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PlayStation consoles are harder than ever to find in stock thanks to everyone looking for more ways to enjoy their time spent at home lately. If you’ve recently gotten your hands on a PlayStation 4 console, the very next purchase you make for your new console should be on PlayStation Plus or PlayStation Now (or both).

From free games to online multiplayer access, there are countless reasons why PlayStation gamers shouldn’t play without these services. While both are normally priced at $59.99 per year, right now Amazon is offering a 30% discount on both services so you can buy a year of PlayStation Now or Playstation Plus for $41.99 each. That’s like paying just $3.50 per month, rather than the usual $9.99 price when you subscribe on a month-to-month plan. You’ll receive a digital code to use on your account immediately after purchase so you can access all the games and features today.

There are a ton of benefits that come with having a PlayStation Plus membership like free games an…

Jersey Shore castmates Pauly D and Vinny Guadagnino are back from Family Vacation. Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D and Vinny is returning to MTV for its second season of love, drama, and fist pumps later this week. Originally a spin-off of the 2007 show A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, last season saw Pauly and Vinny looking for love in a Bachelor-like competition with 20 women vying for their hearts.

Rather than replacing the cast and finding new singles to pair up, MTV is bringing back several fan-favorites from last season’s cast for Season 2 while adding a few fresh faces into the mix as well. This time, the boys are headed to Vegas — and though they won’t be in a competition for love again, there’s always the chance of finding it on the casino floor.

Double Shot at Love Season 2: When & where

Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D and Vinny season 2 returns to MTV on Thursday, June 11 at 9 p.m. EST. Considering MTV is available through cable packages and TV streamin…

There are only a few weeks until Father’s Day, and if you’re still stumped on which gift to get dad, Amazon’s latest deal on the Bosch Power Tools Combo Kit could help put an end to your search. Right now, thanks to an offer which saves you $20 on $100 or more in Bosch tools, you can grab the 6-piece kit for just $81.86 when you add it to your cart along with three of these Bosch Screwdriver Insert Bits. That will bring your cart above $100 and earn you the automatic $20 discount to score today’s low price.

Bosch’s Power Tools Combo Kit comes with a powerful 12V drill/driver that features up to 1,300 RPM, along with a 12V driver with up to 2,600 RPM. The PS31-2A drill/driver is lightweight and designed to be easy to handle whether overhead or in tight spaces. There are three LED lights built into the tool, too, to allow for better performance in low-light situations. Meanwhile, the PS41-2A driver gives you the precision of variable speed and a light-body, as well as a short-head len…

If you’ve been thinking about giving one of Fossil’s fitness-focused smartwatches a try, the brand’s latest sale is giving new buyers the perfect opportunity. For a limited time, you can pick up a Fossil Sport Smartwatch in select colors for just $99, while Generation 4 smartwatches are now on sale from $129. You can score a nice discount on select watch bands as well while supplies last.

Fossil’s Sport Smartwatch has a 41mm display and is powered by Qualcomm’s Wear 3100 chip for memory processing. When first released, it was one of the first affordable smartwatches to actually do so. This new chip promises better battery life and performance over the previous-generation one. Unlike some of Fossil’s other watches, this one is designed less with fashion in mind and more with functionality.

The Fossil Sport packs a heart-rate sensor, GPS, and NFC for making payments with Google Pay. It should last a full day in smartwatch mode, and then an additional two days in the power saving mode…

Ever wish you could blast your music without having to carry around some bulky Bluetooth speaker? The TYLT Mini Boom Bluetooth Speaker would be the perfect pickup as it’s so small you can shove it in your pocket, in a bag, or carry it around without much hassle. Right now it’s on sale for just $14.99 at Daily Steals when you use promo code THRIFTERTYLT during checkout. That saves you $5 off its regular cost at Amazon; currently, other colors are selling for as high as $30, though Daily Steals only has the silver model on sale today.

The TYLT Mini Boom Bluetooth Speaker features a 3W output along with a sleek metallic finish, and with Bluetooth 4.2, you can pair wirelessly with smartphones and other devices so you can listen to music anywhere you go. The built-in 300mAh internal battery lasts for up to four hours on a single charge, and you’ll also receive a micro USB cable with the purchase to help keep it powered up.

This mini Bluetooth speaker even lets you start taking calls han…

No one wants to be sporting a busted phone, but with how easily phone screens can break, it’s a good idea to take any precautions you can. You probably already have a screen protector and a case on your phone, but if you regularly use your phone one-handed, a PopSocket is the next accessory you need to own.

Whether you’re new to popsockets or you’re looking to switch out the style of one you already have, you won’t want to miss the PopSockets Warehouse Sale going on this week. It’s taking up to 50% off over 150 PopSocket accessories, and you’ll save an extra 25% off most items once you add them to your cart and head to checkout. Most of the items are PopSockets, but there are a few other accessories like phone mounts that are easy to install in your vehicle and hold your phone using a PopSocket.

There are a few reasons why PopSockets are the perfect accessory. You can add a secure and stylish edge to your phone. They work as a grip and a phone stand. Take better selfies, prevent dr…

Not sure what to get dad for Father’s Day? Woot is having a one-day sale on portable JBL Bluetooth speakers where you could score just the right gift for dad, and with discounts up to 44% off, you might even find something worth grabbing for yourself while you’re at it. These powerful Bluetooth speakers are truly made for the music lovers out there, and thanks to today’s sale, you can grab one for as low as $74.99 right now. You’ll want to shop quick as one option has already sold out and the others could follow at any moment.

The most affordable speaker in Woot’s sale today is the JBL Flip 5, priced at $74.99. Today’s deal saves you nearly $50 off its regular cost of $120 and lets you choose between camo, grey, green, and yellow models. The JBL Flip 5 offers over 12 hours of playtime on a single charge and features IPX7 waterproof protection so you can bring it to the pool or the beach and listen without worrying about ruining it. You can even pair multiple speakers together for lo…

Lenovo’s Smart Clock with the Google Assistant was designed to do much more than just wake you up in the morning; it can help control compatible smart home devices, stream music, check the weather, and more, and while it’s normally priced at $79.99, you can snag one right now for only $39.99 on sale at Best Buy. That’s one of the best prices it’s ever reached and matches the deal we saw on the device during Black Friday last year, though today’s offer at Best Buy is good for just one day only.

This smart clock lets you voice control it with simple commands. Just say “Hey Google” to set customized alarms, stream music, listen to audiobooks or the radio, and more. It’s equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen that can show you weather and traffic infomation for your area, album art for currently playing music, and even video feeds from compatible smart home devices you might own like the Nest Cam. It has already received a badge of Recommendation from us here at Android Central too, in part…

After nearly a decade of hitching rides to space with rockets from other countries, NASA will be sending two astronauts back to the International Space Station from U.S. soil. This mission, called Demo-2, is a joint task between NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX company. NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will be returning to space, and NASA is making this event easier to watch than any previous one.

SpaceX Launch: When & where

The launch was originally scheduled to happen on Wednesday March 27, though the mission had to be scrubbed and pushed back to Saturday, May 30 at 3:22 p.m EDT. As with all launches, this is totally dependent on the weather at that exact moment, though the conditions are favorable for it happening. Should the launch not occur then, the next possible launch date is Sunday May 31 at 3 p.m. Eastern.

The Demo-2 mission will send Behnken and Hurley to orbit on a 19-hour journey to the ISS and viewers will be able to watch right from their TVs at home on …

From the creators of Bob’s Burgers comes a new animated musical comedy series set in the iconic Central Park in New York City. The series, aptly titled Central Park, follows a family who just so happens to live there as dear old dad Owen, played by Leslie Odom Jr., tends to the park as its manager. But when an urban developer comes looking to build over the park with apartment complexes and department stores, the family has to find a way to put an end to her plans or risk losing their home forever.

The show also stars the vocal talents of celebrities like Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Stanley Tucci, Daveed Diggs, Tituss Durgess, and more. With season 2 was produced alongside the first season, it’s safe to get invested in the series as it won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

Central Park: When & where

Unlike many streaming originals, the new series Central Park won’t have its entire season all available at once to binge-watch. The first two episodes premiered via Apple TV+ on Frid…