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The best 'Prime Day' tech deals that aren't from Amazon
Most Amazon Prime Day deals may be exclusively for Prime members, but the day isn't just about Amazon anymore. The evolution of Prime Day over the years has spawned competing sale events from Amazon's biggest competitors like Walmart, Target and Best Buy. In addition to having exclusive sales that Amazon might not have, these retailers will often match some of Prime Day's biggest deals -- giving anyone the opportunity to grab them. If you want to save some money but don't want to contribute to the machine that is Amazon, we've collected the best anti-Prime Day deals here so you don't want to go searching for them yourself. Google's Nest Audio smart speaker has dropped to $75 across the web, which is $25 off its normal price.
Roku Premiere and Premiere (2018): Price, Details, Release Date
Not to be outdone by Amazon's deluge of hardware announcements last week, set-top box maker Roku is readying two new, low-cost streaming video boxes. Along with the new hardware, Roku is going to work with Google Assistant voice control to make it easier for users to find all the streaming content available for bingeing. Roku said in a briefing last week that it's adding two new 4K streaming boxes: the Roku Premiere and Roku Premiere . These boxes have a similar form factor to Roku's Express line; they're tiny pieces of hardware, much smaller than the remote they ship with, and are so lightweight they come with a strip of tape so you can stick them to your entertainment console. But these tiny Rokus stream 4K HDR video, pack quad-core processors, and come with updated firmware that the company says contributes to a smoother streaming experience.
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How much money you can actually save by ditching cable
This feature is part is Reviewed.com's Guide to Cord Cutting, where we explain everything you need to know to start living life without a cable bill. Remember when staying in to watch TV was a cheap date and/or family night? Well, it's gotten really expensive. However, cable and satellite TV services have gone up over the years. Between channel lineups, DVRs, taxes, and fees, it's gotten to a point where TV programming has become a luxury for a lot of people.
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Wirecutter's best deals: Save $120 on the iRobot Roomba 960
This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissions that support its work. Read their continuously updated list of deals here. If you're seeking a robot vacuum that has it all, this is a nice opportunity to save on this recommended model. The Roomba 960, which we praise for its great battery life, superior carpet cleaning, and smartphone control, was a top performer in our testing but is usually saddled with a price over $600 and can see pricing as high as $700. The iRobot Roomba 960 is the upgrade pick in our guide to the best robot vacuum.
These are Amazon's 5 best deals right now
Saturday is full of great deals. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA Today's newsroom and any business incentives. We've made it through another week and finally get a couple of days to do what we want. If that involves buying yourself a little something, you're in luck. Today, I found a handful of amazing deals among all the not-so-impressive sales on Amazon today.
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March Madness is coming—here's what you need to binge watch the games
March Madness is coming--here's what you need to binge watch the games (Photo: Jamie Squire/Rainer Puster/Getty Images) If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. For sports fans, the most wonderful/unproductive time of the year has arrived. The first weekend of March Madness, the all-day basketball bonanza that runs from early afternoon to late night from Thursday to Sunday, is my happy place. Other than opening day in baseball, it's my favorite time to watch sports all year.
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Roku Ultra (2017) review: Stuck in the middle
The new Roku Ultra is in the strange position of being the last $100 streaming box standing. This price used to be the norm on devices like the Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV box, and Google Nexus player. But the market has split: The most popular streaming devices range from $30 to $70, while high-performance boxes like the Apple TV and Nvidia Shield TV range from $150 to $200. That leaves the Roku Ultra in a muddy middle ground. It's neither cheap enough to compete with lightweight streaming sticks, nor powerful enough to take on high-end streaming boxes.
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Roku made a 4K streaming stick
Fresh off a successful IPO, Roku is keen to keep the momentum going. And what better way to do that than to launch a set of new devices, packed with a bunch of free (ad-supported) channels. The company tends to refresh its line-up in the fall, and this year is no exception. As rumored, there's a 4K streaming stick, but that's not all. Roku is also upgrading its budget line-up, slashing the price of its top-tier device (the Roku Ultra), and giving its Roku OS a fresh coat of paint.
Roku Ultra, Roku Streaming Stick , Roku Express: Price, Specs, Release Date
Fresh from last week's NASDAQ debut, blushing ingenue Roku is celebrating by refreshing its entire product line and rebooting the software that runs across all its devices. The new Roku boxes look promising, with updated specs and more affordable pricing. And those software enhancements are plentiful. If you use a Roku box for your HBOing, Plexing, and Netflixing, ice up the champagne and join the party. The biggest news is that the company's entire line of players will see a refresh, from Roku's basic streaming stick to its beefy 4K-capable home entertainment hub.