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Wednesday's Best Deals: Dyson Ball Animal 2, Networking and Storage Gold Box, J.Crew, and More

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Chelsea Stone

A networking and storage Gold Box , New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and a compact lockbox lead off Wednesday’s best deals from around the web.

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Today’s Best Tech Deals

Right now, there’s a big networking and storage sale going on at Amazon. Highlights of this Gold Box include big discounts on wireless routers, mesh networking systems, like the Netgear Orbi and the D-Link Covr, modems, and Powerline adapters.

There’s also a few discounts on microSD cards, NAS-ready HDDs, and SSDs. Of course, you’ll want to visit Amazon’s sale page to see the full list. And as with any Gold Box, these prices will only stick around for today.

You can find a mechanical keyboard for under $50 these days, but premium models are definitely worth the splurge if you spend a lot of time at your desk. Das’s legendary Model S was one of the first modern keyboards to popularize loud and clicky Cherry MX Blue switches, and the Mac keycap model is down to $100 right now on Amazon, within $10 of an all-time low.

Let’s get this out of the way early, these discounted noise-canceling heapdhones won’t sound as great or block noise as well as a high end pair of Sony or Bose. But at $120, these Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2s are a fraction of the cost and will improve your commute by a significant margin.

If you’re still using those basic ass Apple headphones, these will be a significant upgrade. You can listen to up to 24 hours of music before you’ll need to recharge or switch to a wired connection.

Better still, these are the cheapest these particular cans have ever been.

Anker makes smart plugs now, because Anker makes everything, and the compact model is down to just $26 for a 2-pack this week, down from the usual $40.

Smart plugs are basically the atomic unit of smart home gear, and like pretty much all of these things, Anker’s let you control or schedule your outlet with both your phone and with Alexa. Their built-in energy monitoring feature, however, is a little less common, and a great inclusion at this price. Plus, its slim design means it won’t block the other outlet on a receptacle, so you can plug something else in (including a second smart plug).

While blue-light filter glasses have been shown to be effective at reducing eyestrain for anyone who spends their day staring at a screen, most models look like you’re about to spend your day at the shooting range. That’s not the case with these discounted Cyxus computer glasses.

While they look like your run-of-the-mill, wayfarer/Warby Parker wannabes, they offer the same benefits as those yellow-tinted frames from other manufacturers. These promise to block the adverse affects of blue light, leading to better sleep and fewer headaches.

To get the best price, make sure to clip the 20% off coupon on the page.

The UE Boom 2 is the waterproof sequel for one of the best Bluetooth speakers of all time, and Woot’s marked it down to $57, the best price we’ve ever seen. It’s on clearance in multiple colors, including Tropical, Cherry Bomb, Marina, Panther and Deep Radiance Apple.

RAVPower’s HyperAir Qi charging pad is one of the few models out there to support the fastest-possible 7.5W iPhone charging, and you can get it for just $20 today with promo code KINJADJ2.

To be clear, there are a lot of Qi pads that support 10W charging for certain Android devices, but iPhones require a very specific frequency to enable their maximum charging speed of 7.5W, and this is one of the most affordable compatible pads we’ve seen, and the cheapest we’ve seen with the necessary Quick Charge 3.0 power adapter included.

Sugru is right up there with binder clips and the Raspberry Pi in Lifehacker’s pantheon of must-have gear, and you can pick up their Rebel Tech Kit for an all-time low $10 today. That includes four packs in four different colors, a remover tool, and a book with 14 projects to get you started.

Today’s Best Home Deals

Dyson vacuums dominated the nominations in our Kinja Co-Op for best vacuum, but they can be prohibitively expensive. Today though, refurbs of the popular Dyson Ball Animal 2 are down to $275 on Amazon, or nearly $100 less than usual.

The Dyson Ball 2 includes a brush that automatically adjusts when you move from carpets to hard floors to seal in suction, and its included tangle free turbine tool is great for furniture as well. It also features HEPA filters throughout the vacuum to keep dust inside, and yes, it rests on top of a ball for easy maneuverability. This price is only available today, and will probably sell out early, so get your before they’re all sucked up.

We’re not done with winter yet, but you can get through the rest of it (or just warm up your fingers in your overly cold office all year long) with these Zippo hand warmers. Unlike those disposable chemical hand warmers, Zippos lasts for either six or 12 hours depending on the model, and can be re-used by filling it with a small amount of lighter fluid. Plus, they just look really cool.

Cottonelle Ultra ComfortCare is one of your three favorite toilet papers, and Amazon is selling 36 rolls for $18 today when you clip the 20% coupon and use Subscribe & Save. Just remember that you won’t see the final price until checkout, and you can cancel the subscription after your first delivery.

Our readers have bought thousands of Yi’s home security cameras, and today, you can get two of them for just $51 with promo code MDV7ZSZR.

Yi now offers an online cloud DVR service with several reasonably priced plans, but that being said, you can choose for forego the cloud service altogether, and just store your clips locally on a microSD card. The cameras also have two-way intercom and live broadcast built in, so you can check in on your house any time you want.

If you ever sand, grind, carve, or cut things around the house, you need to own a Dremel. This cordless model isn’t the most powerful you can buy...but it’s cordless, which counts for a lot. It also includes a bunch of accessories to help get you started with all those long-delayed DIY projects on your to-do list.

At $60, it’s never been cheaper.

If you’re hooked on sparkling waters like the rest of the country, these IZZE sparkling juices are a more flavorful way to get your fix. Plus, today they’re the cheapest they’ve been in months. Get 24 cans in four different flavors for about $9 when you use Subscribe & Save and clip the 25% coupon. Drink up!

A lockbox doesn’t do a whole lot to deter thieves if they can just grab the entire thing off your shelf, but this compact Master Lock 5900D includes a built-in security cable so you can secure it to something solid. So you could, say, attach it to some pipes and use it as a tiny at-home safe. or secure it to a heavy cooler at the beach if you want to make your phone harder to steal when you go for a swim.

This thing’s been around since 2012, but today’s price is the best Amazon’s ever listed.

Your car often tries to tell you things, but most can only communicate in the primitive language of check engine lights, just like how a cat can scream dozens of obscenities at you, but they all just sound like “meow.” While cat translators don’t yet exist, car ones do, and a bunch of code readers from Launch are on sale, including a basic consumer model for just $22. The more expensive models in the sale will record readings while you rev the engine, or can be updated online, but for the vast majority of people, the cheap model is all you really need at home.

That love interest of yours might not be so into labels, but we here at The Inventory are very into labels, and label makers, and slapping labels on all the things everywhere. And you don’t even have to have a type-A personality to know the pure, unbridled joy that comes with organizing your life with personalized fancy stickers, because this high-tech Brother Label Maker is down to $15 on Amazon today. With the exception of some very short-lived $10 deals, that’s the best price we’ve seen. The full keyboard makes it easy to use, and you can store up to 30 labels for easy re-printing—hence why we’d label this a great deal, and your non-committal S.O. a jerk.

Today’s Best Lifestyle Deals

It’s only February, but you may as well start preparing for April showers now, especially since Uniqlo is marking down a whole bunch of water-repellent Blocktech outerwear. Men’s and women’s Blocktech parkas and coats are as low as $69, with some longer styles marked down to $80 and $90. You’ll be glad you took advantage of this deal the next time you’re caught in a downpour.

What do Rihanna, Julia Roberts, Adele, and Victoria Beckham have in common? Apparently, it’s a passion for Weleda Skin Food moisturizer — and for good reason. The cult-favorite cream is super rich and made from all natural ingredients. Now, you can take home a three-pack of Skin Food — one 2.5 oz tube and two 1 oz tubes — for less than usual. Just clip the 15% off coupon to the bring the price down to $27 and get ready to hydrate your skin like the star you are. After all, what’s good enough for Julia, Adele, RiRi and Posh is good enough for me.

Forever 21 is already known for stylish, yet inexpensive clothes, but today, the brand is slashing prices even further with a 50% off flash sale. Right now, select styles of sweaters, activewear, skirts, dresses and more are half off — which means a good portion of the stock is under $10. This sale lasts through February 24, but the satisfaction of buying a cute $5 top will last, uh, forever.

Everyone needs a good pair of jeans, and if you need more than one pair — or a man, woman, or child in your life needs a pair, too — this deal is for you. Right now at Levi’s, take 30% off sitewide with code WHYWAIT, hence why it’s a good time to stock up. The promo applies to regular-priced and sale styles for men, women, and kids, so truly everyone can dive into some new, discounted denim.

J.Crew is no stranger to extra discounts on sale items, but for today only, they’re marking down a whole lot of full-priced styles, too. All shoppers get 50% off select items for men, women, and kids, so the time to stock up on classic sweaters, coats, button-downs, accessories, and more is now.

Full disclosure: You will look kind of goofy when you use this AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Kit. It’s worth it though, because right now, you can bring one home for just $46, after clipping the $3 off coupon. Included in the set is two syringes of whitening gel, plus an LED light that speeds up the whitening process, in addition to a mouth tray and case. Yes, the light makes you look like a duck, or just an adult sucking on a really big pacifier. But hey, no one said the teeth-whitening process would be pretty.

Today’s Best Gaming Deals

2D Mario > 3D Mario don’t @ me.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe has enough levels to keep you jumping and stomping until Mario Maker 2 comes out, and it’s down to $52 on Amazon today, the best price we’ve seen on the new Switch release.

If you malakas haven’t picked up Assassin’s Creed Odyssey yet (and you should, because it’s amazing), Amazon just marked it down to $20 on PS4 and Xbox One, which is even cheaper than we saw on Black Friday. I paid full price for this, and got a solid 80 hours out of it, with no regrets.

I’ve gotta say, I didn’t realize anyone had fond memories of the gigantic original Xbox controller, but Hyperkin brought it back for the Xbox One and PC for a reason, I suppose. The Duke is almost entirely faithful to the original, for better or worse, but added in a couple of small shoulder buttons to mirror the black and white buttons, and an OLED screen on the front that plays the original Xbox’s boot animation when you start using the controller. Was that necessary? Hell no. But it’s awesome.

The Duke came out last year for $70, but now it’s marked down to $50 on Amazon in both black and green, and the black model also has a small clippable coupon to save even more.

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Deals You May Have Missed

TCL’s affordable 6-series TVs are famous for offering every form of HDR (including top-shelf Dolby Vision), local dimming zones for better contrast and black levels, and even excellent Roku software. So if you want to upgrade before March Madness kicks off in a few weeks, the 65" model just dropped to a new all-time low price of $830, which is actually $100 cheaper than we saw on Black Friday.

Any competitive gamer worth her salt considers three main things when shopping for a monitor: refresh rate, response time, and price. This $170 Dell D2719HGF delivers on all three.

This 27-inch LED monitor offers a 144Hz refresh rate and fast 2ms response time thanks to its TN panel. Sure 1ms would have been nicer but if you’re on a budget, this one is hard to pass it up.

Side note: This one is listed as FreeSync, but a few sources show that it’s compatible with G-Sync after an update.

This tiny, $6 USB charger isn’t much bigger than the one that ships with every iPhone, except it has two ports, folding prongs, and 2.4A of total power, compared to the 1A Apple gives you. No surprise, it’s one of our top sellers of all time. Just use promo code AUKEYZP2 to get the deal.

It took about two years, but we’ve reached the point where true wireless earbuds are an affordable commodity, rather than an expensive luxury. These SoundPEATS TrueFree earbuds have solid Amazon reviews, and include a battery charging case for extended playtime, just like the sets from the big name brands. Cut the cord for just $22 today with promo code TZ87AW4S. Just don’t expect them to become a status symbol meme like AirPods.

So you’ve got two monitors now, like the omnipotent hacker or cokehead stockbroker archetypes from the movies. Congrats! But the effect isn’t truly complete until you mount those monitors to arms that let you move and articulate them in any direction, depending on the situation. This gas spring mount holds two screens up to 14.3 pounds each, and it’s an absolute steal at $39 with promo code 2WSTMQXD.

Nebula Capsule | $255 | Amazon

Anker, as you probably know by now, makes a lot of products. But I don’t think any of them are as ambitious as the Nebula Capsule, a surprisingly good portable projector shrunk down to the size of a soda can.

At this size, the Capsule is obviously not as bright as a projector you’d permanently mount to your ceiling, and its standard definition resolution won’t dazzle, but it can run for hours on a charge, and has great audio built in, making it ideal for an impromptu outdoor movie night, or even as a replacement for your bedroom TV. I’ve played around with it, and you can see all of my thoughts here.

For a limited time, the Capsule is marked down to $255 on Amazon, down from the usual $300. And if you want a brighter, sharper projector, the Nebula Mars II is still on sale for $390, as we mentioned last week.

Unless you live in a very large house, Dyson’s V8 cordless vacuum is probably the only vacuum you need. While it lasts for Prime Day, you can get the Absolute model for just $350 from Amazon (also available at Walmart), the best price we’ve seen since Black Frida. The Absolute features the longest battery life in the V8 line, and comes with the most accessories. Trust us, it’s worth the splurge.

Sure, your phone’s alarm will wake you up on time, but it doesn’t include an FM radio, it won’t function as a nightstand USB charger, and it definitely can’t project the current time onto your wall or ceiling. For a limited time, you can save $9 on this alarm clock with code MPOW0353.

You might not need a multimeter very often, but for $6 (with promo code M2UAA4EY), it’s not a bad idea to add one to your toolbox. It sure beats electrocuting yourself and dying horribly!

You don’t necessarily need to buy a new mattress to get a better night’s sleep: Sometimes, a mattress pad will do, and this popular one has a 50% coupon on Amazon today.

Unlike most mattress pads, these ExceptionalSheets bamboo mattress pads are stuffed with Revoloft synthetic fill, which should feel a lot like down, but without the associated allergies and poking feathers. They also feature a hypoallergenic bamboo cover. Prices range from just $45-$59 today after you use 50% off promo code SAVE50PADS, depending on the size. We aren’t sure how long the coupon will be around though, so you probably shouldn’t sleep on it.

ThermoWorks is best known for its industry-leading kitchen thermometers, but did you know they also make silicone trivets? They’re dishwasher safe, can withstand temperatures up to 600 degrees, and can double as makeshift pot holders. Normally priced at $6, they’re marked down to under $4 today. There is $4 flat rate shipping through, so maybe buy several.

At first glance, the Bonavita BV1901 TS looks like your run of the mill drip coffee maker, but it has a few premium touches that make it worth the price. First and foremost, its 1500W heating element brings water up to temperature much faster than your average Mr. Coffee (assuming your home’s wiring can handle it). A special pre-infusion mode also saturates freshly ground beans before brewing to lock in flavor, and its showerhead distributes water evenly across the beans to maximize concentration.

The BV1901TS typically sells for somewhere between $120 and $150, but today on Massdrop, it’s just $100.

Ironing takes forever, but steaming gets you most of the way there in a fraction of the time. At just $12 with promo code 5DEVYX59, this steamer hets up in two minutes or less, and provides 15 minutes of wrinkle-releasing steam per tank of water, so you can get through several shirts and pants at once.

This model’s a little bigger than some travel-friendly options we’ve seen, but if you don’t see yourself packing a steamer in your suitcase anyway, $12 is a terrific price.

Vacuum insulated stainless steel is almost always the correct choice when it comes to drinkware, whether you want to keep a hot drink hot or a cold drink cold, without transferring those extreme temperatures to your hands.

This newly released 20 ounce Turtle tumbler is produced in the same factory that makes YETI tumblers, but at $20 with promo code KINJATURTLE1, it’s a lot cheaper, and doesn’t have any branding to speak of save for a small logo on the bottom.

Nike is one of the most desirable workout-wear brands, but quality gear often comes at a price. But thanks to a deal Nike’s running through February 23, don’t sweat the cost of a new Nike wardrobe. Now, take $30 off orders of $150 or more with promo code SPORT30, and treat yourself to a new pair of cool sneakers, or just some new athletic apparel to make hitting the gym that much more exciting.

Sure, it’s not the ideal time of year to be hanging out outdoors, but good sunglasses are timeless. And there’s no better time than now to slide on a brand new pair of Ray-Ban shades from Nordstrom Rack, since the iconic eyewear brand is having its day in the sun with half off a wide selection styles. Now don’t be shady; shop this deal now so you’re ready when that springtime sunshine comes out of hibernation.

Cold temperatures call for footwear that covers as much of your leg as possible. Luckily, Nordstrom Rack is here for your calves’ warmth with a major Frye Flash Event. Men’s and women’s shoes — including those classic Frye boots — are up to 50% off. Rest assured, these items can all stand up to winter weather, but they won’t stick around long, so shop soon.

Despite the recent prediction of a certain groundhog, it still very much feels like winter outside — which is why you should take advantage of Marmot’s sale on a flurry of items that are from “last season.” Like good ol’ Punxsutawney Phil (and many other brands), the outdoor retailer has declared that spring is here, so they’re taking up to 50% off jackets, vest, snow gear, and more for men, women, and kids. The discounted stock is noted by the word “save” across the color square on the product page, and — spoiler alert — you’ll probably still get a whole lot of use out of any on-sale stuff, even though it’s technically so last season.

Bringing a hair dryer along on your travels isn’t usually an option. But with these T3 Featherweight Compact Hair Dryers, now on sale at Sephora for $119 in both black and white, it’s totally feasible. These dryers fold up and come with a travel tote and cord wrap for easy transportation. Not to mention, it’s super light, so not only it is easy to carry around, it also makes drying your hair less of hassle (let’s be honest, hair drying can be a pretty serious arm workout). And while they may be small, these high quality dryers are as mighty as they come, thanks to T3 Tourmaline SoftAire technology that blasts out a high volume of ion-enriched air for a quick dry, more shine, and less frizz.

Or, if you’re in the market for a full-sized ionic dryer, T3's Cura model is also on sale for $179, down from $235. So don’t write this deal off as being full of hot air; it’s a blowout you won’t want to miss.

Between phones, tablets, wearables, e-readers, and battery packs, you probably have at least four devices that you need to keep charged when you’re traveling, and this portable charger from Aukey can juice them all up for just $16 with promo code AUKEYPT7. It even has foldable prongs to take up less space in your luggage.

Don’t love your coffee table? This minimalist, mid-century modern Nathan James table is down to an all-time low $72 on Amazon, and they’ll ship it to you for free. Just use a damn coaster!

If it’s your dream to get some solid shut-eye for once in your life, why not give melatonin gummies a try? You can get these strawberry-flavored ones by Solimo for just $8 on Amazon today (or a little more if you don’t want to use Subscribe & Save). Not to mention, they’re gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and egg-free.

If nothing else, you should keep them handy for overnight flights and other particularly challenging sleep situations.

LEGO’s Women of NASA won’t stay in orbit forever, so you might want to grab it while you can for an all-time low $16. It includes Margaret Hamilton, who wrote the code that guided the Apollo missions, Nancy G. Roman, “the mother of Hubble,” and the first woman and first African American woman in space, Sally Ride and Mae Jemison.

Stomp down the Resistance with this First Order Heavy Assault Walker Lego Set. Down to $110 today at Walmart, this 1376-piece building kit is about $40 off regular pricing.

If you still don’t have a Nintendo Switch, but the Mario Maker 2 and Links Awakening put you over the top yesterday, you can now get $35 worth of Nintendo eShop credit for free when you buy a console. With so many great Nintendo first party and indie games available on the eShop, you should have no trouble spending it.

Note: The page says preorder, but it should ship today or tomorrow.

Howdy, partner. Red Dead Redemption 2 hasn’t had any trouble selling copies, so if you’ve been waiting for months for a decent discount, it’s finally down to $40 today on both PS4 and Xbox One. That’s practically a robbery.

VPNs have been in the news, and whether you want to get around video geoblocks to watch Love Island on British Netflix, circumvent proxy filters, or just keep prying eyes out of your browsing data while using sketchy public Wi-Fi, reader-favorite Private Internet Access has a deal to fit your needs.

Private Internet Access doesn’t do much in the way of discounting, but they offer exclusive pricing and packages just for our readers that you won’t find anywhere else. Here are your options, and what you’d pay if you bought the same plan elsewhere:

Firstleaf is an online wine club that learns your preferences, offers tons of options, and most importantly, saves you money compared to buying from the store. It’s a solid deal any time, but it’s even better for our readers right now.

Every new Firstleaf member gets an introductory delivery with six bottles of wine for just $40 with free shipping, and every box thereafter includes six bottles for $80, plus $10 shipping. But if you use this link and promo code Kinja when you sign up, you’ll get FREE shipping on every box for your entire first year. That’ll save you over $100 if you get a new box every month. At the very least, you should get the trial box for less than $7 per bottle. I mean, why wouldn’t you?

If you’re having trouble sleeping, suffering from anxiety, or having trouble sleeping because you’re suffering from anxiety, Sunday Scaries CBD gummies could help. Jolie Kerr shared her thoughts on them for The Inventory, and now, our readers can save 15% for the always-stressful holiday season with promo code kinja15.

That applies to the regular gummies, the vegan versions, and the pure CBD tincture, with extra savings available if you buy in bulk, so your wallet can rest as easy as you will.