CNET’s roundup finds VPN subscriptions at about $2.19–$3.49 per month, with Surfshark starting at $2 per month (Starter) and top deals including ExpressVPN at an average ~$3/month, NordVPN at ~$3.49/month, and Proton VPN Plus at $3/month.
Aug 19, 2019 ·
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Surfshark’s VPN is priced from about $2.49 per month when billed upfront ($67 for 27 months), and it can add features like an ad blocker and masked email generator (Surfshark One starts at just over $2.79 per month billed upfront at $75 for 27 months).
Aug 19, 2019 ·CNET
CNET’s best current VPN deal starts at just $2 per month for first-time subscribers, with the cheapest top pick being Surfshark at $2.49 per month for 27 months (billed $67 upfront).
Aug 19, 2019 ·CNET
Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds scored 9.2 for top-tier sound accuracy and natural balance, excellent noise-canceling and voice-calling with 8 microphones (4 per bud), and improved transparency plus more stable wireless connection—but are “pretty pricey.”
Aug 15, 2019 ·CNET
Lists gift card options for 2026 across categories including tech, department stores, gaming, streaming services, and food, with retailer-by-retailer denomination ranges (e.g., Apple $25–$100, Amazon $5–$2,000, Netflix $15–$200, Disney Plus $25–$200).
Aug 15, 2019 ·CNET
Several iPad models are discounted now, including iPad Pro (5th Gen) for $1,299 at Best Buy (save $100), iPad Air (M4) for $649 (save $100), iPad A16 for $399 (save $50), iPad Mini (A17 Pro) at $569 (save $30), and iPad Pro (M5) 11-inch 512GB for $1,299 (save $100).
Aug 13, 2019 ·CNET
CNET’s top pick for buying contact lenses online is Warby Parker, which offers FSA/HSA acceptance and virtual prescription renewal via its app (a $15 fee), with free standard shipping and a 30-day return window with no questions asked.
Aug 6, 2019 ·CNET
Apple’s MacBook price hikes have lifted the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro from $1,699 to $1,999 (and the 16-inch from $2,699 to $2,999), but the article says most savings right now come from trade-in offers and bundled perks rather than direct discounts.
Aug 5, 2019 ·CNET
The Secretlab Titan Evo is the best overall gaming chair the article tested, offering magnetic headrest and armrests, adjustable built-in lumbar support, locking 4D armrests, deep recline, multiple upholstery options, and fits three sizes for up to 395 pounds (XL).
Jul 30, 2019 ·CNET
CNET’s 2026 ISP ranking gives GFiber the top score (9.5) for symmetrical speeds, overall value, and price transparency, with no contract, no equipment fees, and unlimited data.
Jul 28, 2019 ·CNET
Yale Assure 2 is CNET’s best overall smart lock, offering compact, sturdy hardware with Apple Home/HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant support plus Apple Home Keys and digital passes (though not every version includes fingerprint access).
Jul 5, 2019 ·CNET
Brooklyn Bedding’s Signature Hybrid is CNET’s overall best mattress this year, and the Labor Day deal cuts the queen-size price to $1,026 (30% off).
Jun 27, 2019 ·CNET
Therabody’s Theragun Elite is CNET’s best overall massage gun, delivering 40 pounds of pressure with five speed settings (1,750–2,400 percussions per minute) and 16 mm amplitude, but it’s priced at $400 with 120 minutes of battery life and noise of 65–68 decibels.
Jun 16, 2019 ·CNET
YouTube TV costs $83 per month and offers 78 of the top 100 networks, plus unlimited cloud DVR storage and 4K streaming via a $10 monthly upgrade (with unlimited simultaneous streams and downloadable DVR recordings).
Jun 15, 2019 ·CNET
You can make an iPhone’s night display look dimmer by enabling Night Shift, turning on Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Reduce White Point, or using Accessibility > Zoom with the Low Light filter.
May 23, 2019 ·CNET
After testing 23 electric toothbrushes, CNET’s top overall pick is the Oral-B Pro 1000, citing its affordable price, oscillating head, 2-minute timer, and ADA Seal of Acceptance.
May 22, 2019 ·CNET
CNET’s 2026 antivirus re-testing gave both Bitdefender and Malwarebytes an 8.8 rating and an Editors’ Choice for best overall antivirus, with Bitdefender edging family plans (25 devices vs Malwarebytes’ 20) and Malwarebytes doing better for some international identity-theft needs.
Apr 23, 2019 ·CNET
CNET says SimpliSafe’s starter kit is the “best overall” home security system for the average homeowner, scoring 8.5/10 and starting around $250 (with deals), with self-monitoring plans from about $10/month and monitoring/AI features starting around $30/month.
Apr 17, 2019 ·CNET
CNET’s top pick is the Fluance RT82 (8.6 score), praised for “user-friendly” setup and “great sound quality,” while lacking an onboard preamp.
Mar 30, 2019 ·CNET
The article’s top pick for college students is the MacBook Neo, which it says costs $499 with Apple’s student discount and offers a premium MacBook design with enough performance for most students’ MacOS needs.
Feb 4, 2019 ·CNET
