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ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Flashlight

Deal price: $26 | Street price: $36

Though the light on your phone can do the trick in a pinch, its usability and brightness are no match for a dedicated flashlight. Our top pick offers better illumination and durability than the competition. It features a rugged design that can withstand total immersion in water, an easy-to-use two-button interface, and the broadest range of brightness settings. When we cranked this flashlight to its highest setting during our testing, we could make out the trees at the end of a 500-foot field.

Anker PowerWave Stand Qi Charger (2-Pack, Refurbished)

Deal price: $18 | Street price: $26
With code B2SCRSAVING

Our budget Qi wireless charger is ideal for those seeking to save a few bucks and who ultimately don’t mind providing a power brick. Although the PowerWave isn't fast, it’s perfect for overnight charging or to keep your phone topped off throughout the day. It charged a fully drained iPhone 12 battery to just under 15% after 30 minutes and 30% after an hour using a Quick Charge 3.0 AC adapter. They work with both AC adapters and USB chargers, or you can simply plug them into a USB port on your computer. However, this bundle only includes Micro-USB cables.

BeginAgain Animal Parade A to Z Puzzle and Playset

Deal price: $26 | Street price: $35

Seeking a thoughtful gift for a toddler in your life? This cute animal puzzle is composed of chunky wooden creatures who nest together in a colorful menagerie. Each animal is labeled with a corresponding letter of the alphabet that helps guidechild to find each animal’s proper placement. Besides functioning as a fun learning tool, it also serves as a nice decorative piece in a nursery or playroom.

Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24

Deal price: $34 | Street price: $40

Keep tabs on your home with our top indoor security camera. Perfect for daily use, the Eufy Solo offers great image quality, four options for video storage, and continuous recording. Plus, its smart-assistant connection allows you to hook up to Alexa or Google Assistant for added integration into your smart-home. Our testers noted it felt a little cheap out of the box, but it delivers sharp 2K images, and can detect motion, people, pets—with or without a paid cloud storage plan.

Is the Oura Ring worth it?

This tiny titanium device tracks tons of data, including sleep, skin temperature, heart and breathing rates, and more—for a price. It’s an impressive piece of tech, but does it really promote a healthier lifestyle?

Where to buy N95s, KN95s, and surgical-style masks you can trust

While medical-style masks are much easier to find these days than at the start of the pandemic, it can still be difficult to separate the good from the bad. Here are the masks we recommend from reliable retailers.

The best smart window shades and blinds

Smart blinds are a luxury—but that doesn’t mean they’re not functional. Besides added convenience, they can help save on energy costs and boost your home’s security too.