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  • Last Call: This $60 Dollar Flight Club Deal Ends in a Matter of Hours

    Last Call: This $60 Dollar Flight Club Deal Ends in a Matter of Hours

    Travel can get expensive, especially if you’re throwing airfare into the mix. And that cost can rise even higher if you’re booking international or long-distance flights. There are resources online to help you search for flight deals to help with the cost, but searching for bargains yourself can take up a lot of time and energy. And if you’re not familiar with the destination, it can be challenging to figure out which offers are actually solid deals. Investing in a Dollar Flight Club subscription can spare you the trouble, because DFC finds the best deals and sends alerts when great fares hit, helping you snag a cheap flight without the hassle.

    Right now, you can grab a lifetime Premium Plus subscription from StackSocial for just $60, which is a massive discount on the usual $99 annual price, especially when you consider you won’t be hit with recurring fees. But this offer is set to expire tonight, Feb. 29, meaning you have just a matter of hours left to get in on the deal.

    The Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus plan gives you access to savings on flights in business, premium economy and economy seating, and includes both domestic and international deals. Once you sign up and add your home airports (choose up to four departing airports) you’ll get instant alerts via email and can book whenever and wherever using the web or the app, which is available for iOS and Android devices.

    Plus, you can get perks and discounts of up to 50% off on various partners, including Babbel, Acanela Expeditions and Huckberry, as well as access to a variety of travel tips from DFC experts to help you plan your next adventure. If high flight prices have been stopping you from booking the vacation of your dreams, now’s the time to invest in a service that can help you find the best discounts, curated and delivered directly to you.

    StackSocial is also offering a lifetime Dollar Flight Club Premium subscription for just $40, which is a pared-down version that has access to around 70% of the deals and you can set a start and departure point.

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  • Host Your Website for Less With Deals From Hostinger, HostGator and More

    Host Your Website for Less With Deals From Hostinger, HostGator and More

    If you’ve wanting to create a website — whether for your musings or a new side hustle — you’ll need somewhere to host it. Hosting can get expensive but if you sign up for one of these top services now, you’ll save up to 84%. Compare current offerings from some of the best web hosting services in the game below to find the plan that fits your needs.

    Looking for more discounts? CNET has the best deals from Hostinger, HostGator and many others, along with promo code offers — all updated and verified daily.

    Welcome to CNET Coupons, the first stop before you shop, featuring a multitude of deals and discounts from top online retailers. Simply head over to our coupon page and type in your favorite store or brands to find all the deals available for the week.

  • Snag Anker’s Nebula Capsule Max Portable Projector at Its Lowest Price

    Snag Anker’s Nebula Capsule Max Portable Projector at Its Lowest Price

    Projectors are great because they give you a large TV screen without it taking up a ton of space or costing a lot of money. But they can be pretty heavy to carry around with you, so grabbing a portable projectoris the way to go if you travel a lot. Anker’s Nebula Capsule Max is on sale right now and is a great option if you’re looking for something small and packed with features.

    The Anker Nebula Capsule Max would normally set you back around $470 but Amazon will ship you one today for the low price of just $350. That includes a $90 coupon, bringing it down to its lowest price and making this an excellent deal for a portable projector. That said, there’s no information on when the discount and coupon will end, so buying now is the best route to go down if you want to be sure of getting this discounted price.

    The Nebula Capsule Max is small yet doesn’t skimp on features. It can create an image of up to 100 inches big, it has a built-in speaker (so you don’t need to take your own if you’re traveling) and it’ll run for up to 4 hours per charge. That’s more than enough for even the longest of movies and it leaves you with plenty of time for marathon gaming sessions.

    This portable projector provides a native 720p HD image and you can download all of your favorite video streaming apps via the Nebula Manager Store, too. You can control the whole thing from your phone and there is support for HDMI and USB connectivity not to mention AirPlay, Bluetooth, and Mirracast.

    Not sure that you quite need a projector? Our list of the best TV deals is a good place to start before placing your order, too.

  • You Can Snag This New Tech From MWC 2024 Right Now

    You Can Snag This New Tech From MWC 2024 Right Now

    This year’s Mobile World Congress kicked off earlier this week in Barcelona. The long-running mobile trade show brings with it a plethora of phone launches, updated wearables and other new concepts and technology. MWC 2024 runs from Feb. 26 through Feb. 29, and this week has already been packed with plenty of great tech to get excited about.

    Mobile World Congress is a chance for the communications industry to launch new phones and debut innovative tech, but much of it may not hit the market for some time. We’ve gone through all the hottest devices to find which ones you can get your hands on right now and have gathered them below. All of the products here are available to preorder or purchase directly.We’ll keep updating this list to highlight new itemsas MWC 2024 continues.

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    MWC 2024 tech you can order right now

    Snag some of the amazing technology highlighted at this year’s MWC 2024 event.

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    MWC 2024 tech that’s coming soon

    While these products aren’t available to purchase just yet, we do know when they’re expected to arrive.

    Read more: Top Phones to Expect in 2024: iPhone 16, Google Pixel 9 and More

    For all of our MWC 2024 coverage, from the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Ring to Lenovo’s transparent display laptops, the new Nothing Phone 2A and more, be sure to check out our MWC 2024 roundup.

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  • Streaming vs. Cable: Which One Saves You More Money?

    Streaming vs. Cable: Which One Saves You More Money?

    Streaming customers are in an era of paid sharing, where major platforms like Netflix and soon, Disney Plus, are charging extra – yet optional — fees if you decide to share your account with someone outside your household. Ad-based plans, sports add-ons and price hikes are affecting our streaming subscription decisions. Given the changes that are seemingly hitting both streaming services and cable each year, you could be mulling what’s the best fit.

    Maybe you’ve switched to exclusively to streaming and have forgotten what cable or satellite TV truly costs. Or perhaps you’ve been with Xfinity or Spectrum forever because you’re accustomed to your bundle price. Either way, are you getting the best value for your money?

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    With its contracts and fees, cable TV is nowhere near cheap. The alternative is a suite of streaming services, but paying for multiple subscriptions — or even a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream — could also rival your cable bill. According to a 2023 report from Leichtman Research Group, 83% of US households have at least one streaming service, with over 50% of us subscribing to four or more.

    These days, you can sever the cord completely and solely use streaming services like Hulu, Disney Plus or YouTube TV. You can also keep satellite or cable TV as your main dish while subscribing to a couple of streaming platforms on the side. There’s also the option to watch 100% of what you want on cable TV only.

    All those choices can quickly become overwhelming, but don’t worry. Here, we do the math to break down how you can save money in most parts of the US with the best combination of cable, streaming and internet. (You can also find out how much you can save shopping at Costco compared with a regular supermarket, and if it’s cheaper to buy Xbox Game Pass or individual games.)

    Cable vs. streaming vs. live TV streaming

    Service Average monthly cost
    Basic cable TV and internet $144
    Premium cable TV and internet $217
    Basic streaming with ads (no internet) $33
    Premium streaming without ads (no internet) $71
    Live TV streaming and internet $135
    *Cable costs averaged over 6 cities
    *Basic streaming costs averaged for 4 services
    *Live TV streaming costs averaged over 5 services

    How we did the math

    To compare the price savings between streaming and cable, we started with monthly cable costs across a handful of US cities. While streaming service pricing is the same no matter where you live, we crunched numbers for major cable companies in New York, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Kansas and Michigan. Here’s what we found using a representative provider from each city.

    Monthly cable cost in 6 sample US cities*

    Internet only Basic TV + internet Premium TV + internet
    Grantville, Kansas (Cox) $50 $159 $219
    Atlanta (AT&T/DirecTV) $60 $145 $270
    Houston (Xfinity) $76 $134 $194
    Staten Island, New York (Fios) $60 $155 $200
    Kalamazoo, Michigan (Spectrum) $85 $125 $206
    San Francisco (Xfinity) $90 $147 $214
    Average $70 $144 $217
    *plus taxes and fees, rate may require automatic billing

    If those numbers seem low at first sniff, that’s because they don’t include taxes and fees, which make up a significant part of monthly costs for cable. They differ based on location, equipment and service type (like regional sports networks), so it wasn’t possible to accurately include them in the prices above. Additionally, we made these calculations using rates for basic internet, which ranges from 200 Mbps to 400 Mbps for most cities featured this graph.

    In our research however, we found taxes and fees can add between $30 and $50 to the monthly charge. Xfinity, for example, charges fees for broadcast TV (up to $25 per month) and regional sports (up to $19) and $5 for each additional Flex TV box. Verizon Fios charges for boxes ($6 each) and DVR service (another $12 and up) but doesn’t charge a broadcast TV fee. Spectrum charges monthly for broadcast TV (around $23), a box and remote ($12.50) and DVR service (another $5 and up). Cox and DirecTV/AT&T charge similar fees, and with every provider local taxes will vary.

    The tables above reflect the average cost after any promotional one-year or two-year pricing expires. Pricing also excludes discounts for autopay and paperless billing, which is typically $10 across the board. Competition in metropolitan areas like New York can drive prices down versus places such as Kalamazoo, Michigan or rural Kansas, so you may be spending a little more or less based on what’s available.

    Be aware that most internet plans available today should be fast enough to stream Netflix, even in 4K quality. The “slowest” budget plan we saw was 25Mbps (AT&T), but Netflix recommends a minimum of 5Mbps for 1080p or 15Mbps to get 4K. This means even the most basic connection should work fine if you only need to stream to one TV at a time. If you have a larger household, then a 50Mbps or even 100Mbps plan should be sufficient, and we found that most budget plans offered this.

    Streaming only, without live TV, is the cheapest

    The cheapest option? Get the least expensive internet plan you can and subscribe to Netflix, Disney Plus, Max and Hulu — separately or all together — and skip live TV. If you prefer other platforms such as Apple TV Plus ($10 a month), Peacock ($6 per month with ads) or Starz ($10), substitute them below.

    Monthly streaming service costs compared

    Basic with ads Premium/ad-free
    Netflix $7 $15.50, $23
    Hulu $8 $18
    Disney Plus $8 $14
    Max $10 $16, $20

    If you want the basic versions of all four services listed above, the total would amount to $33 per month. Getting the basic Disney bundle for $10 a month can save you a total of $6 for Disney Plus and Hulu. But add in the average cost of internet service ($70), and you’d pay $97 or $100 per month. That’s $44 less than the average cost of basic TV and internet ($144 from the table above), excluding cable’s extra fees.

    Want live TV? Streaming is still (usually) cheaper

    If you want to have the cable TV experience without the fees and contracts, then live TV streaming is the next best thing. These services can offer a program guide, DVR and most of the familiar channels you’re used to with cable. They cost more than on-demand services like Netflix, however.

    For the chart below we compared the average cable TV costs from the six cities above — excluding extra monthly fees for taxes, equipment, etc. — to those of the best live TV streaming services.

    Cable vs. live TV streaming costs

    Internet Basic TV package Total (Live TV + internet)
    Average cable $70 $74 $144 (excludes fees, taxes)
    Philo $70 $25 $95
    Sling TV $70 $40 $110
    YouTube TV $70 $73 $143
    Hulu Plus Live TV $70 $77 $147
    DirecTV Stream (with RSNs) $70 $109 $179

    You can immediately see that paying for internet alone is roughly the same price as a live TV streaming service such as Hulu with Live TV or YouTube TV, which raised its price by $8 to $73 a month. If you pay $70 per month for internet and $77 for Hulu Live TV, that’s a total of $147. Stick with the cheaper Sling TV, which has a decent amount of cable channels, and the price drops to $110. You should also note that live services from Hulu and YouTube TV include unlimited DVR and don’t charge extra.

    You may be able to find a customizable cable/internet bundle that costs between $105 and $125, or a cheaply priced standalone internet service. But as we mentioned above, once you factor in taxes and extra fees, live TV streaming usually comes out cheaper.

    Watching basketball on a mobile handset

    Some sports fans might actually save with cable

    The final line in the chart above shows the cost of DirecTV Stream with internet actually costing more than cable, and that’s not a misprint. That service costs $109 per month for the Choice package, which includes regional sports networks, aka RSNs. These are networks that carry the majority of the NBA basketball, NHL hockey and (during the spring and summer) MLB baseball games for their local team. These RSNs are usually included in local cable packages, so most cable subscribers never have to worry about gaining access to the broadcasts on these channels.

    Because of rights agreements, most live TV streaming services like YouTube TV or Hulu with Live TV don’t carry many RSNs. DirecTV Stream is the exception. It has nearly every RSN, particularly the Bally Sports channels (formerly Fox Sports) offered by Sinclair, but you’ll need to spring for the $100 plan. Another alternative is Bally’s Plus, a $20-per-month option that offers access to numerous RSNs, but you’d still need another live TV service to follow national games as well as NFL football.

    Read more: Best Sports Streaming Service for 2024

    Ultimately, depending on your location, getting a cable subscription that includes sports channels like ESPN, FS1, TNT and the local RSN, as well as local CBS, Fox and NBC stations for the NFL, might actually be cheaper and easier than streaming.

    What are the benefits of a cable or satellite TV subscription?

    Access to local news, live sports and network shows while they air is a trade-off some viewers aren’t willing to budge on. Streaming services offer some but not all of these options. Another benefit is you can save a few bucks if you bundle all your services with a phone plan. Providers like Verizon and AT&T offer additional discounts.

    Youtube TV on a screen, with a hand holding a remote control in the foreground

    What are the pros of switching to a TV streaming service?

    While streaming prices continue to increase, there are no taxes or hidden costs. You also don’t have to worry about fees for leasing equipment, contracts (unless you do an annual plan) or waiting (or paying) for the cable guy to come out for repairs or installation. You have the option to go commercial-free, and you’re not spending money on a bunch of channels you don’t want or watch. What else? Because you pay as you go on a monthly basis, there are no penalty fees for early cancellation and deactivation. You can watch content on demand with the ability to split costs for your account by sharing passwords. And that’s all without a credit check.

    We realize prices of on-demand services are increasing, and we’ve outlined those changes below, but costs can be marginal compared to what you’d pay for cable or satellite service.

    Which is the best for you?

    If you want to save money, then the best thing to do is subscribe to the cheapest internet subscription you can and get a Netflix and/or Hulu subscription. You’re done. However, if you find you would miss live TV, then the cheapest option is adding Sling TV to that. Yet, even signing up for Hulu Plus Live TV and internet will cost less than a premium cable subscription and yield a similar number of channels. Not to mention the copious amount of on-demand content Hulu includes — which now also incorporates Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.

    Unless you’re a sports fan who needs a local RSN or cares about streaming lag, the main potential downside to cutting the cord is one of convenience — especially if you’re a channel flipper — as you’ll now need to navigate apps rather than use the channel buttons on your remote. If you’re happy with your cable subscription then you may not need to even worry about cutting the cord, and saving money may be as easy as cutting out some of the packages you don’t use. You could always supplement it with a Hulu, Disney Plus or Netflix subscription too.

    While the leap to cutting the cord may seem intimidating, it can still offer a cable TV experience if you want that, as well as saving you some decent money in the process. For more insight on money-saving home entertainment tips, check out our articles on rotating your streaming services, the best antennas and a media player comparison.

  • Limited Time Offer: Save Big on Google’s 256GB Pixel Tablet Now

    Limited Time Offer: Save Big on Google’s 256GB Pixel Tablet Now

    For those already using Google’s ecosystem that are searching for a solid tablet, the clear pick is the Google Pixel Tablet. While there are cheaper Android tablets out there, this tablet is one of the best you can get your hands on, especially when you consider that it comes with a charging stand that doubles as a speaker. And if you act fast, you can pick up the upgraded 256GB model for less than you’d normally pay for the base model with just 128GB of storage.

    The sale is available for today only at Best Buy with both the porcelain and hazel models discounted by $150 there. Amazon is matching the prices, dropping both models to $449, giving you an alternative place to snag the deal. We expect prices will rise at Amazon at the end of the day, too.

    The Google Pixel Tablet is the first Android tablet to use Google’s own Tensor G2 chip, making it fast and smooth when opening apps, playing games and streaming movies and TV shows. It’s also efficient on the battery, so you’ll go longer between charges.

    When it does come time to charge you can just place the Pixel Tablet on the included charging speaker dock, which CNET’s Scott Stein loved in his review. It’ll automatically start charging without any messy wires. While it’s there, it can act as a smart home hub and is ideal for watching videos in the kitchen, viewing recipes and more, all thanks to that large 11-inch display.

    Not sure that the Pixel Tablet is for you or prefer something with a different set of features? Our list of the best tablet deals should have you sorted in no time all.

  • Snag a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for Under $200 at Best Buy and Amazon

    Snag a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for Under $200 at Best Buy and Amazon

    There are a plethora of Android tablets out there for you to choose from, but trying to differentiate between them as you shop can become difficult. The broad strokes that are worth taking note of include the size of the display, how much storage is available, and most importantly, how much it will cost. In all of those instances, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is a great choice — especially with the current discount making it even more affordable.

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus comes with 64GB of storage, 4GB of RAM and a large 10.9-inch display, making the discounted price of $190 a solid deal. That’s a $30 saving over the normal $220 asking price, though we don’t know for how long the deal will remain on the table. If you want to be sure of taking advantage of this price, now is the time to act.

    In terms of key specifications, that midsize display and decent amount of storage size are two of the main ones to take notice of, plus the whole thing is powered by Android and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. If the 64GB storage limit is a concern, note that it can be expanded up to 1TB via an optional microSD card if required, and that’s something that can be resolved pretty inexpensively. Four speakers with Dolby Atmos support round out the main specs of note, making this a solid movie-watching device.

    Don’t worry if this isn’t the tablet for you, though, as we have rounded up plenty more tablet deals if you’d prefer something at a different size or price point, or with a different power profile.

  • Nothing Phone 2A Arrives to MWC 2024 Ahead of March 5 Reveal

    Nothing Phone 2A Arrives to MWC 2024 Ahead of March 5 Reveal

    The Nothing Phone 2A is making a late arrival to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, unveiling its full design while saving the rest of its details for a March 5 reveal event.

    The phone arrived to the convention floor on Tuesday and was followed Wednesday with an unboxing video posted to Nothing’s YouTube channel.

    Still from Nothing's Phone 2A unboxing video.

    The unboxing video highlights a number of design changes coming to the 2A when compared to the Nothing Phone 2, which include the centering of the two rear cameras and a plastic design that allows for a degree of transparency on the sides of the phone.

    While the video does not show the phone powered on, social media posts that Nothing reposted onto its X account show its signature Glyphs lighting up on the top half around the camera. The bottom half has a swirving design that appears to integrate the number two.

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    But other then a peek at the Nothing Phone 2A’s look, this Mobile World Congress visit is serving as a teaser for Nothing’s own March 5th event. In a prior teaser video, Nothing also revealed that the upcoming 2A phone will run on a Mediatek processor instead of a Qualcomm one like prior Nothing phones. And while pricing wasn’t revealed for the 2A, this phone might be a cheaper alternative to the $599 Nothing Phone 2 if we take into account the choice to use plastic rather than metal for the phone’s body.

    If the Nothing Phone 2A is indeed a cheaper flagship, it would join other companies’ efforts like the $500 OnePlus 12R, the $600 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the $499 Google Pixel 7A.

  • Honor’s First Flip Phone Is Coming This Year

    Honor’s First Flip Phone Is Coming This Year

    Honor said it will launch its first flip phone before the end of the year as it seeks to challenge Samsung and Motorola in the foldable phone sub-category.

    Honor is “preparing for a flip phone launch” now that it’s in the “final stages” internally, CEO George Zhao told CNBC on Tuesday. This marks a major expansion for the Chinese company’s foldable phone portfolio, which currently consists only of book-style foldable phones.

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    A wave of flip phones have hit the market in recent years, signaling a comeback of the clamshell-style phone popularized decades ago. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5 weeks after Motorola’s Razr Plus arrived on the scene in 2023. Both phones feature dramatic redesigns centered on the front screen. The Razr Plus for instance, is outfitted with a large 3.6-inch cover screen that raised the bar for flip phones, which until then had minuscule external displays that were good for little more than checking notifications. Oppo, a top Chinese phone-maker, shook up the design of flip phones before that in 2022 by introducing a vertically oriented cover screen on the Find N2 Flip.

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    Foldable phones are still a niche, but sales of both book-style and flip-style phones are expected to rocket. Global foldable shipments were expected to reach 20.4 million units in 2023 based on the IDC’s forecasts, representing 43.9% growth compared to 2022. Last year, IDC predicted that foldable phones would capture 3.5% of overall market share by 2027.

    “We are very positive about foldables for the future,” Zhao said.

  • Save $110 on a 1-Year Intuit QuickBooks Online Subscription With This Deal

    Save $110 on a 1-Year Intuit QuickBooks Online Subscription With This Deal

    Running your own business can be very time-consuming, from ensuring your products and services are delivered on time to managing your team and making sure everybody is happy. That said, keeping tabs on your company finances is probably the most important thing, and while there are plenty of personal budgeting apps, they aren’t necessarily equipped for complex business needs.

    Intuit QuickBooks is one of the biggest names in accounting software and is a super helpful tool for keeping your business’s finances in check. And while one-year subscription to its Simple Start plan usually goes for $30 per month, or $360 per year, StackSocial has a limited-time 30% discount that will bring it down to just $250. There’s also a similar 30% discount on the one-year subscription to the Essentials plan, dropping it down to $500 from $719.

    One great thing about Intuit QuickBooks online is that it moves all of your bookkeeping to the cloud so you can access your information from all of your devices. That makes it a lot easier for collaborators to come in, like your accountant, and provide support virtually rather than needing to go into the office. In fact, Simple Start lets you connect one billable user and two accounting firms. Other useful features include income and expense tracking, receipt organization, cash-flow management, sales and sales tax tracking and more. If you go with the Essentials plan, you also get things such as the ability to add three billable users and three sales channels instead of one, plus more comprehensive reporting.

    Since you access Intuit QuickBooks online, it’s important to have a solid internet connection, so check these internet deals for an upgrade. Alternatively, if you plan to use it away from your office, such as when traveling, be sure to check out these tablet deals and laptop deals for more convenient access.