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Sling TV has been offering one of its best deals in history over the past month. Its ‘Happy Hour Across America’ promotion gives everyone free access to the service between the hours of 5 p.m. and midnight EST every single day, and there’s no credit card or billing information required when you sign up. Just simply enter your name, email, and zip code, and start streaming.

With Sling’s Happy Hour promotion, you gain access to all of the features of the Sling Blue plan, normally priced at $30 per month. That includes over 45 live TV channels, full TV show seasons and movies on-demand, and even cloud DVR access, and since you don’t have to enter any billing info when signing up, there’s no risk of being charged whatsoever.

It’s been nearly a month since the Happy Hour event started, and Sling just announced that May 15 will mark the end of the promotion. That leaves less than a week to check out the service for free. If you’re stumped on what to watch, we’ve compiled a list of some o…

It’s important to keep a few months of expenses saved up in case of emergency, and having an expensive phone bill doesn’t make that easy. That’s where Visible comes in. For only $40 per month, Visible customers gain access to Verizon’s 4G LTE network along with unlimited data, minutes, and messages. There are no contracts or additional fees to worry about either! You can end the service at any time with no penalties.

Now, thanks to a limited time offer, Visible is offering a free 2-piece Nimble Charging Bundle when you purchase any qualifying Google Pixel device and port-in your previous number while signing up for the service. That includes devices like the latest Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL, the affordable Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, and both of the original Google Pixel 3 models. Visible allows you to buy the devices outright or pay for them monthly.

The Nible Charging Bundle features Nimble’s 5-Day Fast Portable Charger and Wireless Charging Convertible Stand, valued at $…

If you’ve been working from home and looking for ways to improve your workspace, you don’t want to miss this one-day sale at Woot. A selection of monitor stands, standing desk risers, and other office essentials are on sale today only with prices up to 50% off while supplies last. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime, or $6 per order.

It’s important to keep your home office comfortable, and if you’re busy sitting down for hours every day, a desk riser could be the perfect pickup to make sure you get your body moving throughout the day. Today’s sale has a bunch to choose from with prices starting as low as $79.99. These risers are designed to sit on your existing desk so you don’t need to do a lot of re-arranging or buy an entirely new desk. With this Sit to Stand Desktop Riser on sale for $79.99, you save $35 off its usual cost.

A few of the desk risers in the sale are electric too, such as this Black 32-inch Electric Desk Riser that’s now down to $119.99 from a regular price of $230…

After being stuck inside for weeks on end, you may be starting to run low on ideas for ways to stay entertained. Despite some countries and states reopening businesses and public spaces, social distancing is still important, and if you’re looking for something fun to do while you’re at home, LEGO is always a fun choice to spend time on. However, as it is with puzzles and Nintendo Switch consoles, you may have some trouble finding certain sets in stock right now.

LEGO building kits are like 3D puzzles. You receive a set of instructions and with color-coded pieces, the process is simple enough that builders of all ages can take part in the fun. There are even LEGO Duplo sets for the tiniest builders out there and LEGO Creator Expert sets for those looking for a real challenge. If you’re looking for the best sets to try out, the guide below takes you through nine of our favorites that you can get your hands on right now — sorry, LEGO Hogwarts Castle.

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Keeping your digital library up-to-date with your favorite shows and movies is always a smart idea. With streaming rights being traded from service to service, you never know when you might lose access to something if you’re just watching on Netflix or another streaming service. Take Friends for instance. The show was taken off Netflix on January 1 earlier this year and hasn’t been available on any streaming sites since. It’s set to debut on HBO Max once the service goes live for audiences later this month, but if you don’t want to pay $15 per month, there’s a better option to consider today.

iTunes has the complete series of Friends on sale for just $49.99 for a limited time. This is one of the lowest prices it’s ever reached, and for over 230 episodes, that’s like paying just 21 cents each. The collection includes all ten seasons in digital HD.

Shows and movies purchased at iTunes can be viewed using the Apple TV app, which means you don’t need an Apple or iOS device to watch. Th…

The fifth and final season of Blindspot premieres on NBC this week. While it’s been quite a while — nearly a year — since audiences last saw the thrilling crime drama air new episodes, the long wait finally comes to an end this Thursday, April 30 on NBC. It’s time to finally get to the bottom of the mystery, and this 11-episode run is sure to surprise once it kicks off in just a few days.

It’s easy enough to watch Blindspot Season 5 as it airs live on NBC, but if you don’t have cable or an antenna hooked up to your TV, you might be wondering the best way to stream the show that night. Since NBC is a broadcast network that airs locally, you might have some trouble finding it on certain streaming services. Luckily, there are still a few ways to watch including right on the NBC website.

Blindspot Season 5: When & where

Blindspot returns to NBC on Thursday, April 30 at 10p.m. EST. This is the fifth and final season of the show, and rather than consisting of 22 episodes like th…

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Mother’s Day is less than one week away, and if you’re still stumped on what to buy your loved one, Roku’s latest sale is here to help. With offers on streaming devices, wireless speakers, and even streaming channels, Roku gives you a number of ways to make mom’s day special. Best of all, various retailers are getting in on these deals so you can shop where you like and even score free shipping on select purchases.

The main deal you don’t want to miss out on this week if you or mom don’t own a streaming device already is on the Roku Streaming Stick+. It’s down to $39.99 at retailers like Best Buy and Target saving you $10 off its full cost. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for something a bit more affordable, the Roku Express is on sale for $24.99 at both retailers as well. While the Express is capable of streaming in 1080p HD, the Roku Streaming Stick+ can stream content in 4K UHD. Both of these deals are valid only through May 9.

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The Grand Ole Opry has hosted shows every Saturday night consecutively for the past 90 years, and even social distancing measures aren’t going to keep performers off the iconic stage. For the past few weeks, Circle All Access has streamed performances live from the Opry for free on Youtube and a few select other platforms, and this weekend’s concert is set to be one of the best yet.

Previous livestreamed events featured guests like Luke Combs, Trace Adkins, and Craig Morgan. This Saturday night, Bobby Bones will host as Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood take to the stage to perform acoustically at the Saturday Night Grand Ole Opry, along with opener Scotty McCreery.

The Opry Livestream events are in support of MusiCares. With the #UNBROKEN campaign, the livestream aims to raise money for MusiCares’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, dedicated to benefiting artists and music professionals affected by the crisis. You can text UNBROKEN to 41444 to make a donation during the live event.

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Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and if you’ll be far away from mom or just can’t be there on the big day, there are a number of ways to make her feel special and loved. Flower delivery services are a reliable choice, but with so many sites to choose between, you might understandably feel a bit lost on which to pick and which can get your gift to mom, or grandma, or another loved one on time. The guide below will take you through the ins and outs of the best flower delivery services there are to help you make the decision and find mom a gift she’ll adore.

Best Flower Delivery Services

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FTD Online
Harry & David
ProFlowers
JustFlowers
Flowers Fast
Teleflora

Whether you want to send a big bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, or if you have no clue what to send at all, the sites below will help you get your gift together and delivered on time for the big day. Delivery availability does vary depending on the items you select and where they’re being sent.

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