Rick Broida

Samsung Galaxy S20: These are the best preorder deals

The Samsung Galaxy S20 has arrived, and although it’s a premium phone that’s priced accordingly, there are deals to be had. In fact, whether you’re looking for the S20, the S20 Plus or the S20 Ultra, you may be able to find a discount that works for your budget. (If you just want to see …

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JVC’s monster 70

If you’ve been biding your time on a new TV, wait no more: Walmart has a deal that, on paper at least, seems downright incredible. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the JVC 70-inch 4K UHD Roku TV is on sale for $499.99. That’s $30 less than it was just a few weeks ago and officially an all-time …

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Today’s your last chance to get HBO for $9.99 a month (if you have Amazon Prime)

I’m a big fan of subscribing to HBO on an as-needed basis, like when a favorite series returns. I’ll often sign up for a month or two, then cancel until I’m ready for another binge. Previously I did that via Hulu, but this time I’m returning through Amazon because of this deal: Amazon Prime subscribers can add HBO for $9.99 …

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Anker’s over

Anker’s crushing it in the audio department. Late last year, I found a lot to love in the company’s new true-wireless Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro. And today I’m here to gush over an over-the-ear wireless headphone that just shouldn’t sound this good at this price: The Soundcore Life Q10 for $27.99 when you clip the on-page $2-off coupon. That’s $2 …

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Aukey has a new AirPods Pro competitor that’s on sale for $112 (Update: Sold out)

I called it last month: 2020 will be the year of active noise canceling, as headphone makers scramble to compete with Apple’s insanely popular (and extremely good) AirPods Pro. Among the first fruits of that labor: a new product in Aukey’s Key Series lineup. It ticks nearly all the important boxes, but costs significantly less — and today even less …

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Shopping for an Apple product? Save big on refurbs

Every now and again I find myself in an Apple Store. When I see customers buying things like MacBooks ($600 at Amazon) and iPads ($170 at Amazon), I want to grab them by the shoulders and cry, “Wait! You can get these for less!” How? By venturing online, where Apple’s Refurbished Store carries a rotating selection of products that are …

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Get a refurbished unlocked iPhone 8 with 12

Lately it’s all been about Samsung: The new Galaxy S20 and Z Flip, price cuts on the Galaxy S10, great deals on the Galaxy S9. But if you favor the iPhone, and you’ve been wringing every last ounce out of your old model, this might be the dirt-cheap upgrade you’ve been looking for. For a limited time, and while supplies …

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Enter for your chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra*

Maybe you’ve heard? Samsung just raised the smartphone stakes with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the flagship of the new flagships. The announcement came mere days ago, and CNET is already giving away that mighty beast. Right here, right now, it’s your chance to win an unlocked Galaxy S20 Ultra (128GB). All you have to do is read our rules carefully, …

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Get an Ember self

The Ember Mug is my new favorite thing. It’s overpriced, impractical, a total extravagance — and you can have it when you pry it from my warm, dead fingers. (See, they’re still warm because the mug is heated! I’ll show myself out.) It’s something I wouldn’t have purchased for myself, but was very happy to get as a gift. And …

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8 unexpectedly cool things with built

I love the convenience of Qi (“chee”) charging, which is now an option in most midrange and premium phones. Just lay one on a Qi pad or stand and presto: magic electricity transfer. Of course, that’s one more thing cluttering up your desk, nightstand or whatever. And they’re not the most attractive-looking things, either. Thankfully, wireless charging pads are starting …

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