Good morning, cheeps! Today my deal cup runneth over, so let’s get right to it. I’ve got sweet savings on an AirPod alternative, a cordless two-in-one vacuum cleaner, an 8-quart pressure cooker, the Nintendo Switch and a couple cool tools for creative and small-biz types. AirPod alternative: The TaoTronics TT-BH053 true wireless earbuds for $38 (save …
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Let’s table, for a moment, the pacing and plotting problems from last Sunday’s Game of Thrones episode, The Long Night. The real problem was how dark the episode was — and I’m not talking about character deaths. Rather, many scenes were so dark, it was hard to tell what was happening. In fact, the effect was so pronounced that CNET …
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but there’s one more security threat to worry about: your phone number. If a hacker gets hold of it, you could be facing some serious personal privacy issues. We can recommend ways to help you identify scams that lure you to give up your details, and have tips to help keep your …
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If you’ve been thinking about cutting the cable-TV cord, you might be in for a rude awakening: Live-TV streaming services, which aim to take cable’s place, are not inexpensive — and prices are on the rise. Indeed, in recent months, DirecTV Now, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV have all seen price increases. With rare exception, a live-TV service will …
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Looking for a TV deal? Wait a few minutes. Because, wow, prices just keep dipping and dipping. Case in point: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Electronic Express via Rakuten has the 55-inch TCL 55R617 6 Series Roku TV for $456.17 when you sign into your Rakuten account and apply promo code EE74 at checkout. Price elsewhere: $546. …
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Planning to buy Apple’s new AirPods? I won’t try to talk you out of it, even though there are any number of less expensive alternatives, and you’re not really gaining much over the original AirPods. Instead, I’ll just tell you how to save a few bucks, which is my raison d’etre: For a limited time, Costco members can get the …
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Today’s deal is a rerun, but last time out it was for Walmart. Now you have the chance to save $20 at Best Buy. First, an explainer: If you don’t use a cash-back service every time you shop online, you’re leaving perfectly good money on the table. I’m a convert and an evangelist, because these services have produced real savings …
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Sure, we’d all love to have a $1,000 iPhone or Galaxy, but the reality is most of us have to make do with something more budget-friendly. Thankfully, some budget phones are so good, you don’t feel like you’re giving up much at all. Case in point: The Motorola Moto G6, which CNET dubbed “a sublime value” at $249. It just …
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Fancy GPS watches for running are expensive, right? Probably at least $200? Yes, but take “fancy” out of the equation and you can get something for a steal. For example, the entry-level Garmin Forerunner 35 is currently on sale for $100, down from its regular price of $170. And the Cheapskate-favorite Amazfit Bip, which includes some runner-friendly features, runs just …
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Well, poop. Following in the recent footsteps of live-TV streaming services DirecTV Now, Hulu and YouTube TV, cord-cutter favorite Philo is raising prices. Sort of. Starting May 6, the company’s $16-per-month plan is going away, leaving only the $20-per-month option. That’s the bad news. The good news is that if you’re already a subscriber at the lower tier or you …
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