Adrian Diaconescu - Senior Deals and News Writer

Adrian Diaconescu - Senior Deals and News Writer
adrian.d@phonearena.com
Adrian has been passionate about mobile technology since the days of the (old) Nokia 3310, starting his writing career when tablets were widely considered the next big thing (i.e. a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away).

After contributing to a number of lesser-known blogs, including on topics as varied as sports and politics, he got his first big break in 2012 by joining Android Authority. It was only around that time that he began truly appreciating the openness and diversity of the Android ecosystem, which remains his favorite mobile software platform.

After leaving Android Authority, Adrian seized the opportunity to widen his horizons and areas of expertise by writing for Digital Trends and Pocketnow about everything from Windows computers to iPhones, VR, AR, and of course, Android handsets.

Never one to settle in one place, either literally or figuratively, Adrian joined PhoneArena in July 2018, finding stability, the freedom to express himself like nowhere else, and room to grow from a professional standpoint at a time of great personal turmoil caused by the 2016 birth of his first and (hopefully) only son.

While juggling the challenges of full-time parenthood and full-time work-from-home tech news writing might sound overwhelming, especially during a seemingly never-ending pandemic, the love and enthusiasm invested in both "jobs" make everything worth it.

Committed to making every day count, Adrian likes to stay on top of all the tech industry trends while running the occasional 10K, playing (bad) tennis, watching (good) movies, and teaching his little boy how to break a new phone in 10 days.

The list of "victims" is as expansive as it is eclectic, including everything from the LG Nexus 5X to the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Moto G7 Power. As you can notice, the only thing saving Adrian from smartphone-caused personal bankruptcy is a stubborn commitment to "adequate" mid-rangers as opposed to overpriced high-enders.
Recent articles by Adrian
Your T-Mobile account will hold no more secrets if you do this one simple thing

Your T-Mobile account will hold no more secrets if you do this one simple thing

Adrian Diaconescu
Full new Q1 2025 smartphone market report confirms Samsung's supremacy over Apple

Full new Q1 2025 smartphone market report confirms Samsung's supremacy over Apple

Adrian Diaconescu
Case closed: These are the chips Samsung will use for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7... probably

Case closed: These are the chips Samsung will use for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7... probably

Adrian Diaconescu
Your piece of T-Mobile's $350 million data breach settlement will come later than expected

Your piece of T-Mobile's $350 million data breach settlement will come later than expected

Adrian Diaconescu
Rushing the Galaxy S26 to market due to the iPhone 17 would be a huge mistake for Samsung

Rushing the Galaxy S26 to market due to the iPhone 17 would be a huge mistake for Samsung

Adrian Diaconescu
The compact OnePlus 13s flagship is officially coming 'soon' to India and other markets

The compact OnePlus 13s flagship is officially coming 'soon' to India and other markets

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon makes the formidable Garmin Epix Gen 2 an unlikely bargain with a staggering $450 discount
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Amazon makes the formidable Garmin Epix Gen 2 an unlikely bargain with a staggering $450 discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Hurry up and nab Apple's state-of-the-art AirPods 4 (with ANC) at a new record low price
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Hurry up and nab Apple's state-of-the-art AirPods 4 (with ANC) at a new record low price

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile is opening this hugely popular (and rarely criticized) 5G service to more users

T-Mobile is opening this hugely popular (and rarely criticized) 5G service to more users

Adrian Diaconescu
The often overlooked Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 drops to an irresistible price for a limited time
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The often overlooked Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 drops to an irresistible price for a limited time

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon is selling the surprisingly advanced Galaxy Buds FE at their lowest price in a long time
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Amazon is selling the surprisingly advanced Galaxy Buds FE at their lowest price in a long time

Adrian Diaconescu
Who needs the Pixel 9a mid-ranger when the high-end Pixel 9 is discounted by up to $250?
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Who needs the Pixel 9a mid-ranger when the high-end Pixel 9 is discounted by up to $250?

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazing new Google Pixel Watch 2 deal is giving off strong Black Friday vibes
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Amazing new Google Pixel Watch 2 deal is giving off strong Black Friday vibes

Adrian Diaconescu
Apple's brand-new 11-inch iPad with A16 power is on sale at a lower-than-ever price
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Apple's brand-new 11-inch iPad with A16 power is on sale at a lower-than-ever price

Adrian Diaconescu
Is Verizon turning into the new 'Un-carrier'? Cryptic 'Project 624' teaser certainly suggests so

Is Verizon turning into the new 'Un-carrier'? Cryptic 'Project 624' teaser certainly suggests so

Adrian Diaconescu
Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPad Air (M3), OnePlus 13R, and more top steals!
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Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPad Air (M3), OnePlus 13R, and more top steals!

Adrian Diaconescu
Convincing new leak essentially confirms many of Samsung's key Galaxy S25 Edge selling points

Convincing new leak essentially confirms many of Samsung's key Galaxy S25 Edge selling points

Adrian Diaconescu
Apple's biggest and baddest iPad Air yet is now on sale at its heftiest discount to date
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Apple's biggest and baddest iPad Air yet is now on sale at its heftiest discount to date

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile made a mistake when it announced its controversial new plans, but it's all fixed now

T-Mobile made a mistake when it announced its controversial new plans, but it's all fixed now

Adrian Diaconescu
The OnePlus 13T goes official with a monumental battery squeezed into an impossibly small body

The OnePlus 13T goes official with a monumental battery squeezed into an impossibly small body

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's full Galaxy S25 Edge launch schedule for the US and other markets might be out of the bag

Samsung's full Galaxy S25 Edge launch schedule for the US and other markets might be out of the bag

Adrian Diaconescu
This might be your last chance to get the phenomenal OnePlus Open at a massive discount, so hurry up
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This might be your last chance to get the phenomenal OnePlus Open at a massive discount, so hurry up

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile is a worse choice than ever, but it’s still better than Verizon and AT&T

T-Mobile is a worse choice than ever, but it’s still better than Verizon and AT&T

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung is apparently preparing its hardcore fans a nasty Galaxy S25 FE surprise

Samsung is apparently preparing its hardcore fans a nasty Galaxy S25 FE surprise

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile is ending one of its best deals of the last few months, so hurry up and claim it today!

T-Mobile is ending one of its best deals of the last few months, so hurry up and claim it today!

Adrian Diaconescu
The just-released Lenovo Tab mid-ranger with an all-metal design is even cheaper than usual
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The just-released Lenovo Tab mid-ranger with an all-metal design is even cheaper than usual

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile insider details all the 'sleazy sales tactics' you're likely to face in stores right now

T-Mobile insider details all the 'sleazy sales tactics' you're likely to face in stores right now

Adrian Diaconescu
The state-of-the-art Motorola Razr 60 Ultra leaks in even more detail ahead of April 24 launch

The state-of-the-art Motorola Razr 60 Ultra leaks in even more detail ahead of April 24 launch

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's One UI 7 update might land sooner than you expect on the Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 series

Samsung's One UI 7 update might land sooner than you expect on the Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 series

Adrian Diaconescu
The exceptionally versatile and powerful Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is all of a sudden pricier in the US

The exceptionally versatile and powerful Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is all of a sudden pricier in the US

Adrian Diaconescu
Leaked spec sheet strongly suggests Motorola's Razr 60 Ultra will be THE foldable to beat in 2025

Leaked spec sheet strongly suggests Motorola's Razr 60 Ultra will be THE foldable to beat in 2025

Adrian Diaconescu
Verizon has quietly upgraded its best plan in two big T-Mobile-crushing ways

Verizon has quietly upgraded its best plan in two big T-Mobile-crushing ways

Adrian Diaconescu
If you hurry, the unstoppable Apple Watch Ultra 2 can be yours at an unmatched price
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If you hurry, the unstoppable Apple Watch Ultra 2 can be yours at an unmatched price

Adrian Diaconescu
Juicy new leak details the two big upgrades many Verizon users are getting this week

Juicy new leak details the two big upgrades many Verizon users are getting this week

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung rubs salt in your wound with revised One UI 7 update schedule for Galaxy S23 series and more

Samsung rubs salt in your wound with revised One UI 7 update schedule for Galaxy S23 series and more

Adrian Diaconescu
The mid-range OnePlus Nord N30 5G is a hot spring bargain at a rare $100 discount
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The mid-range OnePlus Nord N30 5G is a hot spring bargain at a rare $100 discount

Adrian Diaconescu
The mid-range Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is now officially official with an unrivaled price

The mid-range Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is now officially official with an unrivaled price

Adrian Diaconescu
Behold the OnePlus 13T in all its compact glory ahead of an official April 24 launch

Behold the OnePlus 13T in all its compact glory ahead of an official April 24 launch

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile might soon make up for one of its most controversial changes of the last couple of years

T-Mobile might soon make up for one of its most controversial changes of the last couple of years

Adrian Diaconescu
Apple pulls off historic win over Samsung in Q1 2025 thanks to the iPhone 16e

Apple pulls off historic win over Samsung in Q1 2025 thanks to the iPhone 16e

Adrian Diaconescu
The affordable OnePlus 13R flagship is steeply discounted for the first time with no trade-in
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The affordable OnePlus 13R flagship is steeply discounted for the first time with no trade-in

Adrian Diaconescu
Best Buy's hot new Galaxy Tab A9+ deal makes an awesome Samsung tablet even awesomer
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Best Buy's hot new Galaxy Tab A9+ deal makes an awesome Samsung tablet even awesomer

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile says its latest price hike is no big deal. They really don’t get it, huh?

T-Mobile says its latest price hike is no big deal. They really don’t get it, huh?

Adrian Diaconescu
Weekly deals roundup: Get your Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9, and more discounts while you still can!
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Weekly deals roundup: Get your Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9, and more discounts while you still can!

Adrian Diaconescu
This first Pixel Watch 4 leak suggests Google means business this year

This first Pixel Watch 4 leak suggests Google means business this year

Adrian Diaconescu
The time has come for (some) Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra owners in the US to rejoice at last

The time has come for (some) Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra owners in the US to rejoice at last

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Flip FE production plans suggest all three phones are nigh

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Flip FE production plans suggest all three phones are nigh

Adrian Diaconescu
The first-of-a-kind Motorola Edge 60 Stylus has quietly gone official ahead of its April 15 launch

The first-of-a-kind Motorola Edge 60 Stylus has quietly gone official ahead of its April 15 launch

Adrian Diaconescu
Trump's tariffs will likely hurt Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, which will in turn probably hurt you

Trump's tariffs will likely hurt Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, which will in turn probably hurt you

Adrian Diaconescu
If you’re waiting for Apple to save foldables next year, you might have another thing coming

If you’re waiting for Apple to save foldables next year, you might have another thing coming

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile is raising prices yet again with the oldest and dirtiest trick in the book

T-Mobile is raising prices yet again with the oldest and dirtiest trick in the book

Adrian Diaconescu
One of Motorola's most interesting 2025 mid-rangers leaks in more detail with a nice price and a pen

One of Motorola's most interesting 2025 mid-rangers leaks in more detail with a nice price and a pen

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung reportedly sets a new target for the Galaxy S25 Edge launch, but only in these two countries

Samsung reportedly sets a new target for the Galaxy S25 Edge launch, but only in these two countries

Adrian Diaconescu
The budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is even budget-friendlier than usual
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The budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is even budget-friendlier than usual

Adrian Diaconescu
A surprising Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is reportedly right around the corner with these key specs

A surprising Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is reportedly right around the corner with these key specs

Adrian Diaconescu
The big day has arrived for (some) Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 users!

The big day has arrived for (some) Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 users!

Adrian Diaconescu
The over-ear Bose QuietComfort headphones are an extraordinary bargain at a rare $120 discount
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The over-ear Bose QuietComfort headphones are an extraordinary bargain at a rare $120 discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon is selling the premium noise-cancelling Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 at an unbeatable discount
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Amazon is selling the premium noise-cancelling Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 at an unbeatable discount

Adrian Diaconescu
The Galaxy Tab S9 might just be the most compelling Android tablet right now at a $330 discount
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The Galaxy Tab S9 might just be the most compelling Android tablet right now at a $330 discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Lenovo is quietly killing it in the US tablet market, and both Samsung and Apple need to step it up

Lenovo is quietly killing it in the US tablet market, and both Samsung and Apple need to step it up

Adrian Diaconescu
Weekly deals roundup: Apple Watch Series 10, Pixel 9, Razr Plus, and more hot spring bargains
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Weekly deals roundup: Apple Watch Series 10, Pixel 9, Razr Plus, and more hot spring bargains

Adrian Diaconescu
The upcoming Motorola Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro get new images, specs, and even a short video leaked

The upcoming Motorola Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro get new images, specs, and even a short video leaked

Adrian Diaconescu
This T-Mobile user's horror story is a good reminder of who you should contact if you're in trouble

This T-Mobile user's horror story is a good reminder of who you should contact if you're in trouble

Adrian Diaconescu
Verizon is taking a page from T-Mobile's controversial 'price lock' book (for a limited time)

Verizon is taking a page from T-Mobile's controversial 'price lock' book (for a limited time)

Adrian Diaconescu
This is how much the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will probably cost... if it ever comes out

This is how much the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will probably cost... if it ever comes out

Adrian Diaconescu
New report dives deeper into the familiar spec sheet of Samsung's affordable Galaxy Z Flip FE

New report dives deeper into the familiar spec sheet of Samsung's affordable Galaxy Z Flip FE

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile is making it harder and harder for customers to hang on to their old, cheap plans

T-Mobile is making it harder and harder for customers to hang on to their old, cheap plans

Adrian Diaconescu
It's alive: Sony Xperia 1 VII flagship leaks out with signature design, minimal changes

It's alive: Sony Xperia 1 VII flagship leaks out with signature design, minimal changes

Adrian Diaconescu
A low-cost new Lenovo Tab and a massive Idea Tab Pro mid-ranger have quietly been released in the US

A low-cost new Lenovo Tab and a massive Idea Tab Pro mid-ranger have quietly been released in the US

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung may have inexplicably delayed its Galaxy S25 Edge release at the last minute

Samsung may have inexplicably delayed its Galaxy S25 Edge release at the last minute

Adrian Diaconescu
The world-class Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are now on sale at their lowest price of 2025
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The world-class Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are now on sale at their lowest price of 2025

Adrian Diaconescu
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is here with a refined design, expanded running tools, and more

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is here with a refined design, expanded running tools, and more

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's exact Galaxy S25 Edge launch date may have finally leaked, and it's closer than you think

Samsung's exact Galaxy S25 Edge launch date may have finally leaked, and it's closer than you think

Adrian Diaconescu
This stunning deal will save Google Pixel 9 Pro XL buyers a whopping $350, but not for long
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This stunning deal will save Google Pixel 9 Pro XL buyers a whopping $350, but not for long

Adrian Diaconescu
Garmin's next big 'mainstream' smartwatch is apparently right around the corner

Garmin's next big 'mainstream' smartwatch is apparently right around the corner

Adrian Diaconescu
The all-round OnePlus Pad 2 overachiever scores an unusually hefty discount AND a cool freebie
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The all-round OnePlus Pad 2 overachiever scores an unusually hefty discount AND a cool freebie

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon is selling one version of Apple's brand-new iPad with A16 power at a record high discount
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Amazon is selling one version of Apple's brand-new iPad with A16 power at a record high discount

Adrian Diaconescu
The 'elite' gaming-friendly Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is neatly discounted for the first time ever
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The 'elite' gaming-friendly Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is neatly discounted for the first time ever

Adrian Diaconescu
Google's vanilla Pixel 9 powerhouse scores a super-rare $250 discount for a limited time
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Google's vanilla Pixel 9 powerhouse scores a super-rare $250 discount for a limited time

Adrian Diaconescu
Motorola could be 2025's US mid-range champion if it gets just a few things right

Motorola could be 2025's US mid-range champion if it gets just a few things right

Adrian Diaconescu
Weekly deals roundup - Spring Sale edition: Galaxy S25, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and more hot offers!
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Weekly deals roundup - Spring Sale edition: Galaxy S25, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and more hot offers!

Adrian Diaconescu
The unconventional Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are back in the limelight at an unbeatable price
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The unconventional Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are back in the limelight at an unbeatable price

Adrian Diaconescu
Microsoft's elite Surface Pro 11 workhorse scores never-before-seen discounts in two variants
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Microsoft's elite Surface Pro 11 workhorse scores never-before-seen discounts in two variants

Adrian Diaconescu
Check out Amazon and Best Buy's Samsung Galaxy A36 5G launch deals if you like gift cards!
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Check out Amazon and Best Buy's Samsung Galaxy A36 5G launch deals if you like gift cards!

Adrian Diaconescu
Probably the best Google Pixel Tablet deal yet will save you a whopping $200 for a limited time
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Probably the best Google Pixel Tablet deal yet will save you a whopping $200 for a limited time

Adrian Diaconescu
Overwhelming new Best Buy deal drops this Apple Watch Series 9 model with LTE to an unrivaled price
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Overwhelming new Best Buy deal drops this Apple Watch Series 9 model with LTE to an unrivaled price

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's surprisingly premium Galaxy Buds FE are shockingly affordable for a limited time
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Samsung's surprisingly premium Galaxy Buds FE are shockingly affordable for a limited time

Adrian Diaconescu
Even more Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ info has leaked ahead of the two's launch

Even more Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ info has leaked ahead of the two's launch

Adrian Diaconescu
Here's how crazy thin Samsung's mid-range Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ giants will be

Here's how crazy thin Samsung's mid-range Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ giants will be

Adrian Diaconescu
New report bears surprisingly good Motorola Edge 60 pricing news and not-so-good Razr 60 Ultra news

New report bears surprisingly good Motorola Edge 60 pricing news and not-so-good Razr 60 Ultra news

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's top-of-the-line Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are down to a ridiculously low price (brand-new)
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Samsung's top-of-the-line Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are down to a ridiculously low price (brand-new)

Adrian Diaconescu
New leak paints Motorola's affordable Razr 60 foldable as a potential Galaxy Z Flip 6 killer

New leak paints Motorola's affordable Razr 60 foldable as a potential Galaxy Z Flip 6 killer

Adrian Diaconescu
Google's OG Pixel Watch is a VERY smart buy again at these unbeatable Big Spring prices
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Google's OG Pixel Watch is a VERY smart buy again at these unbeatable Big Spring prices

Adrian Diaconescu
Start your spring in color with Amazon's state-of-the-art Kindle Colorsoft at a record high discount
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Start your spring in color with Amazon's state-of-the-art Kindle Colorsoft at a record high discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Delight your kid and your accountant with this tremendous new Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch deal!
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Delight your kid and your accountant with this tremendous new Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch deal!

Adrian Diaconescu
Astounding Big Spring deal slashes $450 off this Amazon-exclusive Surface Pro 11 model with 16GB RAM
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Astounding Big Spring deal slashes $450 off this Amazon-exclusive Surface Pro 11 model with 16GB RAM

Adrian Diaconescu
The mid-range Lenovo Tab M9 is a Big Spring must-buy at a huge 47 percent discount
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The mid-range Lenovo Tab M9 is a Big Spring must-buy at a huge 47 percent discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon's Big Spring sale kicks off with the biggest Samsung Galaxy S25 discount to date
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Amazon's Big Spring sale kicks off with the biggest Samsung Galaxy S25 discount to date

Adrian Diaconescu
Motorola spoils its own Edge 60 Fusion launch party by revealing all of the phone's key features

Motorola spoils its own Edge 60 Fusion launch party by revealing all of the phone's key features

Adrian Diaconescu
Google's cheapest Pixel 9 Pro variant scores an unbeatable $300 discount... with a small catch
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Google's cheapest Pixel 9 Pro variant scores an unbeatable $300 discount... with a small catch

Adrian Diaconescu
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless