One fun part of being knee-deep in the giant Boing Boing Store Three-Day VIP Annual Sale is that it's a perfect opportunity for a few old favorites to make a triumphant return.

And the fact that each of these 10 fan-favorite gadgets is now also an extra 20 percent off should be incentive enough for you to pay some extra close attention. Right now, just use the codeword VIPSALE20 and you can get that added 20 percent discount off the already heavily lowered prices. 

Whether you're looking for yourself or already turning an eye toward the holiday season, these Black Friday-esque prices should make the decision to pick up one of these cool items that much easier.

Plugies Curves Stainless Steel Zinc Alloy Cable – $15.99 after coupon; originally $25

Made with durable zinc alloy heads and an anodized stainless steel exoskeleton, this is a Lightning cable that won't fray, bend or break. The coiled steel inside offers just enough flex for pushing the 2.4A quick charge to all of your Apple devices.

ARMOR-X 2-in-1 Tablet Stand – $23.96 after coupon; originally $49

This sturdy aluminum stand lets you position your tablet just right so you can go hands-free anytime. Easily adjustable, it also folds up for quick transport.

Hombli Smart Indoor Camera – $31.96 after coupon; originally $99

Keep an eye on your home anytime with this smart indoor cam featuring crystal clear 1080p HD video, night vision, 2-way audio, and the ability to store footage on MicroSD or to the cloud. And with the Hombli Smart Life app on your phone, you can control all your surveillance right from the app, no matter where you are.

GoSpace SuperDrive 7-in-1 USB-C Hub – $35.96 after coupon; originally $99

Seven — count 'em — 7 ports for linking up virtually any charging you need. From USB-C to HDMI to even an SD card, this hub delivers up to 100 watts of power so even your laptop can stay fully juiced. There's even a 4K video output for all your high-end viewing needs.

Sun Chaser 20,000mAh Solar-Powered Wireless Charger – $47.99 after coupon; originally $129

The Sun Chaser is all about versatility. In addition to its hefty 20,000mAh power battery, this bank can handle wireless charging and has a mighty LED floodlight as well. In addition to charging up to three devices at once, once your reserves get low, the light-absorbing solar panels can kick in and get you right back to full power again.

Rollova 2.0 Digital Ruler – $61.59 after coupon; originally $89

Here's how you measure in 2020. The stainless steel Rollova digitally charts curves and straight lines on a variety of surfaces to give you an exact distance between two points. A Kickstarter favorite, the Rollova fits easily in your pocket and offers accurate measurement with every roll. 

Cashew Smart Wallet with Biometrics and Bluetooth – $79.99 after coupon; originally $149

It's the world's first wallet with a biometric reader to ensure you're the only one with access to your cash and cards. The Cashew can store up to 20 different fingerprints, syncs with your phone, and will even send you an alert if someone tries to get into it. There's also a buzzer to help you find it if you forget where you put it.  

Sonic Soak Ultrasonic Cleaner – $87.99 after coupon; originally $250

Ultrasonic vibrations are the key to cleaning with this ultra-cool washer. Just drop the Sonic Soak into a bowl of water with the item you want to clean and the 50,000 ultrasonic vibrations per second will dislodge dirt and leave everything sterling clean.

Pivo Pod Silver: Smart Interactive Pod – $111.99 after coupon; originally $199

The Pivo Pod Silver is like hiring a cameraman to shoot all your selfies and YouTube videos. The Pivo Pod syncs with your phone to track you in the frame, stop or start recording with a gesture or voice command, or even stream you live to almost 30 different social media platforms at once.

Mobile Pixels Duex Pro Portable Dual Monitor – $199.20 after coupon; originally $249

The Duex can take your productivity to new places, turning your single laptop screen into a double monitor beast of functionality. It can rotate a full 270 degrees to serve as a handy presentation monitor but is lightweight enough to portably bring the second screen experience with you everywhere you go.

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With all this sticking close to home the past six months, let's face it — your vehicle is probably feeling…well, a little neglected. Hey, with all that time sitting around in the garage, yearning to get out and go…we get it.

The Boing Boing Store's Three-Day VIP Annual Sale is a great opportunity to show your favorite car or truck a little love with some new gear. And don't worry — it doesn't have to be anything extravagant. That's especially since you can take an extra 20 percent off the already discounted prices on all of these items. Just enter the code VIPSALE20 when you make your purchase.

Your car and your wallet will appreciate it.

Crave DualHub USB Car Charger – $7.99 after coupon; originally $24

The DualHub lives up to the name, charging two USB-powered devices back to full strength at lightning speed. And if the driver and passenger both need a charge-up, the Intelligent Charging Technology automatically gauges each device for just the right energy feed.

Kobra Wireless Car Scanner – $11.99 after coupon; originally $49

The Kobra is like having a mechanic in your glovebox. Just hook it up to your vehicle and this wireless scanner unscrambles more than 3,000 generic and manufacturer-specific trouble codes, so you'll always know just what your car or truck needs.

Gravity X Car Mount – $15.99 after coupon; originally $29

The Gravity X uses the cracks and seams in a vehicle's dash as the perfect location to let gravity hold your phone in just the right spot. It works with any smartphone or tablet — just hook it in place and you're set to use it safely while driving.

Chargeworx Wireless Charging Car Mount – $31.99 after coupon; originally $59

Meanwhile, the Chargeworx goes a step further, not just holding your phone in its secure grip, but also charging it with up to 10 watts of Qi-compatible power. Stick it on your air vent, dashboard, or windshield, and give yourself the perfect viewing angle.

Mini Cordless Car Vacuum Cleaner – $31.96 after coupon; originally $49

For all those crumbs and other debris that dirty up your vehicle, this mini-vac gives you a solid 30 minutes of action per charge to suck them all up. It comes with detachable nozzles and removable filters to get every crack and crevice — and it fully charges in just 3 to 4 hours.

Autowit Cordless Tire Inflator – $47.99 after coupon; originally $69

Using the air pumps at the gas station is usually a pain, so this cordless tire inflator can handle the job instead. You can preset the recommended pressure, attach it to your vehicle and the inflator will actually shut itself off when you hit the desired air pressure.

Light Smart Solar Powered Parking Sensor – $71.20 after coupon; originally $129

For vehicles that don't have an onboard parking cam, the Light Smart is the next best thing. It attaches to your car with no wiring, syncs to your phone and gives you both audio and video alerts if you're getting too close to something behind you. It even runs itself on solar power.

CarAIDE 18-in-1 Super Safety Jump Starter and Multi-Tool – $63.99 after coupon; originally $99

Sure, the CarAIDe can jumpstart your vehicle without cables or another car or truck. But that's just the start of its utility, which also includes a phone charger, belt cutter, flashlight, window breaker, burglar alarm, compass and more.

Autowit SuperCap 2 Portable Jump Starter – $100 after coupon; originally $149

The SuperCap 2 is a supercapacitor, which means all it needs is a quick spark from even a weak battery to jump your vehicle back to life. No pre-charging necessary here. Plus, it works in extreme weather conditions when you need saving the most.

Rexing V3 Dual Full HD WiFi Dash Cam – $135.20 after coupon; originally $199

This dashcam gives you both forward-facing and cabin-facing views of what happening — and gives you full 1080p HD quality video recordings of both. There's also a built-in GPS logger that marks your time, date, location and speed data to all your recordings automatically.

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With more and more of our everyday carry items needing a steady supply of power, it's worth considering some easy daily solutions for keeping all of those devices charged up at a moment's notice.

If you're an Apple acolyte, that could mean you've got an iPhone, AirPods and an Apple Watch on you at virtually all times. Since absolutely nobody wants to be carrying around all the charging cables and other paraphernalia needed to handle multiple Apple power-ups, the Moovy 3-in-1 Wireless Fast Charging Station looks to take care of all that action from one simple elegant hub.

With an easy plug-in, this docking station is ready to go, capable of feeding power wirelessly to an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods, all at the same time. With up to 15 watts of power coursing through its innards, the Moovy is also very conscious of your tech and its well-being. 

That's why this docking station is sporting some significant charging safeguards, including over-current, over-voltage, and over-temperature protection. Even as its providing much-needed power, the whole system watchfully protects your tech from overheating or any potential damage. It's even got a foreign object detector so it never feed power to objects that don't need it.

Unlike many of their cheaper competitors, the Moovy has a sense of style as well. Made with premium materials, the pad has an attractive vegan leather covering for a more upscale appearance. If you prefer your nightstand or work desk to have a more professional look, the Moovy should fit right in seamlessly.

In addition to the anti-skid silicone pad, the Moovy also ultra-slim. At less than an inch thick, it's built to be portable, so you can easily slip it into a bag or briefcase to supply some much-needed energy for anywhere.

The Moovy 3-in-1 Wireless Fast Charging Station retails for $129, but with the current offer, it's available for over 50 percent off. But during the Boing Boing Three-Day VIP Annual Sale, that isn't enough savings, so if you enter the codeword VIPSALE20 during checkout, you can slash another 20 percent off your total. That makes the Moovy on sale now for only $47.99.

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Pocket-sized projectors have really grown up in the last few years. Previously under-powered and under-resourced, manufacturers have upped the game on these handheld projectors, with many now offering brighter, clearer images, increased functionality and connectivity as well as the ability to effectively become a portable home media center.

And with movie theaters still mired in a very slow comeback from COVID-19, these mini-media hubs could soon be our new default when we want to go out and see a movie.

One of those models attacking the boundaries of what these portable projectors can do is Lenso with their highly resourceful Lenso Cube. Whether you're out and about or just staying at home and ready to fire up a show or a movie, the Lenso Cube is ready to serve. 

Even by modern standards, the Cube does surprise with how much is jammed into that ultra-compact 2-inch-by-2-inch cube that can easily rest in the palm of your hand.

First, it's powered by a punchy 200 lumens LED lamp with a lifespan of more than 20,000 hours of viewing. Place it on a tabletop or counter or on a tiny tripod and the Cube projects a 1080p HD quality image up to 10 feet across with strong, sharp images during both daylight and night hours viewing.

As for what's playable, the Cube connects to virtually anything. Whether you sync it via Bluetooth, WiFi, HDMI or USB, the Cube works in conjunction with almost any device for playback. It's even equipped to support Apple AirPlay, screen mirroring or to connect with over 3,600 apps in the Google Play Store to ensure you'll always have a way to watch. Of course, it's also packing 16GB of its own on-board storage if you just want to cut out the middle man.

Even if you just want to listen to music, it's got its own speaker created by engineers from Harmon Cardin and Bose.

You can make selections, adjust volume and more via the easy touch display or with the included remote control. And with a battery life of 2 hours, a life that extends up to 20 hours if you're only playing back audio, you'll always be ready for a viewing party from your couch to anywhere else you may go.

Right now during the big Boing Boing Three Day VIP Sale, the Lenso Cube 1080p Pocket Projector that normally retails for $799 is now 20 percent off its already discounted total. When you use the code VIPSALE20 during checkout, you'll drop your price for this powerful projector all the way down to just $247.99.

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We know you've had plenty on your mind the last few months, but…have you thought about your holiday shopping yet?

Yeah, probably not. With everything going on, it's probably easy to forget that even though the holidays are bound to look a lot different this year, the shopping will still need to happen regardless.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday still a few months off, consider letting the huge Boing Boing Three-Day VIP Sale happening right now help you check a few items off your list. Among the products enjoying Black Friday-style pricing right now: 20 great apps and services that can help improve your business, upgrade your tech or just make you and your life a touch better.

In addition to the already lowered sale prices, you can slice another 40 percent off that total by using the coupon code VIPSALE40 when you make your purchase.

Tech

Dashlane Password Manager Premium Plan: 1-Yr Subscription – $17.99 after coupon; originally $59

With Dashlane, you can kick all the lame, easily cracked passwords to the curb. Dashlane will create new, strong, unique passwords for every account you log into, remember those details, then automatically fill them in when you return so you can enter with a single click.

Hello Backgrounds: Videos and Images Package – $23.99 after coupon; originally $99

Your video conferencing background says a lot about you. With Hello Backgrounds, you can choose from 90 videos and more than 300 fantastic images to serve as your video call backdrops. It works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Skype — and whether it's for business or just chatting with friends, it works for them too.

PDFBear PDF Software: Lifetime Subscription – $41.99 after coupon; originally $1,000

PDFs are a universal document format…but that doesn't mean they aren't a bear to use or edit when necessary. PDFBear is the PDF equalizer, allowing you to convert a PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, jpeg or a bunch of other file formats. Or turn any of those files into PDF. It's an all-in-one PDF solution.

KeepSolid VPN Unlimited: Infinity Plan (10 Devices) – $35.40 after coupon; originally $299

VPN Unlimited is all about keeping you safe online by masking your IP and your most sensitive information from prying eyes. Through their secured connection, you can surf the web with complete anonymity and protection with no speed or bandwidth limits. And this subscription covers up to 10 devices, which should be enough to cover your entire household.

Business

LongTailPro: One Time (10,000 Keyword Lookups) – $29.99 after coupon; originally $1,500

LongTailPro is a keyword suggestion tool that helps you score high-converting online traffic with long-tail keywords. With a 7-day SEO Bootcamp, you can settle on the keywords that'll work best for you, then let LongTailPro craft your SEO strategy and monitor its success…as well as what your top competitors are doing.

Mashvisor: Lifetime Subscription – $23.99 after coupon; originally $1,499

Using a host of real estate data and analytics, Mashvisor crunches 3 months of research into 15 minutes of automated processing, evaluating homes in your area to find lucrative rental or even Airbnb opportunities. You can corner your area real estate market with all the public data available…but faster than all your fellow buyers.

Currency HeatwaveX Financial Tool: Lifetime Subscription – $29.99 after coupon; originally $1,140

Currency Heatwave Explorer is the one-stop analytics hub with 15 unique tools to help you settle on the right financial trades. You can monitor currency strength, volume, trade ideas, top winners and losers and more to make sure you're only making the smartest financial decisions.

Ashampoo 3D CAD 7 Architecture Version – $17.99 after coupon; originally $79

If you're planning your dream home or just need to redecorate your current place, Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture can show you what it'll all look like before any work gets done. From moving walls and foundations to electrical to millions of objects you can drag and drop into your project, it's like a look into your home's future.

Sellfy Online Store Builder: Starter Plan – $35.99 after coupon; originally $228

Whether you're selling physical or digital products like ebooks or music, Sellify gives you all the tools to set up an online storefront in just five minutes. With buy now buttons, shopping carts, payment options like PayPal and more, you can get your new business off the ground fast.

MySignature Email Signature Generator (Lifetime) – $17.99 after coupon; originally $540

MySignature can give your email marketing a shot in the arm with branded email signatures that gives your whole operation added legitimacy. You can add logos, photos, banners and more to make your business emails really pop with clients and customers.

Foreceipt Receipt Tracker App: 5-Year Subscription – $17.99 after coupon; originally $239

With over half a million users, Forceipt is your personal bookkeeper that turns receipts, bills, and invoices into digital data to help you chart expenses or prepare your taxes. Just snap a pic of your receipt — and Foreceipt takes it from there.

Postoplan Social Media Automation: Lifetime Subscription – $59.99 after coupon; originally $199

Social media platforms can consume a lot of marketing time and energy, but Postoplan helps streamline the process. An all-in-one automatic marketing system for social media and messengers, you can add an unlimited number of accounts, choose from over 700 post ideas, schedule messenger posts, plan content, edit photos, and more.

Design Wizard Pro: Lifetime Subscription – $23.40 after coupon; originally $599

If you don't have an artistic bone in your body, let Design Wizard's array of graphic design features handle the work for you. Design Wizard has over 30,000 design templates and a library of 1.2 million royalty-free images, fonts and other graphics to help you create just the marketing materials you need.

Self-Improvement

Beelinguapp Language Learning App: Lifetime Subscription – $23.99 after coupon; originally $100

With Beelinguapp, listening takes center stage in the language learning process. Using text in your mother tongue and your new language, this app uses its unique karaoke-style reading as you follow the audio of a native speaker, boosting your understanding in one of 14 different languages.

Restflix: Restful Sleep Streaming Service Subscriptions – $29.99 after coupon; originally $99

With access to more than 20 channels of sleep meditations, bedtime stories, calming visuals, and binaural beats, this revolutionary streaming service is designed to help you fall asleep faster and get a more restful sleep. Even if you just want to relax or engage in some mental healing, Restflix is calm personified.

History Hit TV Streaming Service – $29.99 after coupon; originally $99

Learn the world's history through this streaming service library, chock full of hundreds of history documentaries, interviews, films, and even podcasts. From original programming to licensed shows, from the Ancient and Classical periods up to the Information Age, you'll uncover human history you never knew. 

BetterMe Home Workout & Diet: Lifetime Subscription – $23.99 after coupon; originally $1,200

Whether you're looking to lose some weight at home, get a personal diet plan, track water intake, or get personal trainer advice, BetterMe has you covered. This app brings all the benefits of the gym right to your home so your body goals come faster and easier.

Speechify Audio Reader: 1-Year Subscription – $23.99 after coupon; originally $390

Don't have time to read? Speechify takes all that stuff you want to read — books, documents, articles and more — and turns them into easily accessible audiobooks that you can listen to anywhere, anytime. Your personal reading assistant is perfect for those with no time to pick up a book or those with dyslexia, ADD or other reading difficulties.

The Superhuman Lifetime Subscription Bundle – $47.40 after coupon; originally $2,957

This collection of five courses is dedicated to turning you into a real-life superhero, including training in learning a foreign language with uTalk, mindfulness exercises with MindFi, fitness programs with Fitterclub and more.

Rezi Résumé Software: Pro Lifetime Subscription – $17.40 after coupon; originally $540

Rezi is the resume generator that will get you past the automated resume system employers use now. Your ATS-optimized resume with keywords to help catch the system's electronic eye also gets instant feedback so you'll have the best possible chance at landing the job you want.

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Learning never stops. Not if you're doing it right, anyway. Whether you're trying to add to your professional resume or just pick up a new skill or two to tinker with on the side, there's undoubtedly an online learning package to help you achieve your mission.

And you shouldn't have to pay a lot of money to learn it, either. As part of the massive Boing Boing Three-Day VIP Sale, here are 15 bundles of digital learning courses on a host of critical topics all at an added 60 percent off their already discounted price. Just enter the code VIPSALE60 during checkout to get the added savings.

The 2020 Premium Learn To Code Certification Bundle – $15.60 after coupon; originally $2,300

Coding is the heart of all things tech, so learn the language of the modern world with 10 courses and more than 120 hours of training in disciplines like HTML, JavaScript, Ruby and more.

The Deep Learning and Data Analysis Certification Bundle – $15.99 after coupon; originally $1,600

Best-selling instructor and data scientist Minerva Singh guides learners through eight courses and more than 30 hours in understanding data analysis, data visualization, statistics and learning how to make machines actually think and react by themselves.

The Complete Become a Product Manager Certification Bundle – $15.60 after coupon; originally $2,032

Product managers can make or break any company's development process, so this giant 13-course collection explores all the methods to be a respected and certified PM, from Lean management to effective communication to understand analytics and even some data science.

The Complete 2020 Learn Linux Bundle – $27.60 after coupon; originally $3,540

Linux is the beast running the world's top tech, including the world's 500 fastest supercomputers. This 12-course, 110-plus-hour training package helps first-timers understand this versatile operating system, then progresses through all of its varied business uses, including the cloud.

The Complete 2020 CompTIA Certification Training Bundle – $27.60 after coupon; originally $3,486

There are few certifications in all of IT as valuable as CompTIA certification, so this expert-led bundle of 14 courses covering over 300 hours of material can help any pro get certified with networking, security, cloud operations and more.

The Build a Strategy Game Development Bundle – $15.99 after coupon; originally $1,990

Over 10 courses, you'll learn how to use Unity, the world's most powerful game engine, to create a strategy-based video game from the ground up. From coordinating movements to combat to using artificial intelligence in your build, this training covers it all.

The Ultimate SQL Bootcamp Certification Bundle – $8.40 after coupon; originally $1,200

Databases hold all the secret knowledge — and over these six courses, you understand how to use all that data, including important tools and platforms like SQL Lite, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Rest API, and Oracle SQL.

The Ultimate Artificial Intelligence Scientist Certification Bundle – $13.99 after coupon; originally $799

Machine learning is one of the fastest-growing areas of tech exploration. These four courses with nearly 90 hours of instruction break down what you need to know about deep learning, Python programming, and tools like TensorFlow to understand and create thinking AI systems.

The Build Your Own Business with WordPress and WooCommerce Bundle – $15.99 after coupon; originally $2,200

WordPress and its most popular digital business plug-in WooCommerce are driving huge swathes of online sales. This collection of 11 courses explains how to use those tools to effectively promote your products and services as well as the digital content your business creates.

The Complete SEO and Digital Mega Marketing Bundle – $19.60 after coupon; originally $2,330

There's so much to learn around digital marketing these days. That's why this 15-course, 90-hour training uber-package attacks how to do everything, from copywriting and email marketing to social media campaigns and search engine optimization (SEO).

The A to Z Cyber Security and IT Certification Training Bundle – $15.60 after coupon; originally $1,437

You can launch a new career as an ethical hacker with everything packed into these 12 courses. With over 114 hours of training, this content explains how to protect and defend vulnerable online systems, including the certification to prove your expertise.

The 2020 Ultimate AWS Certification Training Bundle – $23.99 after coupon; originally $274

Cloud systems are how modern digital business gets done, and this collection of six courses explains all the tricks and techniques for working on the most popular cloud platform in the world, Amazon Web Services.

The Complete Blockchain and Ethereum Programmer Bundle – $11.60 after coupon; originally $1,861

As the beating heart behind the explosion of cryptocurrency, these 10 courses on blockchain and Etherium not only help you understand how this financial gamechanger happened, but how to use those tools to mine or even create your own digital currency.

The Premium 2020 Project and Quality Management Certification Bundle – $18.39 after coupon; originally $2,699

There's more than one way to successfully complete a project — and this giant bundle of 11 courses packed with over 120 hours of training material covers them all. From Agile to PMP, Scrum to Six Sigma, you'll learn the pluses and minuses of each methodology en route to a six-figure career.

The Complete Data Science A to Z Bundle – $12.40 after coupon; originally $297

Data science is behind most of what we call business in 2020, so the four courses included here explain natural language processing, R programming, and the right steps for breaking into one of the world's fastest-growing and most in-demand career fields.

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With everything going on in the world right now, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of it all. With some many forces threatening to cast a shadow over you, your family and your day-to-day life, sometimes it pays to just take a short step back from it.

Rather than letting world events work you up, sit down, turn everything off, and focus on a project right in front of you. Something that demands time and attention and your own two hands to solve. 

From cool model kits to robotics to 3D printing, we've pulled together 20 great DIY projects that can help make the world go away, at least for a while. Plus, as part of the huge Boing Boing Store Three-Day VIP Sale, you can enter VIPSALE20 during checkout and get an added 20 percent off each of these already discounted prices.

DIY Metal Model Kits

Anybody can put together a jigsaw puzzle. Instead, cross a little mechanical engineering into your modeling with these incredibly cool metal model kits from Time for Machine. Each one is crafted from at least 60 polished stainless steel pieces and each has its own internal mechanisms that make wheels turn, propellers spin and more. 

Hot Tractor Metal DIY Model Kit – $19.96 after coupon; originally $24

Construct this 4.5-inch long sturdy metal reproduction of a real-life heavy K700 tractor. A great starter kit with 90 pieces, the tractor has a swivel rear axle just like its real-life prototype while the cabin doors and the hood can be opened, revealing the inertial mechanism inside.

Mysterious Timer Metal DIY Model Kit – $43.96 after coupon; originally $54

The clockwork is truly on display here, as tinkerers create a multi-layered timer that actually works. You can set the alarm to go off in an hour, then sit back and watch in fascination as it counts down. Fascinating, enigmatic…and truly gorgeous

Silver Bullet Metal DIY Model Kit – $43.96 after coupon; originally $54

At 6 inches long, this Silver Bullet sports car screams sleek and retro. With over 90 pieces, the wind-up mechanism inside allows you to see all the interior engine gears as they push this legendary roadster along.

Glorious Cabrio Metal DIY Model Kit – $47.96 after coupon; originally $59

Another lovingly crafted auto of the past, this project has over 110 pieces, spring-powered movement, a functioning steering wheel and a real aura of sophistication, even though it's easy to assemble.

Marvel Tank Metal DIY Model Kit – $55.96 after coupon; originally $69

Inspired by World War I designs, this metal beast is a trippy cross between real-world history and steampunk. With its wind-up spring system, this 6-inch, 140-piece self-propelled tank can rumble across your desk with all the power of a real-life weapon of war.

Royal Voyager Metal DIY Model Kit – $63.96 after coupon; originally $79

It looks just like a classic American hulking muscle car of the 70s. And when you raise the hood on the 7-inch Royal Voyager, you can actually see the engine and how it runs. And with the wind-up handle, you can even send this eye-catching construction rolling forward.

Heavenly Hercules Metal DIY Model Kit – $95.96 after coupon; originally $119

With over 200 pieces, this shining reproduction of the aircraft with the largest wingspan in aviation history is bold and impressive. Packed into the build are eight motors, which allow users to fire up the Heavenly Hercules with all propellers spinning in unison.

Dazzling Steamliner Metal DIY Model Kit – $127.96 after coupon; originally $159

At 20 inches long and constructed from 256 pieces, the Dazzling Steamliner is the flagship of the Time for Machine line — and it's a beauty. From the top and the side, you can watch all the movements of the gear-wheel and flywheel inside that power this cross between historic steam engine and fantasy.

Robotics

Smart Nano Bots PCB Construction Set – $47.20 after coupon; originally $99

Build 7 tiny robots from collections of motors, sensors and other parts, each a smart, roving creation of its own. Crafted from 70 parts and 250 different electronic components, these step-by-step guides help users develop their very real structural, hardware and electrical engineering skills and their sense of artistic design on these super-fun projects.

DIY Robotic Art Kit for Ages 6 to 9 – $35.99 after coupon; originally $69

This introductory STEM learning kit is where art, science, and robotic technologies all converge. Students can construct their own confetti cannon, a vacuum, a spirograph maker and a whole bunch more cool projects that bring sciences and the arts into perfect balance.

DIY Robot Curiosity Kit for Ages 8 to 10 – $79.99 after coupon; originally $119

Every kid wants to build their own robot…and this kit can put them on the right path. Including  15 pilot DIY experiments, these projects are instant fun for kids while exploring the fundamentals of robotics, problem-solving skills, and sparking ferocious creativity.

SunFounder PiCar-V Kit V2.0 for Raspberry Pi 4 – $83.96 after coupon; originally $115

In tandem with the single board Raspberry Pi micro-computer, this kit melds robotics and programming to help users build their own robot car. Remote controllable via PC, mobile phone, or tablet, this open-source robo-vehicle even comes with a wide-angle USB webcam to broadcast real-time video.

SunFounder Robotic Arm Edge Kit for Arduino – $43.99 after coupon; originally $69

With the open-source MCU Arduino UNO and a servo expansion board, you'll craft your own robotic arm with full four-axis control. Once it's constructed, you can even program it to perform a variety of repetitive functions.

SunFounder Nano DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit – $37.56 after coupon; originally $59

With this kit, you'll create the cute little humanoid robot known as Sloth. But once Sloth is born, that's when the programming fun comes in as you use a visual programming code to make Sloth walk, dance, gesture, perform tasks and more.

DIY Bionic Robot Lizard – $43.96 after coupon; originally $65

Of course, if you're going to build a robot, who says it has to be human. This time, you'll build your own robot lizard. After putting him together, you can use the remote control to put your robo-pet through his paces, as well as rewrite the code to make him do all sorts of fun robot stuff.

Gadgets

MAKERbuino Educational DIY Game Console – $51.19 after coupon; originally $79

With this kit, you can actually build your own open-source handheld gaming device that really works.  Based on Arduino UNO, you get all the electronic components, modules, and accessories needed — and a few hours later (if you follow the instructions), you'll be a true gaming creator.

Ringo DIY Mobile Phone Kit + Tools – $143.96 after coupon; originally $194

If you thought building your own smartphone was beyond you, this Ringo kit can dispel that notion. Funded by Kickstarter backers, this kit gives you everything you need to build a mobile phone compatible with all the major networks for making and receiving calls and texts, playing games, calendar features and more.

Circuit Scribe: DIY Circuit Kits – $26.39 after coupon; originally $58

Using Circuit Scribe's conductive ink pen, sweet magnetic modules, and plain old printer paper, your paper becomes the base for your own circuits, like blinking lights, beeping buzzers, and whirling motors. If you want to explore foundational circuit properties like conductivity, this is the fun way to do it.

BONDIC Pro Kit with + Extra Refills – $17.59 after coupon; originally $39

Bondic is a replacement for glue, a super-cool liquid plastic that hardens only after you hit it with UV LED light after it's applied. Even if you need to recreate a broken plastic piece, this Bondic kit along with two extra tubes of the liquid adhesive can step up to the project.

SparkMaker Original SLA 3D Printer Starter Bundle – $155.99 after coupon; originally $320

The SparkMaker is a user-friendly foray into 3D printing. Using affordable UV LCD resins, just pop in an SD card with your pre-loaded design, press the print button and your creation will start to take shape in front of your eyes. 

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It's a toss-up over which harmful airborne pathogen is most disruptive for every American living on the west coast these days. 

As horrible as coronavirus has been, experts would probably say the recent wildfires have been what's truly been borderline apocalyptic from an air quality standpoint. In fact, global air quality trackers with IQAir said Portland, Seattle and San Francisco had the worst air quality of any major cities around the world earlier this month.

Even if you don't live in the west, breathing clean air is fundamental. That's why we pulled together 10 of the best deals happening right now on air purification systems. And as part of The Boing Boing Store's Three-Day VIP Annual Sale, you can use the codeword VIPSALE20 during checkout to take an extra 20 percent off the already discounted price on each of these air-clearing helpers.  

Wynd Plus Smart Personal Air Purifier – $159.96 after coupon; originally $199

Featuring the world's smallest commercial particulate sensor, Wynd Plus keeps track of your environment and creates a bubble of clean air around you by removing dust, allergens, bacteria, smoke, and pollution from your personal space. 

Ozone Generator and Air Purifier – $23.96 after coupon; originally $39

Producing ozone that destroys pollutants so you have cleaner air to breathe, this unit has been proven and tested to knock out 99 percent of harmful bacteria and other impurities in your air. It's also portable and conveniently sized to take it virtually anywhere.

LUFT Cube Portable Filterless Air Purifier – $79.99 after coupon; originally $149

The LUFT Cube pair up its patented Solid-State Photocatalysis Purification (SPP) technology along with UV LED light to destroy toxic chemical gases, molds, bacteria, allergens, and unpleasant smells. Lightweight and portable, it also features 360° air intake to combat pollutants from all angles.

Autowit Fresh 1 True HEPA Air Purifier and Aroma Diffuser – $47.19 after coupon; originally $79

The Fresh 1 has it all going on, including an air purifier, an ionizer and a diffuser for essential oils for when you need to hit the road. It can sit comfortably in a cup holder as the three-stage filtration, pleasant aromas and 8 million negative ions boost your metabolism, reduce pressure and can even keep you from getting tired behind the wheel.

Bebcare Air Smart Purifier with H11 EPA Virus Filter – $143.16 after coupon; originally $259

The Air's unique combination H11 EPA-carbon filter materials work together in their proprietary air purification system, removing up to 99.97 percent of airborne particles, VOCs and odors. It also doubles as a highlight with variable colors and even plays lullabies for your baby.

PURO²XYGEN P500 Air Purifier – $135.97 after coupon; originally $229

With 4.7 out of 5 stars from reviewers on Amazon, this device is legit. Along with its slick design and a soft LED night light, it's also packing a six-stage purification system that purifies any room up to 550 square feet.

Allergy Pro 200 Air Purifier with HEPA Filter – $87.99 after coupon; originally $129

Using true HEPA filtration and three adjustable speeds, the Allergy Pro 200 features high CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) ratings, certified by an independent laboratory, that capture all the pet dander, mold spores and smoke out of your air.

Envion EA150 HEPA 3-in-1 Desktop Air Purifier – $61.59 after coupon; originally $89

Tiny, but mighty — that the rallying call of the EA150. Including a cleanable pre-filter, a true HEPA filter, and a carbon/VOC filter, air goes in the front and out the back, scrubbing the air in a 170 square-foot room three times in just 60 minutes.

CleanLight Air UV Air Purifier – $79.99 after coupon; originally $99

This is another unit built with portability in mind. Utilizing both a 360 degree H13 HEPA filter and UV-C LED light, this purifier has enough power to scrub rooms up to 160 square feet while also able to use essential oils and other scents for some quality aromatherapy.

5-in-1 Air Purifier with HEPA Filter and Negative Ion Generator – $87.20 after coupon; originally $149

With five independent air purifying technologies all working hand in hand, this purifier-slash-ion generator ensures cleaner air both day and night. From the pre-filter, to the HEPA filter, to the cold catalyst to the activated carbon filter, dust and allergens die thanks to the Pro Breeze, offering a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 218. 

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The website Autowise recently asked fans on Twitter to name their top American dream car. And as it turns out, the U.S. has more ecologically minded car owners than you might think.

In fact, drivers in 20 states said the dream car they salivated over the most…was a Tesla. 

As that survey shows, the luxury electric vehicle has turned more than a few heads over the past 15 years. And it isn't hard to understand why, since the unassuming, yet ultra-sophisticated roadster is absolutely gorgeous.

So, considering Teslas are so awesome, could we potentially get your attention by…I don't know, maybe…giving you one?

Yeah, we aren't kidding. And if you take the very easy step of entering The Win Your Dream 2020 Tesla Giveaway, you might find yourself the lucky (we'd even say incredibly lucky) winner of a $40,000 2020 Tesla Model 3.

And again…we're not kidding.

As Top Gear put it, "Everything Tesla has done up to this point has built towards the Model 3… and it's been worth it."

That's because the Model 3 is the ultimate intersection between gearhead performance, Mom-centric safety and everyone who wants to see the end of fossil fuels forever. For an electric vehicle, the Model 3 is a beast at the line, capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in as little as 3.2 seconds.

The aluminum and steel frame is tested for maximum strength, with a roof crash-tested to resist four times the car's weight, or roughly the size of two full-grown African elephants. And off a single charge, the Model 3 can zip along for over 300 miles before you need a recharge.

So what do you have to do to get this car in your driveway? Just put your name on the entry form, guys…it really isn't hard. And there's no purchase necessary either.

Send it in, we'll draw a name and, if it's you, you're instantly beyond stylin'.

Don't wait…you've got to have your entry in by Dec. 31 to be eligible to win. Good luck!

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With most of the world more conscious than ever about their carbon footprint and the sustainability of the actions they take, it begs an important question — can air travel ever be green?

Unfortunately, giant planes provide a giant amount of carbon emissions. In fact, one flight from New York City to Amsterdam produces emissions equal to over 2,500 loads of laundry and nearly three years of television viewing.

So the answer to whether or not air travel can ever be environmentally friendly is…no. Probably not. 

However, some forces in the travel industry are doing their part to try to combat the ill effects of major travel on the environment any way they can.

Brandless is one of those companies. Last year, they unveiled their first line of baggage for travel, including their Carry-On Luggage Bag and their Checked Luggage Bag. It's a line created not only to help users and their stuff survive the rigors of getting from here to there, but to actually do some good for the planet.

Both the 21-inch Carry-On and the 25-inch Checked bags are crafted from recycled PET plastic, with all their storage bags and interior linings made from those repurposed materials. In fact, a set of Brandless luggage is the equivalent of keeping 80 16-ounce plastic water bottles from ending up in the world's landfills or, even worse, our oceans.

Of course, the true test of any luggage is how well it handles life and the road, and the Brandless bags are engineered to be super lightweight, shock resistant and flexible. Both pieces are protected by a 100% Virgin Polycarbonate hard shell casing, durable wheels for smooth mobility and reinforced corners to protect against any damage.

Between the solid construction and their environmental impact, these Brandless bags can help you think more about your time on the road and less about the dent you're putting in the planet to get there.

Usually retailing for $180 and $220 each, the Brandless Carry-on Bag and Checked Luggage Bag are both part of the big Boing Boing Three-Day VIP Sale. By entering the code VIPSALE20 during checkout, you can cut the already discounted prices on each piece by another 20 percent. That lowers the price of the Carry-On Bag to just $79.99 and the Checked Luggage to only $99.99.

If you're catching the feeling of good cheer and holiday merriment in the air, that's probably because we're smack in the middle of The Boing Boing Store's Three-Day VIP Annual Sale. One of the biggest discount shopping sprints of the year, you can save serious cash on huge collections of the best items we bring you every day.

Right now, check out all these cool, yet discounted tools, appliances, memberships, services, and more — and you can enjoy savings of up to an additional 40 percent on top of that. 

Considering all that savings going on, it's no wonder Three-Day VIP Annual Sale time truly is the happiest season on the calendar. Dive in and save some cash, folks.

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PlayStation Plus: 12-Month Subscription – $34.99 w/coupon code PLAYSTATIONVIP; originally $59

You can be PlayStation royalty for a year. Enjoy free games, take advantage of special offers and discounts, and join hoards of fellow PlayStation fanatics for epic multiplayer gaming action any time you're ready to pick up a controller.  And it's all at about 40 percent off the regular price. 

Sam's Club Membership + $45 eGiftcards – $39.99 after discount; originally $45

This offer gets you $45 worth of gift cards for use at Sam's Club — even though you're only paying $39.99 for the package. Oh yeah, AND you have full Sam's Club membership privileges for a year. It's like you secure warehouse shopping access for 12 months — and they even throw in an extra $5 for you to sweeten the deal.

Vitagene DNA Ancestry Test Kit and Health Plan Voucher – $69.99 after discount; originally $99

Vitagene DNA Ancestry Premium Test Kit and Health Plan Voucher – $99.99 after discount; originally $139

Your health has never been more important — and Vitagene offers personalized information about you and your body that you probably never knew. Based on your DNA, lifestyle and goals, Vitagene puts together an actionable health plan that accounts for how your genetics impact your diet, which exercises can help you stay fit, and which supplements can assure your body remains in balance.

And of course, you also get all the genealogical information about your place of origin, family tree and other cool information that DNA services offer. And if you step up to the Premium plan, you'll also get access to a full report on your skin, detailing your genetic risk for common skin conditions like acne, eczema, dry skin and more.

Glowup Personalized Teeth Whitening Kit Voucher – $39.99 after discount; originally $60

One method of tooth whitening doesn't fit all…so Glowup takes factors like your teeth's sensitivity, brushing habits, and diet to create the most effective whitening formula that'll make your smile sparkle. With just 10 minutes of attention each night, you can get your choppers up to 10 shades whiter. 

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OMNIA T3 Universal Travel Adapter – $24.99 after discount; originally $49

Power needs are universal, which is why this universal travel adapter can feed all your devices just what they need, no matter where you are. With a dual USB-A as well as a USB-C charging port, you can power up to three devices all at once from any of 150 countries around the world. The T3 automatically detects just what your device can take and delivers just the right current from almost anywhere on the globe.

LIZ: The Smart Self-Cleaning Bottle with UV Sterilization – $45.99 after discount; originally $79

With more than 1 million bacteria hovering over most reusable water bottles, the LIZ packs UV-C light sterilization that kills 99.9 percent of the harmful viruses and other contaminants other bottles gather. In addition to keeping your beverages hot or cold for up to 24 hours, the LIZ even comes with friendly hydration reminders for you'll always know to drink some water every two hours.

Sony ZX220BT Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones (Open Box – Like New) – $34.99 after discount; originally $95

Sony XB650BT Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones (Open Box – Like New) – $54.99 after discount; originally $130

Sony headphones usually come at a premium price, but with these open box models, you can be assured they've been fully checked and certified to be working in like-new condition…expect you'll pay the significantly lower open box price. 

With 30mm drivers, both of these models pack premium sound with seamlessly easy Bluetooth or NFC connectivity and a comfortable fit so you can keep listening for hours. With the 220BTs offer eight hours of battery life, you can get up to 30 with the 650BTs, as well as Extra Bass technology for doing true justice to today's heavy-hitting bass lines and dropping beats.

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Martha Stewart 8-Qt 7-in-1 Digital Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker – $64.99 after discount; originally $109

With 14 different preset programs, this kitchen aid from Martha Stewart can take on preparing virtually any meal, including breakfast and even dessert. It holds up to 8 quarts and cooks food just the way you like it, whether you're cooking poultry, steaming rice, sauteing vegetables, or boiling yogurt. Kitchen appliances have to be multifunctional — and this cooker has that in spades.

EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner – $64.99 after discount; originally $99

You can save a truckload on your utility bill with Evapolar's newest ultra-lightweight personal air conditioner that can bring any room temperature down fast. In fact, once you fill the water tank and power up, the EvaChill can lower the air temperature by nearly 60 degrees after just 10 minutes. Just set it up on the desk — and stay cool.

Nix Mini Color Sensor V2 – $69.99 after discount; originally $99

The designer's best friend, this ping-pong ball-sized lifesaver can quickly scan the color on any room wall, clothing, furniture or other object, consult the connected app, and match it to more than 100,000 paint colors or sRGB HEX, CMYK, or LAB colors. It's in perfect sync with leading paint brands like Benjamin Moore, Dulux, Sherwin Williams to identify just what you're looking for when you walk into the paint store.

Light Smart Solar Powered Parking Sensor – $79.99 after discount; originally $129

If your vehicle doesn't have its own built-in rear sensor system, this ultrasonic sensor from FenSens is the next best thing. Attach it to your car, sync to the app, then let your phone show you and tell you when you're getting too close to the vehicle behind you. It's also solar-powered, so no need for batteries or charging connections ever.

Townew: The World's First Self-Sealing and Changing Trash Can – $89.99 after discount; originally $119

Yep, we're created trash cans that empty themselves. The Townew makes sure you never have to touch all the grossness in your garbage. With the touch of a button, this 15-liter can's built-in thermoplastic sealing technology seals its current bag. Then once you're pulled the old bag out, it automatically puts a new bag in its place. No leaks, no stink, no mess — and one of your hated household chores handled in seconds.

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Gourmia GCM7800 Brewdini 5-Cup Cold Brew Coffee Maker – $119.99 after discount; originally $149

Cold brew coffee can take up to 24 hours to do it right…unless you've got the Brewdini. Its innovative vacuum technology turbo-charges the brewing process, turning out a smooth, creamy cold brew in as little as 120 seconds. You'll never need to swing by Starbucks again.

JASHEN V16 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – $149.99 after discount; originally $299

JASHEN V18 350W Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – $179.99 after discount; originally $350

Each powered by a 350W digital brushless motor, these ultra-portable vacuums from Jashen have the super suction needed to lift embedded dirt and stains with ease and zero noise on everything from hard floors to carpets.

The V16 runs on a rechargeable 2,500mAh battery for up to 40 minutes of runtime before a recharge. Meanwhile, the V18 is also equipped with a crazy efficient smart dirt sensor that measures how dirty the area is and adjusts its power accordingly to help get the job done while also conserving juice.

Apple Airpods Pro – $219 after discount; originally $249

It's not often you'll see a $30 discount on Apple's flagship earbuds…but you've got it now. Packing the ultimate in earphone development, the Airpods Pro features both custom-designed high-excursion, low-distortion drivers for powerful bass, as well as adaptive EQ that automatically tunes the music to suit the shape of your ear.

Apple iPad Air 2, 32GB – Space Gray (Refurbished: Wi-Fi Only) – $210 after discount; originally $399

You can save $150 off the price of this refurbished Apple tablet that can handle all of your web-based projects. From its 9.7-inch Retina display to its 1.5GHz processor to its galaxy of apps and other features, this is premium Apple engineering and efficiency and a decidedly un-Apple price.

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When we pick up our phones to shoot a video, most of us aren't looking to craft "The Godfather." We just want something that looks reasonably decent that won't be an embarrassment when it gets posted to YouTube or social media.

But while not every video needs to reach Spielbergian levels of production, you might be surprised at how easy it is now to create a video that's virtually indistinguishable from a professional video shoot.

And that level of craft doesn't require video editing software best suited for the U.S.S. Enterprise. In fact, the training in The Professional Video and Audio Production Bundle helps developing video editors use even free app tools to generate brilliant video with crisp, production-quality sound that will make your work really stand out.

Over these six courses, students get a complete overview of techniques for creating, editing and producing dynamic videos and music. 

And the video instruction even starts with a deep exploration of video editing tools that don't cost a thing. The Shotcut + Logitech Capture: Learn to Use Free Video Software course includes almost two dozen lectures on how to capture video or stream it using Logitech's own 

Logitech Capture Software, then edit it with the open source Shotcut editing app. From filters and transitions to keyframes and titles to adding music, this is a solid introduction to basic editing principles on virtually no budget.

Students also get exposure to a different video recording and streaming app in the Record and Live Stream Videos with OBS training. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is also free and open-source software used to make pre-produced videos or even basic live streaming look fantastic.

Of course, no discussion of video editing can ignore the popular Adobe Premiere app. Now, Adobe has expanded the brand to include the down-and-dirty Premiere Rush — and Edit Videos On Your Phone Adobe Premiere Rush is a full-scale tutorial on how this powerful mobile-based editing app operates.

Even brilliant video can be thoroughly wrecked by bad, muddled audio, so the Audio Production Course: Record and Mix Better Audio explains the basics of music and voice recording. This training goes over the equipment you'll need as well as the tactics used by pros to make video productions, podcasts, music and other audio-driven projects sound amazing.

Then, Audio Mixing + Processing Voice in Adobe Premiere Pro CC centers on how to professionally process voice recordings using Premiere Pro. And finally, Music Production in Logic Pro X : Audio Mixing for Podcasts is a complete guide to using Logic Pro X, a favorite of audio engineers and music producers everywhere.

A nearly $1,200 package of training, you can delve into all this video and audio instruction for about $6 per course, just $40 with the current offer.

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Be honest. How many plastic lids are stashed away in your kitchen? No, seriously…how many? Go ahead and check that black hole of a cupboard down there and find out. We'll wait…

Was the number up over 20? Over 30? More? Now the second question is…could you even guess at which containers actually fit half of those lids? Probably not. 

And if you use plastic wrap or aluminum foil…well, you're not much better off. In fact, most U.S. households spend over $200 a year on wraps and foils. They then become part of the nearly 37 billion square feet of unnecessary waste Americans cast off every year.

Time to straighten up and become part of the solution. The UniLid wants to send all those other coverings to the trash permanently — and they're just resourceful enough that it could happen. 

Funded through nearly $1.4 million in pledges via Kickstarter and Indiegogo, the UniLid is a durable, reusable silicone material that stretches over any bowl, plate, dish or other kitchen container. The set comes in five sizes, ranging from an extra-small 2.5-incher to the extra large 8-inch cover.

Each lid is created to wrap itself over a wide variety of sizes, shapes and materials. Not only does it cover your food, the UniLid's contoured design actually creates an airtight, non-spill seal to preserve its freshness and flavor.

Whether it's leftovers in random Tupperware, the remains of a pot with pasta sauce, or even a half-finished can of soda, you can slap a UniLid on it and it's ready to go in the fridge for later. You can even pull one over a half sliced fruit and keep the rest moist and juicy.

And if you aren't sure when you put a UniLid on something, the handy, rotating Day of the Week dial on every UniLid will help you keep track of when that food was covered — and when it should get tossed.

Made from 100 percent food-safe, BPA free and FDA approved material, each UniLid is also microwave-safe and dishwasher safe.

With a set of UniLids, you can start tossing out all those old plastic lids and clearing out cupboard space for good. Right now, you can get three full sets including all five sizes, 15 UniLids in all, for $10 off the regular price, down to just $39.99.

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Music is hugely liberating. And whether you love rock, classical, country, rap or any other genre, there's a real sense of accomplishment when you can sit down in front of a keyboard and hammer out a note-perfect version of a favorite tune.

Of course, the only way to get to that point is usually after several hours of lessons with a trained instructor. But leave it to the good ole interwebs to come up with a new method of teaching you how to play the piano without it feeling like a chore or homework.

The Pianu Pro approach can teach you how to play some of your favorite songs, doesn't require the use of an actual keyboard — and it's actually fun.

With Pianu Pro, all you need is a web-connected device. Your keyboard shows up right on your browser, so you don't even need a physical instrument — although Pianu is compatible with a connection to almost any MIDI keyboard.

If you're ever played a game like Rock Band or Guitar Hero, then the way Pianu Pro begins your introduction to the keys may feel a little familiar. Just pick a song you want to play like "The Pink Panther Theme" and Pianu will start guiding you through playing the right keys at the right speed. Pianu tracks how close you are to keeping up with the song and awards a score. If you're good enough, you advance. 

Of course, this is a game with a purpose. As you work through 20 interactive lessons, you'll learn to play chords, how to read music and even work through six finger-strengthening tutorials so you'll be ready to scale even more elaborate compositions. 

Before you know it, you'll be playing "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Shallow" or the Game of Thrones theme, employing all the skills and techniques of long-time piano players — and you won't have to sit through one boring lesson.

With the current offer, you can save over 40 percent of the price of a lifetime of Pianu Pro access, a $275 value available now for only $159.99.

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Surveillance cameras aren't just a luxury anymore. They're practically a necessity. Whether you want to keep an eye on your home or children, secure your business or just make sure your actions are documented correctly, discreet, portable security cameras have never been more accessible or more powerful.

The Tokk C2 Discreet Day/Night Vision Camera is an example of exactly how far portable cams have come as well as their versatility for capturing or even streaming video in virtually any situation.

At just about an inch and a half in diameter, the C2 is about the size of a silver dollar and all but vanishes into its surroundings. Once activated, this portable, ultra-compact WiFi-enabled cam can start producing 720p HD quality video that will give you a crystal clear picture of what's happening.

The cam connects to its own free iOS and Android app, offering you complete control to look in on your cam from virtually anywhere. In addition to the live streaming feed, you can also instantly record video directly to a microSD card. 

The cam also sports a built-in mic, so you can always capture high quality sound along with your video.  

Since you never know when you'll need to check in, the C2 is equipped with stunning night vision capabilities. Whether the cam is in a low light situation or even during full nighttime hours, you'll still be able to stream or record video from this unblinking eye. 

And you've got loads of positioning options as well. The cam magnetically attaches to all metal surfaces, so you slip it on to the magnetic rotating mount or the magnetic pad included with the cam, or just use the also-included stickers to adhere it right where you want it.

Whether you want to use the C2 as a home security camera, as a wearable body cam, or even in your car as a dash camera, the unit can run for up to 90 minutes on a single charge. That should be enough time to capture the important moments you need to preserve to safeguard yourself, your home or your family.

Regularly $79, the Tokk C2 Discreet Day/Night Vision Cam is now available at almost $15 off, just $64.99 with the current offer.

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When you were a kid, your mom and dad probably told you to grow up and become a doctor or a lawyer. Practical people that they were, your parents probably assumed that if you were able to scale the educational heights of those revered professions, you'd be handsomely rewarded with a hefty paycheck. 

While you can certainly make a nice living in either occupation, there are other ways to lock in a six-figure salary — and they don't require extra years of schooling to accomplish it either. One such way is in the relatively unheralded, yet infinitely vital field of electrical engineering. 

 Even in a time of layoffs and economic downturns, there will always be a need for the guys who know how to supply power from Point A to Point B. With the training available in the massive Electrical and Circuits Engineering Certification Bundle, you can join that learned — and highly employable — group.

The collection brings together 13 courses that can help even technical novices get up to speed on the hows and whys of circuitry and electrical power systems. From household wiring to power grids that feed cities, these courses offer the full scope of what you can do with some electrical engineering know-how.

The Basic Concepts and Basic Laws of Electric Circuits course lays all your groundwork, introducing students of any level to the main terms, tools and concepts of electrical flow. The training goes over everything from current, voltage, power, and energy to some of the fundamental rules of circuitry including resistance, conductance, KVL, KCL, and more.

Over the next dozen courses, the training segues through all kinds of electrical education, enabling learners to earn a background in areas like circuit analysis, induction machines, AC and DC choppers, inverters and beyond. 

With a solid grounding in these foundational ideas, students can also explore courses focused on powering machines, both driven by either DC or synchronously-powered motors. There's also a set of three courses aimed at explaining three different levels of practical electricity projects, with training in small home systems to high voltage projects to even how power generating stations that power a city work.

Each course in this bundle retails for $99 on its own, but by purchasing this complete bundle now, you can save hundreds and get all this electrical engineering training for just $59.99.

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