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Celebrate the end of the week with some sweet tech deals, including an ultra-slim portable charger, one of the cheapest Bluetooth headsets I’ve seen, and a tablet stand that’s compatible with Nintendo’s red-hot handheld game console.

Anker PowerCore Slim 5000 Portable Charger

$19.99 on Amazon with discount code AKPCSLIM (normally $30)

Less than half an inch thick and weighing less than four-and-a-half ounces, Anker’s super-slim PowerCore Slim 5000 portable charger slips easily into a purse or pocket and can fully recharge an iPhone twice. It’s the perfect remedy for an iPhone or Android phone that can’t make it through the day without a dead battery.

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TOTU Bluetooth Headphones X9 V4.1 Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Earbuds

$4.99 on Amazon with discount code O6EHK2O8 (usually $14)

Go wireless with your tunes for the price of an iTunes movie rental. This Totu Bluetooth headset boasts a sweatproof design, a built-in microphone for taking incoming calls, up to six hours of battery life, and it even comes with its own carrying case. Oh, and it’s five bucks (until the coupon expires, anyway).

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Lamicall Cell Phone Tablet Video Game Stand

$12.63 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, normally $17)

Whether you want to go hands-free with your Nintendo Switch or prop up your iPad on your desk or kitchen counter, Lamicall’s ever-popular tablet stand makes for the perfect fit. Adjustable up to 270 degrees, the aluminum-alloy Lamicall stand comes with a rubber cushion and a non-skid base to protect your gadgets, while a wide opening in back keeps charging cables from getting in the way.

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Brighten your Tuesday with an enticing deal on a wireless Bluetooth headset from Samsung. Other deals today include a nifty cordless hand vacuum, plus a must-have accessory for iPhone and Android-toting road warriors.

Maxboost Durahold Magnetic Car Mount

$13.49 on Amazon (usually $16)

Keep your iPhone or Android within easy reach while you’re on the road with this sturdy car mount. The Maxboost Durahold phone mount attaches either to your car’s windshield or dashboard (an adhesive mounting pad is included), while an array of magnets keeps your handset firmly attached to the adjustable arm.

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Black & Decker Compact Lithium Cordless Hand Vac

$24.99 on Amazon (usually $30)

Scoop up dirt, dust and debris with this powerful cordless hand vacuum from Black & Decker. This one-and-a-half-pound hand vac not only looks snazzy, it lets you clean all those nooks and crannies without getting tangled up in a power cord, and it’s a cinch to clean thanks to its bagless design. 

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Samsung U Flex Bluetooth Wireless In-ear Flexible Headphones

$38.24 on Amazon (usually $52)

It’s not often that I see Bluetooth headsets from Samsung selling for this cheap. The Samsung U Flex Bluetooth headset boasts a flexible neckband with integrated playback controls, a splash- and sweat-resistant design, a built-in microphone for taking incoming calls, and eight hours of battery life.

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Ask Alexa to pick you a great movie with help from Amazon’s Fire TV stick, now on sale. Other Monday deals include a digital food scale (that I just bought!), plus a sleek portable charger that’ll keep your iPhone alive all weekend.

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote

$29.99 on Amazon (normally $40)

Looking for some binge-worthy TV to watch tonight? Just ask Alexa. Amazon’s Fire TV stick not only streams more than half a million movies and TV shows from the likes of Hulu, Netflix, HBO, Showtime, and Amazon Prime Video, it also comes with Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant baked in. Just pick up the included Fire TV remote, press the microphone button, then say anything from “Alexa, watch ER” to “Alexa, show me something funny.”

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Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale Multifunction Food Scale

$11.69 on Amazon

I just bought this exact model for myself yesterday, and I wanted to share it with you. Small, sleek, and powered by two AAA batteries (yes, they were included in the box), the Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale boasts an LCD display and comes with an 11-pound capacity, perfect for weighing everything from ingredients to laptops. (Well, maybe the laptops thing is just for me). The scale also has a tare function for zeroing out the weight of bowls or cups. And yes, it’s working quite nicely for me so far.

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Anker PowerCore II Slim 10000 Ultra Slim Power Bank

$25.99 on Amazon (normally $38)

Whether you’re going camping for the weekend or you’re packing for a long-haul flight, this slim-and-trim portable charger will keep your iPhone or Android phone charged up and ready to go. A little more than half an inch thick and weighing just nine ounces, the Anker PowerCore II Slim 10000 can fully recharge an iPhone more than three times or a Samsung Galaxy phone more than twice.

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Got a bevy of power-hungry phones and tablets in your car? Keep ’em charged with this handy (and discounted!) gadget. Other deals this Friday include a bathroom scale that connects to your iPhone, plus an accessory that’ll add more USB ports to your Mac or PC.

1byone Bluetooth Body Fat Scale

$27.99 on Amazon (normally $32)

Track your weight goals on your iPhone or Android phone with help from this smart Bluetooth scale by 1byone. Capable of tracking weight profiles for up to 10 different people, the Bluetooth Body Fat Scale measures body weight, fat, water, muscle mass, BMI (body mass index) and more, then wirelessly transmits your results to a free smartphone app.

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Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub

$7.64 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, normally $9)

Here’s an easy way to add a quartet of speedy USB ports to your Mac or PC. Boasting a total of four powered USB 3.0 ports, the Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub plugs into any USB port on your desktop or laptop, perfect for connecting peripherals ranging from a keyboard or a mouse to an external hard drive or a printer.

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RAVPower Quick Charge 3.0 54W 4-Port Car Charger

$11.99 on Amazon (normally $15)

No need to fight over who gets to charge their iPhone in the car. The RavPower Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger boasts four fast-charging USB ports, and it’s capable of charging four devices at once, including iPhones, Android phones, and iPads. Just plug the charger into your car’s cigarette lighter and you’re ready to start charging.

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Create a local wireless network wherever you go with this compact—and discounted—travel router. Other deals this Thursday include a plug-in Wi-Fi extender and a bargain portable hard drive.

RavPower FileHub Plus Wireless Travel Router

$33.99 on Amazon (normally $40)

Going on a trip? Don’t leave home without this portable networking companion. Not only can the RavPower FileHub Plus turn a hotel Ethernet connection into your own personal (and secure) Wi-Fi network, it also acts as a wireless media hub, capable of streaming video, images or music from a connected hard drive, memory card or a USB storage stick to multiple iOS and Android phones and tablets. Oh, and it also packs in a portable battery that can fully recharge a dying iPhone. (Note: Just to be super-clear, the RavPower FileHub won’t let you browse the Internet unless it’s connected to a wired or wireless Internet connection.)

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TP-Link AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender RE200

$18.99 on Amazon (normally $30)

Here’s an easy—and cheap—way to give your home Wi-Fi network a boost. Just plug the TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender RE200 into a wall outlet, preferably in a room with a weak wireless signal, then connect it to your Wi-Fi router. Once connected, the RE200 will piggypack onto your router’s wireless signal, boosting it in the process. A little LED indicator on the extender will let you know if the unit is too far from your router.

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Toshiba Canvio Connect II 1TB Portable Hard Drive

$40.59 on Amazon (normally $50)

Give your Mac or PC a quick storage boost for cheap with this portable hard drive. The Toshiba Canvio Connect II offers up a full terabyte of storage space. Just connect it to your Mac or PC’s USB drive and start transfering files, no power cable needed.

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Here’s a budget-priced Bluetooth headset that’s not afraid of a little water. Other deals this Tuesday include a USB wall charger that’s more than meets the eye, plus a compact smart plug that’s still on sale.

Anker SoundBuds Surge Bluetooth Headphones

$18.99 on Amazon (normally $28)

Snag an enticing deal on this water-resistant Bluetooth headset from Anker. The SoundBuds Surge headset comes with a water- and sweat-resistant design, replaceable eartips that’ll help you get the perfect fit, magnetic earbuds that stick together to prevent tangles, a carrying pouch, and up to six hours of battery life.

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Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000mAh 2-in-1 Portable Charger and Wall Charger

$21.49 on Amazon (normally $26)

It may look like a garden-variety USB wall charger, but Anker’s PowerCore Fusion has a nifty trick up its sleeve. Not only can the PowerCore Fusion charge two devices at once when it’s plugged into a wall outlet, it’s also armed with a built-in rechargeable battery. Just unplug it from the wall, pop it into your purse or backpack, and let it recharge your dying iPhone or Android phone while you’re on the road.

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Eufy Smart Plug

$13.99 on Amazon (normally $23)

Yes, it’s only been about a week since I first posted this Eufy Smart Plug deal, but $14 is still a great price, particularly given that smart plugs like this generally retail for $20 or more. The Eufy Smart Plug connects to your home Wi-Fi network and lets you control plugged in lights, fans and other appliances using your iPhone or Android phone, and its compact design means it won’t block nearby outlets.

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Happy Monday, deal hunters! Today we’ve got a reader-favorite iPhone stand that’s selling for the lowest price I’ve seen yet. Other deals this Monday include a bargain-priced pair of Wi-Fi smart bulbs, as well as a dual-port USB wall charger.

Anker PowerPort II 24W Ultra-Compact Travel Charger

$9.14 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, normally $13)

Don’t trust those dinged-up power sockets in your hotel room with your precious gadgets. Instead, make sure to pack Anker’s compact, fast-charging USB wall charger. Armed with a pair of powered USB ports, the PowerPort II can charge an iPhone in two hours or an iPad Pro in 4.5 hours, while its “MultiProtect” safety features will keep your handsets safe from power surges and overheating.

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Lamical iPhone stand

$6.47 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, normally $10)

Lamical’s sleek smartphone stand has long been a reader favorite, and I’ve never seen it for sale this cheap. Boasting a large circular opening for a charging cable, rubber cushions for protecting your iPhone or Android phone, and anti-skid feet, this aluminum-alloy phone stand will look great on your bedside table.

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Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb Soft White 2-Pack

$25.99 on Amazon (normally $35)

Most of the Wi-Fi-enabled smart bulbs I see on Amazon hover in the $20 range, which makes this $26 two-pack from Eufy quite the bargain. Just screw these smart bulbs into standard light bulb sockets, connect them to your home Wi-Fi network using the included smartphone app, then control the bulbs with your iPhone, Android phone, or Alexa-powered smart speaker. You can put the Lumos smart bulbs on a schedule, or activate a randomized “away” mode to fool would-be burglars.

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Extra iPhone charging cable always come in handy, particularly when they’re six feet long. Also this Friday: one of the lowest prices I’ve seen on a two-terabyte hard drive, and a sleek wireless charging stand.

Anker PowerLine II Lightning Cable (6 feet)

$10.19 on Amazon (normally $13)

Snag an extra—not to mention extra-long—charging cable for your iPhone or iPad. Anker claims its six-foot PowerLine II Lightning cable is durable enough to survive more than 12,000 bends and can even support a 175-pound load. The price isn’t bad, either.

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Seagate Expansion 2TB Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0

$64.99 on Amazon (normally $70)

Yep, time for another external hard drive, but the price for this two terabyte model from Seagate is among the lowest I’ve seen. Just plug the drive into your Mac or PC’s USB port for an immediate storage boost, no power cord needed.

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Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand

$21.99 on Amazon (normally $27)

Got an iPhone 8 or iPhone X? If so, here’s a stylish way to wirelessly recharge your handset. Anker’s PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand can charge your iPhone whether it’s sitting horizontally or vertically, and it’s designed to charge your device as quickly as possible while protecting it from overheating. Note: While the stand includes a Micro USB charging cable, it doesn’t come with a USB wall plug. Luckily, you can buy one on Amazon for as little as $6.

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Leery of spending big bucks on an Alexa smart speaker? This budget model costs a lot less than you might think. Other deals this Tuesday: a sleek portable charger than can charge an iPhone and iPad at once, and an ultra-cheap wireless mouse.

Eufy Genie Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa

$19.99 on Amazon (previously $31)

Get your first home smart speaker without spending a small fortune. Powered by Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, the Genie responds to “Hey, Alexa,” just like Amazon’s pricier Echo and Echo Dot speakers. Just ask and Genie will play your favorite tunes, control smart plugs and other Alexa-compatible smart devices, order pizza, answer questions, and more.

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Aukey 10000mAh Power Bank

$14.99 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, previously $20)

Keep your iPhone, Android phone and iPad powered up with this slim and trim portable charger. The Aukey PB-N50 Power Bank boasts a pair of USB charger ports, meaning your can charge a phone and a tablet at the same time, and the charger stores enough juice to fully charge an iPhone more than three times over.

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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850

$7.99 on Amazon (previously $10)

Need an extra travel mouse, or simply in the mood for a change? Microsoft’s popular Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850 is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems, and it boasts an ambidextrous design, a scroll wheel, and up to six months of battery life.

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Take your reading light wherever you go with this rechargeable LED clip-on lamp. Other deals this Monday include a discounted MacBook with a Retina screen, and a compact smart plug.

Raniaco LED Clip Reading Light

$11.99 on Amazon (59% off, limited-time lightning deal)

Armed with a 24-hour rechargeable battery, this compact LED reading lamp boasts three levels of brightness, an adjustable neck and a clip that doubles as a stand. A USB charging cable is included.

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Apple 12-inch MacBook (Early 2016 model)

$999 on Amazon (23% off)

Yes, it’s a couple of years old, but this 12-inch MacBook boasts the same sleek design and eye-popping Retina display as the latest model (which goes for a cool $1,300). Under the hood sits an Intel Core m5 processor, 512GB of speedy solid-state storage, and 8GB of RAM. Note: The discounted MacBooks offered under this deal were originally held by Apple as warranty replacements, so while they’ve never been used, they won’t arrive in Apple’s usual retail packaging.

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Eufy Smart Plug

$13.99 on Amazon (53% off)

Take charge of lamps, fans, and other appliances with help from this compact smart plug from Eufy. Just plug the smart plug into a standard wall outlet, then connect it to your home Wi-Fi network using the free EufyHome smartphone app. Once that’s done, you can control the plug remotely with your iPhone or Android phone, or you can even give it voice commands if you’ve got an Alexa-powered smart speaker.

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