If you see a good Black Friday deal on something you want to buy this week, buy it. Don’t wait for a theoretical “better” sale on Cyber Monday (Nov. 26). I’m not waiting and I don’t think anyone else should wait, either. To be clear: I’m not suggesting you buy stuff you don’t need. Or …
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Black Friday 2018 deals at Sam’s Club start Thursday: Fitbit Versa for $150, 55
Some of the better deals on TVs, laptops and a bunch of other devices may be found at Sam’s Club on Black Friday 2018. Like Costco, Sam’s Club is a warehouse club store based on customers having a membership plan. An annual membership at Sam’s Club costs between $45 and $100. Nonmembers can technically still make purchases at Sam’s Club, but they’ll miss out on …
Read More »Black Friday 2018 Best Buy phone deals available now: iPhone XS, Pixel 3, Note 9, Moto G6 and more
Whether you’re buying a new phone as a gift for someone or just to treat yourself, Black Friday has the best deals from all the biggest brands. Best Buy is one of the retailers going big on phone deals, with sizable discounts on the iPhone XS, Moto G6, Galaxy S9 and Pixel 3 phones. Best Cyber Monday 2018 phone and wearable deals …
Read More »Sprint Black Friday 2018 deals today: Free iPhone XR, $100 iPad, free $500 LG TV with LG V40
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 …
Read More »Apple explored a TV
Apple may have flirted with the low end of the streaming-TV market. The company considered a low-priced streaming-TV dongle, similar to Google Chromecast, Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire TV Streaming Stick, according to a Wednesday report by The Information, citing people familiar with the matter. The device could have served as a lower-priced entry point to unlock access to Apple’s …
Read More »Google Find My Device now shows you left your phone in the mall bathroom
Google Maps has been incorporating the layouts of large public indoor spaces for several year. Now, the latest update to Google Find My Device adds the capability to locate your phone in airports, malls, stadiums and other venues where you’re likely to misplace it. The new Find My Device feature could come in handy if you venture out to brick-and-mortar stores …
Read More »10 tips and tricks to master YouTube TV
Google’s YouTube TV ($65 at YouTube TV) streaming service is a worthy contender for those who want to cut the cord and ditch a traditional cable subscription. For $40 a month, you get myriad channels, and the company has a history of adding to that offering. Where can you use YouTube TV? Almost everywhere. The YouTube TV website, on Android, …
Read More »Black Friday 2018 Verizon deal offers up to $400 off a new Pixel 3, Galaxy S9, iPhone X and more
Upgrading to a new phone can be plagued with ambivalence. Sure, it’s exciting to upgrade to your phone to something new and powerful, but it can also be painfully expensive. Not so much Black Friday week. If Verizon is your carrier of choice, you’ll be able to snag a new phone from Google, Apple, Samsung or LG for up to …
Read More »Facebook’s Black Friday deals on Oculus Rift and Go VR shave off a few dollars
Still thinking about getting a decent VR headset? Holiday deals are starting to emerge. The existing Oculus VR hardware, both PC and mobile, is getting a Black Friday price drop, joining other VR deals on PlayStation VR and HTC’s pricey Vive Pro. Oculus Go: $179 ($20 off) The Oculus Go, released in March, is a rock-solid mobile standalone headset that’s …
Read More »Amazon Pay looks to gas stations, restaurants in digital wallet push, says report
Amazon looks to be trying to become even more involved in shoppers’ lives. The e-commerce giant is pushing to expand its Amazon Pay digital wallet into brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday. The service is mainly used online currently. Amazon reportedly wants to partner first with gas stations, restaurants and merchants that aren’t direct competitors. It’s unclear …
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