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Are you tired of your boring, white iPod earbuds? Great headphones help you hear music with more clarity and punch, but they go even further than that: white (or black) earbuds might be simple and understatedly chic, but they don't say much about your style. Make a fashion statement with your 'phones by sporting a pair that turns heads. In today's roundup of top headphone deals, we found options that both sound and look good.

If you find yourself squinting at the TV, maybe it's time for a set of eyeglasses. Or maybe it's time for a bigger TV. This week's top HDTV offers include the popular Samsung 46" 3D WiFi LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HDTV, a 50" plasma, and two more.

Thanks to digital photography and video, the photos and films you capture now can be easily preserved as 0s and 1s, but what about all those cherished images of your youth and your family's lineage? How can you protect these pictures and recordings from the wrinkly fingers of Father Time? We've singled out five deal-friendly digitizing services that convert your physical photos and videotapes into digital formats to not only save your memories, but to also save you money along the way.

Smartphones for all! Let the joys of picture sharing, web browsing, and tweeting be a part of your daily life, without a hefty price tag. Today's roundup of smartphones focuses on the best deals we could find on non-iPhone devices. There are free-with-contract, pay-as-you-go, and unlocked options, for whatever your cell phone needs might be.

Digital SLR cameras are often sold in kit form, which means they're bundled with a basic 18-55mm lens — a good starting point for beginners, but once you start exploring different types of photography, you may find you want more. Adding a lens (or two) to your camera bag will greatly expand your shooting possibilities. Check out our guide for the types of lenses you might consider and what prices you can expect.

It's a well-known fact that new technology ushers in a barrage of deals on the previous-generation tech it replaces. But this year the stakes are higher as the TV industry braces itself for one of the biggest debuts we've seen since the introduction of high definition — OLED panels. We can't help but wonder how OLED will affect prices of other TVs, specifically LED-based LCDs, so we turned back the clock to the summer of 2009 to see how LED itself impacted pricing when it first hit the market.

The short month of February is here, but don't worry: 2012 is a leap year, which means savvy consumers will have one extra day to cram in more deal-shopping! Check out our list of the best and worst things to buy in February, which we compiled after poring over the extensive dealnews archives of sales, coupons, and individual products from years past. If you're curious about Presidents' Day sales, gifts for Valentine's Day, or prices on electronics, outerwear, and more, then read on.

Photography has become more and more popular a hobby, and it's no wonder: Cameras just keep getting better and better, yet remain surprisingly affordable in a great many instances. From Olympus to Sony, we've fixed our deal-finding telephoto lens on five cameras you won't want to overlook.

A lot of people thought that digital photography would make physical photographs obsolete. But it seems people still want photos to hold onto, to press into a scrapbook, or to stuff in a shoebox. In fact, the competition between photo printing services is so fierce that vendors, from pharmacy chain stores to exclusively online picture services, are vying for your business with enticing promotions. We look at six deal-friendly photo printing services to see what they have to offer for the money.

If you're thinking about pumping up the volume on your home speaker system, now might be an excellent time to buy. This week, our dealslingers found a plethora of exceptional audio deals at newegg. We've rounded up five Editors' Choice options, along with details on what sort of sound quality you can expect.

Anytime we get our hands on a shiny, new piece of technology, all we want to do is revel in its glory. But, as its digital days progress, there will be newer and better gadgets to be had — and you'll start to think about selling what you've got. To better your chance of earning more money for a trade-in down the road, we advise undertaking a few measures early on to preserve the value of your electronics.

Rumors! You know the Internet is going to continue to crank out "news" about Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Paula Deen, et al. The least you can do is read them. That's why we put all the latest buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup! If you don't read them, the Internet will feel like it went through all that trouble for nothing!

There may be millions of great accessories available for your beloved iPhone, but so many of them can get a little pricey. But never fear! In today's roundup we've tracked down some awesome iPhone accessory deals that are useful, fun, and priced just right. Finally, you can satisfy the impulse shopper buried deep inside of you, instead of frustrating him (or her).

Last week at CES, we saw a lot of enticing upcoming electronics, but many products were priced out of reach for most consumers. Luckily, we unearthed some bargain options for a handful of super-hot tech trends. Here then are the top three products we saw at CES that promise cool tech for the rest of us.

With the Super Bowl upon us, you might be starting to look at your television, wishing for something with more oomph to make the biggest sporting event of the year really pop. That's why we took a look at what kind of HDTV deals a sports fan can expect to find this month. Read on to see which sizes see the best discounts and what prices you should aim for when buying.

Recently we listed an excellent, Editors' Choice–caliber deal on a refurbished Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 15.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera. The price tag is tantalizingly cheap, but rarely does one buy a new camera without needing a few extra accessories. If you're looking to get serious about a photography hobby, we've gathered a few necessities and tallied up the additional costs associated with becoming a novice digital photographer.

It's wonderful that smartphones provide the convenience of shooting pictures and video, but as many users know — and even the iPhone crowd can attest — these cell phone cameras have a number of limitations. What's more, technology keeps advancing to the point where single-lens reflex and newfangled digital cameras are capable of amazing photographic things, which merit a closer look via a roundup of great camera deals that will put them in focus.

Rumors! You know the Internet is going to continue to crank out lies about Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, et al. The least you can do is read them. That's why we put all the latest buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup! If you don't read them, the Internet will feel like it went through all that trouble for nothing!

CES officially begins this week, and there are some trends that we can already begin to discuss — like, for example, the proliferation of new ultrabook laptops from a variety of manufacturers. But because dealnews readers are savvy tech consumers, we didn't want to stop at just discussing the likely trends. So we decided to track the deals we listed on past CES releases, to see when it's the best time to buy 2012's most notable electronics.

According to a Gartner study, app developers earned an estimated $15 billion in 2011, up from just $5.2 billion in 2010. So, in our ongoing effort to stay on top of the times — and of course, the bargains — here's a look at the best deals on iPhone accessories, from free apps to discounts on cases for any style.

Does the sagging economy, national debt, and our list of the 11 things that will be more expensive in 2012 have ya feeling down? Well, to help counteract some of that 2012 gloom, we've gathered 12 items we predict will cost less in the coming year. From HDTVs to wine, cash-strapped shoppers should keep an eye on prices for these items. So cheer up and read on for the good consumer news.

We know one thing that won't change in 2012: Rumors. The Internet is going to continue to crank out lies about Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, et al. The least you can do is read them. That's why we put all the latest buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup! If you don't read them, the Internet went through all that trouble for nothing!

Another year is coming to a close, and we're celebrating by counting down the top 10 hottest deals of 2011. We also included some details on whether you'll find any of these stellar bargains again in 2012. So grab a bottle of bubbly and raise a toast to these amazing offers.

The iPhone is certainly one of the leaders in the smartphone game, but it's not exactly deal-friendly. Both Android and Windows phones are priced for a wide array of budgets, while still offering top-of-the-line features. (Or, as you'll see with some deals below, they can also offers a cheap barebones option.) Today we've rounded up the best current smartphone deals from Samsung, Dell, and HTC that offer great features and affordability.

As another year draws to a close, we think back on everything we've seen. Then we judge its worthiness and put the cream-of-the-crop into end-of-year lists. For dealnews, that means we've got our 2011 Tech Awards piece all ready for you. Find out what we thought was noteworthy in the past year!

Saving money is our motto here at dealnews, but occasionally we come across items worth spending a little more on. We've found that by splurging on things like computer systems, certain office gear, and yes, 500-thread count sheets, you actually wind up saving money in the long run because the higher quality of these items prolongs the need to replace them every year. From desktop replacements to cosmetics, we've listed our top five items where we think being too frugal doesn't pay.

Hooray, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon is finally available to purchase! And there's a deal at Amazon that takes 50% off the starting price! But to get the best discount, you may not receive it for another two months. How many of you have waited patiently for the Nexus to be released? And are you willing to wait even longer for a deal?

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing about the future of Apple, Google, Facebook, and/or Amazon? No? Well neither are we! That's why we put all the latest buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup! Go on, indulge your guilty pleasures!

We've got some great bargains up for grabs this week on three of the most trusted brands in photography: Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic. Every single deal ranks as an Editors' Choice, and we're spotlighting merchandise at a variety of price points for both the advanced photographer and the hobbyist shooter. We bet you can picture yourself taking advantage of at least one of these fabulous camera deals.