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A sale on Garmin GPS smart devices and a 70-inch 4K Hisense Android tv lead Saturday’s best deals.
TODAY’S BEST TECH DEALS
This highly-rated, massive Hisense tv is on sale over at Best Buy right now for just $480.
For less than $500, you can get 70″ inches of 4K television. It’s a smart android tv, so you can access Netflix, Hulu and all the other most popular streaming services straight from the box.
This might not last long, so get it while you can for this low price!
If there’s one thing you can probably never have too many of, it is very likely batteries. This is especially true on Christmas morning, when you find that every item suddenly needs AA batteries. Why not invest in a more sustainable solution by buying some rechargeable batteries?
These Tenavolts 4-Pack rechargeable AA batteries can be yours for 30% off when you apply coupon code TENAVOLTS at checkout, bringing them down to $24.
If you’re wondering why that seems to still be a bit higher than other rechargeable battery sets, this Tenavolts set is a fast-charging model. Your batteries can be recharged in as little as 2 hours, whereas others (like this $15 Energizer model) need 5 to 11 hours to charge.
Take your pick! Time, or money?
If you’ve been itching to up your audio game, or just need something to drown out the noise in your makeshift home office, consider Apple’s AirPods, which you can get for $110 on Amazon right now. They’re still listed as $125, but you’ll get an extra $15 off at checkout if you check the coupon under the price. Please note: The AirPods won’t ship until close to Christmas on Amazon as of publishing time, but this is still a great deal! Keep in mind that means they won’t arrive until after Christmas Day.
If you haven’t tried the AirPods yet, nows your chance. They’re portable, so you can carry them with you around the house, and they’re easy to pull out when you need to chat with someone. Plus, they easily pair with all your Apple devices so you don’t have to keep futzing with Bluetooth settings all day.
This deal was updated with new information by Elizabeth Lanier on 12/13/2020.
If you’re quarantining away from home, or just need to keep a close eye on your apartment while you’re out and about, a good security system can help give you the peace of mind that everything’s safe and sound. That extra security isn’t cheap, though; an Arlo security system can run over $400 depending on your configuration. Now and then, though, a good deal comes by and you can get a few lenses to watch over your humble abode for a decent price. Right now, Newegg has a refurbished Arlo Pro security system with four cameras for $250, down from $380.
While still pricey, you’ll get four weatherproof cameras with 720p recording, motion detection, and seven-day cloud storage. It also works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Homekit, so it’ll tie into all your other smart home gizmos without any trouble.
If you really don’t care about your Fire Stick having volume controls, or just love having two remotes, Amazon Fire Stick Lite could be your jam. At only $18, it’s the newest version of the Fire TV Stick and can get you linked up with Netflix, Hulu, and all the other streaming services you love. Just plug it in the back of your TV in the HDMI plug and you’re good to go. It’s a pretty good bargain, so if you’re in the mood and want a deal, I’d snatch it up. Quick.
Whether you’re out and about on social distancing walks or essential grocery runs, or even just in another room doing WFH stuff, you still need to keep a close eye on the happenings inside your house. Lucky for you, Eufy is running a sale on its 2K indoor security camera. Straight from Newegg, you can fetch yourself a two-pack of stationary indoor cams for $60, and this one doesn’t require the Eufy Homebase.
As I said in my wireless earbud roundup, Sony WF-1000XM3’s have an amazing sound quality and are just $168, which is $62 lower than the original list price. But if you’re not convinced, here’s a rundown:
“All in all, the half-hour I spent really was worth it. The sound was so crisp. The mids were truly mid and the bass was banging. I could hear all the richness in Whitney Houston’s voice when I listened to “I Have Nothing” one time for the one time. The coolest thing about these is you can control the ambient sound by tapping the left earphone once and activate noise-canceling with two taps. You can also pause and skip songs by tapping on the right headphone.”
What are you waiting for? Grab a pair before they’re gone!
If you’re not up to date on your tech acronyms, ROG stands for Republic of Gamers and that’s just funny. Nothing makes me laugh more than saying Republic of Gamers out loud. Can’t get enough. Jokes aside, you can grab an Asus ROG gaming laptop $400 off at Walmart right now and that’s no laughing matter. That takes it down to $1,300, which is a fair price tag considering what you get. You’re here for some specs, so let’s talk specs. We’re rocking a 17.3″ screen, an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, and a GeForce RTX 2070. This little guy has a 144Hz refresh rate to keep frames coming your way. Take a gander at the listing and see if this checks all your boxes.
I’ve recently learned a lot about sound and setting up your own systems at home from a musician friend of mine who helped me install a record player. I now know more than I care to about subwoofers. If you’re looking for high-quality robust sounds for your next movie night Insignia might be able to help with this 2.1-Channel 80W Soundbar & Wireless Subwoofer set that’s over 45% off today.
Maybe you’ve noticed you aren’t getting the most out of your viewing experience if you been binging Netflix during the lockdown. Sound is such an integral part of the full enjoyment of film and tv shows especially if there’s a lot of action. This Insignia 2.1-channel soundbar can improve not just the sound for your TV but your sound system as well. Optimize all your audio with this sleek soundbar that can be mounted on the wall if real estate is limited. The remote lets you control everything right from the sofa. This is a great deal for both the soundbar and subwoofer because I’ve seen just one of these go for this price or at least one of quality. This is system is Bluetooth enabled do you can connect it to your phone to amp up Spotify. Insignia is a trusted brand and this pair has lots of happy customers. If you’re looking for more dynamic sound in your home theater this is the sale for you.
This item will ship for free.
Here’s a fact: screens don’t have to be flat. You’ve been raised for decades to believe that a screen is like a window, letting you peer into the digital world through a flat display. It’s all a lie. What if I told you there was another world? Another dimension possible for your gaming and movie-going experiences? It’s not a dream; it’s real life. Welcome to the Curved era. You can grab a Dell QHD curved monitor on sale at Best Buy right now for $350 and see for yourself. Beyond its curved 32″ display, this is a solid option in its own right. It has a 164HZ refresh rate and a 2560 x 1440 display. That makes it a solid all-around option for gamers looking to split the difference between frame rate and visual quality in their games.
Get your fitness-obsessed friend a Fitbit Inspire 2 from Macy’s. It’s down to $70, which is about 30% off the original list price of $100. You’ll be able to track your steps and heart rate, while also receiving all notifications from your smartphone. You’ll also be able to automatically track your sleeping patterns, record all your workouts, and see your progress right on your wrist. What are you waiting for?
Looking for a pair of headphones that’ll get the job done? Then try a pair of Boltune wireless headphones. Usually $42, the pair is down to $25 with the promo code KJ8RYN6H and a clipped coupon. They have 40 hours of total playtime with one charge and a built-in mic. Nothing more to say, buy it and listen to your tunes now!
I may be new when it comes to wireless charging docks, but I do know a good, affordable product when I see one. For just $20 with the code KINJAWDI, you can charge your iPhone, headphones, and Apple Watch all at once with an Aukey 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock. You’ll be able to power up your phone to 10W, and your Apple Watch and headphones up to 5W. It’s backed by a USB-C wire to seamlessly and quickly boost your battery overnight. What are you waiting for?
If you’re still working from home and need an all-inclusive hub for all of your computer attachments, checkout Vava’s 8-in-1 USB-C hub. It’s only $29 with promo code KJF9AH26 and a clipped coupon on the page. It has an HDMI adapter, an ethernet port, two USB-3.0 ports, as well as an SD/TF card reader. Grab it before it’s gone!
Are you the friend constantly asking if anyone has a charger? Or pre-pandemic were you asking bartenders if you could plug your phone in somewhere? The second option is probably not on the table now so what better way to solve the problem than by grabbing this Aukey 10000mAh power bank for just $14. Just be sure to clip the $6 off coupon code below the price ahead of checkout.
I’ve had Aukey products before and really like them. This power bank is a great deal at 28% off. I personally like to have a power bank at all times because I hate the feeling of seeing that battery level on my phone go to red not knowing where and when I can charge it. This power bank is lightweight and you’ll get up to 3 extra charges on the go before you’ll need to plug it in and refuel. It takes about 4 hours to get to a full charge before you hit the road. Charge up to two devices at once with the USB-C ports. You and a pal can juice up your phones or if you need to charge a tablet or wireless headphones, it can all be done at the same time. This pack comes with a user manual and a 24-month AUKEYCARE Card.
This will ship for free for Prime members.
TODAY’S BEST GAMING DEALS
Several hot Alienware peripherals and accessories are discounted by an additional 25% off, and the result is that you can now get some select products for almost half off right now on Amazon.
I’m personally eyeing this Alienware low-profile RGB gaming keyboard, which looks pretty vibrant with its bright white color. It’s down to just $99 right now, and it usually hovers closer to $130.
If you need a new mouse, you can grab this one for almost half off, bringing it down to just $40 right now. If you prefer a wireless version, it’s 30% off right now for $70.
If you’re more of an on-the-go player, this Dell Alienware gaming laptop backpack can handle a device up to 17-inches for $85, a 43% discount.
This is only a small sampling of what’s discounted today. Check out everything Alienware on sale today right here!
Look, we all saw it coming. The Last of Us Part IIwon game of the year at Thursday night’s Game Awards. Not only that, Naughty Dog’s game cleaned house entirely, picking up seven awards. No other game won more than two awards. Last year’s biggest winner, Disco Elysium, only pulled in four. It was a straight up sweep. Despite the predictability of the win, it won’t stop the old discourse machine, which booted up in seconds. YouTube hacks cried “rigged” at the idea of the best reviewed game of the year winning awards at (who would have thunk?). The more academic wing of gaming fairly revived criticism about the crunch culture that led to the game’s creation. There’s a lot to process, but at least we’re not arguing about Cyberpunk 2077 anymore. For those who simply want to play the game and see if it lives up to the sweep, you can grab it for $30 over at Amazon.
Cyberpunk 2077’slaunch has been interesting, to say the very least. It’s spurred a hot bed of debate, leading to some genuinely psychopathic reactions from its most ardent supporters. On top of all that, it’s running into performance issues across just about every console, from bugs to graphical hitches. Even with those flaws, a lot of players seem to be enjoying their time in Night City so far. If you’re looking to jump in, but are a little put off by the bug buzz, Eneba is currently selling a digital key for the Xbox One version of the game for $48. You’ll have to use the promo code CP20OFFXBOX at checkout to get that discount. That’s definitely the cheapest price we’ve seen for the game so far, so it might be a good excuse to dive in.
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Well, last night’s Game Awards were fun right? I drank a Rockstar and couldn’t sleep. But at least we got to see some exciting announcements like a new Mass Effect game, Perfect Dark, and Master Chief in Fortnite. Oh, we also saw Mario die. Sephiroth murdered him. It was a perfectly normal Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character reveal until Mario straight up perished. He’s now canonically dead and Luigi is Mario now. That’s what the press release I got today says.
Okay fine, Mario is alive. Sephiroth just only nicked his little overalls with his man-sized sword. If you want to finish the job he started, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is currently $45 at Best Buy. Sephiroth is coming to the game as a playable character sometime this month, so it’s a good excuse to jump into one of the best local multiplayer fighting games out there.
Looking to grow your Funko Pop collection? GameStop is currently running a sale with select figures for $3. There’s a little something for everyone in the picks too. Pokémon like Pichu and Mr. Mime are in there and they’re admittedly pretty cute. You’ve got Morty, Fox from Persona 5, Jughead, the singer from Def Leppard, Liu Ka— wait, what. Yep, that’s definitely the singer from Def Leppard. In fact you can get every member of Def Leppard as a Funko Pop? And Duran Duran? Am I on another planet right now? Are there huge Lepheads out there who are just dying to memorialize the hair metal band in Funko form? Look, to each their own I guess. I’ll stick with Vulpix here.
Okay, I just got done writing a big post about The Last of Us Part II and how it won Game of the Year at the Game Awards. But now that the mods are asleep, let’s talk about the real game of the year: Mancala. Yeah, that’s right, the board game where you drop stones into wells. 2020 was the year I got extremely into Mancala, even buying my own board. That obsession was directly linked to Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. The Nintendo Switch exclusive is a collection of board games from around the world and it does a stellar job at teaching first timers how to play. If you want to see the true light, the game is down to $30 at Best Buy. Even if Mancala isn’t your thing, it’s still a somewhat essential family game or travel companion that gives you an all-in-one way to play classics like Checkers on the go.
Last night’s Game Awards featured quite a few snubs, as games like Hades were nearly shutout in The Last of Us Part II’s unstoppable sweep. The biggest snub of them all though? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild didn’t win anything! I know what you’re thinking. “That game came out in 2017!” Sure, but Among Us came out in 2018 and it won two awards last night. So if the year a game was released doesn’t actually mean anything as it pertains to eligibility, why can’t The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild compete? How about a Best Ongoing Game win? It continues to be really good! Action/Adventure? Pretty much still the best! All I’m asking for is either consistency or respect. Either will do. In the meantime, you can grab a digital copy of the game for $40 at Best Buy.
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (Switch) | $34 | Amazon
Did you know that Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 quite literally just came out while everyone was arguing about Cyberpunk 2077? That’s right! The sequel combines two of the genres best for a unique puzzle fusion game. You can currently grab both the Xbox and Switch Launch Editions of the game on sale at Amazon for $34 (no discount on the PlayStation version). The first Puyo Puyo Tetris is a charming little puzzler that was a perfect companion for the Switch in its early months. The sequel doubles down on everything and even adds a new skill system to the mix, so there’s plenty of new content to dig into for fans of the original.
With the launch of Destiny 2: Beyond Light, I’ve made my not-so triumphant return to the Crucible, the game’s PVP mode. As it turns out, everyone has gotten better at the game, and I’ve gotten much worse. If you want to raise your K/D ratio fast, here’s a tip: all you have to do is log into a match that I’m in and wait for me to shoot hand cannon shots 20 feet above your head, giving you ample time to one shot me with just about any weapon, it seems. If you’re a PlayStation owner and you want in on this easy target practice, you’ll need to make sure you have PlayStation Plus, which allows you to play games like Destiny 2 online. You can get a full year of Sony’s online service for $30 from Eneba, saving a little extra with the code CYBERPLUS2020 at checkout. Make sure to wave emote at me before you embarrass me into orbit.
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Wasteland 3 (XBO) | $30 | Amazon
2020 was a banner year for turn-based tactics games. Titles like Gears Tactics and XCOM: Chimera Squad made a splash earlier this Spring as delays began to sink in. One game you might have missed in all that action? Wasteland 3. The stand-out game blends the worlds of strategy and party-based RPGs to deliver a wild dystopian adventure, complete with spider robots and a giant statue of God President Reagan (2020’s more biting take on the former president). Amazon currently has the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game at 50% off, so you can grab either for $30. This is a solid deal for anyone on the hunt for 2020 hidden gems to close out the year.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (XBO)| $27 | Best Buy
It’s time for a nostalgia trip: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is on sale for $27 at Best Buy. The remake of the skateboarding classics are a literal blast from the past, restoring the series to its former glory (let’s just collectively block out Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5, shall we?). The collection adds robust online multiplayer options and a deep creative suite, allowing you to customize parks and skaters. Most of the songs you remember are still on the game’s soundtrack, alongside new jams by bands like FIDLAR and Screaming Females. And of course, you can play as the Hawk Man himself, Mr. Tony Hawk. What more can you ask for in a game?
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S games aren’t cheap. With high-end games now hitting the $70 mark, three new games will run you over $200 normally. That makes the prospect of picking up a whole batch of games on a whim feel like less of an impulse buy and more of an investment. Best Buy is currently running one of the first big next-gen promotions, which should help alleviate that problem. The retailer is doing a buy two, get one free sale on select next-gen games, which includes a few big ones. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War are part of the deal, while games that feature a free next-gen upgrade like Marvel’s Avengers are eligible too. Most importantly, the offer includes pre-orders of Cyberpunk 2077. So if you were planning on picking that up this week, you might want to bundle it up with a few games and pad out your library.
It’s time to give your Nintendo Switch some love. The portable console took a backseat to Sony and Microsoft this year as gamers fawned over the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Frankly, it’s jealous. Like an older sibling dealing with a new baby in the house, it wants you to pat attention to it. It’s out there drawing on your walls as a cry for help. Best Buy currently has a solution to this parental issue. When you buy select Nintendo Switch games, you’ll get another 50% off. The list of games includes first-party hits Super Mario Odyssey, recent releases like Immortals Fenyx Rising, and standout indies likeOri and the Wii of the Wisps. While it’s not a complete selection of games, there’s plenty to sort through here. I’m sure your Switch will thank you for it.
TODAY’S BEST HOME DEALS
Dyson vacuums dominate recommendations for dirt-sucking dust devils, but they’re often pricey. Today’s deal, though, removes that barrier. The Dyson Ball Total Clean Upright vacuum in brand spanking new condition is down to $200 (50% off original retail price) today at Best Buy. This is about as low of a price you can hope to find on a Dyson, since they hold their value pretty well!
This deal was originally published in March 2020 and updated by Elizabeth Lanier with new information on 12/13/2020.
I’m not the biggest Christmas person, but there’s something so homey about a big, decorated Christmas tree. Still, who can deal with the hassle of going out and buying one every year? And doesn’t it seem so wasteful? Why not get a tree you can use time and time again?
You can get your household into the holiday spirit for years to come with this deal on a 7.5-foot tall artificial Christmas tree from KingSo. It’s only $50 on Amazon when you clip the 17% off coupon and apply code KINGSOI3S2 at checkout.
Of course, you’ll have to provide the lights and ornaments yourself—but with these savings you should have more to spend to decorate your dream tree!
You can also grab a snow-flecked version of the same tree using the same coupon and promo code. It’s also just $50 right now!
These and other Christmas deals are getting swiped up left and right, so don’t put it off if you’re ready to bring some holiday cheer to your household! Either of these trees can still arrive ahead of Dec. 25.
This deal was originally published in November 2020 and was updated with new information on 12/12/20.
If you just moved into your own apartment, a tiny air fryer from Bella should be one of the first things you purchase after the furniture and the like. Only $40 because of an early Black Friday sale, you can make salmon, mozzarella sticks, fries, and whatever else your heart desires with a flick of the wrist. Wouldn’t this look so damn cute on your countertop?