Rick Broida

Best Buy 24

Best Buy’s latest Flash Sale is happening now, meaning you’ve got until the clock strikes midnight to score some pretty hefty savings on TVs, laptops, earbuds and the like. Below I’ve rounded up a few standouts from the sale. See it at Best Buy Óscar Gutiérrez/CNET Refurbished AirPods Pro $160 (save $90) Last year, wondering …

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Smooth out your phone’s video with this rock

Sick of recording shaky video on your phone? Add a gimbal to your gear. It uses a combination of weights and motors to keep a camera steady while it’s in motion. That means you can walk, run, pan and swoop, and enjoy much smoother video than you could just holding the phone in your hand. These things used to cost …

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Save $150 or more on Samsung’s gorgeous Galaxy Watch 3

If you’ve balked at buying a wearable because of style, price, limited features or all of the above, here’s good news: Samsung is having a one-day-only sale on the Galaxy Watch 3. It’s gorgeous, capable and downright cheap if you have something you can trade in. See it at Samsung The Watch 3 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, …

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Shopping for an inexpensive projector? Don’t fall for this deceptive practice

I’m always on the lookout for projector deals, but recently I’ve noticed an unfortunate trend in the way certain models are listed at stores like Amazon and Walmart. It’s misleading at best, deceptive at worst — and one that I think all projector sellers need to address immediately. It’s all about resolution. Take a look at this Amazon product listing …

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The amazing Vava 4K HDR ultra

During quarantine I finally assembled the home theater of my dreams. OK, not quite, but the key components are there: a 4K projector pointed at a 100-inch framed screen (this one, if you’re interested). The projector I chose normally sells for $2,799, but right now you can get a deal that’s close to the all-time low: While supplies last, BuyDig …

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The Motorola One Fusion Plus with pop

What are your priorities when shopping for a midrange phone? I suspect they’re the same as if you were shopping for a premium phone: Big screen, lots of storage, good cameras, excellent battery life and so on. Now, what if you could get that midrange phone at a budget price? For a limited time, you can: The unlocked Motorola One …

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Get a 1

To paraphrase Woody Allen, I’d never join a club that would charge me $45 to become a member. But $23, and throw in dinner and dessert? I’m listening. For a limited time, Cheapskate readers can get a one-year Sam’s Club membership with a free rotisserie chicken and eight cupcakes for $23.11. That’s after applying promo code CHEAP20 at checkout. With …

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Best Friday deals: Edifier gaming speakers $62, Sony WH

Quick poll: What’s your interest level in 3D printers? I have a couple potentially sweet deals lined up for Monday, but I’m not sure anyone will want them. Hit the comments and let me know your thoughts. Bigger picture: I want to know what kinds of deals you want to see. So don’t be shy about leaving comments, sending emails, …

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Get 4 months of Peacock Premium streaming for just $10

Even if you’re suffering from streaming-service overload, this is a deal that deserves a look. For a limited time, you can get four months of NBC’s Peacock Premium for just $10. That works out to $2.50 a month, or half the regular price (which was already a pretty solid deal). See it at Peacock As always with promotions like this, …

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Get the Motorola One 5G Ace for $30 when you sign up for service at Metro

This feels like a mistake. I checked; it’s not. If you have an old phone you’re looking to retire in favor of a shiny new 5G-capable model, here’s an insanely affordable option: For a limited time, you can get the Motorola One 5G Ace for $20 when you port an existing number to Metro by T-Mobile. List price: $400. Regular …

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