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Surprise! Google Pixel 6 just got a price cut for the holidays

By Aaron Mamiit Published December 10, 2021

Google Pixel 6 in Seafoam color. — Andy Boxall/Digital Trends

You’re probably not expecting to see the recently released Google Pixel 6 when you’re looking for phone deals, but Best Buy is already offering a discount for Google’s latest smartphone, and you can get it in time for Christmas if you finalize your purchase now. The retailer is selling the unlocked version of the smartphone with 128GB capacity with a $50 discount, which brings the price of the Google Pixel 6 down to $549 from its original price of $599.

The Google Pixel 6, unveiled and released in October, is the cheaper version of the flagship Google Pixel 6 Pro, but it’s Digital Trends’ choice for the best value smartphone among the best smartphones of 2021. The Google Pixel 6 shares the stunning design, new hardware, long-lasting battery, and excellent camera of the Google Pixel 6 Pro, but at almost half the cost. The 6.4-inch display features a 2400 x 1800 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and switching between apps, plus an always-on screen option. The smartphone is powered by Google Tensor, the first processor designed by Google, with 8GB of RAM for quick performance in terms of launching apps and loading pages.

Capture life’s best moments with the Google Pixel 6’s 50-megapixel, f/1.85 aperture camera and 12MP wide-angle camera with a 114-degree field of view, in addition to an 8MP selfie camera. The smartphone’s Adaptive Battery promises up to 24 hours of usage on a single charge, even when you’re on a 5G network, as it learns your favorite apps so it won’t waste power on those that you rarely use. The Google Pixel 6 comes with Android 12 pre-installed, and since it’s a Pixel smartphone, it’s first in line for any Android updates that Google will roll out.

The Google Pixel 6 Pro may be the brand’s flagship smartphone, but you shouldn’t overlook the similarly dependable and feature-packed Google Pixel 6. You can purchase the unlocked, 128GB version of the smartphone from Best Buy for just $549, after a $50 discount to its original price of $599. To get the device before the holidays, ahead of the congested shipping channels that will delay deliveries, you should finalize your purchase as soon as you can. Click that Buy Now button for the Google Pixel 6 immediately.

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TCL’s version of the The Frame TV just got a $700 price cut

TCL NXTFrame A3000W.

If Samsung's The Frame caught your attention while browsing QLED TV deals but it's still too expensive, here's a cheaper alternative -- the TCL NXTFRAME 4K QLED TV. If you're interested, you can get its 85-inch model with a huge $700 discount, which drops its price from $3,500 to $2,800. It's still not what you'd call an affordable TV, but at this size and with its features, it's an investment that you won't regret. You shouldn't waste time thinking about it though, as there's no telling how long you have before the offer expires.

Why you should buy the 85-inch TCL NXTFRAME 4K QLED TV
Samsung's The Frame TV turned heads with its design that allows it to double as an art piece in the home, and now there's a cheaper alternative with the TCL NXTFRAME 4K QLED TV. It's only 1.2 inches deep and comes with an ultra-thin wall mount that will hang it flush to your wall. The TV also features an ultra-matte, anti-glare screen, and you can swap between the included off-white bezels and light wood frames. All of this is to support its ability to display artwork using its curated Art Library, so when it's not in use, it can still beautify your living room or bedroom.

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One of Sony’s brightest TVs just got an early Prime Day deal

2024 Sony Bravia 7 4K mini-LED TV.

Even if you're willing to spend a significant amount of cash on TV deals to upgrade your home theater setup, you should still be on the lookout for potential savings. Here's an offer from Best Buy ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days deals that's going to be hard to refuse -- the 75-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED QLED 4K TV with a $600 discount, which slashes its price to $2,200 from $2,800. This TV was just rolled out this year, which means this bargain will attract a lot of attention. Proceed with your purchase immediately as the stocks that are up for sale may run out quickly.

Why you should buy the 75-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED QLED 4K TV
The Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED QLED 4K TV is part of the brand's line of its brightest 4K TVs ever. It features both QLED TV technology, which uses quantum dots to enable incredible brightness, and mini-LED technology, which allows thousands of LEDs to fit in a space that only supports hundreds of regular LEDs for more control over contrast. Combined with 4K Ultra HD resolution for sharp details, XR Triluminos Pro for lifelike colors, and Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for a cinematic experience, watching shows and movies on the Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED QLED 4K TV will be a feast for the senses.

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This budget gaming laptop from Asus just got a $200 price cut

A person using the Asus TUF F15 gaming laptop.

If you're looking for a solid budget gaming laptop, Asus' TUF lineup is specifically made with that purpose in mind. While you won't get the same performance as the best laptops out there, the base $1,199 price tag of this Asus TUF F15 gets you a surprising amount of specs compared to similar laptops. Luckily, Walmart is offering a pretty steep discount that will let you grab the TUF F15 for just $999, which is a solid $200 off, so it's pretty much a steal at that price point.

Why you should buy the ASUS TUF F15
The beating heart of any gaming laptop is the GPU, and in this configuration, you get an RTX 4060, which is paired with a 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz panel for you to game on. That's a relatively solid combination, and the RTX 4060 should be able to handle most modern games quite easily on FHD, although hitting 144Hz may require a couple of graphical compromises. Interestingly, Asus updated its budget TUF laptop range with a MUX switch, which essentially lets you switch between the integrated GPU that's on the CPU or the dedicated GPU. By doing that, you can save a ton of battery by using the integrated GPU for day-to-day tasks and only use the dedicated GPU for gaming to get better performance.