Best Buy’s limited-time Apple sale is huge – here are the top 10 deals

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As Amazon moves away from shipping most nonessential products until the end of the month, Best Buy continues to host huge sales events with deals that ship out immediately.
On Monday, Best Buy kicked off a huge Apple device sale with more than two dozen deals on everything from iPhones and AirPods to the Apple Watch, MacBook Air laptops, and more.
Here, we round up the 10 best deals in Best Buy’s limited-time sales event.
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Holy moly are there some great deals out there right now just waiting for you to take advantage, and the BGR Deals team has been doing a tremendous job of showcasing all the best ones. Highlights include the lowest price ever on Apple’s AirPods Pro, $20 off AirPods 2 if you don’t need noise cancelling, the Fire TV Stick 4K at Black Friday’s price of just $24.99 for some lucky customers (learn more here) or a $20 Amazon credit if you buy and activate two Fire TV Stick 4K players, a coronavirus-killing UV-C smartphone sterilizer available to ship now, true wireless earbuds with incredible 106-hour battery life for only $29.99 with coupon code QDCU5J9N, a popular 15W fast wireless charging pad that’s quicker than most models that is somehow on sale for only $5.09, a best-selling Crock-Pot slow cooker for $22.02, the first big Echo Dot discount in months, up to $30 off other Echo speakers, all three Echo Show models on sale at Black Friday’s prices, and plenty more.

Those are tremendous deals indeed, but there’s another sale happening today that our readers are definitely going to want to know about. It’s a big limited-time blowout at Best Buy that covers just about every type of Apple product you could possibly want. From the iPhone 11 and AirPods to the Apple Watch, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and so much more. You’ll find our picks for Best Buy’s 10 best Apple deals below, and you can shop the full sale right here on the Best Buy site. Of note, Best Buy’s sale lists AirPods Pro among the deals but they’re being sold at full retail. If you want to get a pair on sale, the only place to do it is over at Amazon, where you’ll find Apple’s AirPods Pro on sale at Black Friday’s all-time low price.

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Amazon’s daily deals page is now hidden – here’s how to find the best sales

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Amazon’s featured deal section recently vanished from its mobile apps and website as the company temporarily focuses on selling essential goods to hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
What many people don’t realize is that the deals haven’t disappeared, they’re just no longer featured or linked on Amazon’s home pages.
In this post, we’ll show you how to get to Amazon’s special deals page — which you should definitely bookmark — and we’ll highlight some of today’s top deals.
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If you’re a bargain hunter like me, one of the first things you do each day is load up Amazon to check for the latest deals. You head to Amazon’s home page right when you sit down at your computer each morning, or you fire up the Amazon app on your smartphone. If you’re on your phone, you can see Amazon’s marquee deal of the day right after the app opens and you can easily tap a link to see all of Amazon’s featured deals. If you’re on a computer and you visit the website instead, your mouse instinctively heads for the deals link that’s prominently placed right under the search box.

Of course, if you open the app on your phone right now, featured deals are nowhere to be found. And if you’re on a computer, that deals link you’re so accustomed to clicking each morning and periodically throughout the day has disappeared. Has Amazon stopped running daily deals and lightning deals due to the novel coronavirus pandemic?

No, of course not. Amazon might have temporarily shifted many of its resources away from nonessential goods so that it can focus on shipping essentials and medical supplies to hospitals, but it’s still a deals site first and foremost. Yes, it’s true that Amazon’s deals are a bit harder to find right now, but they’re still available, hidden on the site just waiting to be found. So how do you find them? It’s simple, just visit this special Amazon deals page, which you should definitely bookmark right now.

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Lo and behold… it’s the Amazon deals page you’ve been missing! There, you’ll find all the featured Gold Box deals of the day that Amazon is offering on any given day, as well as a slew of lightning deals and featured deals from across every product category you can imagine.

Head to that page right now, for example, and you’ll find AirPods 2 on sale at up to $30 off and AirPods Pro shipping out right away at the lowest price ever, a big sale on Amazon’s Echo Dot and other Echo products like the Echo Show 5 and Echo Plus, over 1,000 discounted books in Amazon’s monthly Kindle deals section as well as a separate sale on best-selling Kindle books, up to $60 off Fitbit activity trackers, an Anker fast wireless charging pad for just $8.99, the lowest price of 2020 for the only smartphone-connected Instant Pot, iPhone 11 cases starting at $7, two multicolor LED smart light bulbs for $20, and plenty more.

There are plenty more deals where those came from, and that doesn’t even cover the hundreds of lightning deals available on Amazon at any given time. Head over to the Amazon deals page to check it all out, and don’t forget to bookmark it so you can keep checking back daily.

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More of today’s top deals

Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

Apple AirPods with Charging Case: $129.98

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: $24.99 (use code 4KFIRETV)

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: Buy two, get a $20 Amazon credit

Worx WR140 Landroid M 20V Power Share Robotic Lawn Mower: $849.15

Get 3 Months of Amazon Music Unlimited For Free: FREE

Cell Phone Sanitizer, Portable UV Smart Phone Sanitizer Sterilizer Box, Phone Sterilizer Cleane…: $42.99

Wireless Earbuds, Mpow M20 Wireless Headphones 106 hrs Playtime, Bluetooth Earbuds aptX Bass+ L…: $29.99 (use code QDCU5J9N by 4/11)

LETSCOM Wireless Charger, Qi-Certified 15W Max Fast Wireless Charging Pad Ultra Slim, Compatibl…: $5.09

Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Canceling Over Ear Headphones with Voice Assistant, Black (WH-10…: $298.00

Crock-Pot 3-Quart Round Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel and Black – SCR300-SS: $22.02

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal: $39.99

Echo (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Twilight Blue: $79.99

Echo Plus (2nd Gen) – Premium sound with built-in smart home hub – Charcoal: $119.99

Echo Flex – Plug-in mini smart speaker with Alexa: $19.99

Echo Show 5 – stay connected and in touch with Alexa – Charcoal: $59.99

Echo Show 8 – stay connected and in touch with Alexa – Charcoal: $89.99

Echo Show (2nd Gen) – stay connected and in touch with Alexa – Charcoal: $179.99

OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Can Opener: $11.99

Tineco A10 Hero Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Powerful Suction, Multi-Surface Cleaning, Great…: $149.99

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Xbox Series X release might be delayed

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The Xbox Series X launch hasn’t been delayed because of the coronavirus, but things are still in flux, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer said.
The safety and security of Microsoft teams and the quality of the product come first, so the COVID-19 pandemic could still alter the original launch plans for the console.
The exec said they’re not currently in a situation that would suggest the planned release date will be delayed, but he didn’t specify what that date is and it’s clear that safety is being prioritized before releasing on time.
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The Xbox Series X is one of the hottest products of the year, and during normal times it would be a priority for gamers and parents this holiday season. However, 2020 is hardly a regular year, with the novel coronavirus outbreak having significantly altered day-to-day life. The streets are empty in many countries around the world, as people are urged to stay indoors for as long as possible. Social distancing is one thing that works against COVID-19, as the virus can’t spread as fast if most people avoid contact with others. But lockdown and quarantine measures impact the way people work. Not everybody can work from home, and millions of people have lost their jobs in a matter of weeks. These factors could hinder the launch of the Xbox Series X and any other product for that matter. Xbox boss Phil Spencer said in a new interview that the launch schedule hasn’t changed. Series X should still hit stores this winter. At the same time, however, he made it clear that there are no guarantees at this point. The safety of his teams comes first. The quality of the finished product is also important. These factors could alter the launch schedule of Series X.

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Microsoft offers free Skype video chat as Zoom’s privacy nightmare continues

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Skype’s Meet Now free video calling tool could be a great alternative to Zoom as the latter is scrambling to fix a slew of security and privacy issues.
Microsoft’s video conferencing app can be used without an account or app downloads and provides free, unlimited video calls.
Meet Now also supports video recording and screen sharing, features that can home in handy for work calls.
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If you’ve been working from in the past few weeks, the chances are that you attended at least one meeting via Zoom video call. Zoom rose rapidly to popularity during the COVID-19 crisis, as it’s an easy to use app that delivers a reliable video calling experience. You don’t need to be a pro at video chat apps to set it up and run it comfortably. However, with each day that went by, we heard of novel ways Zoom was endangering your privacy and security. Zoom has been sharing data with Facebook, exposed thousands of emails to strangers, and allowed access to private videos. Add to that the fact that Zoom isn’t end-to-end encrypted as you were lead to believe, and you’ve got the full picture of an app you should discard until the company fixes it for good. That’s where Microsoft’s Skype comes in, as the app now offers users a Zoom-like experience.

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Quibi is finally here: A new streaming video service bets big on short-form video

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Quibi is a new paid streaming video service that launches today in the US and Canada, offering short TV episodes and movie chapters you watch exclusively on your phone.
You can sign up for a 90-day free trial, after which the service — led by Hollywood executive Jeffrey Katzenberg and former Hewlett Packard CEO Meg Whitman — will cost $7.99/month (or $4.99 for a version with ads).
The launch slate includes new TV shows and movies from A-list talent like Reese Witherspoon, Sophie Turner, and Steven Spielberg.

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Quibi is the name of a new streaming video service that launches today and that most of you probably haven’t heard too much about yet (with, you know, more pressing pandemic-related concerns right now and all), but here’s the thing: While it costs $7.99/month (or $4.99 with ads) and represents yet another paid subscription to squeeze into your budget, I’m planning to give it a try for one reason, and one reason alone. Despite the fact that I’ve got plenty of other streaming entertainment options that Quibi will never come close to supplanting.

I’m not trying it merely because it’s the brainchild of Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Hollywood impresario whose involvement is one of the main reasons why everyone in the industry is watching to see how this bold new media startup will fare. Nor am I game to give this a try because it’s already spent more than a billion dollars on launching a service that has around 50 shows to start with and will work up to almost 200 by the end of year one. Along those lines, Quibi is very much going the something-for-everyone route, rather than the curated approach of a service like Apple TV+, which means there’s a ton of content from tons of names you’ll recognize, everyone from Sophie Turner and Reese Witherspoon to Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lopez, Sam Raimi, and lots of other A-listers.

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How to tour the most breathtaking world landmarks during your coronavirus quarantine

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As of Sunday night, almost 1.3 million confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus have been reported globally, according to the latest numbers from Johns Hopkins University.
Just because most of us are quarantined and hunkering down at home to mitigate the spread of the deadly virus, though, that doesn’t mean we still can’t experience a small taste of the world around us to tide us over until it’s safe to travel again.
In this post, we’ll include links to photos and videos that let you virtually tour some of the top global landmarks, while we all look for new ways to entertain ourselves during these strange, uncertain times.
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So much of the world is shut down right now to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from businesses to museums, and public spaces like beaches, while millions of people around the world have been ordered to hunker down at home. Few places remain open to visit — businesses deemed “essential” like grocery stores and pharmacies — if you even wanted to take a chance and leave home right now. Getting to the other side of this crisis will take a tremendous amount of patience and adherence to social distancing, in spite of the loneliness and isolation that can stem from hunkering down at home for an indefinite period of time.

Heavy travelers like me are using this time to daydream and look forward to getting to visit somewhere new once again. And one way you can do that is by virtually “touring” the world through a number of digital services, right from the comfort of your couch, to make the quarantines a bit more bearable. We’ve covered a number of options already, including livestreams of major cities around the world plus services that let you remotely tour iconic museums, and in this post we’ll take a look at virtual tours you can take of incredible landmarks like the ancient pyramids and the Taj Mahal.

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If you’re quarantined and using credit cards more, these are the best for everyday spending

Posted on April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 by Authcom

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Whether it’s ordering grocery deliveries, relying on Amazon more, or turning to meal delivery options like UberEats more than in the days pre-coronavirus, the outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 virus that’s resulted in quarantines and stay-at-home orders has us all using credit cards more for daily purchases.
If you find yourself turning to plastic more these days instead of opening your wallet for cash, these are our recommendations for the best credit cards to use right now to make some of those everyday purchases.
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One of the things I’ve noticed myself doing more of on the rare instances when I venture out of my apartment during the coronavirus crisis is that I’m either reaching for a credit card more often, or using Apple Pay, instead of paying for items with cash. Doing the latter means getting change, and it feels like more of a risk when you’re handling money back and forth while we’re all supposed to be practicing social distancing (which is why Apple Pay and contactless payment options are an especially great service right now).

Bottom line, right now is a great time to take stock of your credit card situation and consider whether you’ve got the right piece of plastic that rewards you for daily purchases such as gas, groceries and dining out. When it comes to choosing the right credit card for these expenses, consider which one is going to give you the most bang for your buck.

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People are making up coronavirus-themed episodes of ‘The Office’

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The Office just celebrated the 15th anniversary of its US debut in March.
Fans have been having fun imagining how a coronavirus-themed episode of the show might unfold, with tons of script ideas posted to Twitter and Reddit in recent days.
It’s a bit of a lighthearted antidote to the growing pile of grim coronavirus news headlines, especially as the COVID-19 virus is expected to start resulting in an ominous surge of new cases in major cities around the US in the coming days.
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It’s times like these when us die-hard fans of The Office sure wish it was still airing new episodes right about now. And not just because we want to see how things are faring with Dwight finally in control as regional manager, whether Jim and Pam are still happy together, and what antics Michael Scott is up to these days. No — we’ve actually got something else in mind.

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen around the US and the rest of the world, fans of The Office have been taking to social media and, partly as an antidote to the pile of bad news and scary headlines that seems to grow by the hour, have been sharing Office fanfic in the form of coronavirus-themed episode scripts. You can find these all over Reddit and Twitter, and they will at a minimum seriously make you miss everybody’s favorite office drones from Scranton.

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How hospitals may choose who lives and dies of coronavirus

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Severe COVID-19 cases often require intubation and a mechanical ventilator for the patient to breathe, and he or she could be on a machine for weeks before being able to breathe unassisted again.
Medical professionals dealing with the novel coronavirus outbreak in the US are looking at frameworks to decide which patients can get access to this life-saving therapy in overcrowded hospitals.
Ventilators are in short supply in hot zones like New York, where doctors will have to decide who has a chance to live and die of COVID-19.
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The sad reality is that many countries have failed to prepare accordingly for the novel coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak in China needed weeks to become a worldwide emergency and reached a pandemic status in just a couple of months. But many governments failed to take the basic measures that could have helped mitigate the disaster. Tests and personal protective equipment have been in short supply in most regions, and the situation might get worse before it gets any better. Ventilators — the machines that can push oxygen into the failing lungs of severe COVID-19 victims — are scarce in hot zones, and companies around the world can’t just manufacture and ship them overnight. Access to a ventilator might mean the difference between life or death for many people. But as hospitals become overcrowded with COVID-19 patients, healthcare professionals might be forced to make tough choices. They’ll decide who will get access to a ventilator, and therefore, who lives and dies.

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Netflix arrivals and departures for the week of April 5th, 2020

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Netflix has a busy week lined up with 11 new releases coming to the streaming service, including a reality show about WWE wrestler The Big Show’s family.
The two Netflix original movies that stand out this week are Love Wedding Repeat (about a guy who tries not to ruin his sister’s wedding) and The Main Event (about an 11-year-old who joins the WWE).
Terrace House and Hi Score Girl are returning with new episodes as well.
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Although I hope that there are those of you out there who get some use out of these features, I will admit that I have been paying extra close attention to Netflix’s new releases every week now that I am stuck inside all the time. It feels like any show or movie could be the next viral hit now that we’ve all quarantined ourselves, and I have a feeling that the Groundhog Day-esque romantic comedy Love Wedding Repeat will find an audience this week.

I also have to recommend Hi Score Girl for those of you adventurous enough to give anime a shot. The second and final season of the show is among the best seasons of television I’ve seen this year.

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