Patrick (he/him) is the eCommerce Editor of Android Central. After working in independent bookstores for the better part of a decade and using freelance writing as a side hustle, Patrick switched to writing full time in 2020. Patrick’s writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, The Hill, BestReviews, OddityMall, and many other publications across the web. He joined Android Central as the Deals and Commerce Writer in 2022 and now runs the site’s eCommerce efforts and coverage of major sale events. Although he’s written about everything from exercise equipment to turntables, Patrick’s work nowadays is primarily concerned with saving people money on tech. He’s particularly passionate about eliminating buyer’s remorse and taking subjects that can be confusing for shoppers — such as switching wireless carriers or buying a new smart TV — and breaking them down into simple, easy-to-understand terms. Whether you’re a veteran tech-head or a novice, Patrick offers honest, no-nonsense shopping advice with years of hands-on experience to back it up. When he isn’t hunting down the best discounts or digging through the fine print of a carrier deal, Patrick enjoys trekking around the Rocky Mountains, camping out at a brewery, or spending time with his beloved polydactyl cat.
Latest articles by Patrick Farmer

Forget Amazon, this Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra deal comes with $720 of potential savings
By Patrick Farmer Published
From the source Buy the Galaxy S26 Ultra directly from the source and you'll be eligible for major trade-in savings and more.

These legendary Sennheiser headphones are a ridiculous 56% OFF during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer Published
Listen to this The Sennheiser Momentum 4 may be last-gen, but slap on a 56% discount and they become an absolute steal for any wireless headphone lover.

Amazon is heavily discounting its Fire and Echo brand devices for the Big Spring Sale — here are the TOP 5 deals you simply can't miss
By Patrick Farmer Published
Say hello to savings Whether you're interested in a Fire TV or an Echo Dot, there are a metric ton of Amazon discounts to check out this week.

These wireless headphones boast great sound with 70 hours of battery life — oh, and they're only 20 bucks during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer Published
Unbelievable! That's not a typo: these Acer cans are seriously only $20

Yes, Visible Wireless will really give you 50% OFF the Google Pixel 10 when you use this code at checkout
By Patrick Farmer Published
50% off Spring sale season has arrived, and Visible's Google Pixel 10 deal isn't messing around.

Can you really get a FREE Galaxy S26 Ultra without trade at T-Mobile? Here's what you need to know about the viral deal
By Patrick Farmer Published
Pure power Add a line with the Experience Beyond plan and T-Mobile will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. It's as simple as that.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 have crashed back to a record low price, just days before Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer Published
Don't tune this out Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to kick off in just a few days, but you can already score a record-breaking discounts on some of the best wireless headphones around.

Total Wireless wants to give you a 'gorgeous' Motorola phone for only $50 — here's the deal
By Patrick Farmer Published
Keep it simple Total Wireless has launched a deal that gets you a Motorola Edge (2025) for only 50 bucks when you follow these simple steps.

Best wireless carrier in the U.S. 2026
By Patrick Farmer Last updated
Take your pick! Selecting the best wireless carrier for yourself, your family members, and friends doesn't have to be a chore. Here are some feature-laden choices.

This smartwatch completely crushed Samsung and Apple in battery life tests — and it just scored a rare discount at Amazon
By Patrick Farmer Published
No way! Days before Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to kick off, the retailer is carving a straight $50 off the OnePlus Watch 3.

I'd still choose this Lenovo Chromebook over the MacBook Neo — especially when it's $100 off at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer Published
$100 off The Lenovo Chromebook Plus is our top recommended laptop for most people, and it just scored a $100 discount at Best Buy.

Not a typo: Mint Mobile is now selling the Google Pixel 10 for only $299 — plus get 50% off a year of unlimited
By Patrick Farmer Published
That's bonkers Looking for a new phone and a new wireless carrier? Mint Mobile has a deal that will get you both for less than 500 bucks.

Forget Prime Day, Best Buy's TechFest sale is LIVE — here are the top 5 Android deals that are making Amazon look bad
By Patrick Farmer Published
Spring sale season Best Buy just kicked off a sitewide TechFest sale event, showcasing huge discounts on some of our favorite Android devices.

Tracfone now offers 5G Home Internet for as little as $39/month — here's the deal
By Patrick Farmer Published
AARP discount Tracfone has been providing users with affordable wireless for over two decades, and now it's entering the 5G internet arena.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra may be dominating the airwaves, but its biggest competitor is $400 cheaper for a limited time
By Patrick Farmer Published
Straight savings The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest rival, and it's selling for $899 unlocked at Best Buy's TechFest.

Mint Mobile just quietly dropped one of the best Galaxy S26 deals I've seen yet — over 40% off the phone, heavily discounted wireless
By Patrick Farmer Published
Finally Mint Mobile finally got the Galaxy S26 series in stock, and its deal on the phones is truly remarkable.

Metro by T-Mobile launches deal that gets you six months of unlimited wireless for only $120
By Patrick Farmer Published
Huge savings Metro by T-Mobile just launched one of the best wireless deals I've seen all year.

Verizon has extended the deal that gets you a FREE Galaxy S26 Plus, but you're running out of time
By Patrick Farmer Published
S26 savings The preorder period is over, but one of the best Galaxy S26 deals is still going strong.

The Google Pixel Watch 4 has soared to its lowest price EVER recorded at Amazon - even smashing Black Friday's price drop
By Patrick Farmer Published
Best of Gemini If you've been waiting for the right time to buy the Google Pixel Watch 4, this is it.

Three ways to get a FREE Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra before the big release
By Patrick Farmer Published
Last chance! T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are all running deals that could get you a free Galaxy S26 Ultra — you just need to meet the eligibility requirements.

New Mint Mobile deal gives you three months of wireless for only 30 bucks - this is not a test!
By Patrick Farmer Published
No strings Mint Mobile's new deal slashes 33% off its popular 5GB plan, which means you're getting three months of coverage for a single upfront payment of $30.

Yes, T-Mobile will really give you the Pixel 10a AND some earbuds for free with "most plans" — so what's the catch?
By Patrick Farmer Published
Phone + buds = happy Google's cheap phone literally just hit store shelves today, and the carrier deals are already this good.

The best Google Pixel 10a deals on the web include free phones, earbuds, and $100 gift cards — see my handpicked list of offers
By Patrick Farmer Published
It's here! Google's latest AI-boosted smartphone has finally arrived. Here are the best ways to get yours for as cheap as humanly possible.

Best Buy launches huge sale on Bluetooth speakers — score Sony and JBL deals from $43!
By Patrick Farmer Published
Spring speaker deals Best Buy is running a sale that drops prices on a ton of party-ready Bluetooth speakers, with some particularly good deals on JBL and Sony models.
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