PC gaming has rarely been more popular than it is now, what with the pandemic and all. If you’re limping along with old hardware or just looking for an alternative to consoles, Dell has a deal that might be just the ticket. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Alienware Aurora R9 Gaming …
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This deal is a rerun from last year, but it’s back in stock — and for the lowest price ever. Do you like music? And showers? Most speakers shouldn’t go anywhere near water, but this one can: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller Patozon has the VicTsing SoundHot C6 5W wireless water-resistant speaker for $8.90 when you …
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Welcome to the weekend. There’s a slew of ways to save some money right now, so I’ve rounded up some intriguing (but utterly unrelated) deals all in one place for your browsing pleasure. And if you have a few minutes to spare, remember to check out the Cheapskate Show podcast, in which Rick and I discuss ways to save money …
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Only in a year as strange as 2020 would Motorola release a Razr phone with a folding screen in February and then six months later launch a new and improved version. The initial Razr packed nostalgia and a high-tech hinge that allowed the phone to fold its screen in half. But while the phone was certainly highly anticipated and unique, …
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As it does most years, JBL announced several new products at the IFA trade show in Berlin, which is taking place in-person and virtually in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new products include additions to its true-wireless headphones and portable speaker lines along with some new models in its PartyBox speaker collection. Here’s a quick look at the new …
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Bose has a new CEO. Former Pitney Bowes exec Lila Snyder will take the helm on Sept. 1, becoming the first woman in the CEO post at the audio stalwart. She’s filling a position that had been vacant since Phil Hess stepped down as CEO early this year. While the company has yet to make a formal announcement, Bose Chairman …
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A few months back I shared a deal on the Duex Pro, a slide-out second screen for your laptop. Creator Mobile Pixels is back with a couple new versions, and once again I’ve got an exclusive for you: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Cheapskate readers can save 20% on the Mobile Pixels Trio and Trio Max with …
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Already using a music-streaming service like Apple Music or Spotify? Consider pausing it for three months while you check out Amazon Music HD. It’s home to some 60 million songs that stream at up to 10 times the bitrate — meaning you’ll hear audio that’s better-than-CD-quality. Oh, and it’s free. For a limited time, new subscribers can get Amazon Music …
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Broken-record time: A good soundbar will elevate your TV- and movie-watching experience like few other accessories. Ah, but which one? Here’s a good option at a particularly good price. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon once again has the Polk Audio Command Bar for $199, a savings of $100. There are cheaper soundbars, to be sure, but this …
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I love Bluetooth speakers that have a vintage look, whether they’re dressed up like a prewar radio, hi-fi system or ’70s-era guitar amplifier. Electrohome’s Birmingham Bluetooth speaker is similarly retro, styled to look like a classic Fender guitar amp. But here’s the twist: It has a 1/4-inch input for your guitar, meaning it can do double duty as an actual …
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