The popular social media site Twitter has announced that it will be launching a new service aimed at helping online shoppers find deals. The new service, known as @earlybird, will point out deals at both online and offline locations, according to CNet News.

In addition to bargains, users who subscribed to @earlybird will be able to see exclusive event details. The suggestions will show up in a user's feed as regular tweets. The company will partner with various retailers to provide the exclusive deals.

According to the company's website, many businesses are already using Twitter to provide shoppers with online bargains. Twitter hopes to collect the best of those deals through the @earlybird service. Users can also submit deals that they would like to see featured in the feed.

Many of the deals will be time-sensitive, hence the name of the new service. Bargain hunting tweeters are encourage to check the feed regularly.

This new service may be a great way for consumers to save online. When using the internet to browse for deals and make purchases, it's essential to protect personal information to guard against identity theft. There are several payment services that can help users keep their sensitive data safe.