The folks over at Torrent Freak recently released their lists of the most pirated films and TV shows of the year.

A recent study shows that many people put off buying their holiday gifts in the hopes of getting 70% off. While we see stores offer such discounts on a regular basis, that tactic can sometimes lead to retail heartache if you're shopping for something specific.

If you've ever walked into a Walmart and thought, "Wow, I could totally live here. Zombie apocalypse destination confirmed," then you are both strange and correct. Most of the megaretailer's stores will let folks stay in the parking lot overnight.

While we're sure 2014 will be filled with new and exciting price drops, logic implies that some of our favorite things are just going to cost more. Here at DealNews, we've been watching the trends and can report that consumers should see price hikes on some unexpected goods and services in the coming year. From beloved foods and restaurants, to cars and smartphones these 11 things will be more expensive in 2014.

On January 1, Netflix removed a slew of titles from its streaming library as a result of licensing agreements that came to an end. According to Mashable though, the movie site has also added several new titles.

Last month, Amazon Instant Video customers were unable to stream several Disney Christmas specials, even if they had already purchased the titles. While Amazon quickly restored access to the specials, the event has reignited a conversation about the morass that is digital media ownership. When you purchase digital content, does that mean you own it?