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    Google’s original folding Pixel is on sale for less than $500.

    Woot has the unlocked 256GB Google Pixel Fold discounted to $459.99, coming close to its lowest price ever. While the 2023 model can’t hang with the latest in terms of performance or durability, it’s a way to try out a foldable without spending $1,000 or more. Plus, it will get software updates until June 2028. Read our review.

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    The Verge’s 2026 back-to-school shopping guide

    From necessities to nice-to-haves, we’ve gathered 28 products that will make this year at school the best it can be.

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    Snag a 2-in-1 OLED-equipped laptop for under $700.

    The school year is coming up quickly, and Best Buy is helping to ease the financial burden of getting a laptop. HP’s OmniBook X Flip is $649.99 (usually $1,299.99), and has a 14-inch OLED panel with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, which is great for YouTube or homework, a Ryzen AI 5 430 CPU, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 512GB of storage.

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    The Lego Game Boy drops to under $50.

    I’m not too proud to admit that I already went ahead and purchased the Lego Game Boy for $47.99 at Macy’s. This 421-piece set features buttons you can press, two game cartridges, and lenticular screens that almost mirror the real handheld. If you don’t want to pay for shipping, you may be able to get it shipped to a nearby store for free. Read our review.

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