After months of staying at home, chances are you’ve streamed your share of TV shows and movies. And maybe you’ve noticed a thing or two about whatever streaming device you’re using. Maybe Netflix doesn’t load as quickly as you’d like, maybe the remote is a pain to operate, maybe that old tablet is slowing to …
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In this week’s episode of The Cheapskate Show, we’re tackling a seriously underrated product category: digital photo frames. In recent years they’ve gotten smarter, sharper and cheaper. If there’s a hill I’m willing to die on, it’s that everyone needs one of these gadgets. Next up, Bill & Ted’s next excellent adventure has arrived, but should you rent the movie …
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Get ready for a cavalcade of sales. With Labor Day sales already in progress, Prime Day now happening sometime this fall and Black Friday and Cyber Monday still ahead of us, it seems like we’re all in for one steady blur of deals between now and the end of the year. And here’s one more: Amazon is holding a Samsung …
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After months of canceled events, the IFA trade show in Berlin is going to try something different: entertain actual attendees in person. IFA will proceed from Sept. 3 to 5 with a scaled-back in-person component and other virtual events. Mainstays like Samsung are opting to forgo IFA entirely and instead host their own digital launches. The show will only let …
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Google’s rumored Android TV dongle may be nearing a release. After being leaked earlier this year, Google’s successor to the Chromecast Ultra has been spotted at a host of retailers for between $50 and $60. 9to5Google saw the device, codenamed “Sabrina,” priced at $50 at Home Depot while Android Police saw it set for a Sept. 30 release for $60 …
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A couple months back, mobile carrier Visible was offering this sweet deal: The Samsung Galaxy A51 for $208 after rebate. It’s still available, though you’ll be paying $408 up front and then using Visible as your carrier for at least two months (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Prefer immediate savings? Here’s the best non-rebate deal to date: For …
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The Google Pixel 4A has arrived, and it’s one of the best budget phones ever. Of course, even if you can swing the $349 price, I’ll wager you’d be even happier to win one? Thought so. You can, just by entering CNET’s latest giveaway. Two lucky people will take home an unlocked Google Pixel 4A, which is notable for having …
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Looking for a remote-learning setup for a student? You’re probably thinking “laptop,” but there’s another option: A PC on a stick. Yep, you can run Windows from a dongle that’s barely larger than a flash drive. Simply plug it into just about any monitor, TV or even projector. You’ll need a couple accessories, but let’s start with the guts: For …
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Amazon Music and Twitch on Tuesday said they’re teaming up to bring livestreaming to the on-demand music platform. Twitch’s livestreaming functionality is now incorporated into the Amazon Music app on iOS and Android, allowing fans to engage with artists and switch between livestreams and recorded tracks. The feature is available across all streaming tiers. “The combination of livestreaming, coupled with …
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Can’t afford the AirPods Pro — or just don’t want to pay $235 for them? Well, Tribit has a new set of budget true wireless earbuds, the FlyBuds ANC, that feature reasonably effective active noise canceling (with a transparency mode), fit comfortably and deliver pretty decent sound. They list for $60 but can be had for $42 when you input …
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