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Feb 28, 2021

Renaissance-era letter sealed for centuries just virtually unfolded and read for the first time

More than 600 years ago, someone intricately folded, sealed and posted a letter that was never delivered. Now, scientists have digitally unfolded this and other similarly locked letters found in a 17th-century trunk in The Hague, using X-rays. For centuries prior to the invention of sealed envelopes, sensitive correspondence was...

Sep 30, 2022

Get this touch-screen student laptop for just $200, nearly 50% off at Best Buy

If you want an ideal laptop for students that also has the flexibility of a tablet, there are a whole host of 2-in-1 devices around. Finding one at the right price can be a challenge, though, but we’ve found a great option over at Best Buy. The retailer is offering...

Sep 30, 2022

Amazon slashes iPad prices after Apple reveals new models

New iPads have been announced, and that means discounts on all the older models which is great for students looking for a discounted tablet. Apple’s tablet dominance looks set to continue into 2023 after the reveal of a new iPad and new iPad Pro earlier this week, but that means...

Aug 31, 2022

Save almost $500 on this powerful HP Omen 16-inch Laptop at Best Buy

They say the early bird gets the worm, but if you’ve been looking for a back-to-school deal on a powerhouse laptop for gaming and creative work, then Best Buy may just have you covered. As part of a new ‘Deals Event,’ the retailer is offering the HP Omen 16-inch Gaming...

Mar 31, 2022

Do humidifiers help with dry skin?

Whether you battle with dry skin because of the elements or your skin tends to err on the dry side, the chances are you’ve searched for things that help. From lotions and creams to elaborate skincare routines, there are many topical solutions for dry skin – and you’ve probably also...

Jan 31, 2022

Fusion experiment smashes record for generating energy, takes us a step closer to a new source of power

An experimental nuclear fusion project has set a world record in generating energy on Earth using the same kind of reactions that power the sun. In the new experiments, the Joint European Torus (JET) in Culham near Oxford, England, produced blazingly hot plasmas that released a record-setting 59 megajoules of...

Nov 30, 2023

Get into the Apple ecosystem for under $250 with this after-Christmas iPad deal

Enjoy all the benefits of the Apple ecosystem with this iPad deal at Best Buy, offering the ninth-generation tablet for $249.99. We love Apple tech just as much as the next site, but there's no denying there's a premium to pay for the company's products. Whether your preference is for...

Nov 30, 2023

Save $70 on the fantastic AirPods Max at Best Buy

Save a chunk of change on Apple's priciest headphones and enjoy fantastic noise cancellation for $479.99 at Best Buy. The holidays are over, which means it's back to long commutes and focusing on the job at hand, meaning noise-cancelling headphones a great choice (particularly if the family are still around...

Oct 31, 2023

One of our favorite student tablets is $300 off at Amazon for Cyber Monday

If you're a student who's had your eye on an iPad but isn't keen on jumping into Apple's ecosystem, there are few options better than what Samsung is offering on the Android side. The Korean brand has been refining its Android tablets for a while, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab...

Oct 31, 2023

This $30 Cyber Monday electric toothbrush deal is a perfect stocking stuffer

The Philips Sonicare brand has long been a go-to for anyone buying an electric toothbrush, so this early Cyber Monday deal is well worth considering. There are a handful of Sonicare models in our guide to the best electric toothbrushes, where we have ranked all the top products we've tested....

Sep 30, 2023

Save $50 on the Fitbit Sense 2 at Amazon

Fitbit's priciest smartwatch is reduced by $50 at Amazon - but you'll want to move fast. If you're looking for one of the best fitness trackers in 2023, the Fitbit Sense 2 should be on your list. A far cry from the more slimline, bracelet-style trackers the company made its...

May 31, 2023

Get a MacBook Air for $850 with this Amazon deal

Looking for a student laptop? There are few better options than a MacBook Air, especially with this discount. We're always on the lookout for the best student laptop deals, and while Apple MacBooks feature prominently in our list of the best student laptop options, they are pricey. Thankfully, Amazon has...

Dec 19, 2023

Save a chunk of change on the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch6

One of the latest and greatest fitness trackers, the Samsung Galaxy Watch6, is reduced ahead of Christmas, and is just the right size to stuff into a stocking. You'll have to be quick, though — not only are you cutting it fine for a last-minute gift, but with a tasty...

Dec 20, 2023

Bag a $300 saving on your new year school gear with this student laptop

Looking for a portable laptop that doubles as a capable tablet? This Microsoft Surface Pro 9 deal could be perfect — right now Best Buy is snipping $300 off the MSRP, bringing the laptop down to just $799.99. That's a huge saving. Laptops for students need battery power to last...

Dec 20, 2023

What's better than AirPods for fitness? These Beats earbuds, and they're 20% off at Amazon

These earbuds are perfect for the Apple fan in your life looking to get moving in 2024, and you can save 20% at Amazon right now with the retailer knocking $40 off the MSRP to bring them down to $159.95. But be quick, the deal ends the day after Christmas...