Why Amazon Fire Kids tablets cost more, RadioShack goes crypto, a LEGO subscription service, and more

December 23, 2021

It’s almost Christmas, and as you rush to buy those last few gifts, you may find yourself asking why Amazon charges so much more for its Fire Kids tablets. Can’t you just buy the cheaper “grown-up” Fire tablet, give it to a child, and call it a day?

The answer is “yes,” but you’re missing out on a killer deal. Amazon packs a ton of extra perks with its Fire Kids tablets, and I’m not just talking about the carrying case. Check out our top story to learn about the great value that’s hiding under your nose.

Other Highlights:

• Uh oh, you forgot to shop for a family member. Thankfully, you can send them a gift card or subscription through a simple text message.
• An unregulated investment firm with shady owners turned RadioShack into a cryptocurrency shill. Get ready to buy some RADIO coin, I guess.
• LEGO might bring back some classic, retired sets … yeah, there’s a catch.
• … and more!

-Andrew

Amazon’s Fire tablets are incredibly affordable, easy to use, and packed with tons of parental controls. But why do Amazon’s Fire Kids tablets cost so much more than the normal models? What perks do they come with, and are they a better value than the “grown-up” Fire tablets? Read More »

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is a beautiful laptop with a sleek and cool-to-the-touch exterior reminiscent of Apple’s MacBook. However, it’s super expensive. Does Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon have enough features to make it worth the extra money? Read More »

If you are a fan of the OnePlus 9 Pro, just wait until you see the upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro. While we still have a month or so to wait before OnePlus launches the 10 series, leaked photos, rumors, specs, and other details continue to emerge. Here’s everything we know about the OnePlus 10 Pro and that huge stovetop camera bulge on the back. Read More »

Don’t have room for a full-sized arcade cabinet? That’s okay, because four of the Arcade1Up’s desktop Countercade units are $80 off during today’s Amazon sale. It’s time to save big on classics like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, NBA Jam, Marvel Super Heroes, and Mortal Kombat! Read More »

Call me a hater, but smart TVs are awful. Even if a smart TV works fine out of the box, its smart features will slow to a crawl or become unusable after a year or so. And a smart TV manufacturer is finally admitting that this problem exists—for some products, at least. Read More »

Chess is a timeless game that’s fun for clever minds of all ages. And now, with this portable magnetic chess set, you can take your game with you and enjoy it anywhere, like at the park, in your hotel room, in the car, or even just at home on game night. The board is made of plastic but painted to look like wood grain, so it’s super lightweight and durable. It measures 9.64 x 8.46 x 0.73 inches while open, and just 8.46 x 4.8 x 1.5 inches when closed, so it’s small enough to throw in your bag while traveling. Plus, both the board and pieces are magnetic for extra security during travel.

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Do you ever get the urge to buy an old brand name like RadioShack and use its lifeless corpse to sell cryptocurrency? Oh, me neither. But that’s exactly what’s happening today. Retail Ecommerce Ventures, an unregulated investment company owned by Tai Lopez and Alex Mehr, is preparing to launch RADIO token. Read More »

As 2021 winds to a close, LEGO has a new survey in the Rewards Center that strongly hints at an upcoming LEGO subscription service. Yes, we know what you’re thinking. Another subscription service? UGH. If it makes you feel any better, judging by the information available, it could have some fantastic benefits we’ll touch on below. Read More »

Tesla’s big annual holiday update is rolling out, and this year owners are finally getting a few highly requested features. The Tesla 2021.44.25 update adds blind spot camera live view, waypoint edits, TikTok, and several cold-weather improvements. Read More »

When our family members ask which security system they should use, we usually point them to Wyze Home Monitoring. It’s incredibly affordable (despite a recent price hike), and of course, it’s very easy to set up. And now, you can buy the Wyze Home Monitoring Kit for its lowest price yet—just $50. Read More »

Whether you forgot to get someone a gift, want your gift to be waste-free, or just kind of hate wrapping presents, we’ve got you covered with some fabulous digital gifts. You can send all of these gifts virtually, by email, text, Facebook Messenger, Slack, WhatsApp, or any other messaging platform of your choice. Read More »

Used iPhones are always in hot demand, and they’re a good option if you’re looking to save some money on an Apple smartphone. Like any second-hand purchase, there are some things you should check before you hand over your money. Read More »