About Zach Laidlaw
Zach is an experienced writer, self-proclaimed tech addict, and hobbyist gamer. Throughout his career, he's worked for Samsung and Apple, giving him a broad view of the mobile tech landscape at large. To learn more, connect on Twitter @ztlaidlaw
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Govee’s Black Friday deals feature select smart lights for up to 45% off
This article is sponsored by Govee
Black Friday is coming, and top tech brands are already gearing up for the barrage of holiday deals. Today, we have a ton of great discounts to share with you from our friends at Govee — including light bars, wall lamps, floor lamps, and more — all powered by Govee’s innovative RGBIC lighting technology.
Don't wait til Black(out) Friday, save up to $650 on an EcoFlow portable power station today
This article is sponsored by EcoFlow
It’s hard to believe, but Black Friday’s almost here (seriously, where did this year go?) and along with it will come the usual barrage of discounts on your favorite gadgets, gear, and more. Getting out ahead of the holiday rush is EcoFlow with their own dollop of deals that you can grab right now. This year, EcoFlow’s offering up some steep discounts on not one, not two, but five different portable power stations, home batteries, and bundles.
ANNKE’s early Black Friday deals include steep discounts on its smart security cameras
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When it comes to home security, you can’t ever have too many cameras. As part of their early Black Friday deals, ANNKE’s knocking down the price of its NC400 to $84.49 ($45.50 off), the CZ400 to $188.99 ($27 off), the C800 to $54.99 ($45 off), and the H800 security set to $405.99 ($174 off). Keep in mind that this offer is only valid from now through Black Friday, and you’ll need the coupon codes below to get the full savings.
Win one of 4 ANNKE C800 4K Ultra HD Security Cameras (Update: Winner)
Or buy one for 30% off today with our exclusive code
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If you’re in the market for an ultra HD security camera that doesn’t require a subscription to use, you’ve come to the right place. This week, our friends at ANNKE are giving away four brand new C800 4K security cameras to our readers. And for those who don't win, you can still buy a C800 for 30% off with our coupon code below.
Turn your old gadgets into holiday cash the quick and easy way
This article is sponsored by Decluttr
Black Friday is right around the corner, which means the holiday shopping season is basically already here. Whether you’re strapped for cash this year, or you need to make some room for new gadgets, Decluttr offers a great way to offload retired tech for more cash than you’re likely to find anywhere else. Here’s how to get the most money for your used electronics.
How to get your Roborock S7 vacuum up and running so you never have to sweep by hand again
This article is sponsored by Roborock
Okay, your brand new robotic vacuum from Roborock just arrived. What now? Glad you asked, because today, we’re going over how to get the Roborock S7 set up and ready to bust dust like a Tasmanian Devil ripping through the outback.
From the bedroom, to the living room, and every space in-between, XGIMI projectors adjust to fit all the corners of your home
This article is sponsored by XGIMI
Abandon everything you ever knew about owning a home theater, like needing ample space, building a dedicated theater room, and shelling out tons of money to do it. Now you can have a home theater experience anywhere in your house (and beyond) with the help of two Android TV-powered projectors, both of which made Amazon’s Choice products list — the XGIMI Elfin and XGIMI Horizon Pro.
Win one of 4 eMeet Jupiter video conference cameras (Update: Winners)
Or buy one for up to 48% off with exclusive code
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Even with some employees back in the office, video conferences aren’t going away anytime soon. If you’re still using the built-in camera on your computer, your coworkers may not be seeing the clearest version of you. To help you give your out-of-office meetings a much-needed upgrade, eMeet’s giving away four eMeet Jupiter video conference cameras, valued at $129.99 a piece.
Win a Roborock S7 robotic vacuum with retractable vibrating mop head (Update: Winner)
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Wouldn’t it be nice if you never had to vacuum your home again? Like ever? If you’d like to be this person, you may be in luck! This week, you can enter to win a Roborock S7 robotic vacuum with a retractable vibrating mop head. Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Roborock, and why haven't you bought one of its vacuums yet? (Q&A)
This article is sponsored by Roborock
By now, you know them, you’ve bought them, you love them. Roborock is a hit with our readers, helping you all clean your homes with some help from their innovative family of robotic vacuums. To better understand how Roborock got its start, as well as where it’s headed next, we chatted with the company’s founder Richard Chang. Here’s what he had to say.
The Pixel 6 is a bold step forward for Google — help it look the part with Spigen's cases
This article is sponsored by Spigen
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro aren’t just Google’s biggest phones of the year; they may very well be the company’s most important devices ever, ushering in the Google-designed Tensor chip, an impressive new camera array, and physical attributes that case makers like Spigen wittingly had to overcome. Starting today, you can get your hands on the brand new Spigen Ultra Hybrid, Liquid Air, and (for the first time on Pixel) Slim Armor CS cases for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Win one of 4 eMeet HS100 Bluetooth headsets (Update: Winners)
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Whether you’re listening to music, hopping onto a video call, or playing games with the fellas, having a pair of headphones with a powerful integrated mic can make or break the experience. This week, you can win one of four pairs of eMeet HS100 Bluetooth headsets, the #1-rated headset on Amazon’s hot new releases list.
Never be caught without power again with EcoFlow's newest high-capacity portable power station
This article is sponsored by EcoFlow
Portable power isn’t just a luxury when you’re off the grid. It’s a necessity that helps you keep your most vital devices and appliances powered on when you need it most. As a proprietor of portable power, EcoFlow just launched its latest DELTA Max Power Station, available for purchase starting today.
Help combat the global e-waste crisis (and get paid to do it!) by recycling your old gadgets
This article is sponsored by Decluttr
Amid the relentless cadence of new phones, tablets, laptops, and wearables that drop every year, that many more retired devices will be left to rot in drawers, landfills, and other places where they simply don’t belong. In recognition of International E-Waste Day (October 14), we’re teaming up with Decluttr to shed some light on the impact of global e-waste, plus we’ll share how you can help combat it.
Win a REDMAGIC 6S Pro gaming phone (Update: Winner)
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By now, you’ve seen our hands-on look at the new REDMAGIC 6S Pro gaming phone, and you’ve read our more in-depth piece about what makes it one of the “coolest” phones on the market. This week, one lucky Android Police reader will actually win a REDMAGIC 6S Pro to call their own. Jump down for details.
Win one of 5 Govee Glide RGBIC wall lights (Update: Winners)
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Fall is here, and along with cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween is right around the corner. This season, you can dial in the spooky atmosphere with a set of smart RGB-enabled lights for your home. From now almost through the end of October, you can enter to win one of five Glide RGBIC wall lights from our friends at Govee, valued at $99.99 per set. Read on for details.
Fossil’s new Gen 6 smartwatch taps into the power of Qualcomm’s latest chip, ready and waiting for Wear OS 3
This article is sponsored by Fossil
Fossil’s long been a leading figure in the Android smartwatch segment, releasing some of our favorite hardware over the years, like the 2018 Fossil Sport and the 2019 Q Gen 5. After offering an incremental update to the tried and true Gen 5 in 2020, Fossil’s back in a big way with the new Gen 6 smartwatch collection.
REDMAGIC 6S Pro's 165Hz display and advanced cooling system are enough to make even PC gamers drool
This article is sponsored by REDMAGIC
The mobile gaming market has been heating up lately, thanks in part to the emergence of cloud gaming, as well as dedicated handheld devices. Riding this trend, gaming phone companies like REDMAGIC have carved out their own unique space, offering devices that pull double duty as daily-use phones and optimized gaming machines. Starting today, you can get your hands on REDMAGIC’s latest mobile gaming powerhouse, the 6S Pro.
Decluttr pays 33% more for iPhone trade-ins than carriers, plus AP readers get an extra 10% on top of that
This article is sponsored by Decluttr
Win one of 5 ANNKE C800 bullet outdoor security cameras (Update: Winners)
Or pick one up for $69.99 ($119.99 off) with this exclusive coupon code
You can’t be too careful when it comes to home security, and if you haven’t already invested in an outdoor security camera (or several of them), you’re leaving your property open to miscreants and other ne'er-do-wells. That’s why you need an ANNKE C800 bullet camera, which five of you will win in this week’s contest.