The $200 (£200) Kiyo Pro is Razer’s second shot at a webcam, and the first that feels at all worth recommending. The original Kiyo (which remains available for $135) is clunky with just-OK quality and a built-in ring light that seemed like a good idea at the time; it isn’t really bright enough to make …
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A few random bits of news before we jump into today’s deals: Tomorrow you’ll find out how T-Mobile Home Internet (currently a pilot program) has been working for me. It’s $50 a month for unlimited service, no caps, no fees, no equipment-rental charges. Stay tuned! Amazon has an unusually good movie deal today: The 2014 multiple-Oscar-winner Whiplash for 99 cents. …
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Aukey’s mini charger, the Omnia 20W PD, isn’t much bigger than the 5W charger that used to be included with iPhones. Back in September of last year, we listed it as a deal at $12 with a CNET-exclusive coupon on Amazon, but now it’s $9.55 with an instant 25% coupon (just remember to check the box before checking out). By …
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Comparing Raptic’s Titan XL to an ordinary power bank reminds me of the “That’s not a knife…” line from Crocodile Dundee. The Titan XL is a 13-pound, 14-inch-long power station that has a capacity of 497 watt-hours. It’s the next best thing to having a gas generator. And though it usually retails for $500, right now you can get the …
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Ho, hum: The Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is back on sale for $22, the second-lowest price on record. I mention this in case you’re new around here and haven’t heard me say, for the thousandth time, that you should never, ever pay full price for Amazon gear. It goes on sale constantly. Read more: CNET Fire TV Stick Lite …
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Gab returned online after the social media network popular with right-wing users took itself down to fix a bitcoin scam. In a Friday blog post, CEO Andrew Torba said Gab took itself offline after several accounts “were posting bitcoin wallet spam and related content.” Fewer than 20 accounts were affected and no bitcoin was transferred, Torba said. “We have identified …
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Who’s good and ready for a weekend right now? 🙋 Before you turn your attention to those much-needed days of leisure (free games, anyone?), let’s take a look at some deals that also deserve your attention. There’s pretty much everything here that a weekend might need: TV, books, exercise, vlogging and more. Josh Goldman/CNET DJI Pocket 2 Gimbal Camera $299 …
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AirPods knockoffs are a hot commodity these days. I’ve tried dozens of them; many have proven to be great, others just good. One thing is certain: You don’t need to spend $250 or $100 or even $20 if you want a set of true-wireless earbuds. Because for a limited time and while supplies last, Amazon seller SoundPARA Direct has the …
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After nearly a year of laptop scarcity and high prices, we’re finally starting to see more availability and better deals. If you’re on the hunt for a K-12-friendly machine, I’ve got one for you — though I’m going to restate my fondness for Neverware CloudReady, which can turn just about any old laptop into a capable Chromebook. It’s totally free. …
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Here’s some bummer news I just learned: Starting next month, password manager LastPass will no longer offer syncing as part of its free version. I feel a little prescient in having chosen Bitwarden — which continues to offer that essential feature — for the Cheapskate Hall of Fame. More on this soon. In the meantime, I’ve got an utterly fantastic …
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