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This week’s best deals: The first Apple Watch Series 6 discount and more

Buy Series 6 (40mm space gray) at Amazon – $385 Buy Series 6 (40mm silver) at Amazon – $385 Buy Series 6 (44mm gold) at Amazon – $415 Buy Series 6 (44mm silver) at Amazon – $415 Buy Watch SE (GPS + Cellular 40mm) at Amazon – $320 13-inch MacBook Pro Dana Wollman / Engadget Amazon still has the 13-inch MacBook Pro with a 512GB SSD for $200 off right now. The sale comes from a combination of a discounted starting price and a $50 coupon that will be applied automatically at checkout. That brings the price down to $1,599, which is an all-time-low for the laptop that just came out in May. We gave the new 13-inch MacBook Pro a score of 87 for its colorful Retina display, much-improved Magic Keyboard and solid battery life. Buy MacBook Pro (512GB) at Amazon – $1,599 Amazon Fire tablets Valentina Palladino / Engadget Amazon’s latest Fire tablets are on sale right now — the Fire HD 8 is $70, the HD 8 Plus is $90 and the HD 10 is $110. These prices are only $10 more than the tablets’ all-time-lows, making it a decent opportunity to grab one if you can’t wait for when we think Amazon Prime Day will be in the future. We gave the Fire HD 8 a score of 81 thanks to its decent performance, strong battery life and new USB-C charging port (all of the new Fire tablets have this, finally). Fire tablets are not your…Continue readingThis week’s best deals: The first Apple Watch Series 6 discount and more

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The best cheap GoPro deals and sales for September 2020

We’re bringing you all the best GoPro deals hitting the web today, with big savings on everything from the brand new GoPro Hero 9 Black to the cheapest of starter cameras. That means you’ll find the lowest GoPro prices from all the best retailers right here, so you know you’re always getting the best discount available.  While you’ll find previously pricey models like the GoPro Hero 8 Black are now dropping their costs, you can also pick up some seriously discounted GoPro sales on older models as you get further down the page. GoPro themselves reduced the MSRP/RRP on a number of cameras recently to head off some pretty aggressive competition from rivals.  If you’re just after the newest release, however, you’re shopping at the right time. Top of our best GoPro deals list is the latest GoPro Hero 9 Black, offering up new 5K footage and a 20MP camera for stills. With a front facing display, boosted software, and extended battery life it’s the best GoPro on the market right now, but it’s also the most expensive. We’ll run through the spec of each model making it easy for you to compare them all. So whether you’re after the smoothest 4K scene shooting, or a reliable budget price 1080p option, we’ve got you covered. Keep your eyes peeled for older GoPro deals over Amazon Prime Day this year, as well. The best GoPro prices right now (Image credit: GoPro) 1: GoPro Hero 9 Black deals A brand new GoPro…Continue readingThe best cheap GoPro deals and sales for September 2020

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PS5 pre-order deals and price: where to find PlayStation 5 in stock

Big news: PS5 pre-orders will be back in stock “over the next few days,” according to Sony, and we have the links directly to stores that will carry the new console. Sony actually apologized on how badly the PS5 pre-order rollout was last week and gave us the good news about the next wave of orders. Stores like Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Very and Curry’s are linked below. If you do see a PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition pre-order in stock, you’ll have to be fast to snag it simply because there’s overwhelming interest. It may be your only chance to buy a PS5 in 2020. PS5 pre-order deals: quick links US: Amazon: pre-orders live previously – stay tuned Walmart: pre-orders live – keep refreshing Best Buy: pre-orders live previously – more on the way GameStop: occasionally higher-priced bundles in stock Sam’s Club: pre-orders live previously – more on the way UK: Currys: new stock previously available – stay tuned Box: pre-orders previously live – more coming soon Amazon: pre-orders live previously – awaiting stock Argos: pre-orders live – awaiting stock AO: pre-orders live previously – awaiting stock Ebuyer: pre-orders live previously – more stock coming soon Very: pre-orders previously live for second round – sold out John Lewis: PS5 pre-orders previously live – page now gone AU: The latest: PS5 pre-orders at Walmart and Very PS5 pre-orders have most recently been available at Walmart in the US and Very in the UK. While both retailers are now showing as…Continue readingPS5 pre-order deals and price: where to find PlayStation 5 in stock

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2020 iPad Pro deals finally available with rare discounts this weekend

You don’t see 2020 iPad Pro deals every day, which is why Amazon’s latest $50 discounts are all the more special. We’re seeing these offers hitting silver versions of the 2020 11-inch and 12-inch iPad Pro this weekend, with every configuration on sale apart from the 512GB builds. These iPad Pro deals are particularly impressive given the fact that they’re actually dropping the price down to the cheapest it’s been so far, returning to costs we’ve only seen a couple of times throughout the year.  If $50 doesn’t seem like much to save on these high end tablets, it’s worth noting that we rarely see discounts on Apple’s latest releases. With iPad Air pre-orders coming soon, though, it’s likely September announcements have pushed these prices down this weekend.  The cheapest iPad Pro deal on offer right now is the 12.9-inch model with 128GB of storage. Sitting at $949 thanks to that $50 discount, this is the only way to get current-gen power for under $1,000. Plus, that smaller storage offering isn’t so difficult to manage if you’re relying on iCloud for most of your files – we’d just watch out for bigger apps like Adobe.  If you don’t want to be worrying about your storage, this weekend’s iPad Pro deals are extending all the way up the range, so there are plenty more discounts to take advantage of. That’s all the way up to this 1TB 12.9-inch iPad Pro available for $1,449. Plus, if you don’t need that larger display,…Continue reading2020 iPad Pro deals finally available with rare discounts this weekend

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The best Xbox One prices, bundles, sales and deals for September 2020

Our best Xbox One deals and sales roundup is here to help you score a decent price on the still excellent, but fast disappearing, console from Microsoft. Sure, it’s soon to be a ‘classic’ console but don’t discount it – not least because deals start at just $249 this week – a full $50 cheaper than the newly announced Xbox Series S price. Be warned though – with the recent announcement of the discontinuation of the Xbox One X and One S All-Digital edition, this could be your last chance to score an Xbox deal before the new ones arrive in November. As you’d imagine, stock is really thin on the ground right now, even on the standard Xbox One S which normally enjoys a ubiquitous lineup of bundle deals. Our advice right now is to jump on the remaining stock while you still can and don’t get too caught up in looking for a bundle as it’s often cheaper to pick up a standalone console plus your games and accessories separately. Better still, if you can opt to wait until November for a console, we highly recommend considering a new Xbox Series X pre-order – which are available later this month. We’ve still rounded up the lowest prices for the bundles, however, which you’ll find just below along with all the rest of the best Xbox One deals this week. Can’t decide which console is best for you? We’ll also run through the differences between the consoles before showing…Continue readingThe best Xbox One prices, bundles, sales and deals for September 2020

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SmartNews’ Kaisei Hamamoto on how the app deals with media polarization – TechCrunch

Six years ago, SmartNews took on a major challenge. After launching in Japan in 2012, the news discovery app decided that its first international market would be the United States. During Disrupt, co-founder Kaisei Hamamoto talked about how SmartNews adapts its app for two very different markets. Hamamoto, who is also chief operating officer and chief engineer of the startup, which hit unicorn status last year, also dove into how the company deals with media polarization, especially in the United States. At Disrupt, SmartNews announced a roster of major new features for the U.S. version of the app, including sections dedicated to voting information and articles related to local and national elections. Hamamoto said the SmartNews’ goal is to make the app a “one-stop solution for users’ participation in the election process.” The media landscape has changed a lot since SmartNews was founded in 2012. In the U.S., SmartNews is tackling the same issues as many journalists are: increasing polarization, especially along political lines, and monetization (SmartNews currently has more than 3,000 publishing partners around the world and splits ad revenue with them). And, of course, it’s up against a host of new competitors, including Apple News and Google News. While many Japanese startups focus on other Asian markets when expanding internationally, SmartNews decided to enter the United States because it is home to some of the most influential media companies in the world. On the engineering side, Hamamoto said the company also wanted to tap into the country’s AI…Continue readingSmartNews’ Kaisei Hamamoto on how the app deals with media polarization – TechCrunch

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Shady Contracts, Raw Deals: Inside the Industry of Managing Video Game Stars

“I don’t think the work we do falls under the purview of the act, but that act is over 40 years old at this point and really designed to protect talent from predatory practices,” says Swartz. “Regardless, we are quite confident that we do not fall into that category. We are extremely, extremely professional and we’ll be out of business very quickly if we try to take advantage of talent.” One of the only true agencies endemic to this space is Evolved, run by Ryan Morrison, who is also a founding partner of the law firm Morrison Rothman. California’s labor commissioner has vetted Evolved’s contracts, though at one point the firm represented 70 percent of players in the Overwatch League, creating potential conflicts of interests. (Morrisson says his “heart strings got pulled.”). Now he represents a fifth of the league. In a Twitlonger posted on June 23, a former employee of Morrison’s law firms named Ma’idah Lashani accused Morrison of conflicts of interest and sexual harassment, and said that he made inappropriate remarks about a transgender staff member. Morrison Rothman contracted a neutral law firm to investigate the allegations, and in July, announced it had found “no evidence” of sexual misconduct or inappropriate relationships with team owners. “While Mr. Morrison has made mistakes in the past, he has taken and will continue taking considerable steps and actions to improve,” the firm wrote. Lashani says she declined to speak with the investigator because the investigator would not sign a letter ensuring…Continue readingShady Contracts, Raw Deals: Inside the Industry of Managing Video Game Stars

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The best cheap headphone deals and sales for September 2020

Our cheap headphone deals roundup will not only get you a great price on your next pair of cans, but give you plenty of options no matter what type you’re looking for. Not only are we expert deals hunters here at TechRadar, but we’ve also reviewed all the best headphones from Apple, Beats, Jabra, Sennhseiser, Sony and many more, so you can be sure you’re getting top advice here. We cover all the best headphones released, including over-ear headphones, noise-canceling headphones, and wireless headphones, so there’s plenty on offer. Even still, readers often ask us whether they should spend a little extra for a branded pair of headphones or simply go for a set of no-name buds you often find at department stores. The answer is – you tend to get what you pay for. Those $5 / £5 buds can look pretty tempting, but there’s often a false economy at play with cheap tech. With poor audio and chintzy build quality, you’ll often find yourself going through multiple pairs in fairly short order. Subsequently, we always recommend going for one of the more known brands if your wallet will allow. Luckily, you’ll find some pretty low-cost headphone deals here so you won’t have to break the bank to find a pair that should last. Prices start at around $20 / £20 on our list this week and what’s more, most of these headphones have been impartially reviewed by us, so you know what you’re getting here. It’s with that…Continue readingThe best cheap headphone deals and sales for September 2020

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Voxi and Three are competing to offer the market’s best SIM only deals

The SIM only market is full of great offers to choose from right now. And despite all of the impressive options, two networks stand tall above the rest right now, especially for those powering through data. If you’ve got a bit more cash to spare, then Three looks like the place to be. It has been offering unlimited data for just £18 a month for a while now. That puts it way below most other unlimited plans and is probably the best overall value SIM around. If that feels a little bit on the pricey side, Voxi has stepped up to supply a much more affordable SIM. It provides 12GB of data for just £10 a month and throws in the special feature of completely unlimited use of social media. WhatsApp, Facebook and more – none of these apps will eat into your data. Whichever plan sounds more enticing, you can find out more about these SIM only deals below. Three’s SIM only deals: SIM only plan from Three | 12-month contract | All-you-can-eat data | Unlimited calls and texts | £18 per monthThree has been running this plan for a while now, offering unlimited data at a price far below the competition. It will cost you just £18 a month, a price that only iD mobile can rival. However, if that is too expensive, you can almost half the price you’re paying with the Voxi deal below.View Deal Voxi’s SIM only deals: SIM only plan from Voxi | 1…Continue readingVoxi and Three are competing to offer the market’s best SIM only deals

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Dyson Australia says ‘forget Black Friday’, launches its own week of exclusive deals

For Aussie deal hunters, we’re entering the sticky end of the year. While we might still be waiting to see if Prime Day 2020 will actually take place this year, Black Friday is a safe bet, inching closer by the day. However, Dyson isn’t waiting for a big sale event to come by; instead, the company known for some of the best vacuum cleaners is hosting its own sale in Australia. Starting today (Monday, September 14), Dyson Week brings online-exclusive deals and bonus offers from Dyson Australia. You can save a decent chunk of change on the V8 Absolute or grab a Dyson Pure Cool desk purifier for less – something that could be particularly useful as we head towards summer and bushfire season here in Australia. Dyson Week will not only help you save on individual products, but you can also bundle and save. For example, you can get a V7 Motorhead vacuum cleaner along with a Pure Cool Me fan and save just under AU$300 on the combined price. And it’s not only about the company’s vacuum cleaners and fans – this is also your chance to grab the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and score a bonus gift worth AU$99, or you can get the versatile Airwrap styler instead. Scroll down to see a complete rundown of all the offers available during Dyson Week, which ends Sunday, September 20. So hurry as some offers can be taken off the table as they’re subjected to stock availability. Discounts Dyson V8 Absolute | AU$699…Continue readingDyson Australia says ‘forget Black Friday’, launches its own week of exclusive deals