Blog Archives for October 2015

Black Friday is all about best-of-the-year prices, but there are some deals that are so promising, we have to single them out. From TVs to video games, these are the ultra low prices and the unpredictable products that could make Black Friday worth it.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple products, Grand Theft Auto, Ant-Man, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest speculations from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

In November, an influential NYC restauranteur will roll out a no-tipping policy at 13 locations, with the goal of having the restaurants be completely tipless by the end of 2016. But at what cost?

If you upgraded your iPhone to iOS 9, or if you bought a brand new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus recently, then you might want to turn off one of the default settings to avoid overage fees.

Celebrate the holidays by snagging an awesome vacation deal. We consulted two experts and gleaned plenty of great advice on how to get out of town as the winter holidays approach.

While Black Friday has long reigned as the start of the holiday shopping season, the subsequent shopping holiday of Cyber Monday has become increasingly important. We look at how many workers will be taking a coffee break to score some deals.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about the Zune Phone, iPhone 7, Furious 8, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest speculations from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

The popular shoe and apparel discount site instituted a $50 free shipping minimum. With so few of its best standalone deals qualifying and Black Friday right around the corner, is 6pm still a deal contender?

While Amazon might dominate the online space, Walmart is still at the top for brick-and-mortar stores. The shopping titans will battle it out on Black Friday. Which one will win?

Nearly half of men put themselves as the top purchasing priority this Black Friday season, compared to 26% of women. Such a drastic difference made DealNews to take a deeper look at men's and women's holiday shopping habits.

Dell Home's 2015 Black Friday ad has arrived and we've just finished hand-picking the circular's top deals. From budget 2-in-1s to an Xbox One bundle that's perfectly in line with our predictions, these are the Dell deals you shouldn't miss.

Lawmakers are considering tighter regulations on drones and may require drone owners ("drone-ers") to register their tiny remote-controlled flying machines with the government! In this brief, delightful video, our panel of experts discuss if this is even feasible.

Then we say goodbye to Louis, who is off to bigger and better adventures!

Smartphone cameras have made leaps and bounds in quality, but there are times when we realize their limitations compared to advanced cameras. Here are seven things your smartphone camera still can't do.

What are the Black Friday deals we'll be coveting the most this year? We surveyed 2,472 DealNews readers to find out, and the answers might surprise you.

Media streamers have gone from luxury items to near-necessities. Expect to see modest deals on the latest Apple TV this Black Friday, while the Roku and Amazon Fire TV will have bigger discounts.

Whether you're a social media mastermind, or only active on one or two sites, chances are you aren't taking full advantage of social media to save you money. Complaining on Twitter, sharing referral links, and more can help you save serious cash.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple iPhone, Marvel Movies, Pepsi phones, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest speculations from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book laptop last week, and while it seems similar to the 2-in-2 Surface Pro 4, they're actually very different devices. Here's what you need to know about the buzzworthy laptop.

From the death of the subsidized phone to the rise of the installment plan, the wireless industry has been turned on its head. So just what are the biggest hurdles consumers now face when buying a new phone? Here are some of our biggest pet peeves.

More and more people are being persuaded to replace laptops and tablets with a device that can be both. Microsoft and Apple are about to go head-to-head in this space with the Surface Pro 4 and the iPad Pro. Which one is right for you?

Switching from your current smartphone carrier to Straight Talk Wireless is unlikely to alter your service. But is your current phone eligible to make the switch to Straight Talk?

The most popular media streamer on the market now gives its users access to the HBO Now app. Find out how soon you can download the app and which models are supported.

We're always curious to know how people will shop during the Black Friday season, so we once again polled our readers to see what their plan of attack is for 2015. When will most people start perusing the Black Friday ads, and will they shop on Thanksgiving? Read on to find out!

Verizon is set to increase the price of its now-defunct unlimited data plan by $20 per month. That's bad news if, like our writer, Marcy Bonebright, you're in the estimated 1% of Verizon customers who were grandfathered into keeping these plans — or is it?

There really is no place like home for the holidays. The key is just getting there without breaking the bank. Here are tips for booking holiday air travel this year — and saving some money in the process.

Netflix announced today that it will increase the price of its standard streaming plan for new users, as well as current subscribers after a one year grace period. Will you change your plan?

We've already told you about how to save on your Halloween spending, but now we want to look at how all that spooktacular celebrating will go down. And so straight from the DealNews Crypt, we present our 2015 Halloween by the numbers.

With Halloween almost here, we wanted to know what it takes to make an awesome costume. How much time and money would one have to invest, in order to impress one's friends? Last year, we went to New York Comic Con to interview cosplayers to find out!

The promise of layaway is alluring. What you would have to pay in cash — or put on a credit card, hoping to be able to pay it off when the bill comes — you can string out with regular payments over a couple of months. So what's the catch? Here's what to watch out for with layaway programs.

While most retailers scramble to open as early as possible on Thanksgiving Day, Staples has announced it will close its door for the holiday. Is this the start of a new trend?

Amazon just gave Apple and Google an unexpected punch in the gut. The online retailer announced that later this month it will ban sales of the Apple TV and Chromecast media players. With the holiday season just weeks away, will Amazon's tough stance have a negative affect on deals?

It's a good thing we just posted our Black Friday predictions, because the very first Black Friday ad is here! To kick off the holiday season, reading retailer Half Price Books released its 2015 Gift Guide — and the first page includes a brief mention of the store's Black Friday promotion.