Articles by John Levite

If you’re still working from a conventional thermostat, maybe it’s time to get a smart upgrade. You don’t have to spend hundreds for the privilege either. Last year, Google released an inexpensive version of its famous Nest Thermostat, and it’s a great option that has held up over the long term. Well, today you can get the Snow-colored version for a brand new low of $87.99 at Amazon. The other colors (Charcoal, Fog, and Sand) are all on sale as well, but they are only going for $99.98. That’s not quite the $42 discount of the Snow, but it’s still $30 in savings compared to the thermostat’s regular $130 price that it rarely varies from.

The next closest product in the Nest lineup is the older Nest Thermostat E, and you can see how these two products stack up. But you won’t find the Thermostat E going for this low of a price anywhere. It’s even going for as much as $170 at some retailers like Home Depot.

Compared to even more advanced versions, this Nest Thermostat does lack some of …

The all-new PlayStation 5 is officially available for purchase, but finding a retailer that actually has stock of the new console available to buy isn’t such an easy task just yet. With that being said, there are still plenty of opportunities to pick up the new PlayStation 5 or the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition if you give it just a bit of time and know where to keep looking.

As of July 2021, we’re noticing that the PlayStation 5 still typically goes out of stock on the same day as it becomes available for purchase at most major online retailers. While that outlook may seem grim, the bright side is that retailers are consistently receiving stock of the console and you generally don’t have to wait too long before they return in stock somewhere.

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Target is where you should purchase the PlayStation 5 when given the chance, since there’s a way you can actually save up to $25 on its purchase there when you check out using the RedCard. There’s a free debit version with no fees…

The Galaxy Note 20 series are two of the best Android phones right now. If you’re already a fan of the Note lineup, then you’ll have a lot to be excited about with the new generation. If you aren’t a fan, you should be. The phones have all the latest from Samsung, including a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor, a triple camera setup, 5G connectivity, and a new and improved S Pen stylus.

Being brand new, these phones are going to set you back a penny or two, but we’re on top of that. We’ve got every place you can find the Note 20 (or the Note 20 Ultra) and every deal available right now.

Best Note 20 Deals Available Now

Unlocked Deals: Save up to $450
Carrier deals: Trade-ins, BOGO & more
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The Note 20 starts at $1,000 and the Note 20 Ultra starts at $1,300. The more you add, like extra storage, the more you’re going to pay. Obviously investing in a new phone, especially one as advanced as the Note 20, is not a supe…

You don’t have to look far to find some of the best PS4 prices and discounts from a variety of retailers. Sony’s PlayStation continues to dominate the console scene, and even after Sony and its competitors have unveiled a new generation of console, the PlayStation 4 shows no signs of slowing down. It still has some of the best games of the generation, including some exclusives you can’t find anywhere else.

Best PlayStation Deals Available Now

PlayStation 4: now $300
PlayStation 4 Pro: refurb from $390
PlayStation VR: starting at $150
More Info: Pricing history, which to buy & more

New and better deals get released much more often than you’d expect. If you’ve already bought one of the consoles in the past, maybe today is the day you upgrade to a higher storage capacity or even jump up to the PlayStation 4 Pro.

Our team has had an eye on the PlayStation 4 for years, and we’ve been tracking the best prices, the best deals, and all the best bundles and combo deals around. Now…

The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is down to $29.99 through Lowe’s today. This is unusual because Lowe’s isn’t exactly the place to go for electronics deals. Still, it’s a great price and saves you at least $20 off what it’s going for at other retailers. The clock is still $50 at Best Buy, Walmart and others. And it can sell as high as $80 on a bad day. The drop to $30 is one of the best we’ve ever seen.

We reviewed the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential and gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Ara Wagoner said, “This little clock may not be mighty of sound, but the functionality of the dedicated alarm menu and the voice-controlled nightlight help it earn that coveted spot on your nightstand.”

The Smart Clock is not going to revolutionize your life, but it might make waking up a lot more convenient. It has a 4-inch display with large, easy-to-read LED lights that tell you the time. The lights are dimmable, and there’s a built-in night light that has three brightness levels as well. The night light s…

Cover all the audio basics with just one speaker: listen to music, control your smart home, and stream from multiple devices! The Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth speaker is down to $249.99 at Amazon. While this speaker normally sells for $400, today’s deal is the lowest price of the year. We have seen it go this low a couple of times, but if you missed out on those previous deals now is your chance to save $150 on a great device. Previous deals included the Bluetooth-only version, but that speaker is actually $350 at the moment so you’re saving even more and getting Alexa built in.

This isn’t exactly a part of Amazon’s early Prime Day deals, but the savings do seem to be coming at a pretty convenient time. Amazon has already been launching Prime Day savings way ahead of the big event, so if Marshall’s deal doesn’t work for you check out the other big ways you can save right now.

You’ll get a great low latency connection with low power consumption and no interuptions thanks to the Bl…

Ready to build a new security system for your home? Start with the Arlo Pro 2 1-camera system. Use code 6DADSALE399 during checkout to bring this security package down to $99.99 at Newegg. You’ll get the Arlo Pro 2 base station and one wire-free security camera. That code takes $20 off the price, and that’s off an already discounted price. It was going for as much as $150 in 2020 and has been selling for around $130 at the beginning of April. Similar systems are still going for over $120 at other retailers like Amazon.

The Arlo Pro 2 is a fully wireless security system. The camera uses a rechargeable battery. It can also be easily plugged in if you’re using it indoors or let it recharge with a solar panel if you have one. The wireless nature gives you the flexibilty to put this camera basically anywhere. Set it up to watch a spot of interest or buy a bunch of cameras, connect them all the to the base station, and keep an eye on every part of your house from the outside and inside.

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Do you struggle to wake up in the morning? Did you press the snooze button at least six times? Maybe you just haven’t found the right method for waking up. Try the Philips SmartSleep HF3520/60 wake-up light while it’s on sale for $79.95 at Amazon. It’s $20 off its normal price, and this deal marks only the second time in the last year it has dropped this low. In fact, at one point in 2020 it was going for as much as $130, so today is one of the best opportunities you’re going to see to get the light at a discount.

The SmartSleep is way more than just a light or a clock. It definitely has both of those things, but it also does a lot more. By design, it’s meant to help you improve your sleep by improving how you reach it and how you wake up in the morning. Set the right mood and create the perfection environment.

The lights and sounds can help simulate a sunset and a sunrise by fading the lights at the right time. You fall asleep naturally as the room darkens around you and you wake …

if you are using cable internet, did you know your ISP actually charges you to use the cable modem they provided for you? The cost generally tends to be a fee they don’t really bring up unless you ask. Whether you knew or not, you can get rid of that fee and in the long run save yourself some money by buying your own cable modem. The Netgear CM1000 cable modem is down to $129.99 at Amazon today. That’s a $40 discount. It’s also the best price we’ve seen since 2019 as last year didn’t see any real sales at all on this cable modem.

The CM1000 is a fantastic cable modem designed to work with a wide variety of internet service providers. It works with Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum, and more. Of course, if you’re interested you should check with your ISP before making the purchase. No sense spending this much money on a device you can’t even use, right? They should be able to tell you if it will work.

And remember, if you’re sitting there reading this going “Why would I buy this when I got one…

You’d be surprised at all the things you can do with an LED light strip. From adding some light underneath your cabinets to bias lighting behind your TV to something to agument a live stream, a good LED light strip can change the mood of a room in an instant. Right now you can get the Nitebird 32.8-feet smart wireless LED light strip on sale for $26.38 at Amazon. That’s a nearly $14 discount over what it was selling for at the beginning of April and the lowest direct discount we have ever seen.

This isn’t the only Nitebird product on sale today, either. The sale is one of Amazon’s deals of the day and features a wide range of Nitebird products all going for discounted prices. If you just need some smart bulbs you can get a 4-pack in white for $22.39 or multi-color for $25.49. There are a few other options available, too, so check out the whole sale before these deals disappear.

The light strip has a lot of smart functionality built in so it’s more than just LEDs on a strip. For one…