At $700, the Essential Phone didn’t make sense. At $500, it was worth a look, for the right person. But today, for Amazon Prime Day, the Essential Phone is just $250 — and that’s an incredible deal. See the Essential Phone at Amazon ($250) We’re talking about a phone with issues, yes — read my five-months-later-review …
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The Home Run Derby is arguably more exciting that the All-Star Game itself. After all, who doesn’t like to see Major League Baseball hitters looking like a group of 12-year-olds in the backyard playing Wiffle Ball, one trying to hit the ball farther than the next? Here’s what you need to know to livestream the 2018 MLB Home Run Derby. …
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Bluetooth speakers have become totally commoditized, but if you want good sound quality and durability you need to still pay up. Except for today: Amazon is offering the awesome UE Wonderboom for just $50. This softball-sized Bluetooth speaker delivers great sound for its size, and it’s not only waterproof — it floats. Normally $99, it’s been widely discounted for the past …
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Cheeps! In case you’ve been living under a rock at the bottom of the ocean on a different planet, Amazon Prime Day is coming. As you might expect, I’m all over that bad boy, starting with a look at Prime Day deals you can get right now and a sneak peek at what’s coming. What’s more, Cheapskate newsletter subscribers can …
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Amazon Prime Day doesn’t start until July 16 at noon PT, but we got the early word on a few deals that will be available. Here’s the quick round up. We’ll be adding to the list as we hear about products that will be on sale. Disclaimer: CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products …
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The TicWatch Pro is a unique new Wear OS (formerly Android Wear) smartwatch that squeezes two screens into its face. It’s available now to Amazon Prime members for $250 (£220 or AU$370). The watch is from Mobvoi, a Chinese company focusing on AI that also makes budget smartwatches and smart speakers, such as the TicHome Mini. But wait: This isn’t a great …
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Want to talk deals with yours truly? I’m hitting the library circuit here in Michigan, presenting “7 Surprising Ways to Save Money Online” at no fewer than seven locations over the next few months. Next up: The Dexter District Library, July 11, 7 p.m. If you live in the area, come on out! I’ll be raffling off prizes and giving …
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Walmart will start a grocery delivery service in the Big Apple. The company’s Jet.com unit will offer same-day grocery deliveries in New York City, the company said Tuesday. Jet will open an e-commerce center in the Bronx in the third quarter. “We are excited to bring 100’s of jobs to the greater New York City area through the opening of …
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Get yer drones here! In its first Amazon Prime Day, DJI will be offering the Mavic Pro for $800, $200 off its usual price of $1,000, and the Mavic Pro Fly More Combo (with extra batteries, parts and case) for $1,000, usually $1,300. These are decent discounts, and DJI drones rarely have significantly lower street prices so they’re probably the …
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Netflix wants to start keeping your downloads fresh for you. Streaming-video giant Netflix is introducing a feature this week called “smart downloads,” which deletes shows you’ve watched offline and automatically downloads the next episode for you. “Downloading today is a very manual process, and most of the time people will only download a couple episodes of a show at a time,” …
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