Andy Rubin said Wednesday that his new startup’s anticipated Essential Phone is now “in full mass production” and he plans to announce next week when the $699 device will become available. The phone’s launch is delayed after Rubin, the creator of Google’s Android, first promised a June release. So, to prove that Essential’s first product is in …
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Years ago, when QR codes arrived on the tech scene, they were heralded as not only the inevitable successor to bar codes, but also the future of information-sharing. By scanning a code, you could open a web page without typing a lengthy URL; learn more about a product; shop at virtual stores; unlock clues in videogames; and so on. And… …
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Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad, which we thought was a good deal at $329 for the 32GB version, gets frequently discounted to $300 at various online stores. But Best Buy has it for $280 as part of its one-day “Cyber Monday in July” sale. The 128GB version, usually $430, is $380. Best Buy also has the 128GB iPad 4 on sale …
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Best Buy has been running a steady stream of discounts on Apple products, the latest of which is $125 off Apple’s iPad Mini 4 (128GB), bring its sale price down to $275 from $399. Depending on how look it, that’s an excellent price for Apple’s smaller 7.9-inch iPad. However, the iPad Mini 4 is getting a little long in the …
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Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s BeatsX headphones are just the right fit 2:32 If you thought Beats’ neckband-style Bluetooth sports headphone was a little too expensive at $150, Best Buy currently has the black version on sale for $100 — or $50 off — as part of its Black Friday in July sale that ends tomorrow (July 22). Best Buy …
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Swim away, you boring, monochromatic Galaxy S8 and S8 Pluses in black, silver and gray. Samsung‘s finally giving its top-rated phone a little color. Starting July 21, you’ll be able to buy the Galaxy S8 in coral blue, and at a discount, too. Best Buy and Samsung are selling the cool blue shade (and all colors, in fact) for a limited-time promotional …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! In case you haven’t heard, it’s Amazon Prime Day. Who are we kidding — of course you’ve heard, because …
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Not to be outdone by Amazon’s big Prime Day promotion, electronics retailer Best Buy also has a bunch of high-tech deals up its sleeve. The list of discounted gear includes everything from Apple Watches, Roomba robot vacuums, iPhones, headphones, and HDTVs. The bulk of the sale kicks off tomorrow on Tuesday 11 July, though some products are already on sale …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Good morning, cheeps! Today I bring you not one, not two, but so many deals I haven’t even counted …
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Apple rarely, if ever, offers any sort of deals on its new products, but sometimes other retailers do. While this isn’t exactly a discount, Best Buy is rewarding customers who customers who preorder the latest iPad Pro models with up to a $50 gift card, depending on the model you order. You can also get a minimum of $250 Best …
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