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For just $7.50, add a pair of USB charging ports to your car

For just $7.50, add a pair of USB charging ports to your car

by ben patterson | Nov 2, 2017 | deals

Sharing is caring, especially when it comes to charging your various iPhones, Android phones and iPads on a lengthy road trip. Luckily, this two-port USB car charger makes it easy to share the juice. The Anker PowerDrive 2 car charger is already a steal at $9, but...
Put this 32-inch “smart” HDTV in your bedroom for just $170

Put this 32-inch “smart” HDTV in your bedroom for just $170

by ben patterson | Nov 1, 2017 | deals

Not everyone needs a giant-screen 4K TV that dominates an entire wall—and indeed, small can be beautiful, particularly when it comes to a 32-inch HDTV that costs less than $200. On sale for just $170 (that’s 15% off), the TLC 32S305 32-inch “Smart”...
Whip up something delicious with this $28 Cuisinart hand blender

Whip up something delicious with this $28 Cuisinart hand blender

by ben patterson | Oct 31, 2017 | deals

I love to cook, but whenever I see the word “blender” in a recipe, I tune out. If you share my impatience with those massive, old-school blenders with splattery dual blades, give this one-handed Cuisinart model a look. On sale for $28 (its list price is...
Feast your eyes on a dazzling 55-inch LG OLED TV for $1,597

Feast your eyes on a dazzling 55-inch LG OLED TV for $1,597

by ben patterson | Oct 30, 2017 | deals

For years, eye-popping but extravagantly priced OLED TVs have essentially been luxury items—indeed, you could spend $6,000 or more on one of these things. But you can now grab one of the best models on the market for a lot less. On sale for $1,597 (it was selling for...
This budget robotic vacuum will clean your floors for just $135

This budget robotic vacuum will clean your floors for just $135

by ben patterson | Oct 27, 2017 | deals

Normally, you’re looking at $200 or more for a “smart” robotic vacuum that’ll sweep pet hair, dirt and debris off your dusty floors, but if you act fast, you can snap up this bargain model for a lot less. The Ecovacs Deebot N78 robot vacuum...
Put Bluetooth in practically any car—even vintage—for just $12

Put Bluetooth in practically any car—even vintage—for just $12

by ben patterson | Oct 26, 2017 | deals

Nope, you don’t have to do anything special to add a Bluetooth receiver to your car stereo. All you’ll need is a working cigarette lighter in your dashboard, an FM radio, and this plug-in Bluetooth gadget. On sale for $12.08 on Amazon (you’ll need to...
iOS tip: 7 ways to make the most of Safari for iPhone and iPad

iOS tip: 7 ways to make the most of Safari for iPhone and iPad

by ben patterson | Oct 26, 2017 | how-tos, phones, tablets

If you’ve ever grown weary of squinting at the tiny text on a web article, you’ll love a one-tap Safari feature that makes cluttered web pages easier on the eyes. Safari for iPhone and iPad also boasts tools that let you pin favorite websites to your home...
Rediscover the joy of books with this $50 Kindle e-reader

Rediscover the joy of books with this $50 Kindle e-reader

by ben patterson | Oct 25, 2017 | deals

Sure, you can read a Kindle book on your iPhone or Android phone, but it’s hard to sink into a great story with your handset buzzing every five seconds, and don’t get me started about the screen glare. With a text-friendly screen that you can read in...
For nearly half-off, snag a “smart” TV remote that works with your iPhone

For nearly half-off, snag a “smart” TV remote that works with your iPhone

by ben patterson | Oct 24, 2017 | deals

Update: It looks like the Logitech Harmony Smart Remote has sold out through Amazon (it is available through third-party retailers at a higher price), but keep an eye out; it could be back soon. Too many remote controls piled up on your coffee table? You can replace...
Charge your gadgets in a flash with this $24 5-port wall charger

Charge your gadgets in a flash with this $24 5-port wall charger

by ben patterson | Oct 23, 2017 | deals

Don’t leave your iPhones, iPads, or Android phones at the mercy of an iffy hotel wall outlet. Instead, bring along a multi-port wall charger that’ll power up your handhelds quickly—and, more importantly, safely. On sale for $24, the Anker PowerPort 5 plugs...
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