Not a fan of true wireless earbuds? Maybe you prefer something corded, so if a bud pops out while you’re running, lifting or whatever, it just dangles instead of flying into a sewer grate. (Hey, don’t ask me why your gym has sewer grates, I’m just the deal guy.) For a limited time, and while …
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Microsoft security update fixes zero
Microsoft released patches Tuesday for more than 100 security vulnerabilities, in software including Windows 10, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office, as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday security update. The flaws included five zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which was exploited in the wild, according to a blog post from security firm Kaspersky. The latter is known as an …
Read More »Xgimi portable 1080p projectors are on sale today only, starting at $439 (Update: Expired)
Projector tech is getting good. I continue to be amazed at the big-screen power that comes from a device not much larger than a box of Pop-Tarts. Xgimi’s Mogo and Halo models, for example, deliver native 1080p resolution, baked-in Android TV, Harman/Kardon speakers and hours of battery-backed play time. And right now, three of them are on sale. I recently …
Read More »Where to score a PS5: All you need to know about buying Sony’s new gaming console
If you’ve been trying to get your hands on the PlayStation 5 for months — but still miserably failing — you’re not alone. Even though Sony launched the new console five months ago, it’s still extremely hard for anyone to get their hands one. The pandemic and the global chip shortage have definitely contributed to this lack of inventory, but demand for the PS5 has …
Read More »Get a refurbished Apple iMac 21.5
We love the iMac‘s all-in-one design, solid performance and attention to detail as much as the next website, but you’ll spend $1,100 minimum just to get out the door with a bare-bones off-the-shelf iMac. Thankfully, you can do a lot better with a refurbished model. You might not save a ton at Apple’s own Certified Refurbished store, but there are …
Read More »Amazfit’s huge one
Amazfit is one of those gadget success stories I can really get behind. The brand popped onto the scene a few years ago with the Amazfit Bip, an Apple Watch look-alike that offered solid performance for a crazy-low price. And it turned out not to be a fluke; Amazfit has continued to churn out quality wearables at value prices, becoming …
Read More »Improve your TV audio by stealing this soundbar for $40 (save $30)
The Cheapskate’s Words to Live By™: Cheap things come to those who wait Always use a password manager Turn off your TV’s horrific soap-opera effect …and while you’re at it, add a soundbar “Wait,” you say, “a soundbar? Why do I need that?” Because you probably don’t realize just how bad your TV’s built-in speakers are. For starters, they’re necessarily …
Read More »Get your favorite movie trilogies in 4K for as little as $12
Movies have been my personal Zen space throughout the pandemic. Thank goodness for Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and all the other streaming services for delivering a never-ending stream of movies to my doorstep. But some films are special enough that you want to own them, doubly so for trilogies and other multi-film collections. Right now you can get some of …
Read More »Mpow’s M9 waterproof true wireless earbuds are back on sale for $21
I’ve tried many a cheap earbud that sounded good when listening to music but came up short on calls — Zoom, voice and otherwise. If that’s a priority for you, consider this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller MpowTech has the Mpow M9 true wireless earbuds are just $21 when you clip the on-page $6-off coupon …
Read More »The newest Google Pixel Buds are now $149, the lowest price around
The Google Pixel Buds 2 are a significant improvement over the original Buds. These are true wireless, not just connected to each other. They sound better, fit better and are overall among the best premium true wireless earbuds. They’re usually priced at $179, but right now you can get the Google Pixel Buds for just $149 — a $30 savings …
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