Our favorite new deals under $50

January 30, 2021 | by Julian L. Mertz | No comments

PLUS: Cheap phone plans, best mice, mastering eBay, and some great headphones.

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It's been a wild week on the internet. If you're ready to take a break from the involuntary crash course in the stock market we all went through over the past few days, try perusing through some great distraction-friendly discounted products.

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🕹️ Weekend Deals: Many of our favorite picks this week cost less than $50. Whether you're content in couch-potato mode or breaking cabin fever by braving the January weather, we found deals on headphones, speakers, video games, outdoor gear, and more.

⚔️ Revisit the good ole days with Collection of Mana on Nintendo Switch for only $20. The deal gets you three cult-favorite RPGs; you'll receive Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana, and Trials of Mana—all of which originally released for older consoles.

👨🏽‍💻 This Aukey webcam isn't mind-blowing, but it is cheap—even more so right now. We recommend it as a consistently available option in our Best Webcams Buying Guide, and $30 is a small investment to make your Zoom presence more professional.

🐙 If your laptop looks like an octopus of cords, get $10 off this USB-C hub. Just click the on-page coupon. It's one of our favorites, with USB-A and HDMI ports, an SD card reader, and more. Check our Working From Home Buying Guide for more affordable picks.

🛒 Shopping for used stuff? These eBay shopping tips will help you avoid scams. Before you bid, it's smart to learn how to compare prices, deduce a seller's reputation, and more.

🐁 Our newest mouse pick among Best Gaming Mouses is on sale. The Logitech G203 can compete with much pricier gaming mouses, and while it's usually affordable, you can get it for just over $25 ($13 off) right now at Amazon.

💸 Here are the best cheap phone plans. Switching networks might make a big difference in your monthly expenses without negatively impacting your service.

Best Deals Under $50, Plus Speakers, Video Games, and More

You'll find discounts this week on audio equipment, our favorite video calling device, TVs, and movies.

It's the Perfect Time to Switch to a Cheaper Phone Plan

If you're a Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T subscriber, switching to these networks may save you a lot of money.

How to Buy Used Gear on eBay—the Smart, Safe Way

Gracefully avoid sketchy situations and score a deal on the post-holiday gadget turnover.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Review: Refined Yet Cheaper

The price tag might still make you blink, but Samsung's new flagship has one of the best cameras in a smartphone.

Celeb-Hosted Outdoor Walks Coming to Apple Watch

The company's latest subscription product combines outdoor fitness with podcasting, though you'll need an Apple Watch to enjoy it.

How to Mix and Match Wireless Smart Speakers With Ease

Yes, you can use devices from different brands. And yes, location definitely matters.

The Best Mouse for Every Kind of Gamer

Whether you're into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we've tested.

The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Are a Joy to Wear (and Hear)

The British audio brand's carbon fiber noise-canceling headphones have become my favorite quarantine companion.

Jabra's Elite 85t Are Premium Earbuds Made to Last

The company's latest in-ears have a two-year water damage warranty, wireless charging, noise canceling, and a mighty cozy fit.

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Economy, COVID-19 top Americans’ policy agenda for 2021

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January 30, 2021

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Economy and COVID-19 top the public’s policy agenda for 2021

As the United States faces twin crises of high unemployment and a pandemic, large majorities of Americans want Joe Biden and Congress to prioritize strengthening the economy and addressing the coronavirus outbreak in the coming year. Yet there are wide partisan gaps over most of the 19 items asked about in our new survey – particularly addressing racial issues and climate change, but also dealing with COVID-19 and reducing the budget deficit.

See all of our COVID-19 coverage

How America changed during Donald Trump’s presidency

Donald Trump stunned the political world in 2016 when he became the first person without government or military experience ever to be elected president of the United States. His four-year tenure in the White House revealed extraordinary fissures in American society but left little doubt that he is a figure unlike any other in the nation’s history.

More Americans than people in other advanced economies say COVID-19 has strengthened religious faith

Nearly three-in-ten Americans report stronger personal faith because of the pandemic, and the same share think the religious faith of Americans overall has strengthened. Far smaller shares in the 13 other economically developed countries surveyed say religious faith has been affected by the coronavirus.

In the U.S., White evangelicals most likely to say COVID-19 boosted faith

A rising share of working parents in the U.S. say it’s been difficult to handle child care during the pandemic

About half (52%) of employed parents with children younger than 12 in the household say it has been difficult to handle child care responsibilities during the outbreak, up from 38% who said this in March 2020. At the same time, many working parents have experienced professional challenges while trying to balance their work and family responsibilities.

Though not especially productive in passing bills, the 116th Congress set new marks for social media use

The just-concluded 116th Congress wasn’t especially productive in terms of the number of substantive bills it passed during its two years in office. But it set several records for lawmakers’ use of social media. The median lawmaker produced more than 3,000 Twitter and Facebook posts in 2019 and 2020.

Nothing lame about this lame duck: 116th Congress had busiest post-election session in recent history

Turnout soared in 2020, as nearly two-thirds of eligible U.S. voters cast ballots for president

Americans voted in record numbers in last year’s presidential election, casting nearly 158.4 million ballots. That works out to more than six-in-ten people of voting age and nearly two-thirds of estimated eligible voters. Of the 10 states where turnout rose most from 2016, seven held their elections entirely or mostly by mail.

Racial, ethnic diversity increases yet again with the 117th Congress

Republicans, Democrats at odds over social media companies banning Trump

From our research

80%

The share of Americans who say strengthening the economy should be a top priority for the president and Congress to address this year.

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