You know I’m all about the super-cheap earbuds, but I’m just as interested in premium ones when they’re heavily marked down. Case in point: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the Sony WF-SP700N true-wireless in-ear sport earphones for $79.99. They originally sold for $180. See it at Best Buy How …
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Some days it positively rains deals. And these are all pretty self-explanatory, not requiring my usual lengthy-but-insightful explanations. đ As always, these items are available for a limited time and while supplies last. Sometimes coupons disappear and codes expire without warning. Good news, though: Virtually any deal you miss out on today will likely be repeated in the future. mcSquares …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Since April, Verizon has been offering discounted internet rates to users who qualify for the US government-backed Lifeline program, which aims to keep connectivity affordable for low-income users during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Now the company says it’s extending those discounts through the …
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Update, July 27: The OnePlus Nord is here. Read our in-depth review. Original story follows. With just 12 days until OnePlus is expected to unveil its new smartphone, the Nord, images of the device appear to have leaked online. Citing “renowned leakster” Evan Blass, the website XDA posted images of the front and back of the supposed Nord, showing it to …
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If you’ve been paying attention to the latest generation of chargers and USB specs, you know the days of slow charging are numbered. Modern USB-C Power Delivery chargers can fast-charge compatible devices in a fraction of the time of older devices thanks to their 100-watt power capacity. Aukey’s 100-watt Power Delivery charger is just such a beast. Usually selling for …
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The Amazfit GTR and GTS smartwatches debuted at the tail end of 2019 and only recently budged from their $180 and $150 list prices. For a limited time, however, both are on sale for the lowest prices to date. Should you consider either of them when you can get something like the new Amazfit Bip S for $70? That’s up …
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Need a TV for a den, bedroom or dorm room? The deals don’t get much better than this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has an Insignia 24-inch Fire TV for $99.99, a price that includes a free Amazon Echo Dot (third-gen). The latter will automatically appear in your cart when you add the TV. This …
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Disney Plus mobile-app downloads jumped 72% in the US last weekend as the streaming service dropped Hamilton, the highly anticipated film version of the award-winning musical that Disney originally planned to release in theaters more than a year from now. Mobile app downloads surged 72.4% in the US on Friday through Sunday, compared with the average number of downloads during the four preceding …
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Twitter said Monday it has suspended 16 accounts discovered to be part of a network of fake personas spreading propaganda about Middle East countries. The accounts were suspended for violating the social media company’s platform manipulation policy. “Using technology, human review and partnerships with researchers and other independent organizations studying these issues, we work to identify platform manipulation on our service …
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Good morning, fellow cheapskates! (Or, as I like to call you, “cheeps.”) Hope you all had a safe and relaxing holiday. The highlight of mine: Watching Hamilton on Disney Plus. Folks, I am not a musical guy. I like Singing in the Rain and Chicago and that’s it. But Hamilton is utterly amazing, a work of art packed with earworm …
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