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We've seen lots of USB hubs, and lots of USB gigabit ethernet adapters. I'm not sure I've ever seen one that did both in such a compact package though. Genius. [UNITEK USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter Hub, $21 with code XMTONVJQ]

If you ever use the terrible earbuds that shipped with your smartphone, stop what you're doing and replace them with this pair of Sennheisers, marked down to just $25 for the iPhone version, or $20 for Android.

At $20-$25, you shouldn't expect amazing sound quality from these headphones, but they'll be huge upgrades over the ones that came with your phone. Like your bundled earbuds, you'll still have a built-in mic and playback controls (just be sure to pick the correct version for your OS), but the big advantage here is noise isolation. Since these come with three different sized tips, you'll actually be able to block out noise without cranking up your volume to drown it out.[Sennheiser MM30 Headphones, $20-$25]

Note: Amazon lists the Android version of these headphones as "for Samsung Galaxy," but the buttons and mic should work fine on most Android phones. Check out this compatibility list for more details.

If you need some new home theater gear for the big game, B&H has great deals on a number of TVs, sound systems, and more today. Plus, purchases of $50 or more are eligible for 2 years of SquareTrade warranty protection for just $.01.

Whenever this Anchor Hocking glass bowl set goes on sale, you guys buy a ton of them. Here's another chance if you've missed out before. [Anchor Hocking Glass Bowl Set - 10 pcs, $16]

This stainless steel insulated Thermos bottle will keep your drinks cold for up to 12 hours. Plus, it just looks really nice. It's never been cheaper on Amazon. [Thermos Vacuum Insulated 24-Ounce Stainless Steel Hydration Bottle, $18]

$60 for a desk lamp seems a little steep, but unlike most task lights, this one works well as a piece of art when it's turned off. [OxyLED Q2 Smart LED Desk Lamp, $60]

The Jabra Solemate Bluetooth speaker has stellar reviews on Amazon, where it currently sells for $100-$150, which is a lot of money for a portable speaker. Luckily, Woot has them today for just $70 shipped. Not bad considering it actually has three speakers behind that grill (two tweeters and a subwoofer). [Jabra Solemate Bluetooth NFC Speaker, $70]

If you don't have time every day to get a full workout, this low-profile elliptical machine can fit under your desk at work. It's $85 right now at Sears with free in-store pickup, or you can pay $4 more at Amazon with free shipping. [Stamina InMotion E1000 Under-Desk Elliptical Trainer, $85 with in-store pickup or $89 shipped from Amazon]

Buy this Wirecutter-recommended Bluetooth handsfree kit for your car, and get a free dash mount for your smartphone.

Vita Memory Cards are by far our most requested deal, so stock up. These aren't all-time best deals, but they're both on the low-end of their price ranges.

These are USB 2.0 flash drives, and they aren't very spacious, but dammit I want them anyway.

If you own an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, or Galaxy Note 4, today's Amazon Gold Box is brimming with a variety of cases and screen protectors for $10 or less.

You won't find any tank-like LifeProof cases in here; most of the designs are pretty slim and minimal. But really, unless you're a professional mountain climber, this is all you'll need day-to-day. Head over to Amazon and check out the full selection, but be sure to check out before midnight PT, when the prices will shoot back up. [Amazon]

Touch up your scalp, or even give yourself a full haircut for just $25. Great reviews across the board. [ Philips Norelco HC7452/41 7100 Hair Clipper, $25 after $5 Off Digital Coupon]

This is a beast of a laptop for the price. [ Lenovo Y40-80 Broadwell Core i7, Radeon R9 M275 4GB, 8GB, 512GB SSD, 14-Inch Laptop, $999]

Other configurations of the same machine are on sale as well, but the one above is the best discount.

Retailers are trying to clear out the Xbox One Assassin's Creed holiday bundle, and this is one of the better deals we've seen.

We've all heard that watching TV in the dark can be pretty tough on the eyes, but an ambient bias lighting setup can make the experience much more palatable. This basic USB-powered kit from Antec is only $16 today, and takes just a few seconds to install.

Update: Amazon is backordered, but you can still lock in your price and wait for t hem to get more.

For this price, the light won't change color based on what's on-screen, but its pale white glow will still reduce eye strain at night, and can even improve your TV's perceived contrast ratio. If it sounds like voodoo, consider that the kit has a 4.2 star review average from nearly 200 customers, and at this price, it's not like you have much to lose. [Antec Bias Light, $16]

Amazon's #1 seller in snow remover tools is only $9 right now. [Mallory 532 26" Snow Brush with Foam Grip, $9]

It's not quite at Black Friday levels, but $270 for the Wii U Deluxe with Mario 3D World is still a good deal, and you need it to play Smash. [ Wii U Deluxe Mario 3D World Bundle, $270]

One can never have too many Lightning cables. [ MFi Certified Lightning Cable, $8 with promo code GMTIC2DR]

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