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Nothing Phone 3a specs leak suggests this could be Android’s newest budget superstar
Since bursting onto the smartphone scene in 2022 with the Phone 1, the awkwardly-named Nothing brand has been a consistent fixture on our list of the best cheap phones you can buy. Founded by the co-creator of OnePlus, Carl Pei, Nothing’s handsets combine solid specs, a fair price and a truly unique design in a world of similar-looking black rectangles.…
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Pixel 9a leak reveals Google’s budget phone keeps this disappointing design feature
The Google Pixel 8a is currently our pick of the best cheap phones, and only one handset looks capable of displacing its superb price-to-performance ratio: its upcoming successor, the Pixel 9a. But Google had to make compromises to get the Pixel 8a in at under $499, and one visibly obvious one is the size of the bezels impinging on-screen space.…
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This Budget Samsung Soundbar and Subwoofer Combo Is Over 50% Off
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Amazon. Soundbars typically fall into two broad categories: High-end options like those from Sonos, and the cheaper options that are honestly not worth the money. There is, however, a sweet spot to be found in…
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Building a Budget PC? 4 Reasons Why Last-Gen Hardware Still Rocks
Summary Last-gen hardware can offer competitive performance at a fraction of the price of current-gen components. New hardware doesn’t always bring substantial performance benefits, so slightly older components provide excellent value. Combine last-gen hardware with newer GPUs to get excellent performance and access to new features. Building your dream PC on PCPartPicker is exciting—until the final cost wipes the smile…
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Our favorite budget office chair has a built-in leg rest — and it’s $70 off right now
When you finally score yourself one of the best budget office chairs, you realize how little you actually need to spend to have a quality perch in your home office. The Boulies EP460, in particular, is one of the comfiest we’ve tested, thanks in no small part to its all-mesh construction and fold-out leg rest. While the EP460 is already…
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How Identifying Your Money Values Can Help You Budget Better
In a time of resolutions, who doesn’t reflect on where, exactly, their money goes? It’s one thing to stick to strict dollar amounts and percentages that you set for yourself; it’s another to actually understand why you picked those percentages in the first place. Understanding your personal money values is the foundation for making meaningful financial decisions. While budgeting often…
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Best Budget Soundbars of 2024
Here are a few shopping suggestions to keep in mind. • Make sure you can return or exchange the soundbar even if you listen to it in a store before buying it. Soundbars may sound very different in your home. • Determine how many channels of sound you want. To simply enhance your TV sound, an inexpensive soundbar with 2.1…
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You Can Get This Budget Samsung Chromebook on Sale for $80 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get this Samsung Chromebook on sale for $79.99 right now (reg. $229.99) through November 10. The budget laptop runs on a 1.1GHz Celeron N4000 processor with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It has an 11.6-inch HD…
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Tech sector left wanting after UK budget overlooks key industry concerns
The UK budget has been met with mixed reactions as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced sweeping tax hikes for businesses, increased employment allowance, and heightened tech investment. While critics suggest some moves threaten to hurt growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), others promise more breathing room and greater access to resources. Delivering the first Labour budget in 14 years,…
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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) Review: A Great Budget Tablet
Key Takeaways The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) has enhanced power and storage and provides the best performance in its class. Thanks to an upgraded processor and memory, the tablet performs well with resource-intensive games like Fortnite. Low-quality display and sound quality are drawbacks, but hands-free Alexa and exceptional battery life add value. The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) is…
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