Jared DiPane
Jared started off writing about mobile phones back when BlackBerry ruled the market, and Windows Mobile was kinda cool. Now, with a family, mortgage and other responsibilities he has no choice but to look for the best deals, and he's here to share them with you.
Latest articles by Jared DiPane
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Ring's $199 Alarm system is now up for pre-order, ships July 4
By Jared DiPane last updated
The long-awaited Ring Alarm is now available for pre-order with a price of $199. Shipments begin in early July, so get your order in today.
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SkypeCentral may be the new name of Skype for Business [Update: It's not]
By Jared DiPane last updated
According to a post that was found, it appears as though Skype for Business may be changing its name to SkypeCentral.
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T-Mobile CEO John Legere gets fired up about the future of the mobile internet
By Jared DiPane last updated
T-Mobile CEO, John Legere, has put a call to action out for smartphone users to take a stand. He is concerned about the future of mobile internet, and wants you to be too.
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Hands-on with Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S, the 12-inch Windows 10 2-in-1
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See what all the smart plug hype is about with Etekcity's $13 option
By Jared DiPane last updated
Right now you can pick up an Etekcity smart plug for just $12.99 at Amazon with the coupon code 7FRQNW4M.
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The Windows Phone-compatible Vector smartwatch is on sale for 20% off
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Microsoft demos mixed reality gaming on HoloLens with Project Xray
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LG's 29-inch UltraWide monitor just hit its lowest price, but only for a limited time!
By Jared DiPane last updated
If you're in the market for a monitor upgrade, you won't want to miss out on this amazing deal on LG's 29-inch UltraWide. Right now you can grab one for just $199, which is a savings of $300.
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Facebook brings Messenger to a standalone site for web browsers
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HP revamps its Stream notebooks, available October 18 starting at $199
By Jared DiPane last updated
HP has revamped its Stream line of notebooks, making them even thinner and now offering them in new colors. There will be an 11.6 and 13.3-inch version, with prices starting at $199.
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MagicStick puts an Intel Cherry Trail processor with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of storage running Windows 10 in your pocket
By Jared DiPane last updated
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Microsoft to discontinue MSN Food & Drink, Health & Fitness, and Travel apps
By Jared DiPane last updated
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Mail and Calendar for Windows 10 gains ability to open messages in new window and more for Insiders
By Jared DiPane last updated
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ROCCAT brings RGB lighting to its Ryos MK FX gaming keyboard
By Jared DiPane last updated
ROCCAT, a popular gaming accessory manufacturer, has introduced its RGB-lit Ryos MK FX gaming keyboard. This fully-customizable keyboard will set you back €199.
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We go hands-on with HP Spectre the 'thinnest laptop in the world'
By Jared DiPane last updated
HP recently announced the world's thinnest laptop, but can you get top performance from something so thin?
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Alta is Fitbit's sleekest fitness tracker yet; pre-orders now open for $129
By Jared DiPane last updated
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Cricket introduces three new payment plans, including a rent-to-own option
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Bing Rewards continues to expand, now available in India
By Jared DiPane last updated
If you've been anxiously awaiting Bing Rewards to arrive in India, you don't have to wait any longer. You can now sign up for and use Bing Rewards thanks to some recent expansion of the service.
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Best Cheap Tech Gifts of 2017
By Jared DiPane last updated
Great tech gifts this holiday don't have to break the bank. These are the best of the best for about $50 or less.
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AT&T brings back unlimited data plans, if you also have DirecTV or U-Verse
By Jared DiPane last updated
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AT&T said to be introducing activation fee for Next and BYOD customers, raising upgrade fee on August 1 [Update]
By Jared DiPane last updated
According to a new report, AT&T may be raising its upgrade fee to $45, and introducing a new $15 activation fee for AT&T Next and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) customers, starting August 1.
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