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Thanks for tuning in to this week's best TV sales. We've found deals on a variety of budget HDTVs including a 55" WiFi LCD from Vizio, a 51" budget plasma from Samsung, and a 39" no-frills Sceptre that does 1080p.

Do you guys remember New Coke? No? Well, there's a good reason why: when a current-generation product achieves monumental popularity, its successor very well may not. In fact, we can think of nine products and business initiatives that were total #fail-ures.

T-Mobile has long frustrated customers by carrying every other brand of smartphone but the iPhone. That is until the carrier brought aboard the iPhone 5 last month, at a discount to boot. But now a new 16GB iPhone 5 will cost you $629.99 upfront. What's up with that?

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane rumors about Google, Apple, Facebook, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Give yourself a morning boost with some Starbucks (not just a coffee kick, but one of the best sales we've seen from the online shop), plus a best-ever price on the entire Command & Conquer for PC collection, cheap Sorel men's boots, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning.

When they debuted for consumers earlier this year, 4K TVs carried a $20,000 price tag. For this reason, we'd wager that few dealnews readers realistically ever considered buying one — that is, until Seiki released a 50" 4K TV for just $1,500. Despite that crazy low price, there are still many reasons why it's not worth investing in 4K technology just yet.

Through various means, network TV is coming to the Internet in the form of live streams. In this brief but lively discussion, our experts ponder the eternal question: What will it take to get you to watch live TV online?

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane rumors about Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

In the mood for some all-time price lows today? That's just what we have on the menu, including a NOOK Simple Touch eBook reader, dual-screen 1080p ASUS laptop, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

We've got a few good reasons to rise and shine, including a pretty big price low on a 5.1-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer, a ruse to make everyone on the subway think you're reading a library book instead of playing Ms. PAC-MAN (which is also free), and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

Hointer, a jeans store in Seattle, employs solely robots to tend to the needs of its shoppers, down to delivering additional sizes in the dressing room. That got us thinking — what else should these automatons do for us in our daily life? We're keeping our fingers crossed that the next generation of robots will obey these commands.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane rumors about Android, Batman, Conroy, Apple, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Keep tabs on your desktop with a remote Android app that's now free, spend just 99 cents on a 23-in-1 USB card reader, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

Grab some coffee to give yourself a boost, then give your phone a boost with the deal we found on a 12,000mAh USB external battery pack, spend just $10 for a Motorola Atrix 4G Bluetooth keyboard, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

Canon revolutionized the digital SLR market almost a decade ago with its release of the first DSLR priced under $1,000. Now, with the new EOS Rebel SL1, Canon has introduced the smallest and lightest DSLR on the market — a camera that will not only challenge other entry-level DSLRs, but will compete with some mirrorless models as well. But is it as consumer-friendly as it seems?

Mobile has come a long way since flip phones with LCD screens. Nowadays few can keep up with all the latest developments in mobile with the savviness and stamina of Sascha Segan. He is PC Mag's lead analyst for mobile, and one of the nation's top experts on mobile phones and tablets. We're privileged that he's shared the five gadgets that are part of his high-tech arsenal.

Although it's not unusual to see quick discounts on new tech, Seiki's new 50" 4K TV is selling for 76% less than Sony's base 55" Ultra HD model, which costs $5,000! Though the technology is in its infancy, the Seiki 50" set is a promising sign that 4K tech could become a relatively affordable option for budget-conscious buyers.

The HTC First smartphone is, fittingly, the first phone to ship with Facebook Home, an Android skin that turns your homescreen into a social media feed. But since Facebook Home is available for a variety of other Android phones as well, is there reason to buy the First? Well, for one, it's cheaper than most of the pack.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane rumors about Apple, Xbox, Google, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

You might have been hearing a lot about the value of Bitcoins recently, and if you're like us, you might be thinking: What the heck is this thing, and why does everyone seem to care so much? As it turns out, it's an alternative currency that you should be hesitant to invest in.

Feeling sleepy? We've got some deals to perk you up, including an all-time low on a JBL Studio floorstanding speaker, the best hassle-free price we've seen on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III Mini 8GB Android phone, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

The Internet is obsessed with rumors of Google's new Nexus 7. And while we love the idea of a possible $99 starting price, this could also mean we'll see little-to-no deals on Google's next tablet. Are Android tablets ready to join the digital camera and Blu-ray player in the land of bottomed-out gadgets?

Last week, T-Mobile announced it will carry the iPhone 5 and permanently do away with yearly contracts. The wireless carrier's "un-leashed" contract-free plans make it the first major U.S. carrier to offer the iPhone 5 with no annual service contract. So what's in store for customers who choose to take the seemingly budget-friendly and non-binding leap? Here's a look at the cost and caveats to signing up contract-free with T-Mobile.

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best TV sales. We've found deals on an all-encompassing Samsung 55" 3D TV and a budget alternative from Vizio, which puts WiFi plus Netflix, Vudu, and Pandora at your fingertips. Also onboard is an Editors' Choice 43" Samsung plasma TV and a Samsung 40" LCD HDTV.

Amazon and Google are not the first tech conglomerates to duke it out, but the search engine and eCommerce giant have notably ventured far beyond their original services. From online shopping to hardware and cloud computing, these two powerhouses now compete head-to-head in a variety of markets — often to the consumer's benefit.

This month, dealnews is celebrating a milestone: We're turning 16! Since we're a shopping site with a penchant for tech and other nerdy things, we decided to reflect on the most earth-shattering product releases from the last 16 years, that have also drastically changed in value since their inception. From Blu-ray players that originally cost $1,000, to annoying toys that inexplicably doubled in price since their advent, here are the 16 craziest price milestones in the history of dealnews.

Yesterday, we posted an amazing deal on a 2012 LG HDTV that dropped an astounding $290 over the course of just four days. For some consumers though, there was a catch: it was only available for pickup from a retailer with limited store locations. But would you be willing to take a trip for an awesome deal?

Is it Thursday already? Time flies when you're shopping for deals, like all-time price lows on the first six original Star Trek films on Blu-ray or DVD, a free year of protection for public Internet use for anyone with a working .edu email address, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

The market for miniature flash drive-sized Android PCs is really taking off, and these devices are growing more powerful with each new release. For about $50, these petite computers plug directly into your HDTV, and provide web connectivity while also acting as a game console, workstation, and set top box that can stream movies, TV shows, and music.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane rumors about Apple, Google, Batman, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

It's barely been a week since Canon announced its new digital SLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T5i, and already the verdict is fairly unanimous: the T5i is essentially the same as its predecessor, the T4i. However, the price difference between the two is significant.