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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get the Dragon G3X Ultra Flexible Wired Gaming Headset on sale for $49.99 on StackSocial right now, priced comfortably between budget and mid-range gear. The design is bold, with a red shell and a breathing LED light that cycles through seven colors, adding atmosphere when you’re gaming in a dimly lit room. The headset feels sturdy enough for daily use but flexible where it matters: The bendable headband adjusts easily, and the over-ear pads are soft and skin-friendly, built to reduce heat and pressure during long sessions. Performance-wis…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and more. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. Sales are accurate at the time of publication, but prices …

At least 25 million people have had their personal information stolen in a major hack on business services company Conduent. The data breach itself isn't new—it was initially disclosed in January 2025, and Conduent has already notified millions of individuals whose data was compromised in the incident. However, the breach is now believed to be larger in scale than previously reported, possibly among the largest to affect healthcare. Who is Conduent? Conduent is a New Jersey-based business processing outsourcing (BPO) company that provides services like printing, payment, and document and claims processing to state and federal government agencies as well as large commerci…

If you use an AI-powered coding assistant like Claude Code, here's a good reason to always ensure you're copying commands from the legitimate interface: Scammers are now using cloned versions of popular tools to spread info-stealing malware through fake installation instructions—a tactic known as InstallFix. Fake Claude Code interface used for InstallFix attacksResearchers at Push Security have identified carefully copied versions of Claude Code, Anthropic's command-line AI coding assistant, that look exactly like the real thing, complete with the layout, branding, text, documentation sidebar, and a lookalike domain. Every link on the page even redirects to the legitimat…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The new Blink Outdoor 2K+ (5-Camera System) is currently $226.99 on Amazon, down from $349.99, and price trackers show this is the lowest price it has reached so far. Spread across five cameras, that works out to about $45 per camera, which is cheaper than buying them individually. A five-camera kit like this generally makes the most sense for a typical single-family home or townhouse, where you might want coverage at the front door, backyard, garage, and a couple of side entrances. In a small apartment, it may be more cameras than you need, but f…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It hasn't even been a month since Samsung announced the new Galaxy S26 lineup of phones, and the flagship version, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which starts at $1,299.99, is already getting a solid deal from Amazon: You can get a $200 Amazon gift card when placing your order through the online retailer. The deal applies to all four colors, and both the basic 256GB version and the maxed-out 512GB storage option as well. It's worth noting that if you plan to do a trade-in, Samsung offers better trade-in credits than Amazon, going up to $720. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Each of writer/creator/director Steven Conrad's series has been distinctive, which is to say, unsettling and off-kilter. Patriot; Perpetual Grace, LTD, and the tough-to-stream Ultra City Smiths each has a style and tone that sets it apart from anything else on television, and also each other. They've also all struggled to break out amid a bustling streaming pack, though that may well be changing: only a few episodes in, Conrad's new HBO series DTF St. Louis is building buzz. The shows follows Floyd Smernitch (Stranger Things' David Harbour), a married sign language interpreter with a fading sex life and a weird penis (…

Ultrahuman finally has a smart ring back on the U.S. market, and it’s the Ring Pro, the new model with the feature-packed charging case. Pre-orders are now open, with early bird prices starting at $349. The regular price will be $479 for the ring plus case. The ring will begin shipping May 15. The company is using a tiered model for early bird pricing, where the price bumps up after a certain number of rings are sold. Here’s the schedule: $349 — first 1,000 orders ($130 off) $389 — next 2,000 orders ($90 off) $429 — next 3,000 orders ($50 off) $449 — until pre-orders close. Ultrahuman’s smart rings have been off the U.S. market since October 2025, due to legal action by…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you want a high-quality OLED TV for gaming and movies but the options you’ve been seeing online are out of your price range (they often easily surpass the $1,000 mark), the 55-inch Samsung S85F OLED TV checks most of the necessary boxes and is currently down to $897.99 (originally $1,397.99) thanks to a 36% discount during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Samsung S85F OLED TV …

The following content is brought to you by Lifehacker partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Trying in vain to get your grocery costs down? Skimping at the fuel pump only to run out of gas a week later? You’re not alone. With everyday costs on the rise, it’s easy to feel like you just can’t get ahead of your finances. Successful savers take a more practical approach to their finances. Rather than obsessing over daily expenses, they focus on trimming the bigger monthly bills. The best place to start could be your car loan. Autopay takes the stress and time out of refinancing your auto loan, giving you a quic…

WhatsApp is finally getting a long-awaited privacy feature that allows you to display a username rather than your phone number, which will remain hidden from other users. This feature has been in the works for more than a year, with few details released as to its functionality and ETA. While it's still not rolling out to all users just yet, we now know a little bit more about how it will work. According to WABetaInfo (and as reported by 9to5Google), WhatsApp is set to launch usernames to a very limited number of accounts as part of a phased rollout. This means that you may not have access to this update now—but you should consider the switch as soon as it becomes availa…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP is down to $899 from $1,299. This is a 32-inch 4K OLED monitor built for people who split their time between gaming and everything else. It’s a typical ROG display, but you also get USB-C with up to 90W charging, so a laptop can run and charge through one cable. There’s also a built-in KVM switch, which lets you jump between two systems without unplugging anything—that makes it easier to use this as a single screen for both work and play. ASUS ROG Swift (PG32UCDP) …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A like-new unit of the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus is down to $109.99 (originally $249.99) on Woot, and using the code FIRE20—valid through April 14, 2026—drops the price another 20 percent to $88. For comparison, a brand-new unit is currently listed at $189.99 on Amazon, and most past discounts haven’t gone much lower than $149.99, according to price trackers. Shipping is free if you have Prime; otherwise, expect to pay about $6. It is also worth noting that shipping is limited to the contiguous U.S. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I've always been the kind of person who needs to write my thoughts down, for fear I'll forget my latest brilliant idea. I used to keep multiple notebooks at the ready for this purpose, but they would invariably get lost, get messy or damaged, or just be too annoying to keep organized. I switched to using apps, but I never built the muscle memory to keep it consistent, and opening a phone has never been good for my productivity. Then I learned about the Rocketbook Core reusable smart notebook. I tried it out, and now it has replaced all my productivity apps and my paper notebooks—and the best part is, it's super affordable…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Xteink X4 is a wallet-sized e-reader from China that has attracted a cult following of tinkerers online for its no-frills charm and crisp 4.3-inch display. When I reviewed it last year, I had a few minor complaints, but "too big" definitely wasn't one of them—not surprising, given I was already an adherent of the phone-sized Boox Palma 2. But now that I have tested out the Xteink X3, the X4's even tinier brother, I can't help but wonder if there exists an e-reader so small I won't prefer it. …

There are many generative AI apps and services out there, but ask most people what "AI" means to them, and they'll likely say "ChatGPT." As of this article, the chatbot remains the most-downloaded free app on both the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store, beating out competitors like Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI. But it's one thing to download a free AI program; it's another entirely to buy a phone built around that AI. What would a ChatGPT phone look like? On Monday, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo made headlines by reporting that OpenAI might be working on its own smartphone. As part of this process, Kuo says OpenAI may be collaborating with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare—ma…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Pomodoro technique is one of the most established and oft-recommended productivity methods, praised for its effectiveness and simplicity: It combines time for deep work with periods of reward, and the mix proves effective for many because deep work and breaks are both crucial elements to getting things done. The popularity of Pomodoro has also inspired offshoots that iterate on its philosophies, and one of them might hold particular appeal if you like to relax after completing a task by watching TV. It's called "animedoro," and if the name reminds you of Japanese cartoons, there's a reason for that. What is the ani…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Anker Prime 20,000mAh 200W Power Bank is built for the moments when your phone is at 3%, your laptop is at 8%, and there is no outlet in sight. Right now, it is selling for $79.99 on Woot, down from its listed $139.99. That is a $60 drop, or about 43% off. The same model is also $79.99 refurbished on Amazon, so this price puts a new unit on par with what you would normally pay for a refurb. Also, it comes with a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime members, while others pay $6, and this deal runs for 11 mo…

This coming weekend, nearly everyone in the U.S. will switch from standard time to daylight time. Sadly, the proposal to keep us on the same time zone year-round never went anywhere, so we’ll keep having these “spring forward” and “fall back” events for the foreseeable future. Here’s how to get ready. Know when and how the clocks will change before Daylight Saving TimeOfficially, daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. the morning of Sunday, March 8. At that time, we’ll change the clocks to say 3 a.m., thereby losing an hour (since the hour between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. never happens). If you’re wondering “Why 2 a.m.?” it’s reportedly because that was a dead spot in the rai…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. VPNs tend to fall into two camps: Some are packed with settings and server lists that assume you know what you’re doing, while others aim to disappear and run silently in the background. The ClearVPN Premium Plan sits firmly in the latter category, and right now, a one-year subscription is on sale for $19.99 on StackSocial, down from $119.88. The price alone makes it worth a look, but it's especially worth trying if a simplified VPN fits your internet use. ClearVPN isn't a power user’s playground. It’s built for people who want protection without f…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I've been keeping an eye on all the best deals on fitness tech, and here are my top picks. Several wearables are on their lowest price ever. While many of the sales are on slightly older models, everything I'm including here is a device I think is very much worth buying, or at least considering, in 2026. There are deals on fitness brands like Garmin and Suunto, budget options from Fitbit, and even smartwatches from Apple, Google, and Samsung. The best deals on Garmin watchesGarmin Vivoactive 5, $179.99, down from $194.85, or $299.99 when it first la…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you have some spring chores to tackle in your yard, a good set of cordless outdoor tools can save you time—but cordless outdoor tools can also be expensive. Cordless lawn and gardening tools use high-capacity batteries, which can cause a steep increase in price. Amazon has some Big Spring Deals on landscaping tools that can save you up to 62% off on the equipment you need to tackle your spring to-do list. This 24-volt chainsaw is 35% offIf you need to trim a tree or clean up fallen branches, a chainsaw can speed up the process. Although most batt…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Lifehacker just launched a collection of tips and info about embracing retro technology, so I combed through Amazon's Big Spring Sale for the next best thing: retro-inspired technology. These prices are so low, you'll think it's 1998. These digital cameras look like they're from the distant pastIf you want a digital camera that makes a statement, check out the CHUZHAO Digital TLR Camera. It looks like a twin-lens reflex camera from the 1940s, when you shot from the waist. It doesn't use film, though: It's a 12MP digital camera in disguise. It's curr…

Last month, news broke about "DarkSword," a malware kit that makes it easy for hackers to scrape passwords, emails, crypto wallets, and more from your iPhone. You don't have to do much to put yourself in harms way, either: Visiting a malicious website is all it takes for DarkSword to get to work, which makes it particularly dangerous. It's not totally clear what DarkSword's risk is to the average user. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) says it identified "multiple commercial surveillance vendors and suspected state-sponsored actors" using the malware against targets in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Ukraine, appearing as if the victims were highly-specific. T…