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This power bank does solar, USB-C, Qi wireless and flashlight, all for $19 (Update: Expired)
It's like the Swiss Army knife of mobile chargers, and it's a crazy-good deal. Plus: Save $80 on the Ninja all-in-one countertop oven.

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June 23, 2020 6:18 a.m. PT
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This 26,800-mAh mobile charger does all the things: solar, Qi wireless, USB-C, flashlight and more. For less than $20. What!

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Mobile chargers, a.k.a. power banks, come in all shapes and sizes. But not many can actually recharge themselves by harnessing the power of the sun. This one can, and it's pretty awesome in other ways, too -- starting with the price. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller Oreato has the Oryto 26,800-mAh Qi wireless solar power bank for just $19.21 when you clip the on-page 7%-off coupon and then apply promo code LLLNRZRJ at checkout. Regular price: $44.69. (Update: This deal disappeared very soon after I posted. I'm reaching out to the vendor to find out what happened. Stay tuned!)

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This thing doesn't really have a name, so I'm going to call it Frank. Frank can charge up to four devices simultaneously: one via Qi wireless, one via USB-C and two via Type-A USB. It can recharge via Micro-USB or USB-C, or you can just leave it in the sun. Because there's a solar panel on the backside.


Oh, and don't worry if it gets caught in the rain, because it's also water-resistant. Meanwhile, there's an 18-LED flashlight built in, one that can even be set to flash an SOS message.

I bought a Frank the last time it was on sale (for a slightly higher price than this). It's a tank. It's the only charger I bother packing anymore when I go a park, beach, campground or the like. In an ideal world, it would come with an AC adapter for indoor charging -- but that's a lot to ask given the price. Speaking of which, I've seen a lot of power banks that cost more and do less.

Frank for the win, y'all.



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One of the best things about the Ninja Foodi oven is that it stows up and out of the way when not in use.

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The Ninja Foodi oven sees a lot of action in my house. We use it to air-fry potatoes and other veggies, reheat pizza, even toast the occasional bagel. Sometimes it pulls regular old extra-oven duty, because it can do traditional baking as well.

The SP101 model sells new for $200; I've rarely seen it priced less. However, today only, and while supplies last, Woot has the refurbished Ninja Foodi SP100 6-in-1 oven for $119.99.

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What's the difference between the SP100 and SP101? The latter adds two options not found here: dehydrate and "keep warm." Assuming those don't matter to you, and you don't mind a 90-day warranty, you'll save yourself $80.


I really like this thing, especially the roomy 13x13-inch grill and sheet pans. But I found the instructions to be somewhat incomplete, so you may have to do a little independent research and/or experimentation. Totally worth it, though.


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Get a tower of power 12-outlet and 6-USB port surge suppressor for $30
This clever power strip stands vertically like a skyscraper for electrons.

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June 23, 2020 3:40 p.m. PT
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Does your desk have so many gadgets that you have a power strip plugged into a different power strip? If so, that's ugly, disorganized and dangerous. Perhaps what you need is a mega-size surge suppressor that can accommodate all your gear. Something like this Aukey power strip tower, which has a solid dozen outlets and six USB ports. Right now, you can get the Aukey power strip tower for $29.66 when you apply discount code NEZ8F6WS at checkout. That's over 30% off the original price of $43.

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What I like about this surge suppressor is that it doesn't lie flat on the floor, creating a sprawling metropolis of power cords. Instead, everything is contained in a single high-rise condominium of plugs, with outlets wrapping spanning all sides in four neat columns. There's also a single column of six USB ports.


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The USB ports can deliver up to 2.4 amps per port (6 amps total), though you should be advised there are no USB-C ports here -- here is a version of the Aukey power tower with a pair of USB-C ports, but it's currently sold out.

The tower has a power button and LED power indicator on top, and it has a 5-foot extension cord. You can set it on the floor or on top of your desk or tabletop, but either way, it's a convenient way to squeeze a lot of outlets into a small space.


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These $32 true-wireless waterproof sport earbuds can play for 100 hours
That's thanks to their oversize charging case, which can also charge your other devices.

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June 22, 2020 11:37 a.m. PT

The Soundpeats TrueShift2 earbuds sound surprisingly good for the price, and the oversize case doubles as a power bank.

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Size matters. Choose wireless earbuds that have a small charging case, for example, and you'll have to charge that case fairly often. Opt for something a little larger, however, and you'll have juice to burn. Fortunately, a larger case doesn't necessarily mean a larger price, as evidenced by this deal: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Soundpeats TrueShift 2 waterproof wireless sport earbuds are just $31.73 with promo code CNET6DE3. Regular price: $46.

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I've been testing these the past few days and must admit to being impressed. Once you figure out the correct way to seat them in your ears (the orientation isn't immediately obvious), they fit snugly and create a good noise-isolating, bass-enhancing seal. (Your mileage may vary; you may have to experiment with the three different ear-tips sizes to find the best fit.)

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I'm no audiophile, but I listened to a lot of different music and found the overall sound quality to be nicely balanced, clean and crisp, with just the right amount of bass. I played some videos and had no issues with audio sync. But phone calls weren't great; although I could hear the caller just fine, my voice quality was described as "a little staticky" and "mediocre overall."

Did I mention these are $32? If you want the best earbuds for phone calls, look elsewhere. But for music, these are surprisingly good. They're IPX7-rated waterproof, too.

And the case! It relies on USB-C charging and packs a 3,000-mAh battery, which Soundpeats says can net you up to 100 total hours of playtime. It also has a standard Type-A USB port, meaning you can jack in your phone or another device for some backup power.

The case is chunky, though; you probably wouldn't like the bulge it produces in a jeans pocket. That's the trade-off for making fewer trips to the charging cord.

I continue to be amazed by the wireless earbuds you can get for $50 or less. This is yet another good entry in that rapidly expanding category. To hear more (see what I did there?), check out the latest episode of The Cheapskate Show podcast, below!

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