Author: Mike Flacy

    Editor-in-Chief for The CheckOut. During my free time, I love to write about pop culture, home theater, digital photography, social media, mobile technology and cool gadgets!

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    Amazon raises free shipping minimum to $49, books still $25

    Likely an attempt to push more customers into subscribing to Prime, Amazon has raised the free shipping minimum from $35 to $49. This is second time that Amazon has raised the free shipping threshold, the last occurring...

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  • 30 Amazon Hacks & Prime Perks That Will Save You Time & Money

    If you are spending money on Amazon, there are plenty of ways to save your money (and time) when shopping. We’ve put together a list of thirty Amazon-specific and Amazon Prime-specific hacks & perks to take advantage of....

    • Posted 10 years ago
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  • Shut Up and Take My Money: Starry Wi-Fi Station

    Simplifying the touchscreen router concept that was started by Securifi’s Almond series, the Starry Wi-Fi Station is a new router that lets you see the devices connected on your home’s wireless network. On the 3.8″ LCD screen, devices...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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    This is why guys shouldn’t dislike Valentine’s Day

    Wait just a minute, is Valentine’s Day actually easier for guys than we think? According to the results of our Valentine’s Day survey of 1,500 consumers, the answer is yes. Here’s why: The Plan: Nearly 7 out...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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    Shut Up and Take My Money: KeyCatch Magnetic Key Holder

    Definitely one of those products which makes you question why someone didn’t create it sooner, KeyCatch is a very simple upgrade to an existing light switch plate that will help you remember where you left your keys. Replacing...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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    How to Throw a Killer Panthers / Broncos Super Bowl 50 Party

    Are you ready for Super Bowl 50? With just a handful of days before the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos kick off Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco, you are probably already gearing up for your big Super Bowl...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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    Shut Up and Take My Money: Star Wars Death Star BBQ Grill

    Quite possibly the greatest BBQ grill to ever be created in the history of time, TheFowndry has opened up preorders for an officially licensed outdoor grill that’s in the shape of the Death Star. Capable of incinerating any slab...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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  • boxed
    What is Boxed.com? 8 Facts about the Bulk Online Retailer

    Have you heard all the hullabaloo about Boxed.com raising $100 million this month? Attempting to attract the same customer that would pay for a Sam’s Club or Costco subscription, Boxed.com is a site that lets customers purchase a curated...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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    Six Streaming Shows to Binge Watch During the Snowpocalypse

    As snow piles up outside this weekend, you should really break out the hot chocolate with the little marshmallows and get your streaming binge on while you still have power. As Snowpocalypse 2016 blankets your driveway with...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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    How to Spot the Fake Amazon Reviews that Amazon won’t remove

    While Amazon recently made a big show of going after reviewers selling their review services on sites like Fiverr and other employee crowdsourcing sites, Amazon hasn’t made any substantial moves against the rampant growth of overseas sellers...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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    The Dos and Don’ts of using Amazon Prime Air drone delivery

    Are you ready for Amazon Prime Air drones to take to the skies? Amazon certainly thinks they are. New details from the company indicate that Prime Air is getting closer to primetime with a promise of 30-minute delivery...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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    Want Amazon Prime for $73? Existing subscribers are out of luck

    Celebrating a Golden Globe win for Amazon’s Mozart in the Jungle, the retailer is discounting Amazon Prime to $73 this weekend. The sale will begin at 9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. ET on Friday and continuing through 11:59 local...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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