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Yogasleep Dohm White Noise Machine

Deal price: $32 | Street price: $50

A white noise machine can go a long way in creating a more restful environment. If you find the sound of fans relaxing, we recommend the Yogasleep Dohm. The Dohm’s sound is produced by real fans that give it a pleasant, natural effect. Although it excels at masking softer sounds, like traffic, it’s not as effective at concealing more prominent disturbances, like people talking outside your door. Still, the Dohm is a great noise machine, particularly for those who want to keep their bedroom tech-free.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Ebook Reader (10th generation)

Deal price: $85 | Street price: $115

There’s no real substitute for the satisfaction of holding a book in your hands. Still, the convenience of an ebook reader is hard to match. Our top pick offers a crisp, evenly-lit display, Bluetooth, and waterproofing—all in a compact package that allows you to hold all of your books in the palm of your hand. Made of soft-touch plastic, its 6.6 x 4.6-inch frame is only slightly heavier than an iPhone XS, making the Paperwhite comfortable to hold for long periods. Amazon also offers access to ample partnerships that let you quickly check out free books from many public libraries. This deal is available in black and blue with 8 GB of storage.

Coup Card Game

Deal price: $7 | Street price: $9

Looking for a fun, social game that travels well? Try Coup, a fast-paced card game full of scheming and deception. This cutthroat game is set in a dystopian universe where each player wields a unique set of powers to help them lie, steal, and assassinate their friends in order to win. Compact and simple, Coup is good for groups, easy to pack, and fun to replay.

Mint Mobile 3-Month Prepaid SIM Card Kit (4 GB)

Deal price: $25 | Street price: $45

If you need a new cell phone plan and budget is your top priority, we recommend Mint Mobile. Right now, they’re offering a three-month, 4 GB prepaid SIM card. Mint Mobile provides unlimited nationwide talk and text through T-mobile’s existing network at a very low cost. However, they don’t have in-person support and you'll potentially see slower connection speeds compared to official T-mobile members. Still, we’ve found it works well at an unbeatable price point. 

This exorbitant cordless Geek Aire Fan is worth every penny

The title says it all. Find some respite from the long, humid days of summer with this portable, battery-powered wind machine.

The best baby monitors

A baby monitor can offer some much needed relief for first-time parents and veteran parents alike. The best monitors are easy to use, provide a clear image, and will reliably stay connected. These are our favorites.

What to know before you buy a swamp cooler

Loosely modeled after the human body’s own built-in cooling method, evaporative cooling is a more energy-efficient and refrigerant-free alternative. We tested two portable commercial swamp coolers to see how they held up against our portable air conditioner picks. Here's what we found.