Lay the JBL Flip 5 next to last year’s Flip 4 like I did at this year’s CES in Las Vegas and you’ll notice that the Flip 5 looks pretty similar but is slightly bigger than its predecessor. That increased size has allowed JBL’s engineers to equip the Flip 5 with a larger battery and …
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I’m not sure the Chromecast Audio is long for the world, which may explain today’s significant discount, but let’s come back to that. For now, the deal. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Google has the Chromecast Audio for $15. You can also find it at B&H for $15, Macy’s for $15 and Staples for $15. But each of …
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A company you probably never heard of, Lofree makes some really cool retro gear: a mechanical keyboard, the QTV I shared here a while ago, and the curiously named but decidedly excellent Poison speaker. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Cheapskate readers can get the Lofree Poison vintage wireless speaker/FM radio for $69.30 with promo code RRPA8IDU. It …
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There are certainly some good reasons to pay for Spotify Premium other than the obvious one about removing the ads. That’s not to say that the free version of Spotify is an ad-filled, shuffle-only affair. Far from it. Here’s a handful of tips on how to get the most out of Spotify for free. On-demand playlists One of the biggest …
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Sonos is branching out from a choice of either black or white for its most affordable speaker, the One, with a selection of new fall colors available for preorder today. The company has announced five colors as part of its partnership with Danish design brand Hay: Pale Yellow, Forest Green, Vibrant Red, Soft Pink and Light Gray. The $229 Hay …
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You’ve heard the expression “an embarrassment of riches”? It means an overabundance of a good thing — like, say, crazy inexpensive (but actually decent) Bluetooth speakers. The latest “embarrassment”: For a limited time, and while supplies last, VicTsing Direct (via Amazon) has the VTIN portable IPX6 wireless speaker for just $12.99 with promo code GU7KW3QM. Code tested and verified at …
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I love books. Right now I’m tearing through Ron Chernow’s amazing Hamilton biography. It’s not only stoking my ongoing love of history, but also just generally improving my life. Indeed, studies have shown that reading for pleasure can increase empathy (which I’d say is vital right now), improve relationships, reduce the symptoms of depression and even help you sleep better. Just make …
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Anker is known for its mobile charging products but in recent years has branched out into other consumer electronics categories. Heading into the holiday season, it announced a handful of new products at a media event in New York. They include the Nebula Capsule II pico projector, the PowerPort Atom PD charger (Anker’s smallest 27W charger yet) and the Soundcore …
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Bluetooth speakers aren’t my forte, I’m a high-end guy, but I like the little Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth speaker because it sounds better than it has any right to. After all, it’s a dirt cheap speaker, it’s as featureless as they come, and yet I have to admit I’m enjoying this little critter. I took it on my recent trip …
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Regular readers are now intimately familiar with the Insignia Voice alarm clock that regular pops up here for $25. Guess what? Its portable cousin is on sale for the same price: Best Buy has the Insignia Voice Portable Speaker with Google Assistant for $25 shipped. Regular price: $150! See it at Best Buy At first blush, it’s a fairly average-looking alarm …
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