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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle model I recommend the most is on sale just in time for the holidays

Check off the bookworm from your holiday shopping list with a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite for $135.

TV mounted on a wall in a backyard
The best outdoor TVs you can buy: Expert recommended
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro
This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is better than I expected, especially with this deal
Blink Video Doorbell
The $36 Blink Video Doorbell is one of the best smart home deals this holiday season
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra
This EcoFlow battery station had enough capacity to power my entire home - and it's $1,300 off
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

The Kindle model I recommend the most is on sale just in time for the holidays

Check off the bookworm from your holiday shopping list with a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite for $135.
1 day ago by Maria Diaz in Tablets
TV mounted on a wall in a backyard

The best outdoor TVs you can buy: Expert recommended

The snow may be falling now, but holiday sales mean you can save big on outdoor TVs to transform your patio, deck, and backyard into the ultimate entertainment space for Spring and Summer.
1 day ago by Taylor Clemons in TVs
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro

This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is better than I expected, especially with this deal

The battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Pro - currently $170 - has a wide field of view, HDR video support, and an extra impressive feature.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Blink Video Doorbell

The $36 Blink Video Doorbell is one of the best smart home deals this holiday season

When can you buy a video doorbell for the price of a trip to a fast-food restaurant? The Blink Video Doorbell is 50% off at Amazon.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra

This EcoFlow battery station had enough capacity to power my entire home - and it's $1,300 off

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is one of the most capable battery stations on the market. After putting it through a few weeks of testing (and a storm), here are my thoughts.
3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Energy
Blink Mini 2

Need a Wyze Cam alternative? The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is my pick

The Blink Mini 2 is feature-rich, and it includes a waterproof adapter that makes it that much sweeter.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
EcoFlow River 3 portable battery

This portable battery saved my camping trip, and it's more affordable than you think

If you need a lightweight, portable battery that won't break the bank, check out the EcoFlow River 3, especially at only $169.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Power banks and batteries
Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Battery Video Doorbell

Better than Ring? This video doorbell has all the benefits and no monthly fees (and it's on sale)

The Lorex 2K video doorbell is the brand's flagship security system, and it's on sale through the holidays.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Arlo Pro 5S

Get an Arlo 2K battery-powered security camera at 60% off

Brand-exclusive features made the Arlo Pro 5S 2K difficult to recommend to everyone. This huge markdown makes it easier.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

This Bluetti power station is ideal for road-tripping

The Bluetti AC70 is portable and delivers enough power for your basic energy-intensive devices.
1 week ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office
Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera

This battery floodlight camera is just what my dark yard needed and it's $65 on Cyber Monday

The Blink Outdoor 4 with a Floodlight mount is the perfect security camera for the unlit side of my yard. You can get one for only $65 this Cyber Monday, but hurry before the deal ends.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
Bluetti EB3A

Bluetti slashes power station prices for Black Friday, but time is running out

You can still save hundreds on many of Bluetti's most popular power stations and power station/solar panel bundles ahead of Cyber Monday - and we've got exclusive discount codes, too.
1 week ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office
ECOFLOW Portable Power Station DELTA 3 Plus

I used this portable battery on a camping trip and I can't stop gushing about it (and it's on sale)

The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus is the perfect portable battery for your next camping trip and so much more. It's 28% off through Black Friday.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Power banks and batteries
Photo of a Tufted Titmouse

The best smart bird feeders you can buy

Offering insight into which birds are visiting your feeder, these top smart bird feeders combine AI features, high-quality cameras, and more.
2 weeks ago by Allison Murray in Yard & Outdoors
Mammotion Luba 2 robot mower

This racecar-looking robot mower mows a gorgeous lawn and is on sale for Black Friday

The Mammotion Luba 2 is a breeze to set up and has sophisticated mapping technology to stay on course, and is seeing a rare discount for Black Friday.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Robotics
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