Articles by Alex Smith

Technology has come a long way since flip phones. These days, devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Motorola Razr truly put the years past in perspective. They can be folded to keep them pocket-sized yet when unfolded, they allow for more screen real estate than most other smartphones on the market. It’s been quite a while since the last major innovation in mobile devices brought us full touchscreen devices; now, folding phones are making the next big leap with displays that seem like they belong only in the future.

Best Folding Phone Deals Available Now

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Which to buy?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Up to $1,000 off via trade-in at Samsung

Trade-in any eligible device and get up to $800 off the cost of the new Fold 2. The Samsung Discount Program can save you an additional $200 for those who are students or teachers, in the military or government, or if you’re a first responder.

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Cutting the cord is easier than ever these days — especially with smart Android TVs now available that let you access all the latest streaming apps without the help of any additional devices. Connect an OTA antenna and you’ll even have free live TV channels. This Hisense 75-inch 4K UHD Smart Android TV (H6510G Series) is a fantastic pick that normally sells for $1,000, though thanks to a current sale at Best Buy, you can pick one up today for just $599.99 while supplies last. That’s a $400 discount and one of the best prices it’s ever reached.

This sale is part of Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals, offering discounts on everything from computers and sound systems to home appliances and more. Best Buy’s sale is just one of many Black Friday deals that you can shop for today.

Just two months ago, we reviewed this Hisense H65 Series Android TV and called it “almost perfect” in part due to its excellent 4K picture quality, Android TV built-in, ultra-slim bezels, and support for HDR…

With the holiday season arriving soon, many of us are busier than ever and that can sometimes show in the building piles of junk mail and misplaced items around the house. Now that 2020 is almost over, there’s one appliance everyone should invest in to help gain a bit of free time in their schedule and a cleaner home: a Roomba.

Best Black Friday Roomba deals

iRobot Roomba 675: Now $179
iRobot Roomba e5 $50 off
iRobot Roomba i7+ $200 off

There are plenty of smart robot vacuums out there, but Roomba is the most popular in part due to its premium build and wide range of features. Some even use the word Roomba to describe generic smart robot vacuums, though there is only one true brand that makes Roomba vacuums — iRobot. If you’re hoping to find Black Friday deals on a Roomba or another smart robot vacuum, you’ve come to the right place.

This year, retailers won’t be waiting until the week of Thanksgiving to start their Black Friday deals. In fact, some aren’t even waiting fo…

Upgrading to a bigger or better TV doesn’t have to come at a huge expense. In fact, right now you can score TCL’s 55-inch 4K Smart Android TV (Series 4) on sale at Best Buy for just $249.99 thanks to a one-day discount that saves you $150 instantly. Since this TV is a Best Buy-exclusive, you won’t find it or this discount available anywhere else. Best Buy offers free shipping with its purchase.

TCL’s 4 Series 4K Android TV features Ultra HD picture quality and access to all of your favorite streaming apps without needing to plug in any additional devices, from Netflix and Hulu to Disney+, Prime Video, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. It also allows for easy input switching to your cable box, gaming console, and other devices all on one unified home screen. There’s even a built-in tuner if you have an antenna connected.

This TV has the Google Assistant built-in so you can control compatible smart home devices, get the answers to your questions, and more using the included Voice Remote, …

2020 has been quite the year so far. Store shelves have become routinely empty of certain essential items that one might need while they’re staying at home for weeks at a time. If you’ve been trying to get your hands on disinfecting wipes without searching every local store within a 20-mile radius, you’ve come to the right place.

Where to find Clorox wipes in stock

The Best

Instacart: shop disinfecting wipes
Amazon: shop disinfecting wipes
Staples: shop disinfecting wipes
Target: shop disinfecting wipes

The Rest

Walmart: shop disinfecting wipes
CVS: shop disinfecting wipes
Office Depot: shop disinfecting wipes
Home Depot: shop disinfecting wipes
Walgreens: shop disinfecting wipes

The key to finding wipes in stock is to keep looking. Stock levels are always changing, and while they may be unavailable at some places right now, that doesn’t mean they won’t be back before the day is out.

How to find disinfecting wipes in stock

Amazon is pretty well-known for having just abo…

With the holiday season arriving soon, many of us are busier than ever and that can sometimes show in the building piles of junk mail and misplaced items around the house. Now that 2020 is almost over, there’s one appliance everyone should invest in to help gain a bit of free time in their schedule and a cleaner home: a Roomba.

Best Black Friday Roomba deals

iRobot Roomba 960: $200 off
iRobot Roomba 675 Down to $249
iRobot Roomba i7+ $200 off

There are plenty of smart robot vacuums out there, but Roomba is the most popular in part due to its premium build and wide range of features. Some even use the word Roomba to describe generic smart robot vacuums, though there is only one true brand that makes Roomba vacuums — iRobot. If you’re hoping to find Black Friday deals on a Roomba or another smart robot vacuum, you’ve come to the right place.

This year, retailers won’t be waiting until the week of Thanksgiving to start their Black Friday deals. In fact, some aren’t even wait…

There’s no use in waiting ’til Thanksgiving to start your holiday shopping. Black Friday deals are starting even before November this year! We’re seeing retailers like Best Buy and Target offering deals we’d normally expect during the end of next month right now instead. Tech, home decor, appliances and more are dropping in price, such as this Shark Navigator NV360 Upright Vacuum. Right now it’s discounted by $130, bringing its price down to $99.99. This deal marks a return to the best price this vacuum has ever reached.

This deal at Amazon is a price-match of a sale happening at Best Buy, so you could also pick it up there once it inevitably sells out at Amazon. This low price certainly won’t last forever, so don’t wait!

The Shark Navigator NV360 is a powerful, upright vacuum featuring Lift-Away technology, allowing you to lift away the pod and clean above the floor with a lightweight, versatile handheld vac. You can shutoff its spinning brushroll for gentle bare floor cleaning. I…

This year, retailers aren’t waiting ’til the end of November to start offering Black Friday deals. In fact, they’re not waiting for November at all. You can already start shopping early Black Friday deals at Best Buy, such as today’s discount on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. This versatile tablet and keyboard combo normally sells for $299, though right now you can grab it on sale for $229 while supplies last. Today’s deal at Best Buy marks the lowest price this Chromebook has ever seen, and considering we likely won’t see a better offer once the actual Black Friday arrives, now’s the time to purchase one if you’re interested.

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is truly the best dedicated Chrome OS tablet yet. Our review of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet rated it with 4.5 out of 5 stars in part due to its stellar battery life (up to 2-3 days per charge) and its gorgeous display that’s great for watching videos or reading. This model comes with a keyboard and a kickstand in the box so you don’t nee…

Black Friday 2020 will be different than most. For starters, tons of deals have already gone live at various retailers from Best Buy to Target, and it’s not even November yet! We’re also now seeing a bunch of stellar deals popping up at Amazon on all of its most popular devices as well, such as the Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot smart speakers. If you didn’t get around to shopping during Prime Day, here’s another chance to grab some of the low prices we saw during that 2-day event earlier this month; this time, you don’t even need a Prime membership to snag any of the deals!

We have an entire guide to Black Friday deals that can tell you more about what to expect during this year’s sale and show you more of the deals that are live right now, but if you’re looking for discounts on Amazon devices, you’ll find all the best offers below.

Best early Black Friday Amazon Device deals

Amazon has been releasing stellar one-day deals every day thanks to its Holiday Dash promotion, though all the …

LEGO has been on a roll lately with new LEGO Harry Potter sets, like the massive new LEGO Diagon Alley set and the Hogwarts Castle Astronomy Tower set. Now, with Black Friday just a few weeks away, we’re starting to see all-new low prices on select LEGO sets including LEGO Harry Potter sets. This latest deal on the LEGO Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Knight Bus is truly the first early Black Friday deal that LEGO collectors and Harry Potter fans won’t want to miss.

Today Amazon has the 403-piece set on sale for $25.99 when you clip the coupon on its product page. That saves you nearly $15 off its regular price of $40 and brings this set down to its lowest price in history.

This building kit lets you re-create the 3-level Knight Bus as seen in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. It comes with a few accessories such as a packed trunk, swinging chandelier, and beds for the riders, and it has a removeable roof. Three minifigures are included with …