The Apple Pencil is one of Apple’s best iPad innovations, a “smart” stylus that’s great for things like taking notes, sketching ideas and creating art. But $99? Or $129 for the second-gen version? Come on. That’s outrageous even by Apple standards. Thankfully, there’s an alternative: the Logitech Crayon. Price tag: $70. Still a little steep, …
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Barely a week goes by without a deal on smart speakers and smart displays. Just yesterday, I told you about an incredible 60% off deal on Google Home, for example, in which you can get $250 worth of speakers for $99. And today brings new ways to make your home smarter at a discount. Amazon is offering a pair of …
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I readily admit that I’m a pizza snob. As an LA transplant from the east coast, I miss my New Jersey pizza. Even at the best of times, it’s hard to find decent pizza here in the City of Angels, and during the current crisis, there are fewer options than ever. The obvious solution? Make your own pizza at home. …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. A group of 14 US lawmakers on Friday urged Amazon to boost its efforts to protect its employees during the coronavirus outbreak, adding to a long list of groups raising concerns about Amazon workers’ health during the crisis. “No employee, especially those who work …
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Power banks are a dime a dozen, but most of them are boring black bricks missing one feature or another. The latest from iOttie, however, not only does all the things, but also looks nice doing them. Still, $50 struck me as a little pricey, so I asked the company to give Cheapskate readers a deal. Which it did: For …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. During the novel coronavirus pandemic, Lyft has expanded its services beyond just ride hailing. For example, last week in the San Francisco Bay Area, it initiated a pilot that lets drivers deliver medical supplies and meals. The company confirmed on Friday that it’s …
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Need something to take your mind off This Coronavirus Life? Start by taking your ears off it, ideally by listening to your favorite calming music, podcasts (like, say, This American Life) and meditations. Of course, to really enjoy that stuff, you’ll want the best possible headphones. Read more: Free entertainment to help you beat the coronavirus quarantine blues Perfect time for a …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, e-commerce giant Amazon confirmed that it would significantly delay US deliveries of non-essential items until late April in favor of shipping medical and home staples faster. On Friday, a report from Recode said Amazon may have unintentionally hid that some …
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Working from home and need to block out the sounds of kids playing, dogs barking and other distractions? Consider the one-two punch of noise-isolating, noise-canceling earphones. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Sopownic Direct via Amazon once again has the the Vogek JH-ANC10 sport earphones with active noise-cancelling for $27.99. That’s after applying promo code BIGSALEGO at checkout. See …
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If you’ve ever taken your drone on a trip to do some aerial photography, you know that simply tossing it onto the back seat doesn’t work — it’s too risky for your expensive and fragile flight hardware. Rugged drone backpacks don’t come cheap, though. Lowepro’s BP 400, designed for the DJI Phantom, lists for $150 at Lowepro and is regularly …
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