Your future iPhone might have a home-grown cell modem in it. Apple’s looking to hire a lead designer for a cell modem platform, according to a job listing it recently posted. A story in The Information (subscription required) brought attention to the job posting and also said a source with knowledge about Apple’s plans affirmed there’s an internal project for developing its …
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Over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, nearly every Amazon device — Fire TV sticks, Fire tablets, Echo speakers and so forth — was available at their lowest prices of the year. But the price of the brand-new Kindle Paperwhite — which has only been available since Nov. 7 — didn’t budge: It remained at $130. As of a few days ago, however, …
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Hey Cheeps, Rick is off today, so I’m filling in. He’ll be back in the deals saddle Monday, don’t worry. Looking for a “real” laptop that’s super thin and light, touchscreen-equipped yet powerful enough to handle whatever you want to throw at it? Today’s deal on a tablet could be for you. The 2018 Microsoft Surface Pro 6 convertible tablet …
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If you’re looking for a full-featured smartwatch without the pomposity — or priciness — of the Apple Watch, Amazfit’s new wearable may be worth a look. The $160 Amazfit Verge offers many of the features and specs you’ll find in smartwatches and fitness trackers that cost hundreds more. Though it doesn’t have built-in LTE like the higher-end version of the Apple …
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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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It’s Wednesday, so the big Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2018 sales are mostly gone. That goes for most retailers, including Target, but a few nice deals are still available today at Target.com. Most of them involve discounts on the Google Home Mini smart speaker with Google Assistant. There’s also a stray Bose bluetooth speaker deal still around. Let’s take …
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Sprint’s Black Friday deals are live now, bringing sizable discounts on iPhones and Samsung phones, the Apple Watch, LG V40 phone (how about a free TV bundle worth $500?) and a gaggle of smart speakers. These deals are best for existing customers, and unlike some offers from big retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and Target, offers are contingent on …
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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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This is it, folks: Peak holiday-shopping season. You’ve got Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, followed by Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Festivus and all those other giftworthy celebrations. Have no fear: We’re going to help you find the perfect presents for everyone on your list — and maybe win a sweet special something for yourself (see below). CNET’s …
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Are you a Spotify subscriber? Then you’ve no doubt discovered the limitations for listening offline. Basically, it requires a phone, which isn’t always convenient — like when you’re at the gym or out for a run. And even if you do have your phone, you’ll have to devote a chunk of precious storage to your Spotify playlists. The Mighty Vibe …
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