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Polina Kovalakova - Senior Deals Writer

Polina Kovalakova - Senior Deals Writer
polina.k@phonearena.com

Polina started her obsession with phones back when there were no smart devices. Initially marveling at infrared file sharing (which was more than a decade ago), the geek went on to own several devices from Samsung and the likes, which broadened her horizon and sparked a humble appraisal of all things mobile. Never trying to make bold claims and analyses of upcoming innovations, she silently observes what’s going on and creates an unbiased, objective view of the world of mobile technologies. 


Polina believes there’s something to appreciate in (almost) every smartphone brand of today (yes, including ones you don’t know exist.) That’s why she doesn’t have a favorite smartphone brand, obviously. She’s currently having a great time with her Xiaomi smartphone but hasn’t stopped trying to get her hands on any other phone she can find. 


What truly gets her going about mobile technology is that it’s constantly changing. She believes the same applies to online deals, another favorite topic of Polina’s. She’s a deal hound, meaning she’s pretty good at sniffing deals out and helping her readers find the best items at even more amazing prices. To her, staying informed with the latest market trends and promos is a must because...well, who wouldn’t want to get the latest iPhone or Samsung at half its price!


Polina isn’t interested only in tech, though. She very much enjoys spending time outdoors. She loves gardening and takes long walks in the wilderness with her family. Polina also has both a cat and a dog and can’t decide which is better.

Recent articles by Polina
The OnePlus Pad 2 is a deal you can't miss at $70 off and a gift worth $99.99
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The OnePlus Pad 2 is a deal you can't miss at $70 off and a gift worth $99.99

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The Soundcore Space One Pro are a bass-lover's dream at 35% off
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The Soundcore Space One Pro are a bass-lover's dream at 35% off

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Amazon gives you another Google Pixel 8a promo, saving you $100 for a limited time
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Amazon gives you another Google Pixel 8a promo, saving you $100 for a limited time

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This exclusive OnePlus Open deal saves you a massive $500 at the official store
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This exclusive OnePlus Open deal saves you a massive $500 at the official store

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At 40% off, the Sennheiser Momentum Sport drop to a record-low price on Amazon
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At 40% off, the Sennheiser Momentum Sport drop to a record-low price on Amazon

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The LTE-enabled 44mm Galaxy Watch 6 is cheaper than cheap at 48% off on Amazon
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The LTE-enabled 44mm Galaxy Watch 6 is cheaper than cheap at 48% off on Amazon

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Epic 33% discount at Amazon makes the JBL PartyBox 310 a must-have for any party
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Epic 33% discount at Amazon makes the JBL PartyBox 310 a must-have for any party

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Walmart launches yet another amazing JBL Charge 5 deal you can't miss
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Walmart launches yet another amazing JBL Charge 5 deal you can't miss

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Best Buy matches Amazon's Google Pixel Tablet discount, saving you $120 on the 256GB variant
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Best Buy matches Amazon's Google Pixel Tablet discount, saving you $120 on the 256GB variant

Polina Kovalakova
The Motorola Razr+ (2023) drops to just $399.99 after a jaw-dropping $600 discount at Best Buy
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The Motorola Razr+ (2023) drops to just $399.99 after a jaw-dropping $600 discount at Best Buy

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It's not too late to save $403 on the flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra at Walmart
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It's not too late to save $403 on the flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra at Walmart

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The Lenovo Tab Plus just got cheaper than ever with Lenovo's featured sale
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The Lenovo Tab Plus just got cheaper than ever with Lenovo's featured sale

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The stylish B&O Beosound A1 (Gen 2) is a steal at 53% off, but for a limited time
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The stylish B&O Beosound A1 (Gen 2) is a steal at 53% off, but for a limited time

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The superb OnePlus 13R comes with a $100 discount and $79.99 gift at the official store
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The superb OnePlus 13R comes with a $100 discount and $79.99 gift at the official store

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Walmart is still selling the JBL Boombox 3 at a lovely $111 discount
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Walmart is still selling the JBL Boombox 3 at a lovely $111 discount

Polina Kovalakova
The compact Pixel 8 is still enjoying a jaw-dropping $300 discount at these sellers
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The compact Pixel 8 is still enjoying a jaw-dropping $300 discount at these sellers

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Grab this Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus bundle for $100 off at the official store
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Grab this Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus bundle for $100 off at the official store

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Garmin's premium Fenix 7X Solar Edition drops below the $530 mark for a short while
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Garmin's premium Fenix 7X Solar Edition drops below the $530 mark for a short while

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The just-released Moto G (2025) is already $50 off with this sweet Best Buy deal
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The just-released Moto G (2025) is already $50 off with this sweet Best Buy deal

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The EcoFlow River 2 Pro just dropped to its second-best price with this lovely Amazon sale
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The EcoFlow River 2 Pro just dropped to its second-best price with this lovely Amazon sale

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Amazon's limited-time sale makes the Galaxy Tab S9 FE a must-have at $170 off
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Amazon's limited-time sale makes the Galaxy Tab S9 FE a must-have at $170 off

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is an exciting pick at $70 off with this sweet Amazon deal
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The Apple Watch Series 10 is an exciting pick at $70 off with this sweet Amazon deal

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Grab the JBL Live 770NC at a new record-low price with this huge 43% discount

Polina Kovalakova
This premium Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 model gets a rare $351 discount with Amazon's epic deal
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This premium Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 model gets a rare $351 discount with Amazon's epic deal

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The Galaxy A35 receives yet another $75 discount, this time at Best Buy
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The Galaxy A35 receives yet another $75 discount, this time at Best Buy

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Motorola's latest sale bundles the Razr (2023) with two gifts worth $500
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Motorola's latest sale bundles the Razr (2023) with two gifts worth $500

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Amazon just made the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar even more irresistible — save 41% now
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Amazon just made the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar even more irresistible — save 41% now

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The Pixel 9 is still a hot pick at $150 off on Amazon
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The Pixel 9 is still a hot pick at $150 off on Amazon

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Best iPhone 16e deals: check out the hottest offers

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The high-end Galaxy Tab S9+ is selling like hotcakes with Best Buy's sweet deal
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The high-end Galaxy Tab S9+ is selling like hotcakes with Best Buy's sweet deal

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Rare Amazon sale makes the iPad 10th Gen a dream for iOS fans on a budget
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Rare Amazon sale makes the iPad 10th Gen a dream for iOS fans on a budget

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Grab the Sony LinkBuds S at their Black Friday price with this smashing Amazon sale
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Grab the Sony LinkBuds S at their Black Friday price with this smashing Amazon sale

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The old but gold Google Pixel 7 drops below $300 with this cool new deal
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The old but gold Google Pixel 7 drops below $300 with this cool new deal

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New Amazon promo makes the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with 512GB $271 cheaper than usual
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New Amazon promo makes the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with 512GB $271 cheaper than usual

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Forget the Galaxy S25+ and grab the Galaxy S24+ for 20% off on Walmart
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Forget the Galaxy S25+ and grab the Galaxy S24+ for 20% off on Walmart

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The Motorola Razr (2024) is still available at a juicy $250 discount on Amazon
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The Motorola Razr (2024) is still available at a juicy $250 discount on Amazon

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Get superior sound with the Lenovo Tab Plus and save $80 at Best Buy

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The smaller Galaxy Watch 7 variant is an epic bargain at $130 off, but only for a limited time
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The smaller Galaxy Watch 7 variant is an epic bargain at $130 off, but only for a limited time

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Score 50% off the Galaxy Buds FE with this incredible new sale
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Score 50% off the Galaxy Buds FE with this incredible new sale

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The Sennheiser CX Plus are a steal at 69% off their original price
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The Sennheiser CX Plus are a steal at 69% off their original price

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The Garmin Vivoactive 5 gets a sweet $70 discount with Amazon's latest sale
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The Garmin Vivoactive 5 gets a sweet $70 discount with Amazon's latest sale

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Best Buy outdoes itself with an improved OnePlus 12 promo, now saving you $250
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Best Buy outdoes itself with an improved OnePlus 12 promo, now saving you $250

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The ultra-compact JBL Clip 5 is a steal at a whopping 38% off
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The ultra-compact JBL Clip 5 is a steal at a whopping 38% off

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Best Buy makes the Moto G Power 5G (2024) cheaper than ever with a splendid $140 discount
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Best Buy makes the Moto G Power 5G (2024) cheaper than ever with a splendid $140 discount

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You can still score $120 off the 256GB Google Pixel Tablet with Amazon's bargain

Polina Kovalakova
Smashing Amazon promo lets you grab the Lenovo Tab M11 for 30% off
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Smashing Amazon promo lets you grab the Lenovo Tab M11 for 30% off

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The almighty 13-inch iPad Pro M4 (2024) is $200 off at Amazon once again

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The Pixel Watch 2 is a tempting pick for Google fans with Walmart's $73 discount
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The Pixel Watch 2 is a tempting pick for Google fans with Walmart's $73 discount

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Amp up your mobile gaming with the Asus ROG Phone 8, now an unbeatable 30% off at Amazon

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Save up to $1,300 on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with Samsung's generous trade-in promo

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The Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar gets an insane 33% discount at Amazon, saving you $200
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The Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar gets an insane 33% discount at Amazon, saving you $200

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The Sennheiser Momentum 4 are unbelievably affordable with this huge 55% discount
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The Sennheiser Momentum 4 are unbelievably affordable with this huge 55% discount

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The mid-range OnePlus 12R is $100 off yet again, this time on Best Buy
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The mid-range OnePlus 12R is $100 off yet again, this time on Best Buy

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You still have time to get the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at a lovely $400 discount on Best Buy
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You still have time to get the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at a lovely $400 discount on Best Buy

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Marshall's Emberton II is a hit for music lovers at $70 off

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The Sony WH-CH720N are a top pick at $63 off with Amazon's tempting sale

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The high-class Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is $300 off at Amazon once again

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Save $142 on the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar at Amazon and enjoy endless battery life

Polina Kovalakova
The sleek Motorola Razr+ (2024) is a must-buy with this huge $420 Amazon discount
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The sleek Motorola Razr+ (2024) is a must-buy with this huge $420 Amazon discount

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The minimalist Nothing Ear drop below $120 with Amazon's limited-time sale
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The minimalist Nothing Ear drop below $120 with Amazon's limited-time sale

Polina Kovalakova
Once again, you can save $350 on the Surface Pro 11th Edition with an included keyboard at Best Buy
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Once again, you can save $350 on the Surface Pro 11th Edition with an included keyboard at Best Buy

Polina Kovalakova
The floatable Bose SoundLink Flex II gets a rare discount at Amazon
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The floatable Bose SoundLink Flex II gets a rare discount at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
Amazon throws another iPad Air M2 (2024) sale, letting you save $100
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Amazon throws another iPad Air M2 (2024) sale, letting you save $100

Polina Kovalakova
The compact Google Pixel 9 Pro returns to its Black Friday price on Amazon, but not for long
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The compact Google Pixel 9 Pro returns to its Black Friday price on Amazon, but not for long

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The first big Apple Watch SE 2 discount of 2025 goes live on Amazon
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The first big Apple Watch SE 2 discount of 2025 goes live on Amazon

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The splendid Galaxy Tab S9 enjoys top-notch discounts in both storage versions at Amazon
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The splendid Galaxy Tab S9 enjoys top-notch discounts in both storage versions at Amazon

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Samsung's top mid-ranger, the Galaxy A35, is 19% off with Amazon's limited-time offer
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Samsung's top mid-ranger, the Galaxy A35, is 19% off with Amazon's limited-time offer

Polina Kovalakova
Save $400 on the OnePlus Open — or get it with not one but two freebies
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Save $400 on the OnePlus Open — or get it with not one but two freebies

Polina Kovalakova
Save $102 on the Sony WH-1000XM5 and enjoy premium noise-cancelling with Walmart's sale
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Save $102 on the Sony WH-1000XM5 and enjoy premium noise-cancelling with Walmart's sale

Polina Kovalakova
The budget OnePlus Nord N30 5G is discounted by $70 in Best Buy's latest sale
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The budget OnePlus Nord N30 5G is discounted by $70 in Best Buy's latest sale

Polina Kovalakova
Lenovo throws a stunning Tab M9 promo, bringing it down to an irresistible price
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Lenovo throws a stunning Tab M9 promo, bringing it down to an irresistible price

Polina Kovalakova
You can now save $200 on the mighty 16/512GB OnePlus 12 with this generous Best Buy promo
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You can now save $200 on the mighty 16/512GB OnePlus 12 with this generous Best Buy promo

Polina Kovalakova
Get the timeless Galaxy Watch 6 Classic with LTE at a jaw-dropping 40% discount at Amazon
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Get the timeless Galaxy Watch 6 Classic with LTE at a jaw-dropping 40% discount at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
The mighty Galaxy S24 Ultra is $403 cheaper at Walmart with this best-selling bargain
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The mighty Galaxy S24 Ultra is $403 cheaper at Walmart with this best-selling bargain

Polina Kovalakova
Unprecedented bargain brings the JBL Xtreme 4 down to a new all-time low at Amazon
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Unprecedented bargain brings the JBL Xtreme 4 down to a new all-time low at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
Best Buy's epic promo knocks $300 off the Pixel 8 — act fast before it's gone
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Best Buy's epic promo knocks $300 off the Pixel 8 — act fast before it's gone

Polina Kovalakova
Last chance to pre-order your Galaxy S25 and save big at the Samsung Store
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Last chance to pre-order your Galaxy S25 and save big at the Samsung Store

Polina Kovalakova
The OnePlus Pad 2 is $50 off and arrives alongside a freebie of up to $149.99 yet again
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The OnePlus Pad 2 is $50 off and arrives alongside a freebie of up to $149.99 yet again

Polina Kovalakova
The Soundcore Space Q45 are a dream come true for commuters at 33% off on Amazon
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The Soundcore Space Q45 are a dream come true for commuters at 33% off on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
The stylus-wielding Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is once again on sale at the official store
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The stylus-wielding Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is once again on sale at the official store

Polina Kovalakova
Yet another Galaxy S24 promo is live at Amazon, possibly for a short while
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Yet another Galaxy S24 promo is live at Amazon, possibly for a short while

Polina Kovalakova
The just-released Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is already $100 off at Best Buy and comes with accessories
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The just-released Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is already $100 off at Best Buy and comes with accessories

Polina Kovalakova
The ultra-loud JBL Boombox 3 gets a rare $111 price cut at Walmart
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The ultra-loud JBL Boombox 3 gets a rare $111 price cut at Walmart

Polina Kovalakova
The impressive Galaxy S24 FE is $150 off at Amazon, but only for a limited time
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The impressive Galaxy S24 FE is $150 off at Amazon, but only for a limited time

Polina Kovalakova
Get the Nothing Ear (a) at a 20% discount with Amazon's limited-time sale
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Get the Nothing Ear (a) at a 20% discount with Amazon's limited-time sale

Polina Kovalakova
The 256GB Google Pixel Tablet is once again a treat at $121 off on Amazon
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The 256GB Google Pixel Tablet is once again a treat at $121 off on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
The budget-friendly Moto G 5G (2024) is still available at its best price on Amazon
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The budget-friendly Moto G 5G (2024) is still available at its best price on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
These Samsung tablets are all heavily discounted right now, but only two deserve your attention
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These Samsung tablets are all heavily discounted right now, but only two deserve your attention

Polina Kovalakova
The ultra-affordable Moto G Play (2024) is a steal at Best Buy, but only for a limited time
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The ultra-affordable Moto G Play (2024) is a steal at Best Buy, but only for a limited time

Polina Kovalakova
Grab a $100 discount on the 16/256 OnePlus 12R with a coupon at the official store
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Grab a $100 discount on the 16/256 OnePlus 12R with a coupon at the official store

Polina Kovalakova
The ultra-tough Garmin Instinct 2 gets yet another juicy price cut at Amazon
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The ultra-tough Garmin Instinct 2 gets yet another juicy price cut at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
Soundcore's underrated gem, the Motion X600, is a hefty 30% off at Amazon, but for a limited time
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Soundcore's underrated gem, the Motion X600, is a hefty 30% off at Amazon, but for a limited time

Polina Kovalakova
These Samsung and Google smartwatches are on sale now, but the Pixel Watch might not be the best choice
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These Samsung and Google smartwatches are on sale now, but the Pixel Watch might not be the best choice

Polina Kovalakova
Garmin's Venu Sq 2 offers more value for money at 35% off on Amazon
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Garmin's Venu Sq 2 offers more value for money at 35% off on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
Best Buy throws yet another hot Surface Pro 11th Edition promo, this time saving you $200
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Best Buy throws yet another hot Surface Pro 11th Edition promo, this time saving you $200

Polina Kovalakova
Motorola's Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) comes with a $299.99 gift at the official store
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Motorola's Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) comes with a $299.99 gift at the official store

Polina Kovalakova
The high-class Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra gets a maximum $400 discount at Best Buy
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The high-class Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra gets a maximum $400 discount at Best Buy

Polina Kovalakova
These premium Samsung, OnePlus, and Google foldables are on sale, but this sales expert recommends only two
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These premium Samsung, OnePlus, and Google foldables are on sale, but this sales expert recommends only two

Polina Kovalakova
Score 31% off the fan-favorite JBL Flip 6 with this splendid sale
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Score 31% off the fan-favorite JBL Flip 6 with this splendid sale

Polina Kovalakova
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