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I’m a Deals Writer, and These Are the Top 10 Tech Deals This Week

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As Lifehacker's tech deals writer, I'm always looking for the best bargains on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech. Now that it's Friday, I've gathered together this week's sales highlights , all of which I've vetted using my favorite price-tracking tools to make sure they are actually good deals. This week, you can find great sales on a host of flagship TVs (as is usually is the case after CES), the "like-new" Kindle Scribe at a big price cut, various MacBooks, Samsung gaming monitors, and more. XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro with PowerBase Stand ...

Everyone Can Now Use the 'Live' Status on Bluesky, and I Couldn't Be Happier

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The user-generated video industry is worth over $4 billion , reflecting how tastes have evolved away from reading articles and watching television punditry and toward scrolling vertical video feeds and watching live streams. As a reader, a writer, and the editor of an article-driven tech site, the rise of user-generated video and streaming can be a tough reality to accept. But as a longtime fan of live streaming, a part of me is thrilled to see the media landscape begin to take it more seriously. For example: On Jan. 16, Bluesky announced the rollout of a feature that more seamlessly connects its users to live streams—a feature that may catch on more broadly. The latest Bluesky update, v1.114, allows streamers to display their "Live Now" status directly on the social network, a feature previously launched to beta testers back in May 2025. Now widely available, the feature makes it easier to connect to social audiences across platforms: Users can click a Bluesky profile...

This Samsung Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor Is $250 Right Now

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Samsung Odyssey line is designed for gamers who want a blend of speed and immersion, and its consistently popular monitors are known for high refresh rates, low-input lag, and crisp visuals that perform more smoothly in a fast-paced world than a standard display. The 32" Samsung Odyssey G50D S27DG50 is a flat, entry-level alternative to some of the line’s pricier curved monitors, and right now, it’s 42% off at $249.99 (down from $429.99). 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G50D S27DG50 Monitor $249.99 at Amazon $429.99 Save $180.00 ...

This Entry-Level Samsung OLED TV Just Got Even Cheaper

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As is usually the case after Consumer Electronics Show (CES) , older flagship tech products drop in price— including TVs like OLED models, QLEDs , and budget-friendly options. In other words, the coming weeks are a great time to upgrade if you're looking for bargains on older flagship models. One of the best deals I've found so far is on the Samsung S85F, an entry-level OLED TV that was already on the low end of the price spectrum before this latest discount. Right now, you can get the 65-inch series for $1,197.99 (originally $1,797.99) or the 77-inch for $1,497.99 (originally $2,997.99 at launch), both the lowest prices they've been, according to price tracking tools . Samsung 65" OLED ...