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An all-time low price on Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones, a steep discount on Hisense Quantum Dot TVs, six stainless steel pots and pans from reader-favorite Cuisinart, and a GlassesUSA Memorial Day Sale lead Friday’s best deals.
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NordVPN is one of the most widely-acclaimed VPN services out there and has been downloaded en masse by our readers during past deals. The service lets you connect up to six simultaneous devices and access 5,871 servers worldwide, with no logs kept of your actions.
Right now, the best deal is to spring for three years of service and save 70% off of the regular monthly price. You’ll have to spend $126 to do so, but at least then you won’t have to think about it again until 2023!
This story was originally published by Gabe Carey on 4/17/2020 and updated by Andrew Hayward with new information on 5/7/2020.
Google Pixel 3a XL | $320 | Amazon
Amazon has the lowest prices we’ve seen yet on the Pixel 3a family, which are affordable versions of Google’s flagship smartphone lineup. The base Pixel 3a with 64GB of storage is normally $400, but with today’s sale, it’s sitting at an incredibly low $279. It packs a 5.6-inch display If you need something bigger, the Pixel 3a XL (also 64GB) stretches the matter to six inches for $319, down from its usual $479.
These Pixel smartphones don’t have the biggest bark—they’re outfitted with Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 670 and 4GB of RAM for performance—but they do have quick access to the latest versions of a well-oiled Android, good battery life, and excellent low light performance thanks to a 12MP Night Sight camera.
Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Earbuds | $200 | Amazon
Looking for some new headphones? If you have a soft spot for Beats, you can save $50 on a pair of Solo Pro wireless on-ears with active noise cancellation and 22-hour battery life. Normally $300, Amazon lists it for $250 today. The Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds—featuring nine hours of runtime, IPX4 water resistance, and ear hooks for workouts—are also down to $200 after the discount.
Both these headphones use Apple’s patented H1 audio chip, the very same one you’ll find inside a pair of AirPods Pro. Paired with booming, bassy Beats drivers, you should be able to manage enjoyable sound from either pair.
Hisense 55″ H8G Quantum-Series 4K Smart TV | $500 | Amazon
Hisense 50″ H8G Quantum-Series 4K Smart TV | $380 | Amazon
If you need a new TV, you owe it to yourself to consider Hisense’s new Quantum Dot sets. The brand name is undoubtedly familiar to some, but Hisense has become one of the fastest growing tech manufacturers of the past few years, and its Quantum Dot TVs represent incredible value, especially with today’s discount. You can get a 75″ H8G Quantum-Series TV $200 off, bringing your final total down to $1,300. Other models on sale include the 55″ model for $500 ($100 discount), and the 50″ model for just $380, a $20 slashing from its normal cost.
These 4K Android TVs support HDR and Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and full array local dimming, and thanks to its quantum dots, you’ll get a much more vivid picture than previous LED/LCD technologies could manage.
This discount won’t last too long, so take advantage ASAP.
This article was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 5/9/2020 and updated with new information by Quentyn Kennemer on 5/22/2020.
While AirPods Pro are on sale for $210 today, some of our readers have complained it’s still too high a price point for true wireless in-ear headphones. Enter the Samsung Galaxy Buds+, a pair of buds Caitlin McGarry called “the budget AirPod alternative you probably want” in her review on Gizmodo. With two-way dynamic sound drivers built and perfected by AKG, the audio quality is sharp, even if their IPX2 rating doesn’t guarantee sweat- and water-resistance.
Because they’re equipped with two outer mics and one internal one, call quality is crystal clear and the in-app equalizer settings help you find the exact sound you’re looking for when it comes to music. Available in three chic colors—black, white, and blue—at $120, you can’t beat the value of these subtle yet stylish earbuds. That said, if active noise cancellation is a must, you’ll be disappointed by the ambient sounds heard with your music cranked up. In that case, you’re better off sporting AirPods Pro.
Samsung worked with AKG and put two-way dynamic speakers inside the Galaxy Buds+ to improve the audio quality, which was the most common complaint about the company’s previous earbuds. The enhancements make a difference, though I did have to experiment with the in-app equalizer settings to fine-tune the sound. The out-of-the-box preset, Normal, compresses the range a bit and makes the bass sound like I put an after-market car stereo in my ears with a slightly tinny thud. The Dynamic setting helps the ‘buds handle bass much better, which I put to the test by blasting Cardi B’s bass-heavy Invasion of Privacy.
A 32″ 720P TV isn’t exactly lighting up anyone’s home theater, but if you’re putting it in the bathroom—or somewhere less gross, like the kitchen—it’s perfect. You can save $50 on Insignia’s model, which includes the Amazon Fire TV platform to give you all the smart features and apps you desire. Your total is $120 with the discount.
If your home is a bit bigger than average and your router is struggling to distribute a Wi-Fi signal to every corner, try out Google Nest WiFi, a mesh system that uses multiple routers to cover up to 4,400 square feet. Place one upstairs, downstairs, and maybe even in the tool shed if you do a little work in there. Amazon has them for $239, which is $60 off.
If during quarantine you’ve found it difficult to keep the pictures on social media fresh you’re not alone. Using the same places or angles where you have space or good light has made things a bit dull. SideDeal is giving you the chance to boost your selfie game with this ten-piece set for just $19.
If you’re a bit of a solo photo taker this is a great set. I personally have bought a few of these individually and I wished I had seen something like this first. I can absolutely say the remote for the shutter is worth it alone. The tripod is also essential if you do a bit of OOTD (that’s outfit of the day) shooting. But get creative and play around with the three lenses too. You’re getting a wide-angle, fisheye, and macro zoom lens in this pack so plenty to shoot in pursuit of the perfect picture.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $8.
We’re all trying to find new ways to occupy our time that aren’t heartbreaking or mind-numbing. For some people, that might be crocheting, for others it’s picking up doodling or just catching up on that stack of books they’ve been meaning to check out. For others, it means trying new things outdoors. If you’re looking to venture into fitness tracking, and would rather have a dedicated tracker than something like an Apple Watch, you can get Garmin’s Instinct GPS watch for $250 at REI, saving you $50.
A tracker like this might seem like a gimmicky runner’s gadget, but it can do way more than just track your steps. You can set starting points, and the Instinct will navigate you back there once you’ve finished your hike or jog. It’ll also monitor your heart rate, activity, and stress levels, giving you plenty of metrics to measure how much progress you’ve made.
Sure, sometimes it seems like you’ve reached the end of Netflix’s good content, but there’s still plenty of great movies and TV shows to watch while we’re stuck indoors. Now’s a good time to get started on FX’s Mrs. America, or you could always give Middleditch and Schwartz a try if you need a good laugh. Right now, you can get a Roku Ultra HDR 4K for $80 at B&H Photo, saving you $20, which you could always use to rent Uncut Gems and watch it with the family this weekend.
For the first time ever, GameStop is throwing a buy two, get one free sale that applies to both used and new games. GameStop’s best deals are usually reserved for used titles, so if you’re one of those who don’t like something that’s been scratched, pawed, and defiled on account of someone else’s carelessness, you still have the opportunity to save.
So you’re stressed out by all the chaos in the world right now. What a coincidence, me too! How you manage that stress is up to you. You could go to the gym—ok, maybe not. Try a walk in the park … surrounded by hundreds of people that had the same idea. On second thought, how’s a discount on Speks sound? For a limited time, when you buy two sets of Speks in any color or size, you’ll get a third free using the promo code randompromocode. If that sounds like it might help you fidget through an uncertain future, start mashing, smashing, and building today for a fraction of the price—the rest is on us!
This story was originally published on 3/17/2020 and updated with new information by Gabe Carey on 5/21/2020.
With hot games like Cyberpunk 2077 coming up, it might be a good idea to stock up on some discounted Xbox Gift Cards. Dell has them 10% off. The more you buy, the more you save. The biggest value you can get is $10 off a $100 gift card for $90 total. A $90 card is $81, $75 comes down to $67, $60 gift cards are $54, and you can save $5 when you buy $50 worth. Just use promo code GAME10.
Xbox gift cards are usable across Xbox One and Windows 10, and they can be used on anything available in the digital store, including games, movies, TV shows, music, and apps.
You’ve bankrupted your last three Monopoly games, and you utterly embarassed yourself the last time you played truth-or-dare. Let’s try something different: SideDeal has four table top games for one low cost of $69.
You’ll get miniaturized versions of pool, foosball, skeeball, and air hockey. All that’s left to buy are shot glasses for the inevitable drinking games you’ll come up with. Add better health insurance while you’re at it. You know … just in case you’re bad at those, too.
Whether you’re new to Kingdom Hearts or you’re interested in owning all the games at the best quality, the Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package is a fantastic deal. It includes ten Kingdom Hearts experiences, including games and cinematic content, and Amazon has it for just $40 today. Here’s everything you’ll get in the package:
- Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- Kingdom Hearths Re: Chain of Memories
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (HD Remastered cinematics)
- Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix
- Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Final Mix
- Kingdom Hearts Re:code (HD Remastered cinematics)
- Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD
- Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep – a fragmentary passage
- Kingdom Hearts X Back Cover (movie)
I may be alone in this, but I’d buy it for Chain of Memories alone. That game was dope, and I don’t care who cares.
Have you seen The Witcher on Netflix? Now you can experience that fantasy world on Switch with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Recently ported to Switch with all of the bonus content bundled in, The Witcher 3 is one of the most critically-acclaimed role-playing adventures of all time. It’s an enormous, open-world epic that you can surely sink months into, if you please. It’s $15 off right now.
Ready to cut your teeth on another JRPG after reaching the credits in Final Fantasy VII Remake? Try three. Collection of Mana—which includes an English-translated Trials of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 3 in Japan), Final Fantasy Adventure, and Secret of Mana—is down to $25 on Amazon, 38% below the list price. Like a traditional Final Fantasy game infused with The Legend of Zelda, the Mana games are top down and feature a real-time action combat system.
You’ll complete puzzles, crawl through dungeons, learn spells, and acquaint yourself with townspeople who you can also murder. Then, if you’re so inclined, Trials of Mana was remade for Switch as well, complete with gorgeous 3D graphics and an upright third-person point of view. Depending on your party, certain plot events will differ, so choose wisely and enjoy more than 70 hours of purely fantastical bliss set to an ear worm OST you won’t be able to forget.
Back when I worked at [redacted], I was tasked with reviewing a previous version of the keyboard pictured here, the $160, metal-plated and mechanical Roccat Vulcan 120 AIMO, designed to showcase the company’s impressive “Titan” switches and naturally concave keycaps. Fast forward two years and its successor, the Roccat Vulcan 121 AIMO, is down to $120 on Amazon and well worth the price if you ask me.
The main difference between this and the model I reviewed appears to be the availability of Titan Red switches, as opposed to the Browns that were customary before. Both versions are included in this discount, so pick up the Reds if you prefer a linear keystroke or grab the Browns if you’re looking for tactility. Either way, there’s something here for you, and once we’re back to work, your coworkers will appreciate the continued silence.
Nearing the end of your PlayStation Plus subscription? It would normally cost you $60, but thanks to CDKeys, you can add a whole year to your account for just $31. PlayStation Plus is required for online play and cloud saves, but there are other premium benefits like free games, exclusive discounts, and Share Play. It doesn’t look like these shut-ins will go away quickly and quietly, so if you’re planning on filling your newfound time with a spot of gaming, PS+ is an absolute necessity.
This story was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 4/08/2020 and updated by Gabe Carey with new information on 5/19/2020.
Feeling nostalgic? You can feed that 16-bit void in your heart with a Sega Genesis Mini, a reincarnation of the classic console that helped save the gaming industry. For $50—not the lowest we’ve ever seen, but close—it comes with 42 games, including crowd favorites like Sonic, Mega Man, Ecco the Dolphin, Earthworm Jim, Virtua Fighter, Shinobi III, Street Fighter 2, Toe Jam & Earl, Altered Beast, Gunstar Heroes … need I go on?
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I first saw Rifle Paper Co. when they did a collaboration with Keds. I had no idea there was a whole store of that. It’s like a flower bomb went off all over anything you could own. But there is something incredibly striking, soft, and quite pretty about these designs. For the next few days they are giving you 30% off the entire site with the code FRESH.
The more I look at these things the more I like them. I’m a sucker for nice stationery and full disclosure I thought that’s all this company did. I was wrong. The pet line is really nice and I’d totally let me dog rock one of their bandanas. They even teamed up with Corkcicle to make wine time more fun. Anything you could think of it’s here and it’s lovely at that.
Free shipping on all orders over $50 and this code is good until May 26.
I’m not so fancy that I can’t take a big pot of water and plop it onto a piping hot stove, but if you are, you can’t miss this offer from SideDeal. Mealthy’s 1.7L stainless steel electric kettle is going for $19. The water tank is glass, too, so you get a nice little show if you’re one of those who likes to watch water bubble and boil.
Crane and Canopy pride themselves on being an affordable but still luxury option for bedding. By dealing directly with manufactures they keep the prices lower than comparable brands. For Memorial Day they are putting a lot of it on sale. Towels, pillows, shower curtains, candles, and more. No code needed, the prices will appear when you select the sizes you want.
Crane and Canopy are the ones that made that zipper duvet cover that’s supposed to make it fast and easy to make the bed up. :: whispers, “It does.”:: All the materials and products are manufactured ethically and responsibly. They strive to get their consumers the best price for the best pieces. And that’s the reason they’ve been going strong since 2012.
Sale runs until May 25.
If your cookware is getting a bit rusty, now’s a perfect time to start replacing it, especially with steep discounts like today’s featured MorningSave deal. They’re letting go of six Cuisinart pots and pans with their respective tops for $179. This set usually hovers around $200.
All these pieces are oven- and dishwasher-safe, and they work perfectly fine on induction stove tops. Here’s everything you’ll be adding to your cupboards if you decided to buy:
- 1-1/2- and 3-quart Covered Saucepans
- 8- and 10-inch Open Skillets
- 3-1/2-quart Covered Saute Pan
- 8-quart Covered Stockpot
- Steamer Insert With Lid
Dyson vacuums aren’t just made for homes. The company also makes handheld vacs that are perfect for a car, truck, boat, and van, and this one’s on sale right now. The Dyson V6 is marked down 17% from the list price right now, giving you a handy handheld with two-tier radial cyclones and 20 minutes of battery life on a full charge.
Philips makes an indoor barbecue grill that is smoke-less, relying instead upon infrared technology to heat the cooking grid. As a result, the drip dry remains cool underneath, further preventing smoke. But don’t let infrared fool you— the grill heats up quickly to 446 degrees Fahrenheit.
And unlike a regular grill, this Philips indoor grill is not a nightmare to clean. Just wipe it down or toss it in the dishwasher. Best of all, it’s 57% off right now.
Now that life and work are one in the same (isn’t it great!?), now is the time to start reassessing your living conditions. And as I know all too well, that starts with obsessively vacuuming. Lucky for you, the insanely popular Shark ION P50 is $300—down 36% from MSRP. With up to 50 minutes of uninterrupted cleaning, this cordless vac will help you collect every crumb, dust speck, and cat hair from your floors and furniture to store in a vat and catapult into the sun.
Perfect for large animal- and child-infested spaces, the upright vacuum uses “DuoClean” technology, carried out by one powerhead and two brush rollls, to suck up even the finest grains of dirt and dust. Combined, its anti-allergen complete seal technology and HEPA filter keep you from sneezing through excruciating Zoom calls. Three modes of cleaning—upright, stick, and handheld—save you the trouble of mowing your whole couch (or car) with a full-size vacuum cleaner. Because that’s just not practical.
Humble Suds is a small business with a lot of happy customers. They’ve become a popular Etsy shop by keeping cleaning safe and simple. These two Earth Mommas invested in the power of the plant along with mineral-derived familiar ingredients topped off with pure essential oils. Their current bundle is the Humble Hero Set that lets you sample a little of it all for $43.
The Humble Hero set features some of their best products. The all-purpose cleaner (choose the scent), hand sanitizers (lavender/mint scent), one laundry soap for ten loads, and a double-lined mask. Comment after comment mentions how lovely all the scents are. These products are handmade in Evergreen, Colorado by two moms who wanted top-notch ingredients, that are locally sourced when possible and of the highest quality. They certainly seemed to have delivered.
Ships free from Colorado. And 15% of this purchase will go to support The United Way.
One of the downsides to spending more time at home is that your floors probably need a bit more attention than usual. Mopping usually does the trick, but it can get tedious and, even though we’re stuck at home right now, there’s probably better things you could be doing anyways. A good steam mop can help speed up the process without neglecting to keep your place looking spiffy. The True & Tidy Multi-Surface Steam Mop, down to just $39 today at Side Deal, will give you a quick and easy way to mop your floors and bring back that shine.
Are you wanting a bit more versatility in your cooking options? Well, for a decent $53 using the promo code KJMRTHA, you can get the Martha Stewart pressure cooker. It’s 8 quarts and has 14 preset programs so you can always ensure that your food is nice, tender, and ready to eat. Just think about the culinary possibilities! I’d grab one before it’s gone.
If you want to keep track of all the goings-on in and around your car at all times, consider an Anker dual dash cam. It’s $90 with a promo code and a clipped coupon. It records in 1080p and automatically records your driving route, location, and speed so you’ll never get lost. Not to mention it has a parking mode, so it can be a sense of security 24 hours a day.
Even more impressive, this dash cam automatically records 10 seconds before a car crash, and 20 seconds after so you’ll have access to what really happened. No more “he said she said” over here. Grab this before it’s gone!
Pillows are an easy way to brighten up or revive a room. Wayfair currently has over 9,000 decorative pillows and throws on sale for you to do just that.
There are even a few heated blankets leftover from last season but you never know if a cool summer night could hit and you need to fire one up. I do get curious about rediculous things on sale when these deals occur. My pick for this one is a gold leather pillow that’s was once $700 but you can have now for just $290. :Insert crying laughing emoji:
But there really are some beautiful pieces and greats discounts to easily breathe some new life into rooms we have been spending a lot more time in. I like this abstract lumbar one and the texture of this chevron pillow is super chic. Grab a few, save some money, and happy decorating.
Free shipping on orders over $35.
It can be hard to find the right TV stand to suit your living space without costing too much. Sure, you want something that fits your room’s vibe and looks nice, but you also don’t want to wince when you see your total at checkout. Still, if your TV’s been sitting on the floor as you settle into your new apartment, or you’re ready to get rid of your old hand-me-down from a long-moved-out roommate, these Ameriwood TV Stands are on sale on Amazon right now for up to $25 off. If you’re looking for a more modern aesthetic, the Galaxy TV stand will support TV’s of up to 65”, has a mount for your TV and two shelves for storing media or a couple plants if you like, and it’s down to $107 right now. If you need something that’ll fit snugly into the corner of the room and has a more traditional look, the Southlander Corner in espresso is down to $104.
Why the hell does a water sprinkler have to be smart? I’ll tell you why: Because water is damn expensive, and if you have a big lawn, you’ll want to save as much of it as possible. Rachio’s R3e sprinkler has eight sprinkler zones, WiFi connectivity for remote control, and it supports voice control with Alexa. Amazon has it for $130 today.
Rachio uses a bundle of sensors to determine the best automatic watering schedules, including rain and wind detectors, saturation monitors, and more. It also takes into account your lawn type, plants, soil type, and how much sun your lawn gets on a daily basis. That means it’ll only water at the most optimal time without drowning your lawn, all of which should positively impact the water bill and eventually pay for itself.
Solar power is a great alternative to electricity as you well know and this water fountain takes full advantage. It floats and would be a nice touch to any place you put it in and around your home. Once $60 you can grab this with its variety of heads for just $29.
This is a nice addition to your backyard for a birdbath, pond, pool, or garden. It comes with three easily interchangeable heads to create a variety of water streams. Depending on where you are placing these the water flow can be a light shower to a more forceful jet of h2o. The highly efficient panels powered by sunshine mean no fuss with batteries. This also means it will run as long as it’s shining out.