There’s no law that says the great outdoors must be the low-tech outdoors. I mean, you need a stove, right? You need to boil water. Why not throw a fire-powered USB charger into the mix? This should make you happy, campers: For a limited time, Cheapskate readers can get the BioLite CampStove 2 wood-burning and …
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Can we talk AirPods? Apple’s wire-free earbuds sure are popular, despite their $159 price tag. And I’ll admit I’ve wanted a pair, because they seem pretty ideal for walking, running, the gym and so on. But then I remember there are pretty damn good AirPod alternatives for as little as $35. (Those particular ones are sold out, alas, but stay …
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Time for a double-feature! For a limited time, the Microsoft Store is selling the digital HD 2-film collection of Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition for just $4.99. On any given day you’d be lucky to score just one of them for under $10. Update: This great deal has expired, alas. See it at the …
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I’m not a big fan of musicals. Definitely not a fan of rap music. So when my awesome, incredibly generous parents proposed taking me to see Hamilton as a birthday gift, I can’t say I was overjoyed. A mostly rap history lesson? Umm… As usual, Mom and Dad were right: I freakin’ loved it. And now I find myself listening …
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Apple’s last new iPhone of 2018, the iPhone XR, is now available for preorder. Although it’s not quite as expensive as the iPhone XS ($1,000 and up), the $749 starting price puts it out of reach for many a buyer. Thankfully, there’s at least one deal to be had on Apple’s “cheap” flagship. It comes from Sprint — but stay …
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Using a phone without a case is kind of nuts, if you ask me, but I also hate the way most cases cover your phone’s artful design. Indeed, if you’re buying an iPhone XR, you want to actually see its colorful shell, right? Ranvoo Solution: a clear case. And they don’t come much more affordable than this one: For a …
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I speak enough French to get by, and for some reason I thought that foundation would help me during a recent vacation to Italy. It did not. (It’s like those Italians have a different word for everything!) Needless to say, whether you want to be a world traveler, gain an edge when applying for a job, or impress a date …
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You may think the Apple Store is the best place to find iPhone accessories. It’s not. It’s the expensive place. For example, if you’re getting ready to preorder an iPhone XR — or you have any iPhone that supports wireless charging, from the iPhone 8 on up — you’ll see that Qi (pronounced “chee”) charging pads start at $40. Read …
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Regular readers are now intimately familiar with the Insignia Voice alarm clock that regular pops up here for $25. Guess what? Its portable cousin is on sale for the same price: Best Buy has the Insignia Voice Portable Speaker with Google Assistant for $25 shipped. Regular price: $150! See it at Best Buy At first blush, it’s a fairly average-looking alarm …
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Good news, movie lovers! The folks at Daily Steals have put together two Cheapskate exclusives on two limited-edition blockbusters. For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them SteelBook for $16.99 with promo code CHPSKTMAGIC. Regular price: $19.99. See it at Daily Steals You can also get the Wonder Woman …
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