AFROTECH Brings "THE MEETUP: DC" to the Capital for CBC Week 2026

Networking season is officially in full swing, and Blavity, Inc. is bringing a major hub for tech innovators, engineers, and creators directly to Washington, D.C.

As part of their cross-country event series, THE MEETUP by AFROTECH 2026 is touching down in the nation’s capital on Friday, September 18, 2026. Taking place during Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Week, this gathering is designed to bring local trailblazers, security minds, and industry leaders under one roof to connect, collaborate, and build.

Event Details at a Glance

• Event: THE MEETUP: DC by AFROTECH

• Host: Blavity, Inc.

• Sponsor: Morgan Stanley

• Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

• Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

• Location: SOST | 1901 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

This Week in Gaming: FF7 Rebirth Mini-Games, Halloween Review, PUBG Interview & Hardware Deals

Welcome to this week’s Gaming Weekly, where we bring you the biggest headlines, the latest game trailers, and everything you need to stay ahead in the gaming world! Whether you’re into blockbuster AAA titles, indie gems, or the latest esports action, we’ve got you covered.

Tech Drops, Retro Finds & Late-Summer Savings You Can't Miss

Stretch your tech budget to the max before summer ends. From modern hardware and smartphone deals to hidden retro collectibles, we’ve rounded up the best savings across the web. Dive in and score these limited-time bargains while supplies last!

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101 Labs - CompTIA Security+: Hands-on Practice Labs for the SY0-801 Exam $29.00

Featured Tech Drops

• Get 2 For $80! — Boise X-9 multi-use printer & copy paper


• Smoking Hot Deal — PNY NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell MAX-Q Workstation Edition $15,949.99


• Stay On Top Of AI With These Book Bundles — 26 Book Bundle $40

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Handmade Kawaii Spooky Style Monster Holographic Stickers & Laptop Decals $10.87

Tech & Gaming Deals You Need to See

• Deal #1: Gigantic Gaming Gear Deals — Shop at NewEgg.com


• Deal #2: Save Up To 18% Off on Toner & Ink —  Shop at 123inkjet


• Deal #3: Celebrate the Late Greg Bear With These Books — Shop at HumbleBundle


• Deal #4: Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 3 — $514.99 Shop at Office Depot


• Deal #5: HP OfficeJet Pro 9125 Wireless Color All-In-One Printer — $199.99 Shop at Staples


• Deal #6: 32.0TB OWC ThunderBay 4 — Shop on MacSales.com


• Deal #7: Have You Tried TomTom's GPS App? — Get it at Google Play Store


• Deal #8: Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones – Midnight — $449.00 Shop on Amazon

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JVC Wireless Earbuds $10.00

Fashion, Gifts & Lifestyle Picks

• Mitchell & Ness Core Essentials — Shop on NFLShop


• Sitewide Sale on Fragrances — Buy at FragranceNet


• Pet Parents, Save 40% on all Rx prescriptions! — Buy on PetMeds


• Get All of Your Octoberfest Needs Here! — Buy on Etsy


• Three Tees for $18 — Shop on Woot


• Want To Own A Part of History? — Shop at Touch of Modern

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Legacy Hardware & Collectibles

SoHo 5-Port 10Mps Ethernet hub | White $9

Phone Filter | Model 4000033 | Beige | New $2

Kocaso M1050S 10" tablet (parts only) $6

Technical Mini-USB in Car Charger | Black | Used $4.75

HP LaserJet Bonus Software (Stamps.com & TrellixWeb) $1

Photo Sources Credit

Imagery sourced from: brad's deals, amazon, ebay.

Beat the Late-Summer Heat: Top Deals on Laptops, Desktops, & Tech Drops

Beat the late-summer heat with this week’s best tech drops! From modern smartphone deals and PC upgrades to unique retro collectibles, we’ve scoured the web to bring you the biggest savings. Dive in and stretch your budget further before these limited-time deals expire!

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Dropcrate™ - Tech Mystery Box Sale price $129.99

Featured Tech Drops

• Virtual Instruments and Sounds — Classic digital board games bundle


• Give your home security a boost — TP-Link Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System $95.97


• 5G Internet: 1 Mo On Us + Up to $200 Back — Lenovo Idea Tab Plus - Lightweight Tablet - 12.1″ $249.99

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i • 15.6" FHD Laptop $349.99

Tech & Gaming Deals You Need to See

• Deal #1: Refurbished Studio Display XDR — $2,799.00 Shop at Apple.com


• Deal #2: MSI Codex Z2C Gaming Desktop  — $1099.99 Shop at Walmart


• Deal #3: HP OmniStudio All-in-One Desktop — $919.99 Shop at HP


• Deal #4: Apple 14" MacBook Pro M5 — $2,019.00 Shop at B&H


• Deal #5: Top Photography Gear Deals — Shop at Adorama


• Deal #6: Gaming Desktop PCs Sale — Shop on NewEgg.com


• Deal #7: Find Your Ink & Toner Here!— Buy at Office Depot


• Deal #8: 17% Off Ink Flash Sale — Shop on 4inkjets

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AI Training Book Bundles

Fashion, Gifts & Lifestyle Picks

• Extra 10% Off* — Shop on Bugatchi


• New Deals Just Dropped, Check 'em Out! — Buy at Brad's Deals


• 2026 Topps Flagship Football Factory Sealed Fanatics Exclusive Value Box — Buy on NFLshop


• Back to the Bible — Buy on Adventist Book Center


• BOGO 30% Off — Shop on Petmeds.com


• 30% Off Custom Labels — Shop at Staples

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Legacy Hardware & Collectibles

Polaroid 5 Piece Camera/Camcorder Deluxe Cleaning Kit $4.50

GS03 Smart Audio Glasses | Bluetooth 5.4 | Anti-Blue Light | Open-box $33.00

6 Foot Component Audio Video HD AV Cable for Nintendo Wii/Wii U to HDTV Smart $6.60

HP Genuine Original Ink Cartridge 88 Black | NEW $6.00

Aiptek Pencam Voice Drivers & Software CD $7.75

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Photo Sources Credit

Imagery sourced from: touch of modern, humblebundle, amazon, ebay.

Hot Memorial Day & Summer Kickoff Deals!

The winter chill is still here, but our Presidents' Day deals are heating up! Whether you're upgrading your tech, finding the perfect late-winter gift, or hunting for a nostalgic collectible, our team has scoured the web to bring you this week's most exciting drops, fantastic discounts, and must-have gear.  With only 4 days left to save, get ready to stretch your budget further! 

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Puzzle Game Bundles - From $5

Featured Tech Drops

• Virtual Instruments and Sounds — Buy on Humble Bundle


• Give your home security a boost — Buy on Brad's Deals


• 5G Internet: 1 Mo On Us + Up to $200 Back — Buy here

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Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB Unlocked Smartphone - $127.99

Tech & Gaming Deals You Need to See

• Deal #1: Excellent Storage Deals — Shop New Egg Deals


• Deal #2: Refurbished Tech Deals for the Summer — Shop at Refurb.io


• Deal #3: Joyfar Fast Charging USB-C Powerbank — $11.99–$26.99 Shop at Woot


• Deal #4: Apple 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 chip — $1500 Shop at Amazon


• Deal #5: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 512GB Unlocked Smartphone — $352 Shop on Dealwiki


• Deal #6: New & Used iPhones — Shop here


• Deal #7: 15% OFF Eco-Friendly Ink & Toner — Buy on Inkjet Superstore


• Deal #8: Up to 40% Off — Shop on Adorama

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Fashion, Gifts & Lifestyle Picks

• The Everlasting Relevance of the Sabbath — Shop on Adventist Book Center


• Get All Your Printing Needs Here — Buy on Office Depot


• Custom-Made Cups For Your Cold Drinks — Buy on Etsy


• Tailgating Supplies — Buy on NFLShop


• Two Weeks of Deals — Shop on Staples.com


• 25% off Your Favorite Fragrances — Shop at FragranceNet

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Legacy Hardware & Collectibles

Kay's Case for Iphone 5 Case (blue) $5

PCtel PCT789T-A PCI Fax modem card $6

Kay's Case for iPhone 5 Case $5

3Com EtherLink XL (3C908-TPO) Network Adapter $11

Dell Optiplex 790 240W Power Supply | H249AS-00 | Parts Only $6

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Photo Sources Credit

Imagery sourced from: humblebundle, dealwiki, oxford comics & games, eBay.

Presidents' Day Sale 2026: Top Tech Deals, Gaming Drops & Retro Finds (4 Days Left!)

The winter chill is still here, but our Presidents' Day deals are heating up! Whether you're upgrading your tech, finding the perfect late-winter gift, or hunting for a nostalgic collectible, our team has scoured the web to bring you this week's most exciting drops, fantastic discounts, and must-have gear. With only 4 days left to save, get ready to stretch your budget further!

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Aduro PowerMag Pro Wireless Charging Battery & Desktop Stand $12.99

⌚ Featured Tech Drops

• Limited-time deals — Buy on Dell

• Gaming laptops on sale — Buy on Newegg

• Save 18% off on ink — Buy on 123inkjets

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Grade A iPhones & Watches Deals

🖥️ Tech & Gaming Deals You Need to See

• Deal #1: Celebrating 15 Years of Deals  Shop Humble Bundle Deals

• Deal #2: Samsung Bar Plus USB Flash Drive 256GB – $32.99 Grab This Deal on Amazon

• Deal #3: Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Apple Watch — $257.99 Shop at Best Buy

• Deal #4: Presidents' Day Sale: 4 Day's Left Shop at Mac Sales

• Deal #5: Presidents' Day Sale Still Going on Shop on Newegg

• Deal #6: 10 Reams of Printer Paper (in store) — $34.99 Buy at Office Depot

• Deal #7: 1INNOCN 40 Inch 5K Ultrawide Monitor — $549.99 Buy on Amazon

• Deal #8: 15% Off Orders Over $75 Shop on Inkjet Superstore

• Deal #9: NOOK Reading Tablet 8.7 Seafoam Green — $149.99 Shop on Barnes & Noble

• Deal #10: Lenovo ThinkPad T490s — $339.00 Shop on Refurb.io

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🧢 Fashion, Gifts & Lifestyle Picks

• The Refiner's Fire— Shop on Adventist Book Center

• Get All Your Sports Jersey Here — Buy on NFLShop

• Travel Deals In Time For Spring — Buy on EF Go Ahead Tours

• Big Saving On Custom Prints — Buy on Staples

• T-Mobile Internet: 1 Mo. Free + $300 Back — Check Out Great Deals At Brad

• Outerwear up to 52% Off — Explore At EF Go Ahead Tours

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🧩 Legacy Hardware & Collectibles

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  PCtel PCT789T-A PCI Fax modem card — $6.00 Buy on eBay 
  

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  18" Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE 40 Pin (80 Wire) Flat Ribbon Cable w/ 3 Connectors — $6.00 Buy on eBay 
  

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  3Com EtherLink XL (3C908-TPO) Network Adapter New — $11.00 Buy on eBay 
  

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  Kay's Case for iPhone 5 Case — $6.00 Buy on eBay 
  

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  Dell Optiplex 790 240W Power Supply | H249AS-00 | Parts Only — $6.00 Buy on Ebay 
  

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📸 Photo Sources Credit

Imagery sourced from: humblebundle, woot, eBay.