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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
Samsung Store deal makes the budget Galaxy Buds FE even more affordable
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Samsung Store deal makes the budget Galaxy Buds FE even more affordable

Polina Kovalakova
The Galaxy S25 Edge is way more tempting at $271 off on Amazon
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The Galaxy S25 Edge is way more tempting at $271 off on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
Deal expert approved: OnePlus 13R promo with gift you can't ignore
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Deal expert approved: OnePlus 13R promo with gift you can't ignore

Polina Kovalakova
This Galaxy S25 Ultra discount makes Samsung's flagship way harder to resist
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This Galaxy S25 Ultra discount makes Samsung's flagship way harder to resist

Polina Kovalakova
Exclusive Walmart promo brings the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ to an irresistible price
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Exclusive Walmart promo brings the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ to an irresistible price

Polina Kovalakova
The iPad mini A17 Pro just got $100 cheaper, and I'm seriously tempted
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The iPad mini A17 Pro just got $100 cheaper, and I'm seriously tempted

Polina Kovalakova
Reserve Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy tablets now and score early-bird discounts
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Reserve Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy tablets now and score early-bird discounts

Polina Kovalakova
Limited-time promo lets you save big on the Sony WH-CH720N at Amazon
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Limited-time promo lets you save big on the Sony WH-CH720N at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
Amazon sweetens the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL Launch with a $200 gift card
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Amazon sweetens the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL Launch with a $200 gift card

Polina Kovalakova
Now's your chance to grab the Motorola Razr+ (2025) for $278 off
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Now's your chance to grab the Motorola Razr+ (2025) for $278 off

Polina Kovalakova
The JBL Charge 6 is hands-down my top pick at its new best price
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The JBL Charge 6 is hands-down my top pick at its new best price

Polina Kovalakova
Amazon just improved its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro deal
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Amazon just improved its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro deal

Polina Kovalakova
Get the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered OnePlus 13 for up to $250 off
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Get the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered OnePlus 13 for up to $250 off

Polina Kovalakova
I just found the best LTE Pixel Watch 3 deals — save up to $210 before they're gone
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I just found the best LTE Pixel Watch 3 deals — save up to $210 before they're gone

Polina Kovalakova
The Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen just got even cheaper on Amazon
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The Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen just got even cheaper on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
Upgrade your sound game with the Sony WH-1000XM5 and save $115 at Walmart
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Upgrade your sound game with the Sony WH-1000XM5 and save $115 at Walmart

Polina Kovalakova
I wouldn't miss this Apple Watch Series 10 deal at Amazon — and you shouldn’t either
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I wouldn't miss this Apple Watch Series 10 deal at Amazon — and you shouldn’t either

Polina Kovalakova
The Galaxy A56 drops to a new all-time low with Amazon's improved deal
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The Galaxy A56 drops to a new all-time low with Amazon's improved deal

Polina Kovalakova
The budget Moto G Power (2025) just got $50 cheaper and a lot more exciting
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The budget Moto G Power (2025) just got $50 cheaper and a lot more exciting

Polina Kovalakova
Here's why I'm urging you to grab this brilliant Galaxy Tab A9+ deal on Amazon
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Here's why I'm urging you to grab this brilliant Galaxy Tab A9+ deal on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
Save $174 on the Sennheiser Momentum Sport with this epic Amazon deal
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Save $174 on the Sennheiser Momentum Sport with this epic Amazon deal

Polina Kovalakova
The Bose SoundLink Max is stylish, loud, and even more tempting at this Amazon price
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The Bose SoundLink Max is stylish, loud, and even more tempting at this Amazon price

Polina Kovalakova
Amazon's exclusive Galaxy S25 deal is way too good for me to ignore
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Amazon's exclusive Galaxy S25 deal is way too good for me to ignore

Polina Kovalakova
Amazon's best iPad Air M3 deal so far is back, saving you $150 in both sizes
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Amazon's best iPad Air M3 deal so far is back, saving you $150 in both sizes

Polina Kovalakova
Limited-time deal makes the Google Pixel Tablet unbelievably affordable
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Limited-time deal makes the Google Pixel Tablet unbelievably affordable

Polina Kovalakova
At $190 off, the Galaxy S24 FE is hands-down my favorite Galaxy phone right now
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At $190 off, the Galaxy S24 FE is hands-down my favorite Galaxy phone right now

Polina Kovalakova
At $60 off, the high-end Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are an even more compelling pick
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At $60 off, the high-end Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are an even more compelling pick

Polina Kovalakova
Amazon's latest Fire HD 8 is a budget-friendly winner at 35% off
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Amazon's latest Fire HD 8 is a budget-friendly winner at 35% off

Polina Kovalakova
You can once again grab the impressive JBL Charge 5 for 28% off
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You can once again grab the impressive JBL Charge 5 for 28% off

Polina Kovalakova
The Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) is undeniably exciting at $255 off on Amazon
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The Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) is undeniably exciting at $255 off on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
I'd grab the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) in a heartbeat — it's unbelievably cheap for a limited time
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I'd grab the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) in a heartbeat — it's unbelievably cheap for a limited time

Polina Kovalakova
This Sony ULT Wear deal at Amazon has me seriously tempted
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This Sony ULT Wear deal at Amazon has me seriously tempted

Polina Kovalakova
Lightning deal slashes 29% off the 1TB iPad Air M3 with cellular at Amazon
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Lightning deal slashes 29% off the 1TB iPad Air M3 with cellular at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
This improved OnePlus 12 deal at the official store should definitely be on your radar
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This improved OnePlus 12 deal at the official store should definitely be on your radar

Polina Kovalakova
Epic deal knocks the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 under $450 for a limited time
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Epic deal knocks the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 under $450 for a limited time

Polina Kovalakova
At 60% off, the LTE-ready Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is a deal I wouldn’t dream of skipping
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At 60% off, the LTE-ready Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is a deal I wouldn’t dream of skipping

Polina Kovalakova
Walmart slashes the powerful Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra down to $799.99
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Walmart slashes the powerful Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra down to $799.99

Polina Kovalakova
This Moto G 5G (2024) bundle comes with a stunning $199.99 gift
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This Moto G 5G (2024) bundle comes with a stunning $199.99 gift

Polina Kovalakova
I just found a killer iPad Air M2 deal you just can't miss out on
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I just found a killer iPad Air M2 deal you just can't miss out on

Polina Kovalakova
The Soundcore Space A40 deliver affordable ANC at a seriously low price
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The Soundcore Space A40 deliver affordable ANC at a seriously low price

Polina Kovalakova
Doorbuster Lenovo sale puts the AI-enhanced Idea Tab Pro back in the spotlight
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Doorbuster Lenovo sale puts the AI-enhanced Idea Tab Pro back in the spotlight

Polina Kovalakova
The new Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is here to set a new standard for portable power reliability

The new Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is here to set a new standard for portable power reliability

Polina Kovalakova
The ultimate 1TB Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) is still $400 off and way more tempting
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The ultimate 1TB Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) is still $400 off and way more tempting

Polina Kovalakova
My smartwatch pick of the week: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic gets its first price cut at Walmart
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My smartwatch pick of the week: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic gets its first price cut at Walmart

Polina Kovalakova
Lenovo's high-end Legion Tab Gen 3 has once again dropped to its lowest price
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Lenovo's high-end Legion Tab Gen 3 has once again dropped to its lowest price

Polina Kovalakova
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is too good to ignore at $130 off
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The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is too good to ignore at $130 off

Polina Kovalakova
The Motorola Razr (2025) is way more tempting with a $199.99 gift
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The Motorola Razr (2025) is way more tempting with a $199.99 gift

Polina Kovalakova
I wasn't looking for a foldable — until the Galaxy Z Fold 7 dropped a massive $300
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I wasn't looking for a foldable — until the Galaxy Z Fold 7 dropped a massive $300

Polina Kovalakova
The Fire HD 10 is getting its first solid discount at Amazon since Prime Day
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The Fire HD 10 is getting its first solid discount at Amazon since Prime Day

Polina Kovalakova
Grab the Moto G Power (2025) and score $99.99 in freebies at the official store
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Grab the Moto G Power (2025) and score $99.99 in freebies at the official store

Polina Kovalakova
As a deal expert, I'm definitely recommending the Beats Pill at 33% off
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As a deal expert, I'm definitely recommending the Beats Pill at 33% off

Polina Kovalakova
You can still grab the Pixel 9a at its best price on Amazon
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You can still grab the Pixel 9a at its best price on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
I'm loving the AirPods Pro 2, especially when they're 32% off at Amazon
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I'm loving the AirPods Pro 2, especially when they're 32% off at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
The entry-level Garmin Forerunner 55 is once again a superb choice for users on a budget
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The entry-level Garmin Forerunner 55 is once again a superb choice for users on a budget

Polina Kovalakova
These Galaxy Tab S9 deals are way too good to miss
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These Galaxy Tab S9 deals are way too good to miss

Polina Kovalakova
The ultra-affordable Moto G 5G (2024) is 30% off at Amazon once again
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The ultra-affordable Moto G 5G (2024) is 30% off at Amazon once again

Polina Kovalakova
I wouldn't pass up this feature-packed Soundcore speaker at its Prime-exclusive discount
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I wouldn't pass up this feature-packed Soundcore speaker at its Prime-exclusive discount

Polina Kovalakova
The OnePlus Pad 2 is $100 off and ships with a freebie at the official store
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The OnePlus Pad 2 is $100 off and ships with a freebie at the official store

Polina Kovalakova
These cellular Apple Watch Series 10 models are $149 off for a limited time
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These cellular Apple Watch Series 10 models are $149 off for a limited time

Polina Kovalakova
The Lenovo Tab M11 is my favorite everyday tablet, especially at $80 off
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The Lenovo Tab M11 is my favorite everyday tablet, especially at $80 off

Polina Kovalakova
The budget-friendly Galaxy Buds FE are an easy pick, thanks to Walmart's latest discount
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The budget-friendly Galaxy Buds FE are an easy pick, thanks to Walmart's latest discount

Polina Kovalakova
Amazon's limited-time promo saves you 28% on the high-class Nothing Ear with ChatGPT
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Amazon's limited-time promo saves you 28% on the high-class Nothing Ear with ChatGPT

Polina Kovalakova
I'm seriously excited about the Anker Solix C1000, especially when it's $300 off
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I'm seriously excited about the Anker Solix C1000, especially when it's $300 off

Polina Kovalakova
Now's your chance to grab the 128GB iPad mini (A17 Pro) at an exciting discount
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Now's your chance to grab the 128GB iPad mini (A17 Pro) at an exciting discount

Polina Kovalakova
A seriously good Galaxy Watch 8 bundle is now available at Amazon, but only for a limited time
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A seriously good Galaxy Watch 8 bundle is now available at Amazon, but only for a limited time

Polina Kovalakova
As a deal expert, I find the Fitbit Charge 6 a top choice at 25% off
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As a deal expert, I find the Fitbit Charge 6 a top choice at 25% off

Polina Kovalakova
Massive $400 discount hits the Galaxy S25 Edge in a lightning Amazon deal
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Massive $400 discount hits the Galaxy S25 Edge in a lightning Amazon deal

Polina Kovalakova
At $300 off, the Pixel 9 Pro is a rare gem you just can't miss out on
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At $300 off, the Pixel 9 Pro is a rare gem you just can't miss out on

Polina Kovalakova
At its first-ever discount on Amazon, the Galaxy A56 is a must-buy in my book
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At its first-ever discount on Amazon, the Galaxy A56 is a must-buy in my book

Polina Kovalakova
Amazon's improved deal knocks the Razr+ (2025) down to its lowest price ever
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Amazon's improved deal knocks the Razr+ (2025) down to its lowest price ever

Polina Kovalakova
Grab the top-tier Sonos Roam 2 and save 22% with Amazon's offer
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Grab the top-tier Sonos Roam 2 and save 22% with Amazon's offer

Polina Kovalakova
Here's why the Galaxy S24 Ultra is my favorite choice at $500 off on Amazon
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Here's why the Galaxy S24 Ultra is my favorite choice at $500 off on Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
The Galaxy Tab S10+ is way more tempting with this exclusive Amazon discount
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The Galaxy Tab S10+ is way more tempting with this exclusive Amazon discount

Polina Kovalakova
The Razr Ultra (2025) is $400 off and a sweeter pick once again
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The Razr Ultra (2025) is $400 off and a sweeter pick once again

Polina Kovalakova
The OnePlus Pad 3 is finally available at a sweet discount and a $99.99 gift
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The OnePlus Pad 3 is finally available at a sweet discount and a $99.99 gift

Polina Kovalakova
The Galaxy S25 got even cheaper at Amazon, and I wouldn't miss it
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The Galaxy S25 got even cheaper at Amazon, and I wouldn't miss it

Polina Kovalakova
Get the Beats Studio Pro for 49% off with this limited-time promo
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Get the Beats Studio Pro for 49% off with this limited-time promo

Polina Kovalakova
I'm all about great audio at discounted prices, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 deliver a lot at $49 off
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I'm all about great audio at discounted prices, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 deliver a lot at $49 off

Polina Kovalakova
Epic new deal brings the Motorola Razr+ (2025) to an unbeatable price
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Epic new deal brings the Motorola Razr+ (2025) to an unbeatable price

Polina Kovalakova
First straight-up Galaxy Z Fold 7 discount goes live at Amazon
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First straight-up Galaxy Z Fold 7 discount goes live at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is now a sweet bargain at Amazon
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The Garmin Forerunner 165 is now a sweet bargain at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
I wouldn't miss the Galaxy Ring at $100 off — and you shouldn't either
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I wouldn't miss the Galaxy Ring at $100 off — and you shouldn't either

Polina Kovalakova
The iPad 10th Gen becomes a no-brainer for users on a budget at a hefty $150 off
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The iPad 10th Gen becomes a no-brainer for users on a budget at a hefty $150 off

Polina Kovalakova
The Pixel 9 Pro XL gets a solid $200 discount ahead of Pixel 10 launch
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The Pixel 9 Pro XL gets a solid $200 discount ahead of Pixel 10 launch

Polina Kovalakova
I'd call the Bluetti Elite 100 v2 a serious backup power champ, especially at $200 off
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I'd call the Bluetti Elite 100 v2 a serious backup power champ, especially at $200 off

Polina Kovalakova
Flash deal at Walmart turns the compact JBL Clip 5 into an absolute no-brainer
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Flash deal at Walmart turns the compact JBL Clip 5 into an absolute no-brainer

Polina Kovalakova
The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is a top pick for students at $100 off
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The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is a top pick for students at $100 off

Polina Kovalakova
The Motorola Edge (2025) caught my attention at $100 off — here's why
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The Motorola Edge (2025) caught my attention at $100 off — here's why

Polina Kovalakova
The latest Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 go on sale for the first time since Prime Day
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The latest Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 go on sale for the first time since Prime Day

Polina Kovalakova
The Pixel 9 once again enjoying a tempting $200 discount at Amazon
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The Pixel 9 once again enjoying a tempting $200 discount at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
I'd definitely grab the Sony WH-1000XM4 for $150 off, and you should consider it too
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I'd definitely grab the Sony WH-1000XM4 for $150 off, and you should consider it too

Polina Kovalakova
Save $525 on the ultimate Surface Pro 11 with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage
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Save $525 on the ultimate Surface Pro 11 with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage

Polina Kovalakova
The quality Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen is on sale in all colors at Amazon
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The quality Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen is on sale in all colors at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
This Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) promo with $349.99 freebie is exactly the kind of deal I'd jump on
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This Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) promo with $349.99 freebie is exactly the kind of deal I'd jump on

Polina Kovalakova
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus steals the spotlight once more — save $220 now
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The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus steals the spotlight once more — save $220 now

Polina Kovalakova
The Moto G Power (2025) is down to its best price at Amazon
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The Moto G Power (2025) is down to its best price at Amazon

Polina Kovalakova
At $500 off, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is my top foldable pick right now
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At $500 off, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is my top foldable pick right now

Polina Kovalakova
The premium Motorola Razr+ (2025) is hard to resist at its latest discount
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The premium Motorola Razr+ (2025) is hard to resist at its latest discount

Polina Kovalakova
Don't wait for the Pixel 10 — grab the Pixel 9 Pro for $200 off with this limited-time promo
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Don't wait for the Pixel 10 — grab the Pixel 9 Pro for $200 off with this limited-time promo

Polina Kovalakova
I've tested many portable power stations, and the EcoFlow Delta 2 is my top choice at $200 off
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I've tested many portable power stations, and the EcoFlow Delta 2 is my top choice at $200 off

Polina Kovalakova
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