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Social distancing won’t put a stop to BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2020. Though the event was originally planned as an in-person music festival for the end of May, BBC is taking the event virtual and letting everyone watch the show.

With live (at home) performances from artists like HAIM, Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith, and the Jonas Brothers, as well as replays of past performances from musicians like Ed Sheeran, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and Calvin Harris, the festival is certain to include something for everyone.

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend festival will have several ‘stages’ showing performances, including the Radio 1 Stage where live at home performances will be aired and the Headliner stage which features past performances from top artists from around the world. Meanwhile, BBC Music Introducing Stage offers up 40 acts you probably haven’t heard of before. Radio 1 Dance and 1Xtra stages feature their own performances as well.

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The long, 4-day weekend is finally here. Memorial Day isn’t far away at all, and Memorial Day sales are live now through the weekend at various retailers across the internet. Best Buy’s sale is one that just went live this morning, and it’s certainly one you won’t want to miss out on. While all of its deals are scheduled to run through Monday, May 25, there’s still the chance for items to sell out early — shopping ASAP is recommended.

Best Buy is notable for its selection of computers, phones, and tech accessories, though there’s quite a bit more to find there from kitchen and home appliances to fitness equipment, toys, and more. Memorial Day weekend has brought deals to just about every category, and Best Buy is even offering free next-day delivery on thousands of items during the event. Not every item offers free shipping though, so for others you may need to reach a cart total of $35 or more to have your order shipped for free.

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With all the usual live events and games cancelled for the time being, sports fans are clamoring for a great match and Turner Sports is about to provide with a live golf competition and charity event starring a few of the most well-known athletes in the world. Headlined by golf icons Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the game will also feature two of the NFL’s greatest players in history: Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

Woods and Manning will go head-to-head against Mickelson and Brady in a Best Ball format on the front nine and a Modified Alternate Shot format on the back nine. Along the way, there will also be a few on-course challenges to help raise funds for charity. WarnerMedia and the golfers will collectively make a donation of $10 million to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts with donations sent to several national and local beneficiaries, including DirectRelief.org, the American Red Cross, Save Small Business, and the ALL IN Challenge.

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Memorial Day is coming up quick, and a ton of sales are already live for the occasion. Rosetta Stone is another company that’s starting its Memorial Day sale before the big weekend even begins. Subscriptions to its single language and unlimited language plans are now on sale through May 26. You can choose a 3-month membership to any single language for just $35.97, or purchase an unlimited language plan starting at $95.88 with the 12-month option. Lifetime and 2-year plans are on sale as well.

While the single language option is great, having a Rosetta Stone Unlimited membership lets you learn any of the 24 languages that Rosetta Stone provides material on. It allows you to switch back and forth between languages and focus on the ones you actually want to learn. It’s also the most affordable way to join overall, as you can grab a membership for its 2-year plan at what amounts to just $5.99 monthly or even pay for a lifetime subscription priced at $199. The total cost of whichever su…

Memorial Day is only a week away, which means it’s time to keep your eyes peeled for all the great deals and discounts that are heading our way over the next few days. This year, Nanoleaf is one of the first to get its sales started. Now through May 31, you can save 10% on select Nanoleaf smart lighting kits at Best Buy and you’ll even score free shipping with the purchase.

Nanoleaf’s kits come with a number of LED panels that you can arrange however you see fit. Maybe you want them in the shape of a letter, a heart, or a random pattern — it’s up to you. Expansion kits are on sale this month as well, so while the starter kit may not have as many panels as you need to fully realize your design, you can add on more panels whenever you choose. Plus, they can not only be mounted to your wall but to your ceiling too for some insane design possibilities.

Once your panels are installed, you’ll be able to control them using an app on your phone, with your voice, or even using hand gestur…

Getting your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S10+ just became much more affordable thanks to the latest sale at Daily Steals. Right now the unlocked 128GB Samsung Galaxy S10+ is on sale in New/Open Box condition for just $579.99 when you use promo code THRIFTERS10 during checkout. You’ll even score free shipping with the purchase, along with a one-year warranty.

While these devices have open-box packaging, they’re still new; that’s quite a discount for unsealed packaging. The factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10+ is ready for use on all major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T. Today’s deal is valid on all models of the S10+ in stock at Daily Steals: Prism Black, Prism Blue, and Prism White.

Samsung’s Galaxy S10+ smartphone has been well-received by tech reviewers and customers alike. Packed with 8GB of RAM, the device is equipped with a large 6.4-inch AMOLED display featuring an integrated ultrasonic fingerprint sensor hidden underneath to keep it secure f…

Scoring a deal on a PlayStation Plus membership earns you free game downloads every month, discounts on digital games at the PlayStation Store, and more, but the best part about the service is that it unlocks access to online multiplayer modes on most PlayStation games. That’s a pretty essential feature you’d miss out on otherwise, but thanks to an early Black Friday deal at eBay, you can score a one-year membership for only $29.79 and start playing online at 50% off its usual cost. Over at Amazon, this subscription is currently priced at $59.49.

With today’s deal, you’ll be paying only $2.50 per month for your PlayStation Plus subscription. That’s 75% off the price of a one-month subscription which costs $9.99. This deal is offered via trusted seller CDKeys and is delivered as a digital redemption code which is sent usually immediately after purchase.

PlayStation Plus is an important subscription to have as it unlocks online multiplayer modes on most PlayStation games that have th…

It’s clear to see why the versatile Echo Show 5 is Amazon’s best Echo device to date. This streamlined version of the original Echo Show is a bit more compact and much more affordable, with an integrated smart display that let you watch videos, control smart home devices, talk with Alexa, and more.

The device debuted last year for $89.99, though thanks to a one-day sale at Best Buy, you can score two of the Echo Show 5 today for the price of one. That’s like paying only $45 for each one, or you could see it as scoring one for free. You can choose between white and black versions of the device while supplies last.

Amazon’s Echo Show 5 is equipped with a compact 5.5-inch smart display that can show you the weather, news reports, movie trailers, and more, or you can listen to radio stations, podcasts, audiobooks, and music streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify. It’s best utilized as a hub for any smart home devices you have too, as it allows you to voice control any compatibl…

Most Memorial Day sales won’t be going live until next week, but Marshall is bringing savings to customers a bit early with its latest discount on the flagship Major III Bluetooth headphones. These on-ear wireless headphones regularly sell for $149.99, though right now you can pick up a pair for only $99.99 in your choice of Black, White, or Brown while supplies last. That saves you $50 off their usual cost, and you’ll score free shipping at Marshall with the purchase as well.

Marshall’s Major II Bluetooth headphones feature aptX codec support for upgraded audio quality and a 30-foot wireless range. The equipped 30mm dynamic drivers have been custom tuned for enhanced bass response, smooth mids and crystal clear highs, while the built-in battery lets you listen for up to 30 hours on a single charge. They take about three hours to recharge fully using the included microUSB cable.

Meanwhile, an integrated multi-directional control knob lets you play, pause, shuffle, and adjust the vo…

If you’ve never used Sling TV before, you’re running out of time to stream live TV for free. Everyone in the U.S. can watch Sling’s live TV streaming service for free between the hours of 5 p.m. and midnight EST thanks to its current “Happy Hour Across America” promotion. The offer has lasted nearly a month, and sadly it’s coming to an end after Friday night.

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