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GET A FREE $25 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD: Purchase any new MacBook Neo from Best Buy and get a free $25 Starbucks gift card. Online orders will receive an e-gift card via e-mail, and in-store purchases will get a physical gift card.

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Everything is more expensive these days, including MacBooks. When the MacBook Neo first landed on the market in March, the least expensive option came in at $599. That's now $699, but Best Buy has a way of making the price hike feel slightly less painful. Check out this deal.

As of Aug. 17, Best Buy is offering a free $25 Starbucks gift card with purchase of any new MacBook Neo. The 13-inch MacBook Neo with 256GB SSD costs $699 while the larger 512GB SSD is $799.

Apple's first budget laptop now comes with an extra perk: free coffee. Snag this deal from Best Buy and you'll be able to enjoy $25 worth of free Starbucks. New college students might find this deal espeically worthwhile, and a fun way to start a fresh school year.

SEE ALSO: Rare Apple price drop: Get Apple’s 11-inch A16 iPad for just $399 right now

"Even at its new $699 starting price, the MacBook Neo offers unbeatable value, and I think it's easily the best laptop under $1,000 right now," wrote Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth in his review of the MacBook Neo. He points out this isn't the right laptop if you'll be doing heavy video editing, for example, but it might be perfect for those who do simpler tasks.

In addition to being Apple's least expensive laptop, the MacBook Neo comes with the A18 chip and 8GB of memory. You get to choose between 256 or 512GB of SSD. The colors are worth noting too since it comes in a fun Blush, Indigo, Citrus, or Silver.

Since everything is more expensive, a deal that offers us free coffee is one to take advantage of. If you've been considering making the upgrade to the MacBook Neo, today's deal at Best Buy might be your sign to make the purchase.

I tested its features, accuracy and battery life, and this is Samsung’s best watch yet. But it’s also the most expensive. Here’s who should splurge on the Ultra 2 and who’s better off with the Galaxy Watch 9.

I've spent the past few weeks with Lenovo's brand-new Wildcat Lake-powered IdeaPad Slim 3i laptop, featuring Intel's latest Core 7 350 processor. While I really want to love this laptop, it feels like modern hardware housed in a design from several years ago—and I have mixed feelings about that.

Google's Pixel 11 lineup brings Magic Capture, Instant Night Sight, and one genuinely surprising choice: the cheapest and priciest models share a main camera. We tried Magic Capture ourselves and asked Google why the Fold's camera is different.

A few years ago, Google introduced a cool new feature for its Pixel phone lineup and then pretty much stopped talking about it almost immediately afterward. I'm talking about the ability to output video to an external display via USB-C, allowing you to mirror your Pixel's screen to an external display with a USB-C, DisplayPort, or HDMI input. But there's more.

People love to share posts of their Home Assistant dashboards, and I've always been impressed by the 3D recreations of people's homes that people use to monitor and control their smart home devices. It's always seemed like too much effort to set up, but one Home Assistant user has created a home dashboard that's so cool that I'm sorely tempted to make one myself.

By default, Windows sets the refresh rate to 60Hz when you first boot a new PC or reinstall Windows, regardless of your monitor's native refresh rate. This is why one of the most popular pieces of advice for Windows users is to manually increase the refresh rate in Windows Settings after getting a new PC or reinstalling Windows. The catch is that Windows can revert your monitor's refresh rate to 60Hz in many other situations as well, without notifying you.

When I was forced to accept that Windows Phone was going the way of the dinosaurs, I decided LG best embodied what I adored about Microsoft’s ill-fated mobile efforts. Within a few years, LG began to show the same signs of degradation, and I begrudgingly moved on once again… with one exception.

Luxury sedans from Germany can be eye-wateringly expensive when new, but depreciation can turn them into surprisingly affordable used-car bargains. One three-year-old sedan now costs roughly the same as a mid-trim family car from a mainstream brand, yet offers the kind of upscale cabin, technology, and refinement that economy-focused automakers still struggle to match. For buyers willing to accept a few miles on the odometer, it's a compelling way to get genuine luxury without paying a luxury-car sticker price.

I know that reading the headline of this article must be pretty baffling, because hey, what's a better backup than a NAS? NAS systems were made to be backups, among other things. Their uses are endless, but pretty much everyone I know uses their NAS as a backup.

SAVE $30: As of Aug. 17, the Sony LinkBuds Clip open earbuds are discounted to $198 at Amazon. That saves you $30 on the list price.

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Noise-canceling earbuds may be a popular pick for listeners, but there's something nice about open earbuds. They are a great option for those who prefer to be more aware of what's going on around them while listening, rather than being cut off from the outside world. If you've been thinking about buying a pair, the Sony LinkBuds Clip is a model we recommend.

Amazon even has them on sale right now, so it's a perfect time to grab them.

Normally listed at $228, the Sony LinkBuds Clip is now $198 on Amazon in every color. That saves you $30 overall, though not for long. Most of the colors have a "limited time deal" tag right now, so be quick to scoop them up at this price before the discount disappears.

SEE ALSO: CMF's first pair of open earbuds are finally here and have the potential to be a category best this year

Earning the spot as the "best newcomer" in our roundup of the best open earbuds — thanks to being "the first to truly rival Bose's rich soundscape" — the Sony LinkBuds Clip are an investment well worth making if open earbuds have been on your mind. Their battery can last up to 37 hours with the charging case, they feature a comfortable and secure fit, and they boast excellent sound quality, with writer Simon Cohen saying they're "some of the best-sounding open-ear wireless earbuds you can buy" in our review.

On top of that, they come with three listening modes: Standard, Voice Boost for noisy places, and Sound Leakage Reduction for quieter places. That way, you can find the best option depending on where you are.

If they've caught your eye, act fast to save on the Sony LinkBuds Clip while they're still on sale at Amazon.

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Animations have been part of the desktop experience for decades, starting with early graphical interface innovations and evolving into a staple of modern operating systems. But they’ve had a checkered history, falling in and out of fashion as tastes evolve and priorities vary.

TL;DR: The Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) gaming monitor is on sale for $199 at Amazon, down from its $349.99 list price.

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An 180Hz gaming monitor from a top-tier brand can rack up quite a price in today’s market, even in smaller sizes. That said, Amazon is continuing its string of reliable Samsung bargains, making it much easier on your bank account to upgrade your setup. 

As of Aug. 17, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F model) gaming monitor is available to buy for only $199 on Amazon. Against its $349.99 list price, that cuts $150.99 off the total for a 43% discount — and is now the lowest price ever seen at the retailer (as confirmed via price tracker camelcamelcamel).

Sold and shipped by Amazon directly, free delivery is available, with orders fulfilled by Aug. 22, while Prime members can get it as soon as Aug. 18. Free 30-day returns are included, too. 

For the money, the Odyssey G5 offers a 32-inch Fast IPS panel with 2560x1440 QHD resolution. That’s 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD — so when you boot up even the latest games like Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls or Beast of Reincarnation, you’ll get a noticeably sharper display without paying tons more for OLED or 4K.  

Speaking of Marvel Tokon, any fast-paced title like fighting games or shooters will feel incredible to play thanks to the Odyssey G5’s 180Hz refresh rate, too. Along with the 1ms GtG response time, the extra speed should make motion feel much cleaner than on a basic 60Hz or 75Hz screen.

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NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync are both supported, helping the monitor stay in step with compatible graphics cards to reduce tearing, lag, and uneven-looking motion. Plus, the classic HDR10 lends brighter highlights and more nuanced shadows, while the IPS panel offers a wide 178-degree viewing angle.

For even more value at the sub-$200 price point, Samsung has also packed in several gaming extras: Black Equalizer for brightening darker areas to make hidden enemies easier to spot, Virtual Aim Point for an on-screen crosshair, and Auto Source Switch+ for automatically jumping to newly connected devices.

Any gamers who fancy trying out 4K OLED can also find LG's 32-inch UltraGear monitor on sale at 40% off. Among even larger monitors, the 40-inch curved Samsung Odyssey G7 is on offer for under $650. 

TL;DR: In celebration of Pokémon's 30-year anniversary, Krispy Kreme is launching six Pokémon-themed doughnuts across the U.S. This limited-edition collection features Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and a Poké Ball.

For years, American Pokémon fans have suffered through severe international FOMO as Krispy Kreme locations in Australia and South Korea roll out exclusive, character-themed doughnut lineups. The painful wait is officially over: Krispy Kreme is dropping its official Pokémon collection across the U.S. on Monday, Aug. 18.

The limited-edition release brings six custom designs to the menu, covering the iconic Gen 1 starters, fan favorites, and the essential Poké Ball:

• Bulbasaur: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla icing, finished with a leaf frosting accent and a Bulbasaur topper.

• Charmander: A chocolate and toasted marshmallow-filled shell doughnut dipped in orange caramel icing, topped with red and gold sugar "sparks" and a Charmander piece.

• Jigglypuff: An Original Glazed piped with strawberry buttercream, dusted with strawberry cookie crunch, and topped with a Jigglypuff decal.

• Pikachu: A lemon-flavored Kreme doughnut dipped in vanilla icing, decorated with yellow lightning nonpareils and a Pikachu topper.

• Poké Ball: An Original Glazed topped with vanilla icing, vibrant red sprinkles, and chocolate piping.

• Squirtle: An Original Glazed piped with cotton candy buttercream, coated in sanding sugar nonpareils, and topped with a surfing Squirtle piece.

“We had so much fun bringing the world of Pokémon to life through doughnuts in a way only Krispy Kreme can,” said Alison Holder, Chief Brand and Product Officer at Krispy Kreme. “From Pokémon-inspired creations and playful flavors to themed cups, special packaging, and fan surprises, this collection is made to be caught and shared as we celebrate 30 incredible years of Pokémon.”

Where to find the collection

In Krispy Kreme shops, you can order the doughnuts à la carte or grab a custom Pokémon dozen box, which packs all six specialty designs alongside classic Original Glazed doughnuts in limited-edition packaging. Krispy Kreme is also dropping five limited-edition Pokémon collectible cups, each filled with 10 Original Glazed Gold Dots.

Want to make sure you don't miss out? The Pokémon Doughnut Collection is now available for preorder — choose a pickup or delivery date of Aug. 18:

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Participating grocery retailers will also carry a dedicated six-pack featuring Charmander, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, a Poké Ball, and two Original Glazed doughnuts.

How to get a free Original Glazed doughnut

If you want to grab a free treat, mark Aug. 22 on your calendar. Anyone who visits a participating Krispy Kreme shop or drive-thru wearing any Pokémon merchandise will receive one free Original Glazed doughnut — no purchase necessary.

SAVE $50: As of Aug. 17, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's an 11% discount on the list price.

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The Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) has dropped in price at Amazon, giving you the chance to save $50 on the 128GB model. This deal applies to all colorways, so you can choose from yellow, blue, pink, or silver, all for the lower price of $399. This deal does not include AppleCare+, which can be added on for an extra cost.

This iPad features Apple’s A16 chip. This gives it a faster performance and an all-day battery life that won't let you down. It has a Liquid Retina display that includes True Tone, a feature that adjusts the screen to the color temperature of your surroundings.

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It runs on iPadOS, which means you can use multiple apps at once without lag or slow performance. You can also access apps such as Safari, Messages, and Keynote, with even more available through the App Store. Netflix, Prime Video, and more are great for streaming, and gaming apps let you use the iPad for play too.

It also has a 12MP Center Stage front camera for video calls and a 12MP Wide rear camera with True Tone flash for photos, document scanning, and 4K video. This iPad also supports other Apple accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio.

Find this iPad deal at Amazon now.

SAVE $10: As of Aug. 17, the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for $69 at Amazon. That's $10 off its list price of $79.

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Budget-friendly buys are always a good find, especially at a time when tech prices are looking less friendly on the wallet. If you've been hoping to find a smartwatch in that category, the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro is our favorite budget smartwatch, and Amazon's made it even cheaper for a limited time.

As of Aug. 17, every color of the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro at the retailer has been marked down to $69. Compared to its usual list price of $79, that's a nice $10 discount. Again, this is a limited-time deal, so you don't have long to act.

SEE ALSO: Where to preorder the Google Pixel Watch 5

The CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro is an impressive budget model, offering up to 13 days of battery life and tracking for heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂), stress levels, workouts, and more. Writer Lauren Allain wrote in her review that it "looks, feels, and functions like a smartwatch that costs hundreds more." She added that the "fitness tracking metrics are detailed, the sleep tracking dives deep, and the battery keeps it powered up for weeks."

With high praise like that, it's no wonder it earned the spot as our top budget pick in our roundup of the best smartwatches. Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth wrote: "If you're looking for the best smartwatch under $100, nothing else comes close."

Act fast to score a sweet deal on the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro while it's still on sale at Amazon.

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Keeping houseplants can make being indoors feel more like being outside in nature. It only works if your plants stay alive. I used some cheap ESP32 boards and even cheaper soil moisture sensors to set up a system that alerts me when my plants actually need watering.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Bundle is on sale for $58.99 at Amazon, down from its $69.99 list price.

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Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes expansion has already seen some hefty cuts across its popular collection of packs and boxes, and you can now get a bundle on sale that’s perfect for both MTG newcomers and veterans. 

As of Aug. 17, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Bundle is available for as low as $58.99 at Amazon. By taking $11 off its $69.99 list price, this 16% discount on the nine-booster collection makes it so you’re only paying $6.55 per Play Booster before counting everything else inside. 

The cheapest Amazon listing is sold and shipped by third-party seller MOHZAK LLC, with free delivery currently scheduled for Aug. 27. If you’d prefer getting yours as soon as possible, Amazon itself is directly selling and shipping the Bundle for $59.93, only 94 cents more, with free delivery set for Aug. 22 or as soon as Aug. 18 for Prime members.

Whichever option you choose, you can take comfort from knowing that you’re getting a lower price than what’s ever been available on Amazon before — as confirmed via price tracker camelcamelcamel. 

On the other hand, you can still spend less away from Amazon. TCGplayer has unopened Marvel Super Heroes Bundles starting at $47.65, with shipping included, which is only 19 cents higher than its current market price of $47.46. 

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As for what you actually get in the box, the Bundle includes nine Marvel Super Heroes Play Boosters containing 14 trading cards each, along with an alternate-art Traditional Foil promo card. There are also 30 Basic Lands split evenly between Traditional Foil and nonfoil versions, with five full-art cards in each group. 

Rounding everything out is an oversized Spindown life counter, a Marvel Super Heroes card storage box, and two reference cards. For those who aren’t aware of pulling specifics, each Play Booster can contain between one and four cards of Rare rarity or higher, plus one Traditional Foil card, making this a handy middle ground between grabbing a few loose packs and committing to a full booster display. 

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $69.95 at Amazon, down from its $119.99 list price.

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Despite the hype ahead of its launch, Pitch Black has continued to drop in price compared to popular Pokémon expansions. In fact, you can grab the ETB for its lowest-ever price right now.

As of Aug. 17, the Pokémon TCG’s Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is now available for $69.95 at Amazon. It's the lowest price we’ve seen on Amazon so far (confirmed by the price tracker camelcamelcamel), taking $50.04 off the $119.99 list price for a 42% discount in total. 

Better still, this isn’t a marketplace seller undercutting everyone else. The listing is sold and shipped directly by Amazon, with free delivery currently estimated for Aug. 22-25. Amazon is marking the item as a final sale with no returns, so keep that in mind before checking out. 

What’s more, going below the $70 mark puts the Pitch Black ETB below its TCGplayer-estimated market price of $73.94. Any listings at the dedicated trading card retailer only go as low as $74.30, so Amazon is giving you the best price by a fair amount.

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Inside the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box are nine titular booster packs, a full-art foil Zarude promo card, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, a player’s guide, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, six dividers, a collector’s box, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

At $69.95, the nine boosters work out to roughly $7.77 each before you even factor in the promo and accessories. Among expansion headliners, you can pull in said packs are SIR Mega Darkrai ex, MHR Mega Darkrai ex, SIR Morpeko ex, and Mega Zeraora ex — worth up to $200+, and you can buy any of these cards individually on TCGplayer if you wish.

Best phone plans for seniors: Best overall phone plan for seniors T-Mobile Experience More 2.0 $50/line/month with AutoPay (save $5/line per month) Get Deal Best phone and internet combo for seniors AT&T 55+ $99/month Get Deal Best budget phone plan for seniors T-Mobile Essentials Choice 55 2.0 $30/line/month with AutoPay (save $5/line per month) Get Deal Best no-contract plan for seniors Boost Mobile Senior Savings $10/month for new customers (save $15/month) Get Deal Best low-cost unlimited plan for seniors Mint Mobile 55+ Unlimited Plan $15/month (save $15/month) Get Deal

Phone bills shouldn't get more confusing as you get older — but most carriers make it feel that way.

Some carriers offer real, age-restricted pricing built specifically for people aged 55 and up, complete with perks like built-in scam-call protection. T-Mobile, AT&T, and a handful of carriers all run age-restricted phone plans that undercut their standard pricing — sometimes by a lot.

Some of these plans are best if you just want a straightforward, low-cost phone line. Others bundle in-home internet, extra data, or streaming perks for people who need more than the basics.

Here's what's actually worth switching to:

Best overall phone plan for seniors Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile T-Mobile Experience More 2.0 Unlimited data, 4K streaming, and Scam Shield Premium — starting at $100/month for two lines with AutoPay. Get Deal Why we like it

With the T-Mobile Experience More 2.0, two lines run $100 per month with AutoPay, and instead of a 50GB data cap, you get unlimited premium data, with streaming capped at 4K UHD rather than getting stuck at standard definition. You also get 60GB of high-speed hotspot data, Netflix Standard included, and Scam Shield Premium built in for call protection.

So if you watch a lot of video on your phone or don't want to think about data limits, this plan takes that worry off the table. It's T-Mobile's way of giving seniors the "normal" unlimited plan experience, minus the full price tag.

Best phone and internet combo for seniors Opens in a new window Credit: AT&T AT&T 55+ Two unlimited lines plus home internet for $99/month, with ActiveArmor scam protection built in. Get Deal Why we like it

AT&T's 55+ plan earns its spot by doing something none of the other plans on this list do: bundling two unlimited wireless lines with home internet for a flat $99 per month. If you're already paying for both separately, that's easy savings in one bill. It also comes with AT&T ActiveArmor built in to screen out spam and scam calls, and Fiber customers get automatic internet backup, so a home outage doesn't cut you off from the outside world.

It's a great fit for anyone ready to simplify their bills and consolidate services under one carrier. The one extra step is that signup happens over the phone rather than online, since AT&T verifies age and applies the discount directly — a quick call, and you're set.

Best no-contract plan for seniors Opens in a new window Credit: Boost Mobile Boost Mobile Senior Savings Unlimited talk, text, and data for $25/month — locked in for life, no contract required. Get Deal Why we like it

Boost's pitch is refreshingly simple: $25 per month, unlimited talk, text, and data, and that price is locked in for good — no surprise hikes, no fine print about rates jumping after a year. New customers even get a head start at $10/month for the first three months before it settles into the standard rate.

With 30GB of high-speed data included before speeds slow down, it's plenty for most day-to-day use without needing to think too hard about it. It's also flexible — no contract means you can leave anytime, and you're free to add family members of any age to the account. Simple, affordable, and built to stay that way.