Rick Broida

Buy an unlocked Samsung Galaxy A51 for $400, get Galaxy Buds and Spotify free

Looking for an affordable phone that’s not the new Apple iPhone SE? Samsung’s got you covered: The Galaxy A51 just arrived on US shores, and there’s already a deal to be had. For a limited time, you can buy the unlocked Galaxy A51 and Samsung Galaxy Buds for $399.99, meaning you’re effectively getting the latter …

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Buy one Motorola Razr, get one free

Don’t shoot the messenger. I wouldn’t spend $1,500 on a phone if it could fold into an origami swan, and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else spend that much, either. But I can certainly appreciate a buy-one-get-one-free deal, which is what’s happening at Motorola right now: For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can buy one Razr folding phone and …

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Sunday deal roundup: $59 Edifier ANC headphones, free year of Food Network and more

Happy weekend, everyone! I hope you’re staying safe, staying healthy and staying home. Today I’ve rounded up more items that can help improve your home life, starting with two significantly discounted headphones that offer ANC (active noise cancellation) — the better to reduce whatever outside sounds are harshing your zen. As always, these items are available for a limited time …

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These are the best iPhone SE 2020 deals

The new, second-gen iPhone SE has arrived, with prices starting at $399 for the 64GB model. That number is a big part of the appeal, especially given that the next option in the iPhone lineup is the XR at $599. CNET’s Patrick Holland feels the affordable new iPhone SE has arrived at just the right time with just the right design. The …

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Get a 1

If you’ve always wanted to join a warehouse club but didn’t relish the idea of paying a membership fee, this is the deal for you. For a limited time, you can join Sam’s Club for $45 and get $45 in discounts the first time you go shopping inside one of the brick-and-mortar stores. That effectively makes the membership free. And, …

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active hits an all

I’m not sure why, but smartwatch deals are coming fast and furious right now. Fossil’s Wear OS-powered Gen 4 Explorist was down to $99 a couple weeks ago (it’s still available for $119), and Apple’s Watch Series 5 was briefly $100 off. Now we have this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is …

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Get a Motorola Moto E6 and 1 year of service for $60

Yesterday was iPhone SE launch day, and while there are some pretty good iPhone SE deals to be had, nothing comes close to this. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Tracfone via eBay has the Motorola Moto E6 and one-year service plan for $59.99. You also get your choice of cases and a car charger. See it at eBay …

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Save $350 on the DJI Mavic Air drone (Update: Sold out)

Drone popularity has surged in recent weeks, and no surprise there: Flying a quadcopter is a fun activity you can do from the comfort (and social safety) of your own yard. And although there are plenty of toy drones you can get for $100 or less, anyone serious about the sport is no doubt eyeballing a DJI model. Like this …

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MasterClass deal: Buy one annual membership, get one free (Update: Expired)

Ever wished you could learn cooking from Gordon Ramsay? Or acting from Natalie Portman? How about magic from Penn & Teller or basketball from Steph Curry? That’s the idea behind MasterClass, a streaming service offering instruction from world-renowned experts in their fields. It’s not cheap, but right now there’s a pretty great deal: Buy one MasterClass annual pass for $180, …

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3 free ebooks to help you reduce stress and anxiety

If you’re able to weather the global pandemic without regular bouts of anxiety, I salute you. My pendulum swings back and forth between “We’ll get through this” and “We’re all doomed” — often several times per day. That’s why I’m increasingly on the lookout for helpful (and cheap) coping tools, be they free games to keep my mind off things …

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