Rick Broida

Prime Day deal: The Amazfit Bip U Pro smartwatch is $56 (save $14)

This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. So many Prime Day deals, so little time. (Literally: the sale ends tomorrow.) Here’s a good one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Amazfit Bip U Pro smartwatch drops …

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Last chance for these great last

This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. In case you haven’t been paying attention, Father’s Day is almost here: It’s Sunday, June 20. Hopefully you already made your way through our extensive Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021 and found Pop the perfect something. If not, well, time to start …

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How to win Prime Day 2021: The Cheapskate’s top tips

This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. As you’ve no doubt heard, Amazon Prime Day 2021 kicks off Monday, June 21. No problem, you’ve still got time to plan your shopping strategies, to learn the secrets of a successful outing. Gather ’round the playbook, …

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This adorable wireless mini

The word “adorable” doesn’t usually apply to printers, but the PeriPage is not most printers. It’s not only battery-powered and ink-free, but also styled to look like a bear. Because why not? It normally sells for $45, but for a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller Ristar has the PeriPage mini pocket thermal printer for $34.60 with promo …

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Friday finds: $9 wireless earbuds, $48 office chair, $129 Galaxy Watch Active 2

Unless you’ve been living under a rock that’s under a house that’s located in a cave, you know Monday is Prime Day. Yes, plenty of good deals to get excited about, but honestly I see exciting deals just about every day. It’s my honor and privilege to share them with you, and I’m endlessly thankful for all the kind words …

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5 amazingly useful products, all priced $9 or less

I like cheap fixes for life’s little problems. Tired of hunching over your laptop? Raise the screen with a laptop stand. Sick of that laptop’s imprecise touchpad? Switch to a wireless mouse. Today I bring you five such problem-solvers, all of them priced $9 or less. (OK, $9.17 or less; hope you don’t mind me rounding down.) As always, these …

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Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II wireless headphone deal: $189 shipped

Feeling splurgy? Maybe it’s time to indulge yourself in the premium headphones you’ve always wanted. Bose makes some of the best — and some of CNET’s favorites — and right now there’s a notable deal on an oldie-but-goodie. (Really an oldie-but-greatie.) Read more: Best Prime Day headphones deals so far: Amazon’s new Echo Buds $40 off, discounts on Anker and Jabra noise …

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This Prime Day deals is still available for $30

This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. I’m pretty sure that, by now, everyone who needs a Roku streaming device already has a Roku streaming device — if not a TV with the Roku OS already built in. But let’s talk upgrades for a minute. If you’re still chugging …

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Get free phone calling and text messaging from TextNow

One could argue that a phone without a data plan isn’t good for much, but that’s not true for everyone. Remember voice calls? Yep, still a thing. And text messaging? Just as important these days. Meanwhile, many of us are still working from home, where Wi-Fi handles all our data needs. And I know some older people who don’t use …

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This indoor/outdoor projector screen is just $50 right now (Update: Expired)

Projectors are awesome. You can get a cheap one for fake-window duty, a fancy one for your home theater or something portable for backyard movie nights. Whatever you end up with, a projection screen is pretty essential. Sure, you could use a light-colored wall, but that assumes you’ve got one that’s in just the right spot and free of any …

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