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Your Guide to Getting Free Stuff on Amazon

By Jessica Hulett, DealNews Contributing Writer

Do you love getting free stuff? Amazon offers freebies and promotional credits on a wide range of products. Learn how to get free things on Amazon so you don't miss out!

Published 1 week 4 days ago

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8 Ways to Watch HBO for Free (or Get It for Less)

By Elizabeth Harper, Julie Ramhold

Ready to binge-watch your favorite HBO shows? Here are all the places where you can find a free HBO trial, free content, and discounted subscriptions — as well as everything you need to know to get started.

Published February 4, 2019

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Netflix Is Raising Prices (Again)

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer

Sadly, Netflix is once again asking customers to pay more — prices will rise by up to 18%, depending on your plan. Here's everything you need to know about the new rates.

Published January 17, 2019

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What Is Vudu?

By Elizabeth Harper, DealNews Contributing Writer

Vudu is a Walmart-owned streaming service that simplifies your media library by merging your digital and physical media collections. Here's how it works.

Published August 30, 2018

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The 10 Best Buys of May Are More Than Memorial Day Sales!

By Donna Doyle, DealNews Content Editor

With Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and (of course) Star Wars Day on the horizon, you can expect competitive prices on pretty much everything in May.

Published April 24, 2018

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Here's How to Watch the 2018 Oscar Nominees for Cheap

By Stephen Slaybaugh, DealNews Senior Staff Writer

The 2018 Academy Awards will take place on March 4, which means there's only a few days left for you to watch the nominees and determine which ones deserve an Oscar. We rounded up all the ways you can see nearly all the nominees, from Best Picture candidates to animated shorts and everything in between.

Published February 27, 2018

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8 Ways to Get HBO for Free (or Cheap)

By Elizabeth Harper, DealNews Contributing Writer

Ready to start binge-watching your favorite HBO shows? Here's all the places where you can find free trials, free content, and discounted subscriptions — as well as everything you need to know to get started.

Published September 15, 2017

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10 Ways to Gear Up for Game of Thrones

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

The seventh season of Game of Thrones premieres on July 16, and WE CAN'T WAIT. To celebrate, we're showing off 10 of the coolest Game of Thrones collectibles money can buy.

Published July 10, 2017

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9 Retro Transformers Collectibles for the Forever Fan

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

Transformers: The Last Knight premieres on June 21, and we think it looks spectacular! Naturally, we took this as an excuse to search eBay for nine of the coolest (and most obscure) Transformers collectibles in history.

Published June 19, 2017

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10 Totally Amazing Wonder Woman Collectibles

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

Wonder Woman hits theaters on June 2, and you can count us among the millions who can't wait. If you're as wild for Diana as we are, here are 10 items you need in your life.

Published May 29, 2017

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Celebrate Star Wars' 40th Anniversary With These 10 Collectibles

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

May 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the first Star Wars movie. To help you celebrate 40 years of Star Wars, here are 10 items no fan needs, but every fan will definitely want.

Published May 22, 2017

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10 Amazing Alien Collectibles That Sci-Fi Fans Will Love

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

Alien: Covenant hits theaters on May 19. If the new film has reignited your passion for all things Alien, get a load of these 10 collectibles gathered from the furthest corners of outer space. (Or at least the further corners of the internet.)

Published May 15, 2017

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9 Awesome Guardians of the Galaxy Collectibles You've Gotta See

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hit theaters on May 5. Celebrate the return of Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, and the crew with these Guardians of the Galaxy toys and collectibles. Some are old, some are new, but all are out of this world!

Published May 8, 2017

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Surprise Mom With Quirky, Under $30 Mother's Day Gifts From Amazon

By Elizabeth Zimmerman, DealNews Associate Editor

There's nothing wrong with giving your mom flowers, a card, or other such predictable gifts for Mother's Day. But wouldn't you love to show her that you put some thought into her gift? If so, Amazon is your friend as it discounts a selection off-beat finds during its Mother's Day Sale. Here are 10 picks to suit all sorts of moms.

Published April 25, 2017

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Throwback to 1997: What Was Popular the Year of Our Birth?

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Staff Writer

DealNews turns 20 this year and we're feeling nostalgic! To celebrate, we decided to take a look at what else was popular in 1997. Spoiler alert: "MMMbop" is about to get stuck in your head again.

Published April 14, 2017

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10 Classic Simpsons Collectibles for the 30th Anniversary

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

The Simpsons first gained fame on the The Tracey Ullman Show starting in 1987. To celebrate their 30th anniversary, we pored over eBay to find some of the best and weirdest Simpsons memorabilia ever made.

Published April 10, 2017

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Celebrate WrestleMania With These 10 Old-School WWE Collectibles

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

It's WrestleMania season, with the big event coming up on April 2. If you're an old-school WWE fanatic, here's a nostalgia trip for ya: 10 wicked-awesome WWE collectibles from the '80s and early '90s that we discovered on eBay.

Published March 27, 2017

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Here's Why You Should Never Pay Full Price for an iTunes Gift Card

By Donna Doyle, DealNews Content Editor

Looking to save on all things digital at Apple? iTunes gift card deals are among the most popular store credit offers we see at DealNews. Before you go crazy at the first iTunes gift card sale you see, here's the skinny on where and when to shop — in handy infographic form, no less!

Published March 22, 2017

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Relive Your Crush on the Pink Ranger With These Power Ranger Collectibles

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

The new Power Rangers movie premieres on March 24. If you've forgotten what it was like to live in a world where Power Rangers was the hottest thing going, check out these 10 weird and wonderful retro collectibles, all discovered on eBay.

Published March 20, 2017

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10 Cool Collectibles That Every Wolverine Fan Needs

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

Logan hits theaters on March 3. If you're as into Wolverine as we are, then these 10 collectibles will make you howl. (And if you only know the character from Hugh Jackman's work, these items will give you a better sense of Wolverine's legacy within the entire Marvel Universe.)

Published February 27, 2017

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Here's How to Watch the 2017 Oscar Nominees for Less

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Staff Writer

The Oscars are just a few weeks away, which means there's a limited amount of time to catch up on all the nominees. Fortunately, we've rounded up all the ways to watch the nominated movies without breaking the bank, from renting and streaming to getting deals on theater tickets.

Published February 10, 2017

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Get Your Nerd on With Free Digital Comics at Comixology

By Elizabeth Zimmerman, DealNews Associate Editor

These days, you're behind on the pop culture front if you don't keep up with comics. Luckily, Comixology offers a selection of digital comics for free, so you can brush up without going broke. We've rounded up several freebie issues, including a mix of already popular characters and lesser-known properties.

Published February 2, 2017

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Hulu Will Soon Offer Live TV for Less Than $40

By Sean Flynn, DealNews Contributing Writer

Hulu has teamed up with CBS to bring some of the network's live shows to the streaming service, offering cord cutters a compelling new option. Considering that the package includes Hulu's catalog, it's clear that Hulu intends to be a serious contender in live streaming.

Published January 11, 2017

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12 Must-Read Personal Finance Books for a Better 2017

By Naomi Mannino, DealNews Contributing Writer

There's no substitute for the wealth of information found in a tome written by a successful person with a specialized point of view. Each of these 12 books is a personal finance classic because the concepts within stand the test of time.

Published January 6, 2017

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How to Watch Golden Globe-Nominated Films and Shows

By Paul Sisolak, DealNews Contributing Writer

The 2017 Golden Globes are coming up on Sunday. Want to brush up on the movies and TV shows that are contending for the big awards? We've compiled this viewing resource so you can know where to watch some of this year's nominees.

Published January 4, 2017

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The Best Cheap Gifts Under $10, $20, and $50

By Alan Byrne, Donna Doyle, Julie Ramhold

Your gift-buying days may be numbered, but you don't have to break the bank to be a generous giver. Just take a gander at these wallet-friendly gift ideas, which are cleverly arranged by price.

Published December 13, 2016

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10 Totally Rad Holiday Gifts for '80s Kids

By Matt Dracula, DealNews Contributing Writer

If you've got an '80s baby on your shopping list this holiday season, give 'em something that makes them feel young again! Here's a selection of 10 toys, movies, and home goods that'll make 2016 feel like 1986.

Published December 6, 2016

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UPDATE: Target Cyber Monday Now Live With the BEST Discount of the Year!

By Paula Bradley, DealNews Associate Travel Editor Emeritus

The Target Cyber Monday sale is now live, and the store is once again offering its best sitewide discount of the year. Check out our list of the best Target Cyber Monday deals, or find tips on the ins and outs to this sale.

Published November 27, 2016

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5 Ways to Save on the Criterion Collection Films

By Erin Coduti, DealNews Contributing Writer

This anthology of historically significant films is notable for its remastering, its special features... and its price tag. Find out how to buy or stream the classics affordably.

Published November 4, 2016

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Are the Expensive Kindles Really Worth It?

By Elizabeth Harper, DealNews Contributing Writer

Are those pricey high-end Kindles really worth it? Whether you're looking to buy your first eBook reader or update an existing Kindle, we take a look at just what you get, both from eBook readers in general and from Amazon's most expensive Kindles.

Published August 30, 2016

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Amazon Fire TV vs. Fire TV Stick: Which One Should You Get?

By Simon Hill, DealNews Contributing Writer

Amazon isn't the biggest name in streaming devices, but has two worthwhile options. We break down the details to help you find out whether the compact Fire TV Stick or the more expensive Fire TV has the features you need.

Published August 24, 2016

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Pennsylvania 'Netflix Tax' Could Become an Expensive Trend

By Alan Byrne, DealNews Staff Writer

More people are turning to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video as an alternative to cable services. But in Pennsylvania, a 6% sales tax will now apply to digital goods, including streaming and downloads.

Published August 11, 2016

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