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This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. OK, it’s crunch time: Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12, which means your online-gift-ordering window is closing rapidly. Indeed, if Mom lives far away and you’re hoping to have something delivered, it’s time to …

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To my thinking, any TV you buy today should have either Amazon Fire TV or Roku built in. Thankfully, you don’t have to pay a premium for those awesome “smart” interfaces. Proof positive: Today only, and while supplies last, Best Buy once again has the Insignia 32-inch LED TV with built-in Fire TV for just $99.99 (plus tax). That’s $70 …

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Just last year, CNET audio guru David Carnoy was delighted to discover that the $50 Tribit XFree Tune over-the-ear wireless headphones offered “terrific sound for the money.” Right now, today, I’m delighted to tell you that Cheapskate readers can score the Tribit XFree Tune over-the-ear wireless headphones for $32.49. That’s after clicking the on-page 5% off coupon and then applying …

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The adorable Dancebot dancing Bluetooth speaker is $32.49

Today’s deal is a rerun, but with a pretty hefty discount compared to last time. This might make for a cute Mother’s Day gift? Read more: Awesome affordable gifts for Mother’s Day 2019 I thought I’d seen every kind of Bluetooth speaker. One that looks like a little TV. One that doubles as a light bulb. One that freakin’ levitates. …

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The DJI Mavic Air drone Dad wants is on sale for $695

I know it’s not even Mother’s Day yet, but it’s not too early to start thinking about Dad — especially when there’s a deal to be had. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Cheapskate readers can get the DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter with Remote in onyx black for $694.99. That’s after applying promo code CNETMAVIC at checkout. The …

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Unlocked iPhone deal: 0% financing and first 3 months of service free

Hoping to buy a new iPhone? The smart move is always to buy it outright (and unlocked), and then take it to the carrier offering the best deal on service. Alas, that’s the expensive-up-front move, too: Even the “entry-level” iPhone XR starts at $749, hard to swing for most folks. The Big Four carriers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon) offer …

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This 1080p projector with Harman Kardon speakers: $765 with exclusive code

Projectors are all over the place these days. I don’t mean they’re ubiquitous, but rather all different sizes, prices and capabilities. You’ve got your $100 cheapies that aren’t good for much, your drool-worthy $2,500 4K ultra short-throw models and several zillion others in between. Today let’s look in between. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Cheapskate readers can …

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The Rowkin Ascent Charge Plus true wireless earbuds are a steal at $39

Hello, new-favorite true wireless earbuds. Please don’t sell out before I’ve had a chance to spread the word. Today only, and while supplies last, Meh has the refurbished Rowkin Ascent Charge Plus true wireless earbuds for $39, plus $5 for shipping. Original price: $160. You can also get the refurbished Ascent Charge Micro for $29. Original price: $120. The actual …

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Cut the cord with Tablo’s over

The problem: You’re more than ready to ditch that pricey cable subscription, but you still want to be able to watch (and record) local channels. An antenna connected to your TV can deliver the “watch” part, but recording will require a little extra gear. Something like the TiVo Bolt OTA, right? (OTA stands for over-the-air, meaning broadcast TV.) Yep, but …

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Save 75% on ThinkGeek clearance items and 25% on everything else

Calling all geeks! (Nerds, too.) In the market for some merch, either for yourself or for some dads and/or grads? This is the deal to see. Today only, and while supplies last, every ThinkGeek clearance item is 75% off. You’ll also get 25% off everything in your cart — including those clearance items, which brings your total clearance savings to …

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