Hey, cheeps, a quick update about yesterday’s super-popular (but ultimately disappointing) earphone deal: According to the vendor, only Cheapskate readers had access to that code — and there were some 500 units available when the post went live. That inventory got scooped up in a flash. #cheapskateeffect If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, …
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This story is part of “Follow the Money,” a look at how digital cash is changing the way we save, shop and work. Think about every little thing you do when you walk into a store and pay for something. You stand in line, pull out your wallet and withdraw your credit card. You chat to the cashier as you …
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The market for premium wireless noise-canceling headphones is very competitive these days, with several top models to choose from at the $350 price point, including the highly rated Bose QuietComfort 35 II and Sony WH-1000XM2. Beats’ Studio3 Wireless also lists for $350, but I’m seeing it at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy for $250 in some colors. In fact, the …
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Today’s deal is a rerun of the best kind: Lower price, vetted (by me) product. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the Smartomi HAP-1 Bluetooth neckband earphones for $9.90, shipped free with Prime. That’s after applying promo code 551KV4KE at checkout, or you can just click this link and it’ll get applied automatically. Update: Alas, these …
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I met Andrew Lissimore at an audio show last year, and we immediately hit if off, probably because we share a common interest in turning people on to great headphones. Lissimore does it with his sales site, Headphones.com. It obviously has a lot of competition on the web, but Lissimore has a secret weapon: he sells headphones with a 365-day …
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Psst. You with the phone. How does a $20-per-month service plan sound? With unlimited everything and 5GB of LTE data? Pretty great, right? Here’s the catch: You have to pay for a full year up front. So pony up $240 right now and you’re good to go until April, 2019. You may think I’m talking about Mint SIM, a mobile …
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The upcoming LG G7 ThinQ smartphone will have a unique, physical connection to Google Assistant. The flagship phone, slated to be unveiled in a New York event on May 2, will sport a dedicated hardware button specifically for Google’s digital assistant, according to people familiar with the smartphone. The Google Assistant button will be on the left side of the phone, while …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Amazon’s CEO for the first time reveals that his company has over 100 million Prime members. Qualcomm’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of NXP continues to face challenges amid US-China trade issues. Amazon unveils a new way to make your own custom Alexa skills. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the …
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Amazon and Best Buy want to sell you your next smart TV. The companies, which are two of the biggest electronics retailers in the US, on Wednesday revealed a new multiyear partnership to sell the next generation of TVs running Amazon’s Fire TV operating system to customers in the US and Canada. Best Buy will be the exclusive seller for more …
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On this podcast, we talk about: ZTE potentially losing the right to use Android thanks to a US Commerce Department ban. Amazon partnering with Best Buy to sell smart TVs. California’s net neutrality bill taking one more step toward becoming a law. Our uber-profile of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top …
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