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This cheap electric half-car, half-truck is like a Chinese El Camino

Remember that time someone in China sent me a free panda car? Well after cruisin’ for another proverbial bruisin’ in the Alibaba electric car catalog, I stumbled upon a variant of it that seems to have a truck’s rear end tacked on the back. It’s silly and fun and just oh-so-perfect. Meet this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week! Look, there are times in history when combining two seemingly divergent designs has resulted in triumphant success. The spork is a good example,…

Need a cheap Windows laptop? This 14-inch HP is $169 today

HP While there are laptop deals for high-end machines, there are also offers for cheap devices like the HP Stream 14. From an already affordable original price of $199, it’s currently even cheaper at just $169 following a $30 discount from Walmart. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this bargain though, so if you think this Windows-powered laptop is perfect for your planned usage for it, don’t hold back from completing your purchase. If you keep delaying the transaction, you may miss the savings. Why you…

The Pixel 8 parts store is now open – but these repairs don’t come cheap

June Wan/ZDNETThe Google Pixel 8 Pro was only released a few months ago, but you already have an option to repair your device if something breaks. Unfortunately, like the phone itself, it doesn't come cheap. Back in October, Google said that authentic repair parts would soon be available from the iFixit store, and that they'd be available for seven years. That day is finally here, as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 parts store is now live.Also: Right to repair: What it means and why it matters to youThe screen is going to be…

A dodgy USB-C cable and cheap charger can definitely destroy your iPhone

that had been left of charge to find the cable had "melted some of the plastic, left burn marks on the body and stuck the metal part of the USB-C port into the phone."  On removing the charred remnant of the cable, they discovered that the "entire inside is blackened, and most importantly, it doesn't charge with a cable charger anymore."Also: The best USB-C cables for the iPhone 15: What the experts recommendThe iPhone was being charged using a "travel adapter and a USB-C cable from Amazon," and according to the

Behind Cheap Stuff From Shein and Temu: A Hard Bargain With Suppliers

Updated Jan. 3, 2024 11:22 am ETSHENZHEN, China—E-commerce sellers Shein and Temu are offering a lifeline for small suppliers in China’s manufacturing hubs—but it isn’t always a straightforward win.In recent years, thousands of Chinese factories and vendors have joined the supply chain for Shein and Temu, whose popularity has exploded in the U.S. with their offers of inexpensive made-in-China goods, from T-shirts and handbags to electronics and kitchen items.Copyright ©2024Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights

Startup bubble fueled by Fed cheap money policy finally burst in 2023

Scooters take over SXSW in Austin, TXAs the last decade came to an end, it was easy for a young engineer to hop on a Bird scooter and ride it to a nearby WeWork office, home to the hottest new crypto startup.Then came Covid. Electric scooters and coworking spaces were no longer important, but there was a sudden need for tools to enable remote collaboration. Money started flowing into entertainment and education apps that consumers could tap while in lockdown. And while trading crypto.In both periods, money was cheap and…

Sharp FJ2K Review: Cheap Roku Smart TV

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsRoku streaming platformDolby Vision supportCheapDecent gaming performanceConsLimited HDR performanceLacks true blackBasic design and buildOur VerdictThe Sharp 55FJ2K isn’t the smartest TV in the room, but neither is it the most expensive. Indeed, this large screen gets about everything right when it comes to balancing  performance, features and value Sharp is determined to shine in the budget end of the screen pool, with this Roku-powered model the latest in a long line of low-cost…

42 Women Who Dated Really Cheap People Share Their Horror Stories

I went on a first date with a guy who suggested we go to a restaurant because he had a coupon and then decided it was too far of a drive and he didn’t want to spend the gas money (it was like a 15 minute drive) so then he flipped through his wallet of coupons and found one for applebees for free wings with the purchase of a beer. i’m not a huge fan of wings but just thought that’s great he can get some wings for his meal. we got there and he immediately told the waitress he had a coupon, asked for the cheapest beer…

Best printers with cheap ink from Brother, Epson, and HP

Buying one of the best printers is always a good move but it can prove expensive in the long term. While the initial outlay might seem affordable, you have to keep your printer stocked up with ink on a regular basis. Printer ink can be incredibly expensive over a long period of time and can even make buying cheap printers feel more sustainable. No one likes that kind of waste, plus it means you miss out on some of the best printer technology by keeping things super cheap. Instead, you’re best off buying one of the…

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 are now almost as cheap as the FE

Last updated: December 19th, 2023 at 15:04 UTC+01:00 The Galaxy Buds 2 are now almost as affordable as the Fan Edition earbuds, all thanks to a shopping season discount. Samsung is cutting $40 off the Galaxy Buds 2, and with this discount, the price has dropped to $109. You also have the option to buy the earbuds through 24 monthly payments of $4.58. Story continues after the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz-O22cd-GQ If you're looking for ways to buy the Galaxy Buds 2 for an even lower price, Samsung's Buds…