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Wednesday's Best Deals: Arduino Starter Kit, Anime Sale, Destiny 2, and More

PublishedNovember 29, 2017

An Arduino starter kit, an anime sale, a better-than-Black-Friday price on Destiny 2, and a whole lot more kick off Wednesday’s best deals.

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I’ve had the Fusion since it first came out, and it quickly became my favorite Anker product ever, mostly because it’s the only Anker battery pack that you can charge by plugging straight into the wall. You can read all of my impressions here, and then head over to Amazon to get yours for an all-time low price.

If you missed out on Sonos’ Black Friday discounts, their $50 discounts on the PLAY:1 and PLAY:3 speakers are still available. Sonos speakers hardly ever go on sale, so if you’ve been wanting one for yourself, or plan to give one as a gift, I wouldn’t recommend waiting.

Sony’s WH1000XM2s put the noise-canceling headphone world on notice when they were released earlier this year, and now, you can get them at a discount for the first time ever. They’re still an investment at $298, but if you spend any significant amount of time in planes, trains, or just a noisy office, they’ll probably be the best thing you buy this year.

If that’s just a tad out of your price range, the H900Ns are also on sale for an all-time low $248. They use a less-advanced noise cancellation system than the WH1000XM2s, but they should still sound and feel great.

Most of Amazon’s Cyber Monday/Black Friday gadget discounts have expired, but they are still offering the Echo Dot for $30, an all-time low. If you have anyone to shop for who refuses to give you any gift ideas, just give them one of these, they’ll like it.

The original Boogie Board LCD writing tablet was one of our most popular items on Black Friday, and today, the larger Boogie Board Sync is on sale for $81 right now, which while not an all-time low price, is the best deal we’ve seen since August.

Unlike the original (which is still on sale for $16), which had no ability to save or sync your drawings, this one can do both, with enough internal memory to store over 1000 images, and Bluetooth to connect to your phone or computer.

There are only a handful of USB battery packs out there with USB-C Power Delivery, and this is one of the best prices we’ve ever seen on one of them.

$52 gets you RAVPower’s 26,800mAh battery pack, complete with a 30W USB-C port that can power a MacBook or Nintendo Switch at basically full speed, plus two regular USB ports as well. That should be enough power to get you through pretty much any long flight.

This doesn’t come with a USB-C wall charger to recharge it at full speed though, so you’ll want to add this one to your cart for $14. It features Power Delivery just like the battery, and also has a standard USB port for devices that can’t take advantage of USB-C.

These days, you probably charge as many things over USB as you do over standard AC outlets, so it only makes sense to add some semi-permanent USB ports to your home.

We’ve seen USB outlet receptacles for slightly less in the past, but this model boasts 4.8A of power shared between the two USB ports, compared to 4A on most alternatives. That means your high-draw devices like tablets will charge up faster as you use them. Just be sure to use promo code TGUKINJA at checkout to save about $7.

Anker’s SoundBuds are our readers’ favorite affordable Bluetooth headphones, and the newest version just dropped to an all-time low $18.

Note: As of the time of this post, the SoundBuds Slim are available as an $18 Lightning deal. If that expires though, you’ll still be able to get that price with promo code KINJA379.

The SoundBuds Slim are, as you might have gleaned from the name, far smaller than the originals. Heck, they look like a small set of wired earbuds; you might never guess there were batteries and Bluetooth radios in there. Despite the size, these buds are still rated for seven hours of battery life, and recharge fully in just 90 minutes.

With its 24 hour battery life, iumpressive bass, and crystal clear sound quality, the Anker SoundCore has long been our readers’ favorite affordable Bluetooth speaker, and its water-resistant speaker is down to its best price ever today with promo code KINJA989.

The SoundCore 2 still includes dual drivers and that amazing 24 hour battery; the only real differences are a slightly tweaked design and the aforementioned water resistance. That means you can take it to the pool, the beach, or even the shower without fear. Yes, that code is only for $1 off, but the $32 list price is already an all-time low, and $8 less than usual.

VPNs are in the news these days, and with good reason. So if you’re curious to sign up and start protecting your browsing history and personal data (or, you know, getting around websites’ geoblocks), NordVPN charges 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 to get a special two year plan for $79 with code 2YSpecial2017, or this link to get three years for $99 with code 3ydeal. Lifehacker has recommended Nord in some previous guides, but if you have any firsthand experience with the service, sound off in the comments!

The best part? When you file through this software, you can opt to receive all or a portion of your refund in the form of an Amazon gift card, which will net you a 5% bonus (sadly down from last year’s 10%). So a $1,000 refund could become $1,050 in your Amazon account, which would more than make up for the cost of the software.

Just note that like all Gold Box deals, these prices are only available today, so don’t miss out.

If you missed the white noise machine Gold Box yesterday, well you’re in luck, because Amazon has more white noise machines on sale today. These machines are the crazy-popular Marpac Dohm, Marpar Dohm-DS and travel-sized Rohm.

Unlike traditional white noise machines, these do not make chirping cricket or waves noises; these produce rhythmic fan noise to lull you into sleep. The DS in Dohm-DS stands for dual speed which means the machine has two different noise speeds, so you can pick.

I’ve had multiple family members buy these for their babies and then ended up buying another for themselves because they couldn’t sleep without it. These usually sell for $45, so today’s prices under $32 are what dreams are made of.

A lot of people are reflexively appalled by the idea of a bidet, which makes no sense, because they’re amazing. Today on Amazon, you can score one from Oak Leaf for $22 with promo code LRBL9CPC, one of the best prices we’ve ever seen on one of these.

That’s basically nothing for a product you’ll use (hopefully) every day, but this deal could sell out any time though, so purchase or get off the pot.

Did you know you’ve been pooping all wrong? It’s true! Luckily, the obscenely popular Squatty Potty is designed to lift your legs into an ideal bowel movement position, and you can get one for 20% off on Amazon today.

Note: the coupon’s discount won’t show up until checkout and there are two different sizes, so you can select the one that fits your toilet.

If you’ve ever had to pour wine down the drain because it’s gone bad before you had a chance to drink it, then you know it’s a sad, sad moment. To prevent that happening in the future, make a small investment in one of these vacuum wine sealers.

It removes the air from an opened bottle of wine and can extend the life of your bottle for up to a week! This $8 set includes one vacuum pump and two sealers. Even if you only use it to save two half bottles of wine, it will have already paid for itself. Plus, they make great stocking stuffers for adults.

In addition to a Zippo hand warmer, Amazon is also discounting select Zippo lighters today. These lighters normally sell for $16 - $20, but now are all around $11 - $12. The more ornate Tree of Life lighter typically sells around $20 and is priced at $17. Maybe grab one for yourself and one as a gift before the deal is extinguished.

I was in the camp of people who felt like essential oils and aromatherapy diffusers were glorified Glade plug-ins. And to some extent, they are. But the fact you can use natural essential oils to create the scent, rather than whatever Glade uses is a real game changer. This 8-pack of essential oils is on sale today for just $12 with promo code KLP5FLYX.

The peppermint and eucalyptus scents can help with migraines, the lavender can calm you and make you sleepy, and the orange scents can be used for cleaning. So, $12 isn’t bad when you consider all the different ways you can use it.

Deep-cleaning your carpets and upholstered furniture can be an eye-opening experience, especially after you host a bunch of guests for holiday get-togethers. So if you’re sick of renting carpet washers every time you spot a new stain, you can buy your own for just $99 today. The Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe has a squeaky-clean 4.3 star review average from over 10,000 customers, and this is the best price Amazon’s listed all year.

Unlike those disposable hand warming packets, this $22 Zippo hand warmer will keep your hands toasty for two hours and then can be charged with the included USB cord and reused over and over again. It’s down from it’s usual $29 price tag, just in time for the winter chill.

If you’ve ever eaten at a nice steakhouse, you were probably eating sous-vide meat. Here’s a secret though: It’s really easy to get those kinds of results yourself, and Amazon’s here to help with a $99 deal on Anova’s Bluetooth sous-vide circulator.

Lifehacker has a great explainer on Sous-Vide cooking for you to check out, but the basic idea is that you seal the food in plastic bags, and then cook it in precisely heated water over a longer period of time. It sounds weird and kind of sterile, but the result is meat that’s cooked to the exact right temperature all the way through.

Update: If you missed this brief $60 deal over the weekend, it’s back down to $63 right now, which is still an insanely good price.

Hands down, Nespresso is the easiest way to make decent espresso at home. Their space-saving Inissia model is down to an all-time low $60 right now, even lower than it was on Black Friday. You could spend hundreds of dollars to buy a 40 pound behemoth that makes slightly better coffee, sure, but if the Inissia is good enough for Boris Diaw, it’s probably good enough for you.

Just $3 away from its historic-low price, this Mercer knife set is discounted twice. First, Amazon lowered the price to $105, down from its usual $135, and then they tacked on a 10% off coupon, bringing it to just $95.

Especially if bulky, wood knife blocks aren’t you thing, this sleek glass knife set would be a nice addition to your kitchen. Plus, it has a great 4.7-star rating with over 700 reviews.

If you didn’t pick up a robotic vacuum during Deals Week, the Samsung POWERbot R7040 features a ton of vacuuming power, a suite of nine sensors that help it map out your room, and mercifully, a washable filter. $299 is an all-time low price for this model, which also includes Wi-Fi, Alexa support, and scheduling.

These $8 gloves let you grab a hot pan out of the oven, pull meat right off a grill, or even turn logs in an active campfire without getting burned, like some kind of kitchen superhero. We’ve seen silicone barbecue gloves for less than this in the past, but these are rated for much higher temperatures, and should be more flexible as well.

Anker’s home goods brand, Eufy, is blowing out 33' strands of copper string lights for just $8 each for the holidays, so go make Pinterest proud.

FoodSaver 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System | $126 | Amazon
FoodSaver GameSaver Outdoorsman Vacuum Sealing System | $66 | Amazon

We’ve all had to throw away leftovers or cuts of meat and cheese that spent a little too much time in the fridge or freezer, but vacuum sealing your foods can keep them safe from freezer burn pretty much indefinitely, and dramatically extend their shelf life everywhere else.

It sounds like an expensive proposition, but today, Amazon’s selling this well-reviewed FoodSaver 4840 Starter Kit for $126, its best price since January. There are cheaper FoodSaver models out there, but the 4840 justifies its cost with a retractable vacuum sealing hose, allowing it to vacuum seal specially designed zipper bags, in addition to the usual heat-seal bags.

Of course you can use this to store meats in the freezer for a long time, but it can also keep cheese from molding, lettuce from wilting, or cookies from going stale, just to name a few examples. Think about how much food you throw away, and you’ll get a sense of just how quickly this purchase could pay for itself.

Note: The video above isn’t the exact same model, but the features presented are identical to the 4840.

If you’re looking for a smaller FoodSaver, the FoodSaver GameSaver is also on sale today for $66, the best price we’ve seen since July.

Update: Now down to $21, making it a really great deal.

A slightly fancier cousin to our best-selling Rubbermaid Easy Find Lid set, this 34-piece set has four locking tabs to keep your leftover super secure. Like the other Rubbermaid containers, these are microwave, dishwasher, and freezer-safe, and all lids and bases snap together for easy storage. This set hasn’t been under $30 in 6 months, so, at $21 today, you should lock these down.

After the $100 Thermapen, our readers’ rated this Taylor Precision Probe Thermometer as their favorite meat thermometer. So if your current thermometer left a lot to be desired this Thanksgiving, you can grab this new one for just $10, the cheapest it’s ever been. Here’s what our readers said about it:

On my second one (got 10 years out of the first one, only replaced it because I lost it in a move). $15. Does the job. This isn’t rocket surgery. - shelwood

Yup, same here. It’s not rocket science AND even if it’s off by a degree or two, it doesn’t matter. Bacteria are killed by a combination of temperature and time, so the extra minute or two that it’s at temperature will easily make up for any discrepancy in accuracy. - Kumico

Thanksgiving is over and the leftovers have all been eaten, which means it’s officially time to decorate for the holidays.

This $30 waterproof LED projector from OxyLED comes with 12 different themes like spooky Halloween characters, Santa Claus, snowflakes, falling leaves, and Valentine’s Day hearts, so it won’t necessarily have to gather dust come 2018. Just plug it in, set the timer, and automate your holiday spirit indoors or out.

This Iris pet food container isn’t exactly exciting but it’ll get the job done and keep bugs away. The containers designed to hold 25, 35, and 54-pounds are all discounted between $7 - $9 today, so pick which one works best for you.

Our readers have bought tens of thousands of OxyLED’s stick-anywhere motion lights, but now’s your first chance to save on this 20 LED model with warm lights. Cool LEDs have their place, but this softer light would be much more flattering in a closet, and more aesthetically pleasing in, say, a kitchen.

If you missed out on half price Amazon Dash buttons over the weekend, their post-Cyber Monday deal might actually be even better. For a limited time, if you order one button for $5, you can pick two others for free. The first time you use each one, you’ll still get a $5 Amazon credit, so assuming you actually use them, this is basically like $10 of free money.

Moose Designs Laptop Bag | $109 | Kickstarter

Update: Only a few days left on this campaign!

Working at a coffee shop or in an economy airplane seat doesn’t usually come with the expectation of privacy, but that’s exactly what the Moose laptop bag gives you, and then some.

When it’s closed, the Moose looks like pretty much any compact laptop bag, albeit a very attractive one. Once you open it up though, two panels can fold out and snap to the side of the bag, creating, effectively, a private nook for your laptop with tons of storage space and pockets for accessories. It may look a little silly, but if you don’t want your seat mate peeking at your screen, it’ll definitely get the job done.

My favorite little touch is the Moose’s USB charging port. Stick a USB battery pack into the pocket at the back of the bag and plug in the built-in USB cord, and it’ll pass the power through to a USB port on left flap. It’s not completely necessary, but it is really cool.

A few early bird preorders are available for $109, after which preorders will go up to $140 (sorry, we didn’t get the sample until yesterday evening). It’s expected to retail for $199 when it comes out early next year though, so you’re getting a solid deal either way by preordering.

We sort through the noise of Kickstarter to find you preorder discounts worth taking advantage of. Someone on our team has tested a prototype (or final version) of every Kickstarter we cover.

Gerber’s suspension multi-plier features 12 tools in one package, meaning you’re spending less than $2 per function today.

Zappos is basically a one-stop shoe destination already, but right now, they’re having an actual sale, something they haven’t done in years. It’s only going on through Monday, so you’d better hurry and grab discounted shoes and apparel from Columbia, Sam Edelman, Frye, SOREL, Asics, Nike, The North Face, Hunter and more for men and women. And, if you’re part of their rewards program, get free expedited shipping on the over 70,000 items on sale.

ASOS is already known for having a pretty affordable price range, but now they’re offering 30% off all partywear, with dresses, bags, shoes, even sticky bras. There’s literally 82 pages of options, so even if you don’t need a dress or shoes, I’m sure you’ll find one that you just have to have because the price is just so damn good.

Newbury Mills has quickly become one of our favorite shirt makers, with offerings that can be dressed up or down, worn tucked or untucked, and with or without a tie. They also resist wrinkles well and are 100% soft SUPIMA cotton. Our readers can grab three for $99, plus additional shirts for $33 each. Considering one shirt is normally priced over $80, this is a great opportunity to upgrade your entire wardrobe. Just be sure to add at least three to your cart (you can mix and match styles), and use promo code kinja330 at checkout to get the deal.

Want to get a head start on your new year’s fitness goals? This resistance band set lets you get a full workout in any room in your house, and at $15, it’s quite a bit more cost-effective than joining a gym.

TriggerPoint is known far and wide for their foam rollers, and now, you can save on their massage balls as well. Get some of the best prices ever on either the 2.6" version (in both regular and extra firm), or the larger 5" model.

After going dark on Black Friday to “opt outside,” REI is back with up to 40% off during their Cyber Week sale. REI carries literally everything you could need to enjoy the outdoors, and with these major discounts, you can outfit yourself in new gear for a lot less. The North Face, Columbia, Sorel, Patagonia, and more brands you know and love are included.

The Philips Norelco OneBlade is the shaver of choice for every guy on our staff, and Amazon’s offering an unprecedented 50% discount.

If you aren’t familiar with this thing yet, Shane shared his thoughts about it on Lifehacker Gear:

I’m pretty blown away by the Philips OneBlade. I was expecting a deconstructed electric razor or a souped up Gillette Power-style situation, but the OneBlade is more like the next evolution of beard trimmers.
The OneBlade can be used to get a close shave, edge, or trim down to your preferred length. It’s also washable and rechargeable, and the replaceable blades that last an estimated four months are already available on Subscribe and Save.
The OneBlade can be used in the shower or over the sink, with or without shaving cream or oil. To be clear, this is not going to give you a straight razor-close shave, but it’s going to get you 99.5% of the way there in no time and with no irritation.

The OneBlade usually sells for $35, and occasionally sees modest discounts to $25-$35, but $17 blows away every previous promotion. I paid full price for it back in March of this year (I’m still on my original blade, for the record), and have zero regrets.

You voted Indochino your favorite custom clothing company by a wide margin, and this week you can dress yourself in a bunch of different suits for all-time low prices of $289-$329 with promo code KINJA17.

You do not have to go through the measurement and customization process to lock in this discount. You can checkout now and submit later, which makes it very easy to gift a suit.

Having a suit that fits perfectly is great, but the little details Indochino lets you customize, from your jacket lapels to pocket flaps to accent stiching around your buttons, are where things get fun.

How It Works

Measure and customize from home...

Follow the directions on Indochino’s site to submit your measurements and customize your suit. Once the suit arrives, if anything doesn’t fit quite right, Indochino will provide directions for your local tailor, along with a $75 credit to cover their work. If for whatever reason your tailor cannot resolve the issues, Indochino will remake your suit. Shipping and return shipping are free.

If you live near a showroom...

Purchase your suit online with our discount and take your receipt/account info into an Indochino showroom. They’ll do your measurements, walk you through your customization options, and have your suit delivered to the showroom. Return once it arrives for any final alterations if they’re needed.

Those who already have a closet full of suits may want to opt for something more interesting like the Slate Blue Plaid Suit, while the rest of us should go for something versatile.

Let us know what you’ll be wearing to your next event (or day at the office) in the comments.

Anker’s BodySense Smart Scale has been a hit since its release earlier this year, but it doesn’t go on sale very often. So if it’s been on your wish list (and you’re not afraid to use it after Thanksgiving), you can pick it up for $17 off today.

In addition to functioning as a normal digital bathroom scale, the BodySense can measure metrics such as body fat percentage and body water, and sync all of that data over Bluetooth to your iOS or Android smartphone. You can see my impressions here, but it’s the most seamless and reliable smart scale I’ve ever personally used, and a great deal at $33.

For a limited time, SiriusXM is offering six months of their online streaming service for just $30, and they’ll throw in a $50 Amazon gift card on top to sweeten the deal. The catch is that to cancel the membership, you’ll have to call the company at 1-866-635-2349, so it could be a bit of a pain. But hey, it’s basically $20 of free money.

Movie theater gift cards make great holiday gifts, and there are two that you can buy today that come with an extra little gift for yourself.

First up, this $50 AMC gift card comes with a free popcorn voucher. Considering that movie theater popcorn pricing seems to be pegged to Bitcoin, that’s a great bonus.

You can also spend $75 on a Fandango gift card, which can be used for most theaters, and get a free movie ticket with promo code HOLIDAY4U. The free ticket comes in the form of a single-use $15 Fandango voucher, so that should cover a ticket in just about any city in the country, or even a 3D or IMAX ticket in some circumstances.

If there is a Sherlock fan on your gift list (plot twist: maybe it’s yourself), you can take home seasons 1 - 4 Blu-ray gift set for just $50. It’s technically out of stock right now, but you can still order it and they’ll email you when it’s back in stock.

This normally sells for $90, so even if it arrives after the holidays, a $40 discount is a good reason to truthfully use the “Your gift is in the mail” line.

Have any anime fans (including yourself) on your holiday shopping list? Amazon’s running a huge Blu-ray anime sale today, with great deals on the likes of Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, Speed Racer, Evangelion, Steins;Gate, and a lot more. A few highlights are below, but head over to Amazon for the complete list.

Tech

Lifestyle

Apparel

Newbury Mills Shirts | 3 for $99 | Newbury Mills | Promo code kinja330. All additional shirts $33 each.
Save up to 40% on Sentiments Jewelry, Today Only | Amazon
Panther Vision - LED Headlamp Lined Fleece Beanie | $15 | Best Buy
REI Co-op Talusphere Pants - Men’s 30" Inseam | $45 | REI
30% off partywear | ASOS
Indochino Door Crasher Suits, $289-$329 | Indochino | Promo code KINJA17

Camping & Outdoors

Kershaw Identity Tactical Drop Point Pocket Knife | $12 | Amazon

Fitness

Mpow Resistance Bands | $15 | Amazon
TriggerPoint 2.6" Foam Massage Ball 2.6" | $11 | Amazon
TriggerPoint Extra Firm 2.6" Foam Massage Ball | $16 | Amazon
TriggerPoint 5" Foam Massage Ball | $20 | Amazon

Beauty & Grooming

Philips Norelco OneBlade | $17 | Amazon

Media

Get Six Months of SiriusXM Online Streaming Radio (not for cars) and $50 Amamzon Gift Card | $30 | Siriusxm

Movies & TV

Select Anime Blu-Rays are On Sale Today | Amazon
Boy and the Beast | $13 | Amazon
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | $14 | Amazon
Cowboy Bebop: Complete Series | $20 | Amazon
Speed Racer: Complete Series | $13 | Amazon
Ghost in the Shell | $10 | Amazon
Christmas Classics with Frosty, Rudolph and Santa | $14 | Amazon
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off | $6 | Amazon
The Waterboy | $6 | Amazon
Pretty Woman | $6 | Amazon
The Simpsons Movie | $6 | Amazon
Furious 7 | $6 | Amazon
Fury | $6 | Amazon
Warcraft | $6 | Amazon
$50 AMC Gift Card + Popcorn Voucher | $50 | eBay
$75 Fandango Gift Card + Free Movie Ticket | $75 | Fandango | Promo code HOLIDAY4U
Sherlock Gift Set, Seasons 1 - 4 [Blu-ray] | $50 | Amazon

Books

Gaming

PC

FREE Lead And Gold | Fat Shark Games
Destiny 2 Standard Edition | $26 | Amazon
PWYW for the Humble Codemasters Racing Bundle 2017 | Humble Bundle

PlayStation 4

Destiny 2 Standard Edition | $26 | Amazon
Outcast: Second Contact | $25 | Amazon

Xbox One

Board Games

Pie Face Game | $6 | Walmart

Switch

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con | $68 | Amazon

Toys

Save up to 30% on toys from Transformers, Little Live Pets, WWE and more | Amazon
Happy Places Shopkins Season 3 Welcome Pack - Hungry Puppy Cafeteria | $10 | Amazon
Happy Places Shopkins Season 3 Welcome Pack - Clever Kitty Classroom | $10 | Amazon
Wilson NFL MVP Football | $6 | Amazon
Cheerwing Syma X20 Pocket Drone 2.4Ghz Remote Control Mini RC Quadcopter | $16 | Amazon | Use Code HITG7ZMD
littleBits Electronics cloudBit Starter Kit | $54 | Amazon

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