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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    Buy or Die? Amazon launches the Fire TV set-top box and controller

    Announced within a press conference this morning, Amazon has launched a new set-top box device that’s taking on the Roku 3, Apple TV and Google Chromecast. Called the Fire TV, the set-top box is basically a Roku...

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    The 5 Greatest March Madness Moments So Far

    Just like many years past, this year’s NCAA tournament has been filled with tons of suspenseful moments and amazing plays that have dazzled both fans and commentators. Check out our collection of the top five March Madness...

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    Dollar Shave Club Review: Goodbye Gillette

    Ever since I watched the hilarious Dollar Shave Club viral video late last year, I’ve been itching to try out the service. However, I had to polish off the 24 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power blades I had on hand, a...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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    Amazon Prime leaps to $99 per year in April, $49 for Amazon Student

    Announced by Amazon today, the price of Amazon Prime’s yearly member ship fee will rise by 25% from $79 per year up to $99 per year. In addition, the price of Amazon Student is increasing from $39...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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    Glide On: SteelSeries QcK Gaming Mousepad Review

    It may seem odd to review a mousepad in the age of the mobile tablet, but I recently purchased the SteelSeries QcK gaming mousepad since my aging IKEA desk has started to cause some problems with picking...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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    As Seen on the Internets: Bacon-scented iPhone Alarm Clock

    Announced on Oscar Mayer’s site, the Wake Up and Smell the Bacon alarm clock device is a small dongle that attaches to the bottom of your iPhone at the headphone jack. When connected to the Wake Up...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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    1 out of 10 Americans believe HTML is an STD

    Detailed within a study commissioned by coupon site Vouchercloud, approximately 11 percent of Americans believe that HTML, a coding language used to design sites on the Web, is a sexually transmitted disease. The study was being used...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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    7 Deals Worth Checking Out on Groupon Today

    We’ve rounded up seven of our favorite deals on Groupon today. Check out the full collection below, everything from interesting tech to a vacation to a remote locale! Be aware that some of these deals will expire...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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    Shut Up and Take My Money: Mohu Channels

    Ideal for anyone that’s interested in ditching expensive cable or satellite bills, the creators of the Mohu Leaf antenna are developing a new product that’s specifically targeted at cordcutters. Called Mohu Channels, the device will act as...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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    And the Oscar Goes to…2014 Best Picture LEGO Movie Posters

    After College Humor’s take on this year’s Best Picture nominees, LEGO and Yahoo have teamed up to recreate the movie posters for all the best picture nominees featuring everyone’s favorite childhood toy. The nine films depicted within...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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    Speed Racer! Top 10 Fastest Ferraris of all Time

    So many Ferrari models over the years, but there are a select few that stand out as the fastest models ever created by the Italian auto manufacturer. We have scoured through all the Ferrarri models to bring...

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    Shut Up and Take My Money: Pebble Steel Smartwatch

    I’ve never been a fan of smartwatches. Well, scratch that. I was a fan of those ridiculous TV remote control watches available a couple decades ago. You know, the ones that become popular among devious teenagers that wanted...

    • Posted 12 years ago
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