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Android users will soon have another tool to help in the fight against robocalls and spam calls. Last week, Google announced the company’s Phone app will add a new Verified Calls feature to tell you not only what business is calling you, but why they’re calling. Knowing that an unknown number is really who it claims to be …

Apple AirPods are admittedly overpriced — you can get true-wireless earbuds that give AirPods a run for their money for, well, a lot less money. But there’s no denying that AirPods are a great product, and there’s no shame in wanting them rather than a more generic model. We’d actively discourage you from spending $160 on them, though, since they’re …

Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film Psycho is 60 years old — the movie’s general release was Sept. 8, 1960. What better way to celebrate the debut of this controversial film than by watching it, and a handful of other Hitchcock classics, in glorious 4K? Well, good news: There are a few places you can find it for a discount. The best price …

Android 11 is ready for your phone, as long as it’s compatible. And if it isn’t yet, it could be soon — phone brands will want to fast-track Google’s new operating system for their top phones. The Android 11 update brings a slew of new features, including a screen to control your connected devices, redesigned media controls, improved notifications and a …

Shopping for a single line of phone service that includes 5G, mobile hotspot, Wi-Fi calling and unlimited high-speed data? The best deal right now is a new one from Mint Mobile (famously owned by Ryan Reynolds): $30 a month when you prepay for 12 months. However, if you’re not sure you want to commit to the carrier for that long, …

Welcome to the weekend. There’s a slew of ways to save some money right now, so I’ve rounded up some intriguing (but utterly unrelated) deals all in one place for your browsing pleasure. And if you have a few minutes to spare, remember to check out the Cheapskate Show podcast, in which Rick and I discuss ways to save money …

The US Treasury Department announced Thursday it’s sanctioning four individuals for attempting to interfere with US elections on behalf of Russia. Three of the people who were sanctioned work for the “Russian troll factory known as the Internet Research Agency (IRA),” according to the Treasury Department.  US intelligence agencies and investigative reports have found that the IRA uses workers to …

In this week’s episode of The Cheapskate Show, Rick is excited about a new class of inexpensive portable projectors, such as one that costs a mere $100. Dave is less enthused and explains some of the reasons you might want to be careful before spending money on this kind of projector. Want to see what a projector suitable for your media …

Let’s be optimistic and assume that travel is something we’ll all do again — hopefully soon. And one thing I’ve learned from trips abroad is you can’t have too many plug adapters. One for you, one for your partner. Got kids? They’ll need them as well. And don’t forget plugs for things like curling irons and the Chromecast you cleverly …

I love cheap solutions to real problems. If you’re using your phone or tablet for Zoom meetings or other video calls, for example, you’ve no doubt discovered the need for some kind of stand. You’ve probably also discovered that the camera ends up too low, shooting at an unflattering upward angle. Problem solved for a sawbuck: For a limited time, …