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Jan 4, 2024

Save $230 on the Surface Pro 7+ at Best Buy

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ is a neat and convenient package being both a laptop and a tablet. It's also just $699.99 at Best Buy right now, making it a great deal for students. We've always got an eye on the best tablets for students, as well as the best...

Jan 5, 2024

$420 off this HP Envy 2-in1 makes it an excellent choice for students

You can get a $920 laptop for under $500 with this huge saving at Best Buy on the HP Envy 2-in-1. Laptops for students need to be capable and portable, but they also need to be affordable. After all, a $1,000 laptop is way out of budget for most students,...

Jan 10, 2024

$600 off this laptop from Best Buy is a huge deal for coders

If you're looking for a laptop that doesn't skimp on specs but goes big on savings, this Lenovo Slim 7 Pro deal at Best Buy might be perfect for you — they have knocked a whopping $600 off the MSRP. When it comes to laptops for coding, they need to...

Jan 10, 2024

Salt-loving bacterium can be genetically engineered to purify rare-earth metals

Scientists have genetically modified a tiny bacterium to rapidly purify the rare-earth metals used in computers, electric car batteries and hard drives. The new technique, described in a paper published Dec. 6 in the journal Synthetic Biology, could one day replace the environmentally harmful methods currently used to separate these...

Jan 17, 2024

Save $200 on this HP Chromebook, perfect for students

Get a great Chromebook for under $300 at Best Buy, complete with a big display and 8GB of RAM. When it comes to laptops for students, it's easy to feel stuck between choosing between the functionality of Windows or the style of Apple. Still, have you considered a Chromebook? While...

Jan 17, 2024

CES 2024: 5 new tech products stealing the show this year

While the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was dominated by artificial intelligence (AI) embedded into everything from laptops to TVs, tech companies also used the Las Vegas showroom floor to highlight other kinds of cutting-edge innovation. From telescopes perfect for stargazing with friends to a transparent television, the trade show...

Jan 19, 2024

Grab a big screen student laptop for under $300 at Best Buy while you can

Save a hefty amount on this handy student laptop with a big display, now under $300 at Best Buy. One of the criteria when we look at laptops for students is portability. After all, they need to slip right into a backpack or bag and be ready to go at...

Jan 25, 2024

Save $300 on this HP 2-in-1 with a stunning OLED display

If you're a coder looking for a new portable powerhouse, we may have found the machine for you. It's got plenty of power, a big display, plenty of storage, and it's even packing a 16-inch OLED panel for deep blacks and great contrast. We're talking about the HP Spectre 2-in-1,...

Feb 1, 2024

Save $70 on this fantastic pair of Sony headphones

There's never a bad time to upgrade your headphones, particularly if you want a great-looking pair that offers fantastic audio clarity and noise cancelling. So may we present to you the Sony WH-1000XM5, with $70 off at Best Buy. Sony is known is well known for its audio, and if...

Feb 2, 2024

Pick up a student laptop for less than $400 thanks to this Best Buy deal

If you're a student looking to upgrade your laptop, we may have a deal for you. Not only does this Lenovo Ideapad have plenty of features that make it ideal for lugging around college, it looks great and has more than $200 off at Best Buy. The retailer has cut...

Feb 5, 2024

Be quick and get more than 50% off these Samsung earbuds

Why should iPhone users and Apple fans have all the fun? Get these earbuds that are basically Samsung's AirPods for less than half price at Walmart. Whether you need music for your workout, podcasts to help you unwind, or just some relaxing white noise to work to, there's always scope...

Feb 8, 2024

Pick up a pair of excellent Beats earbuds for under $130

Looking for a stylish AirPods alternative? The Beats Studio Buds could be just what you're looking for, and they're now reduced by $40 at Best Buy. When picking the best running headphones, there are a few boxes we like to make sure recommendations tick. They need to be comfortable, whether...

Feb 9, 2024

This coding laptop just became a student laptop thanks to a huge $300-off deal

Best Buy's latest deals have seen the price of this powerful Dell laptop tumble down to just $699.99. The best laptops for coders are powerful, yet portable, often with plenty of storage and RAM. On the other hand, when we look for the best student laptops, it's all about portability,...

Feb 15, 2024

$3,000+ for a VR headset? No chance, grab the Meta Quest 2 for less than $250 at Walmart right now

You don't often see deals on the Meta Quest 2, but in Walmart's latest round of savings the retailer is trimming $52.03 off the price of the VR headset. Although there are newer headsets out there — the Meta Quest 3 was released in 2023, while the eyewateringly-expensive Apple Vision...

Feb 16, 2024

More than 50% off this Samsung laptop is a great deal for coders

What's that you say, a 50% discount on a laptop? Yep, it's not often we get to say that, but Best Buy is trimming a huge $850 off this Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro laptop. A reliable machine is a must when you're looking for laptops for coders, and there are...