Comparing Raptic’s Titan XL to an ordinary power bank reminds me of the “That’s not a knife…” line from Crocodile Dundee. The Titan XL is a 13-pound, 14-inch-long power station that has a capacity of 497 watt-hours. It’s the next best thing to having a gas generator. And though it usually retails for $500, right …
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Love audiobooks? Then you know they’re expensive, often selling for anywhere from $15-$30 apiece. There are ways to save money on them, of course, but get ready for one of the cheapest options yet: Chirp. The service offers time-limited deals on curated audiobooks. Check out Chirp Chirp adds new books almost daily, and each one is usually available for about …
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Apple not only included three cameras in the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but the company also added a lidar sensor. The new feature, a first on iPhones, helps improve portrait mode photos and even makes it possible to take those blurry-background shots in night mode. The lidar sensor, however, has another trick it can do — and it’s …
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Who’s good and ready for a weekend right now? 🙋 Before you turn your attention to those much-needed days of leisure (free games, anyone?), let’s take a look at some deals that also deserve your attention. There’s pretty much everything here that a weekend might need: TV, books, exercise, vlogging and more. Josh Goldman/CNET DJI Pocket 2 Gimbal Camera $299 …
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AirPods knockoffs are a hot commodity these days. I’ve tried dozens of them; many have proven to be great, others just good. One thing is certain: You don’t need to spend $250 or $100 or even $20 if you want a set of true-wireless earbuds. Because for a limited time and while supplies last, Amazon seller SoundPARA Direct has the …
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The Boy Scouts know what’s up: “Be prepared.” It just makes sense, and the extreme weather in Texas right now just reinforces the need. You simply never know when there’s going to be an extended power outage. Below I’ve rounded up some big batteries that happen to be on sale. They’re not full-on generators, so they’re not powerful enough to …
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After nearly a year of laptop scarcity and high prices, we’re finally starting to see more availability and better deals. If you’re on the hunt for a K-12-friendly machine, I’ve got one for you — though I’m going to restate my fondness for Neverware CloudReady, which can turn just about any old laptop into a capable Chromebook. It’s totally free. …
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Here’s some bummer news I just learned: Starting next month, password manager LastPass will no longer offer syncing as part of its free version. I feel a little prescient in having chosen Bitwarden — which continues to offer that essential feature — for the Cheapskate Hall of Fame. More on this soon. In the meantime, I’ve got an utterly fantastic …
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How’s the home office these days? Are you tired of hunching over a 13-inch laptop screen? Or maybe feeling like a second screen would help your productivity? Presto: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the HP 27f FreeSync Monitor for $150, with free shipping or curbside pickup (where available). The regular price is $250, and …
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You can make a strong case that the trophy for best noise-canceling headphones could just as well go to the Sony WH-1000XM4 or Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 — they’re both such good performers that it’s almost a toss-up. Recently, CNET’s Rick Broida tried a refurbished pair of the Sony 1000XM4’s and deemed them indistinguishable from the full-price retail version. …
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