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Summer is officially here, and the early 4th of July sales are offering shoppers the first big chance of the season to take home must-have tech, home appliances, and more at rock-bottom prices. With every retailer claiming to have the best 4th of July sales available, tracking down the cheapest 4th of July deals can seem like an impossible task. There’s another catch, too, as Prime Day is back on its normal July scheduling this year — just a week after the 4th of July — and that’s another sale you don’t want to…

It would be unpatriotic to not have a great July 4th weekend, and you don’t want that hanging over your head, do you? Fortunately, we have some cool ideas for weekend fun, from awesome fireworks to ice cream decadence to a lovable one-eyed snail thingie. And if you’re going out to a show, museum or a meal, be sure to check the venue or restaurant website for the latest COVID safety updates before you go. (Psst, if you want to get this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up…

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While the Fourth of July brings about barbeques and family gatherings, Acer would prefer it if you stayed inside and gamed with the windows open this holiday weekend. With the tech company's Fourth of July sale, you can go out to the barbeque and then come home to a new gaming setup.The sale includes a bunch of Acer's signature gaming products, and right now, while we expect it to last through the Fourth of July weekend, we can't guarantee it will last that long. If you're interested in getting one of these items, we…

There are lots of great live shows to catch over the long weekend; here’s a partial rundown. Concert picks: ‘Matrix’ score live, rooftop jazz, more Here are three concerts Bay Area music fans should know about. SF Symphony visits ‘The Matrix’: The San Francisco Symphony’s Film with Live Orchestra series continues this weekend with “The Matrix Live,” showing the 1999 futurist drama starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss with live accompaniment by the orchestra. Don Davis, who composed and…

If you missed Solo Stove's Memorial Day sale, you have another chance to pick up one of the fire pits for less ahead of the July 4th holiday. Solo Stove has knocked up to 45 percent off fire pits again, so you can grab the Ranger for $200, the Bonfire for $220 and the Yukon for $400. These are some of the best prices we've seen on Solo Stove's devices, and if you want to get all of the things you'll need to use the fire pit in your backyard, a number of bundles have also been discounted, too. Shop Solo Stove July 4th sale…

Current price: $399Original price: $569You can't host an Independence Day party with a small TV. At $170 off, this 65" Insignia TV can be just what you need to binge-watch your favorite shows, cheer on your favorite team, or lounge and watch movies. While Amazon offers the lowest price of $319, you can also pick it up at Best Buy for only $20 more. Additionally, this is the lowest the price for this Smart Fire TV has ever been. If you're in the market for a new TV, this deal could be for you. Current price:…

Summer is officially here, and the upcoming 4th of July sales are sure to offer the first big chance of the season to take home must-have tech like iPads and 4K TVs at rock-bottom prices. With every retailer claiming to have the cheapest 4th of July sales available, tracking down the best 4th of July deals can seem like an impossible task. There’s another catch, too, as Prime Day is back on its normal July scheduling this year — just a week after the 4th of July — and that’s another sale you’re not going to want to…

Activision Blizzard isn't owned by Microsoft just yet, but the publisher still had a presence at Sunday's Xbox and Bethesda showcase. There was a trailer for Overwatch 2, along with some major news. The game will be free-to-play and early access will begin on October 4th on all platforms (the Overwatch blog calls this the game's launch). There will be at least one more beta before then, with details to be announced at a reveal event on Thursday. The clip showed a glimpse of a new hero that's been part of the game's lore…

Antena 3 Films You must be doing something right when your film ends up being remade countless times over in multiple languages, but we’ve got no idea whether or not co-writer and director Oriol Paulo wears the long-lasting success of his hit 2012 mystery thriller The Body as a badge of honor. The Spanish filmmaker has become one of the industry’s go-to guys for crafting labyrinthine crime stories packed full of twists and turns, having since gone on to helm The Invisible Guest (which has itself been repurposed…