Natalie AlbersStaff Writer As a kid, I remember thumbing through the printed TV listings that came with the Sunday paper to see what I didn’t want to miss that week. Back then, everything was appointment viewing — there was no DVR or on-demand. We also had a Nintendo console, and I’m proud to say …
KATIE KORANDAStaff Writer Kindness. Respect. Unconditional love. These are some of the values fathers around the world instill in their children. For Father’s Day, we caught up with a handful of Best Buy dads to hear what they hope to teach their kids — and what their kids are teaching them. There’s one thing we …
Bianca JonesStaff Writer Quest Dew has been celebrating Juneteenth for years, and he’s on a mission to share that celebration with his Best Buy co-workers. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865 — nearly 2 ½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It has long been a meaningful holiday for Black …
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KATIE KORANDAStaff Writer June 20 is World Refugee Day, a day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world and the efforts to protect their human rights. This year’s theme, Every Action Counts, highlights the importance of creating a more just, inclusive and equal world. Every minute, 20 people around the world …
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KATIE KORANDAStaff Writer Growing up in the Bronx, Kufre “Archie” Mbatt didn’t see many people who looked like him in leadership roles. So, he was determined to set the example for others. Archie, the son of Nigerian immigrants, worked hard to achieve that dream. And he’s now the general manager of a Best Buy store …
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Katie HugginsStaff Writer Whether your boat hits the waves year-round or only during the summer months, tech can help make the most of your time on the water. Geek Squad Autotech leads Alex Perez in Florida City, Florida, and Blake Jacobsen in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, install marine gadgets in all types of boats, albeit for …
Best BuyStaff Writer There were a bunch of new ideas flying around Toronto last week as innovation leaders from many industries gathered for Future Festival. Established companies, startups and big thinkers showed off new technologies and cutting-edge ideas. Best Buy’s Evan Buhr, a trend expert, was there to take it all in. We chatted with …
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Claire LarsonStaff Writer Longtime Best Buy employee Gilbert Moore was excited about his recent move to a new store in San Francisco, but getting there quickly proved to be a challenge. He tried taking the bus — a 10-minute ride followed by a 12-minute walk from the stop to the store. Sometimes the bus was …
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Bianca JonesStaff Writer Today, Facebook announced the latest in video calling: Portal and Portal+, two new video calling devices that bring your friends and family closer than ever, no matter the distance. Portal+ and Portal are home video communications devices that make it easier to stay connected with loved ones. The devices use Messenger to …
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Claire LarsonStaff Writer The holidays are upon us, and with that comes the fun — but sometimes stressful — task of getting your home ready for celebrations. And the right tech can add a little pep to your holiday prep. Josiah Barker, an expert Blue Shirt at our Best Buy store in Castleton, Indiana, loves …
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Phoebe JanischStaff Writer We all do it. When we’re buying last-minute gifts for friends and family, we find ourselves wishing we could keep the items in the cart. Don’t worry. When it comes to wishful thinking, we wanted to flag some good finds that are true “treat yourself” products worth wrapping with your name on …
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