Dave Johnson

Wirelessly charge your phone on an elegant stone slab that’s 35% off

The Eggtronic Wireless Charging Stone isn’t your run-of-the-mill Qi-compatible wireless charger. Finished in real marble, it looks genuinely stunning. In fact, it’s too bad that a mundane USB cable unavoidably snakes out from underneath, because it’s otherwise a work of art. The stones retail for $70, but right now you can get one for 35% …

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Get this 6

Sometimes when engineers throw every idea they have into a product, it comes out like the car Homer Simpson designed that bankrupted his brother’s company. But sometimes you get a charming does-everything product like the Pitaka Air Omni 6-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. Usually retailing for $159, I’ve gotten an exclusive deal for Cheapskate readers: You can get the Pitaka Air …

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Charger deals Tuesday: Save up to 45% on wireless charging stands and cables

It’s a shame that Qi-compatible phones don’t ship with a charging pad, because a lot of people continue to charge their new phone with a clumsy cable rather than buying a charging pad. If you’ve never experienced the convenience of wireless charging, I have a few deals this week to encourage you to make the leap. ESR ESR Lounge Stand …

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Save 65% on a spacious laptop backpack that’s wired for power (Update: Expired)

It’s back-to-school season in just a few weeks, and it’s looking increasingly likely that most kids won’t actually be going anywhere when the school bell rings. But whether you’re packing for school or just planning to work outdoors to enjoy a bit of the summer, a spacious laptop bag is a welcome luxury. This Seehonor travel laptop backpack packs a …

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Get a refurbished UE Boom 3 Bluetooth speaker for just $89

Ultimate Ears makes some of the best portable Bluetooth speakers around and the Boom series is right at home outdoors thanks to a simple but rugged design and good battery life. The Boom 3 might be priced a little on the high side, but it’s worth it. That’s why I was excited to find that right now, you can snag …

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This miniature USB

There are only two things I keep plugged into the USB hub on my desk: a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica, complete with glowing eye and sound effect, and a small fan to beat the heat in the summer. One of them is useless; the other is blowing air on me even as I type this article during another sweltering LA …

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Get refurbished JBL Live 400BT wireless headphones for just $45

I’ve always been a fan of JBL, and I appreciate the fact that the company has audio gear for every price range. Want a high-end gaming headset? JBL has you covered with the Quantum One. Looking for budget headphones? The Tune 450BT is a solid option. Coming in somewhere in the middle is the JBL Live 400BT, which lists for …

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Get a $45 Totallee leather phone case for free

I’m a fan of Totallee’s thin and slim phone cases. I like the “barely there” approach that gives you grippability (modern phones are engineered from the ground up to slip out of your hands) and a small amount of protection from falls, but still feels like your phone is almost naked. Now you can try a Totallee case — for …

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Save up to 50% on power accessories including a $13 wireless charging stand

My mom once told me that you can never have too many socks. That’s probably true, but I tend to believe that you can never have too many power accessories. I have so many Qi wireless chargers scattered around my house that if they were glasses of water, I’d be able to fight off an alien invasion in an M. …

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Save $200 on a Vizio Dolby Atmos 5.1.4

It doesn’t matter what kind of TV you have: If you’re relying on the integrated speakers, your sound system is terrible. That’s why you can’t understand dialogue and all the music and sound effects sound like they’re played through a transistor radio. The best thing you can do to upgrade your home theater audio is to add a soundbar — …

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