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This popular Acer convertible Chromebook is on sale for $199 (save $100)

If you’re shopping for a budget Chromebook, you probably know what to expect: a fairly low-resolution display, not much storage, so-so battery life. All that’s OK if the intended user is, say, a middle-school student who just needs to work on assignments in Google Classroom. But if that Chromebook can also double as an Android …

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The Apple Watch Series 3 for $169 (save $30) just got a killer new feature

Wish you could listen to Spotify without your phone? Until now, you had precious few options. There’s the Mighty Vibe, an iPod Shuffle-style portable music player that can suck up your Spotify playlists for offline listening. It’s $100. Then there are various high-end smartwatches, like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and certain Garmin ForeRunner models. Those start at around …

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Crime alert app Citizen is reportedly testing on

Civilian crime-watching app Citizen is testing out a new on-demand security service that would work something like ride-hailing app Uber, but instead of a driver, the app summons a security detail. The product would, for example, let you request a security guard to escort you while walking late at night, according to a Citizen spokesperson, who described the test as a “pilot …

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Feeling splurgy? Got some extra stimulus cash to spend? Maybe it’s time to indulge yourself in the premium headphones you’ve always wanted. Bose makes some of the best — and some of CNET’s favorites — and right now there are notable deals on two top picks: the Bose 700 and QuietComfort 35 II. These are wireless, over-the-ear headphones with top-notch …

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Sweet Samsung Galaxy A42 5G deal at Visible: Free Galaxy Buds Live and lots of cash back

Samsung has a lot of phones in its lineup these days, the latest being the Galaxy A02S, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A42 and Galaxy A52. (“Alphabet-soup cleanup on Aisle 6!”) If you’ve perused these entry-level and midrange models and decided the A42 is the one for you, there’s a great deal to be had. The phone would cost you $400 to …

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Prime Day prices now: Fitbit Sense drops to all

This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Yesterday it was the Roku Ultra, which hit an unexpectedly low, Black Friday-matching price a good month or so before Amazon Prime Day. Today, the Fitbit Sense is available for the lowest price on record: $240 for …

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Save 15% on the coolest Father’s Day gift I’ve seen this year: Framed, disassembled iPhones

This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. It’s the age-old question: What do you get for the father who has everything? Look no further: Grid’s framed, disassembled iPhones (and other electronics) are some of the coolest things I’ve seen in a while — and Cheapskate readers can save 15% …

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Prime Day prices now: Roku Ultra streamer drops to $69 (save $30)

This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. We’ve already pinned down some of the Amazon device deals we’re expecting during this year’s Prime Day, which is coming in June. But what about non-Amazon products? What other deals are likely to roll out during the …

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Save your inner child 30% off this all

I’ve always been obsessed with remote controlled stuff. Cars, boats and planes — didn’t matter, I wanted them and generally didn’t get them. But one of the few nice thing about being a grown-up is getting to buy yourself the toys you didn’t get as a kid, especially when they go on sale. Case in point: This GoolRC 1/12 scale …

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My new favorite power bank charges 6 devices at once, and it’s on sale for $26 (save $21)

It might seem weird to have a favorite power bank, because they’re all pretty much the same, right? Yes and no. For example, the Replitronics Hotline 16000 earned a spot in the Cheapskate Hall of Fame for its combination of versatility, retro-cool design and affordable price. This one might just replace it, because while the design isn’t terribly special, it’s …

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