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Cheap and good. In the tech world, finding a device with both those attributes can be difficult. The Moto G4 is one of those rare devices that is both inexpensive and satisfying. Ryan called it the best budget phone you can buy in his review and it's easy to see why – the specs of this device are top-notch for the price. As a quick reminder, the Moto G4 sports a 5.5in 1080p screen, 2GB of RAM, 13 and 5mp cameras, expandable storage, and a Snapdragon 617 in the engine compartment. Not bad for a $200 phone. It's even better at $119.99, which is its current price as an Amazon Deal of the Day.Now, there are a couple of strings attached to the discount. First, this is the Amazon ad-supported version of the phone. As such, you'll have to put up with lock-screen ads. Second, you need to be an Amazon Prime member to be eligible for this offer. The price for non-members is still $149.99. If neither of those strings is strong enough to tie your hands down, then go ahead and proceed to Amazon to purchase a G4. The deal expires at midnight, so think about it, just don't think for too long.
A few weeks ago I wrote a preview article introducing the Yi 4K action camera. The upstart Chinese company has boldly promised that their top of the line $249 action cam can outperform the GoPro Hero4 Black (the Hero5 Black had yet to be announced when I began testing) which sells for $100-150 more.That's a pretty bold statement considering that GoPro is a name synonymous with action cams, so much so that many people call any action camera a GoPro. I've spent the last few weeks testing that claim, and you know what, the Yi 4K is not as good as a GoPro Hero4 Black. It's better.
I own quite a few different sets of over-ear headphones that I use for different purposes. My Bose headphones I wear when working at the computer because they are so light and comfortable that they never cause fatigue. When I travel, I bring a set of Sony wireless noise cancelling headphones to drown out the sound of the jet engines and crying children (which are usually my own). During my lunch break at work I rock my V-Moda Crossfades, because they sound awesome and look intimidating, so no one bothers me while I listen to Audible.I also own a pair of Sony Extra Bass headphones (MDRXB950BT) and those I wear when I am craving some sick bass notes. As the name implies, the Sony Extra Bass bring out the deep, dark soul of songs, delivering rich, pounding pulses of sound straight to the brain. If I'm hard of hearing as an old man someday, I'll blame it on these cans.Now, if you want a more balanced sound, you can turn the bass boost off with the touch of a button. Doing that would really be a shame, because you don't buy these headphones for balanced sound. I'm listening to Bass Head by Bassnectar on this very set of cans as I type and relishing the way the headphones literally make my head vibrate. The Extra bass headphones have ridiculously thick earcup pads, but they're still not enough to absorb all the sweet bass nectar.[caption id="attachment_391739" align="aligncenter" width="580"]
The earcups on these cans are deeper than a cave troll's belly button.[/caption]Not into bass? Don't buy these. Love bass? Then you should do yourself a favor and pick up a pair. You can get a refurbished set at Walmart right now for just $75 – that's $125 less than they what they go for new. I bought mine refurbished a little more than a year ago and they honestly looked brand new, Sony does a great job re-certifying their headphones. They are wireless and have amazing stamina, lasting up to 20 hours on a single charge.Now, I will warn you that they aren't perfect cans. They make my head sweat on a hot day, feel a little plasticy, and look rather ridiculous with their enormous earcups. I would never pay $200 for them, but at $75 they are a steal. Intrigued? Check out their reviews at Amazon (4.3 stars) and then head over to Walmart's website to pick up a pair for yourself. They ship free, and you can always return them if you don't like them.Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to damaging my hearing.
Vudu, for those of you who may be unfamiliar with the company, is a digital movie provider owned by Walmart. It's been around for quite some time serving up movie rentals, purchases, and digital redemptions. T-Mobile customers should all be quite familiar with the service by now as a free digital rental has been included almost every other week as part of the T-Mobile Tuesday promotion.
Need more storage, a lot more storage, for your phone or tablet? Then step right up and take a look at this deal. Amazon has some extra-large capacity SanDisk MicroSD cards on sale today as part of their Gold Box promotion at prices that should make you take notice.The cards sport transfer speeds of up to 80Mb/s and should work great for just about any mobile application. There's not a whole lot more to say on the matter, so I'll just feed you guys some links.
Sony, for a couple of years, was my very favorite smartphone manufacturer. The Z3 was, in my opinion, the best smartphone of its generation. I have since moved on to a Nexus 6P, but my wife still uses my old Z3 and I still miss its epic battery life and water resistance.The Japanese manufacturer has hit a bit of a rough patch the last couple of years, but they are still cranking out phones, and I'd wager some of you readers are still on team Sony, lusting after their hardware.If that's the case, then you really should check out the sale going on over at Amazon today. As part of its daily Gold Box promotion, Amazon has discounted all colors of the Sony Xperia XA, X, and X Performance by 25%. That translates to $199 for the Xperia XA, $349 for the Xperia X, and $499 for the X Performance. Sure, they may just be clearing out inventory for the newer XZ, and X compact, but a deal's a deal, eh?These are easily the best prices that I've seen yet for the Sony handsets and beat the deal we posted a few days back for the Xperia X by a fair margin. Want an unlocked Sony Xperia? Now is a good time to buy one — grab one for yourself by following the links below. The sale expires at the end of the day, so don't procrastinate.
The Braven BRV XXL is the largest, loudest, heaviest, and most rugged speaker I've ever tested. It's so powerful that it literally shakes my house when played at full volume. Of all the gadgets I've used over the years, it is perhaps one of the least practical, but that doesn't change the fact that I absolutely love it.
I reviewed the V-Moda Crossfade wireless headphones last week and found them to be one of the best looking and sounding set of cans I've tested to date. They are built with top-shelf materials that justify their premium price tag of $300.
V-Moda is a newer name in the audio business than other established brands like Bose, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, and Sony, but what it lacks in age it makes up for in moxy, premium materials, and style. Whether you like the way they look or not, there is no denying that V-Moda makes headphones that stand out from the crowd.A few weeks back V-Moda reached out to see if I'd be interested in reviewing one of their newest products, the V-Moda Crossfade wireless headphones, and I couldn't resist the offer. I've read a lot of good things about their products and have wanted to try out a set of their cans for a long time. I've had them with me daily for the last few weeks testing them to see if they live up to the praise they have online. Are they as good as advertised? Read on and find out.
Google's OnHub devices would like to change the way you look at and interact with routers. They are designed to be simple to use, attractive, and intelligent. That's nice, since most routers are fairly complicated for the technically challenged and their blinking lights and protruding antennas make them look like tiny, ugly, Romulan mining vessels (most people would think of this as a negative, but I'm not so sure about the AP crowd).If you've been interested in trying out an OnHub router for a while, but have been waiting for the right deal to pop up, then now is your time to flash some plastic and buy one. As part of their daily Gold Box promotion, Amazon has the Asus OnHub Wireless AC Router on sale today for just $130 – that's $70 off the MSRP, and $20 less than the last time we saw it go on sale.Not a bad deal, eh? If you want to pick one up then you'll need to act quick. The deal expires at the end of the day (or when Amazon runs out of inventory). There are no codes to fiddle with and the router ships free whether you are a Prime subscriber or not. Just follow the link if you are interested and you can buy for yourself. Happy interneting!
Do you have a dollar? You do?! Great. You should spend that dollar on an eCandy solid aluminum phone stand. Why? Because a dollar bill can't hold up your phone on your nightstand or desk and this little guy can (ok, origami fanatics, feel free to prove me wrong)!The stand normally sells for $5.99 so you are saving 5 bucks. That's purty darn good folks. I bought one of these stands last time it was on sale and I love it. It holds my Nexus 6P in a tender sweet embrace every night as I sleep. It's like a wee little crib for my phone. Which is appropriate, since my 6P is practically one of my babies.To get the discount, simply enter the code 6GZKNB8B at checkout at Amazon. Keep in mind that the discount only applies on the silver color stand and you must purchase through the seller eCandyDirect. That's it guys, go spend your dollars before the deal dies.
JBL makes some killer portable speakers and I'm a big fan of its affordable, stylish, and stellar sounding product lineup. This morning, JBL announced that its latest generation of products is getting even a little better. As of today, JBL's current gen speakers will support Google Now voice integration.
Here's a deal that may tempt you to lighten your wallet today. Verizon has the LG Watch Urbane marked down to a paltry $99.99. That's the cheapest price we've seen yet on the device and $130 less than what it currently sells for on Amazon. For a deal junkie like me, that's a seriously compelling bargain.Granted, the watch has been out for quite some time now, but it is still a very solid device. Here's a rundown of the key specs to jog your memory.
I know QC 3.0 is the hot new tech on the market right now, but, in reality, it is only incrementally better than the QC 2.0 technology that it is replacing. If you don't mind a small downgrade in speed, you can pick up the older generation chargers for a fraction of what those sporting QC 3.0 cost.Aukey just sent me the links to a few coupons it is offering on some of its 'old' QC 2.0 chargers. It has a couple for use in the house and one for the car and all of them are heavily discounted. Here are the descriptions and links.
While the dream of all top-tier smartphones supporting wireless charging seems to be fading, there are still a fair number on the market equipped with the feature. It's a sweet way to juice up your phone without the hassle of dealing with wires and plugs.Tronsmart has just released a new wireless charger called the Chocolate and passed along some coupon codes to share with you. The only truly notable feature about the charger is that it supports the new, faster generation of wireless charging with speeds up to 10W (1.4 times faster than the older generation).Samsung's latest handsets, including the Galaxy Note7, Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S7, and Galaxy S7 edge, are all compatible with this technology and will charge significantly faster on this wireless charger than those with older technology. If you are using an older phone that doesn't support fast wireless charging, never fear, the Chocolate will work just fine with any other Qi equipped devices, it will just be a bit slower.I haven't used this device myself, but the initial 5 reviews are all positive (though they all are of the 'I got this in exchange for a review' variety). I have, however, tested other Tronsmart chargers and have not encountered any issues with its products. Considering this charger costs less than half of what Samsung is asking for its fast charger, and comes from a reputable company, this looks like a pretty solid deal.
With the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 today, I'm sure many of you are curious about how the newest member of the original phablet phamily stacks up with some of the other jumbo-sized phones on the market. For your convenience, I've thrown together a quick spec comparison.
This deal may disappear fast, so I'm not going to waste time with needless banter. Jet.com currently has the 32GB Nexus 6P on sale for just $347, with free shipping, thanks to a coupon code and a couple of other stipulations. Here's what you need to do to see that price in your cart.
Few would argue that GoPro is the king of the action camera world. It's the brand of choice for professional film crews and amateur enthusiasts alike and dominates the competition in terms of market share and brand recognition. GoPro's current flagship model, the HERO4 Black, is touted by many as the best action cam on the market.A couple of weeks ago, GeekBuying.com asked if I would be interested in reviewing a new GoPro competitor, the YI 4K Action Camera. They claim that it matches or beats the GoPro HERO4 Black in almost every way for just a little more than half the price ($250 vs $449). I was pretty skeptical of this claim, but after reading a few reviews, checking out the specs, and watching some comparison videos online, I have to say, the camera looks pretty legit.Here are a few of the more notable features the YI 4k sports:
This pretty little thing is the Libratone One Click. Designed by Danish engineers, with characteristic Scandinavian simplicity, it's a speaker that has caught the attention of everyone I've shown it to. Sure, it looks nice, but how does it sound? Read on my friends, and you'll find out.