
Staff Writer
Daniel is a Staff Writer for Lifehacker. He served in the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class as a Logistic Specialist and was awarded a Navy Community Service Medal and Navy Letter of Commendation for his exemplary service aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier. He earned his bachelor's in Environmental Science from the University of California, Davis, and earned his master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Daniel was a business reporter for the Miami Herald before joining Lifehacker. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
MORE BY Daniel


The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 8 Pro Are up to $400 Off
Both of the latest Pixel phones with AI features are at their lowest price yet.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Serious athletes and adventurers can get the most out of the LTE Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $175 off.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The M2 MacBook Air (With Upgraded RAM)
Get double the RAM for just $50 more.


This Powerful Bose Bluetooth Speaker Is $100 Off Right Now
This outdoor-friendly Bose speaker packs a powerful sound and it's at its lowest price ever.


These Robot Vacuums Are Cheaper Than They Were on Prime Day
These Yeedi and Roborock robot vacuums are currently hitting their lowest price ever after hefty discounts of up to $700.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Blink Outdoor 4
One of the best budget entry-level outdoor security cameras is 60% off—its lowest price yet.


The New iPad Mini 7 Is $84 Off Right Now
The new iPad mini just came out in October, and its price has already dropped by $84.


Best Buy Is Having a Buy One, Get One Sale on Tech Products
You can double up on LG monitors or Google Nest speakers during this holiday tech sale.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Memory-Boosted M3 MacBook Pro
The 16GB RAM will outlive the 8GB RAM, and it's worth the extra $200 to double your memory.


The Soundboks 4 ‘Portable’ Speaker Is Overkill (in a Good Way)
Most people don't need this much power, but it sure feels good.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Roborock Q5 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
This budget robot vacuum and mop with LiDAR was decent at full price, but at $160, it's a steal.


This LG OLED TV Is Over $1,000 Off Right Now
One of the best OLED TVs in the market is available in 55-, 65-, 77-, and 83-inches for its lowest price ever.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Beats Studio Pro
Beats most premium headphone gets a 51% discount, matching its lowest price ever.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The 6th Generation iPad Mini
The 6th Generation iPad mini is back to its Prime Day price after a $150 discount.


I Really Like These (Relatively) Budget-Friendly Smart Blinds
Controlling your window treatments with your smart home tech doesn't have to cost quite so much.


This Ring Spotlight Camera Is $50 Off Right Now
Ring's more premium camera has one of the best audio quality systems and sends quick notifications.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Stunning Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor
A killer piece of hardware that looks even better after an over-$700 discount.


All Apple AirPods Are on Sale Right Now
The AirPods 4 was just released in September, but you can already find it discounted with the rest of the Apple headphones.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Samsung Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor
The updated 49-inch behemoth Odyssey G9 gaming monitor (with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time) is $500 off.


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This 50-Inch Vizio Gaming TV
The affordable gaming TV is hitting a new record-low price.