Rick Broida

Add Starz to your streaming lineup for $5 a month (Update: Expired)

Feel like you’ve seen everything Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime have to offer? Consider expanding your streaming horizons with the Starz network. Normally it costs $9 monthly, but for a limited time, you can subscribe to Starz for $5 a month for the first three months. That’s one of the best deals I can recall …

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The 9 best TV series you can watch free on Peacock and other services

We need “comfort TV” now more than ever. But at what price? Thankfully, if you have an internet connection fast enough for streaming, that price is zero. With the arrival of NBC’s Peacock service, there’s more great free TV to watch than ever. Below I’ve rounded up nine utterly fantastic series you can watch from start to finish, no charge. …

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Keep cool with this handheld rechargeable fan for $9.39

If that headline sounds familiar, it’s because I wrote about something similar a few weeks back. It was priced at $10.19 and sold out quickly. Thankfully, there’s a nearly identical (and slightly better) version available now for even less, and the vendor tells me they have a big chunk of inventory. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the …

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Why I’m thinking seriously about switching to T

Before we talk T-Mo, let’s look at today’s impossibly-inexpensive-headphones news: The Mpow M9 true-wireless earbuds are just $23.49 with the on-page 5%-off coupon and promo code MPOWM9PR. Noise-isolating pipe design, touch controls, USB-C charging, IPX8-rated waterproof… shall I go on? It even has extra microphones to help reduce noise during phone calls. Mpow M9 true-wireless earbuds See at Amazon Mpow …

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TCL’s awesome 75

The TCL 8 Series 75Q825 debuted late last year to glowing praise — not just from CNET’s David Katzmaier, but from reviewers far and wide. Ironically, TCL has long been known as a budget brand, but there was nothing low-end about this model — especially the $2,600 price tag. Just a few days ago, the 75Q825 was back on sale …

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The surprisingly good EarFun Free true wireless earbuds are back on sale for $32.49 (Update: Expired)

When I see people walking (or running) around with Apple AirPods, I want to go up and give them a shake. “You paid too much for these! And they’re not even sweatproof!” Yep, little-known fact: AirPods are not rated to withstand any kind of liquid-related damage. And the standard warranty doesn’t cover them against it.  Thankfully, inexpensive AirPods alternatives abound, …

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Monday’s best deals: PD power bank $14, Amazfit Bip $47, Echo Dot with Clock $10 and more

Happy Monday, cheeps! A quick book recommendation for you: Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman. It caught my eye in a bookstore (remember those?) and I couldn’t put it down. Surprising, fascinating, informative and, best of all, hopeful. It’s $9 for the paperback and $10 for the Kindle edition.  Utopia for Realists Pricing not available It’s another Monday when deals …

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3 secret Amazon pages you need to know about

I’m as much an Amazon addict as the next shopper, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to maximize my savings. For example, I use PriceBlink to see if there might be a better price elsewhere, and I frequently peruse Amazon’s secret shopping pages for deals that aren’t widely advertised. OK, maybe they’re not exactly secret, but they’re also …

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This 27

Tired of hunching over your laptop’s relatively small screen? Plug in an external monitor for a proper desktop setup. And, hey, if you’re going to do that, you might as well go big — especially when there’s a deal like this. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Staples has the AOC 27E1H 27-inch IPS desktop monitor for $99.99. …

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Get $200 off any iPhone at Xfinity Mobile

If you’re in the market for a new iPhone or a new carrier or both, this might be a good time to check out Xfinity Mobile’s offer. For a limited time, you can get $200 off any iPhone when you transfer an existing number and set up a new line of service. That savings is delivered in the form of …

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