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Monday's Best Deals: LG 4K TV, Nordstrom Rack Handbag Sale, Anker PowerPort Strip, Fossil Watches, and More

A 4K LG TV , Nordstrom handbag sale , Fossil watches , a Too Faced duo deal , and an Anker PowerPort strip lead Monday ’ s best deals .
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The best VPN deals for April 2020 are here .
A virtual private network ( VPN ) helps make your more anonymous online by letting you route your connection through an external connection .
It helps protect your sensitive data via encryption and can allow you to access blocked websites or streaming movies and TV shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of top VPN services out there , and thankfully , many of them have met the rising demand in the wake of COVID-19 by offering excellent deals on service .
From free months of service to super-cheap long-term rates , these are the best VPN deals right now .
My phone is so big and bulky .
Great for most things , like playing games or taking the 1,000th awesome pic of my cat , but it ’ s not as great if I ’ m out on a walk and have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to check a notification .
But that ’ s where a good smartwatch sale can help you ( and me ) out , and right now you can get the fifth generation of Fossil smartwatches for $ 200 .
This lovely smartwatch will give you all the normal smartwatch features , like a notification checker and ... telling you the time , but the Fossil smartwatch has a few extra bells and whistles , too .
The watch also provides a heart-rate monitor , and the ability to use Google Assistant and Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust me , Google Pay can be a lifesaver if you lose your wallet .
This smartwatch may not be quite as intense as some others on the market , but it ’ ll get the job done , and more importantly , will do it for only $ 200 right now .
Grab this deal before it ’ s gone !
If you have tons of electronics you need to plug in , look no further than the Anker PowerPort strip .
For a decent $ 40 , which is $ 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can plug in six devices in the AC outlets as well as two traditional USB ports and a USB-C port .
Not to mention all the devices you plug in will be protected from any and all surges that may occur !
Grab this before it ’ s gone !
We ’ ve all been spending an ... inordinate amount of time inside .
Why not treat yourself to a better Netflix binging and video game grinding experience ?
Best Buy has a very big and very fancy TV on sale for $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grabbing it .
This LG smart TV is a whopping sixty-five inches , so you know you ’ ll be able to see everything on this baby .
The TV boasts a 2160p resolution , and four ( ! )
HDMI ports .
As someone that only has 2 HDMI ports , that sounds awesome .
The Nano 8 can also hook up with Google Assistant so you can use it to turn the TV on and off , or change the channels without the remote .
There are all sorts of other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page , so make sure to give it a look !
And remember—you deserve nice things .
I really , really want the Sony WH1000XM3 headphones .
I ’ ve had them recommended to me many times over , but it ’ s really , really hard to get past that steep price tag .
Am I really going to use them enough to justify the $ 300+ price tag ?
Mu6 seems to agree about the WH1000XM3 's high price tag , and are offering a comparable replacement to the bluetooth headphones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Mu6 Space 1 Noise Cancelling Headphones also have active noise cancelling , and the headphones have an auto-pause and auto-play feature that knows when you have your headset on or off .
With the code 2RN6UR69 , you can give this headset a try at just $ 118 .
If you have learned anything about me , dear readers , it ’ s that I don ’ t have room for shit .
My room is small , my desk is small , and I have to throw headsets and controllers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of nerd ( well , I am a nerd , but that ’ s besides the point ) .
Finding a place where my power strips and surge protectors where my cat won ’ t knock into them is a challenge as well , but that ’ s where this funky looking surge protector comes in .
This six-plug , 4 USB power strip can cling to the side of your desk with its shape and clip on the inside , which means you can plug in all of your computer stuff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bulky wire mess out of the way .
It ’ s much better than my solution to duct-tape my power strip to the back of the desk , at least .
Office Depot is having a sale on this nifty little guy , and you can get it for just $ 20 .
No code needed !
Hey , you .
Are you looking for an excellent pair of wireless earbuds that cost less than a suburban lunch ?
We already loved the BT Transfer by Status Audio when they debuted at $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we saw they ’ ve dropped to $ 20 .
They ’ re not true wireless , but you do get a pair of stringed buds with reliable Bluetooth 5.0 aptX audio , IPX5 water resistance , and eight-hour battery life .
Each pair comes with four different size options for the ear tips and fins , so even if you have a couple of Grand Canyons flanking your face like I do , you shouldn ’ t have any comfort issues .
The best Anker and Eufy deals for April 2020 are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the great phone and tablet accessories that improve our day-to-day routines , from portable battery packs to wireless chargers , while Eufy makes handy home gadgets such as robo-vacuums and security cameras .
Between the two of these sister brands , you ’ re sure to find something super useful , and thankfully both often price their devices much cheaper than alternatives .
And right now , a number of Anker and Eufy products are deeply discounted .
Here are the best deals we ’ ve seen .
If you ’ re among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now , your phone ’ s probably lasting a bit longer per charge .
But , if you still have to venture outdoors for work , or you ’ d like a little less phone-anxiety accompanying you on your daily walks , a portable battery can go a long way in making sure you ’ re never without a way to get in touch .
Right now , RAVPower ’ s 16750mAh power bank is down to $ 18 when you use the code KINJAN99 .
If you ’ re getting tired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coffee , or just need a new source of relaxation in these weird , stressful times , a good cup of tea can help .
If you ’ re tight on cash or just want to give this method a try before really committing , this Vava electric kettle is down to $ 33 right now for Kinja readers when you use the promo code KINJAEB5 .
The best Dell and Alienware deals for April 2020 are here .
Spring cleaning can apply to computer hardware too , and if your desktop or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or maybe a key accessory or two would help enhance your everyday experience , then now ’ s the time to upgrade .
Luckily , both Dell and its gaming brand Alienware have a bunch of great deals right now , ranging from affordable entry-level laptops to powerful gaming beasts , not to mention stunning screens , colorful keyboards , and more .
Here are the best deals we ’ ve seen .
Food scales are incredibly important to have in your kitchen .
Not sure if you evenly split your portions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to figure out what 100g is ?
Weigh it !
Point is , a kitchen scale should be as much of a fixture in your home as a sink .
If you don ’ t have one yet , the Homever Food Scale is on sale for just $ 16 , if you use the code 6ZSG37LG at checkout .
This scale is a bit larger than the average kitchen scale too , so you can weight pretty much anything on this baby .
Ice cubes are , of course , a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water down your drink .
That sucks .
So instead of normal ice cubes , grab these stainless steel cubes and keep your drink cold without the unfortunate side-effect of them melting .
You can grab these half off for $ 15 if you use the code B2373AE3 at checkout , and that ’ s a great price to save the integrity of your drinks .
Handyman or not , everyone needs to make sure they have a solid toolkit in their house .
It wouldn ’ t do to have a major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have one !
DeWALT ’ s 204 piece set will give you all the sockets and wrenches you ’ ll need to to take care of most jobs around the house , and it can be yours for a low , low $ 150 .
Of course , this isn ’ t the ONLY thing you need in your house to be ready for anything , but it ’ s a really good start .
There is nothing worse on a road trip than your phone battery running out .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with USB ports built in , you might be struggling when the phone starts telling you the battery is low .
The Qidoe Car Charger can make sure you won ’ t have this problem again , with two USB ports and a USB Type-C port .
It also has additional lighter slots built in , just in case you were using the car lighter to power something else .
It ’ s a pretty good deal at $ 14 on Amazon , so grab this while it lasts !
My roommates and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much on utilities , so we keep the house at 76 degrees , as recommended by our power company .
That ’ s all fine and good during the day , but I find myself burning up when I head to bed .
My puny fan doesn ’ t really help , so I need a more direct method to cool down .
That ’ s where the ChiliPAD comes in .
The ChiliPAD sleep system comes with a mattress pad that cools you down , as well as a “ thermal regulating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fancy .
You can get the ChiliPAD and cool down your bed for $ 150 off when you use the code sleepretreat at checkout .
That brings a one-person ChiliPAD for a queen bed down to $ 350 !
Now go and get some quality sleep , for me .
Need a handle of vodka sent to your door in the next 2 hours ?
Who doesn ’ t !
For our NYC-based readers , Vodka Mariette is offering 15 % off both subscriptions and one-time purchases using the coupon code KINJA15 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( in fact , I treated myself to a Vodka Mariette soda last night while cooking dinner ) and I ’ ll say , it goes down real smooth .
Too smooth almost .
But in these desperate times , we all need a little something to take the edge off .
Vodka Mariette is 5x distilled AND GMO-free , plus they promise delivery in under 2 hours for anyone living in Manhattan or Brooklyn .
I ordered recently to our studio downtown and can attest to the expeditious pace .
Sadly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this deal—but worry not—a rep at Vodka Mariette told me they ’ re planning on expanding the service very soon .
Tip your driver and drink responsibly .
Now that we ’ re at home all the time , slowly losing our minds , it ’ s crucial , now than ever , that we start taking our vision seriously .
I mean , without the right pair of glasses , how are you going to finally binge-watch the entirety of The Sopranos over the next few weeks—without overworking your retinas ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ every bright sky blue-tinged pixel of your island in Animal Crossing : New Horizons ?
You ’ re going to need a fresh pair of prescription frames for 65 % off , and we ’ re going to give that to you , courtesy of GlassesUSA .
Right now .
Take a moment .
Find your next pair of glasses , look at the price , and slash that by two thirds .
Now check out and enter the promo code KINJA65 , and add blue light blocking lenses while you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the code BLUE50 .
Whether you ’ re staring at good screen or bad screen , your eyes will thank you for added layer of protection .
You don ’ t even necessarily need a prescription .
This story was originally published in March 2020 and updated by Gabe Carey with new information on 4/27/2020 .
Boring , long nights these days are the name of the game , so why not add excitement , especially if you ’ re bunkered up with a partner ?
Ella Paradis is offering a totally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vibrators , bath bombs , and lace cuffs for you and bae to have the orgasms of your life ( together or apart ) for only $ 49 !
Yup .
Usually , both these vibes and their accessories would cost you about $ 146 , but you ’ re basically getting more than half off !
Sure does sound satisfying to me—grab this deal before it ’ s gone !
This story was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher on 4/24/2020 and updated by Gabe Carey with new information on 4/27/2020 .
Starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a spectacular deal for you .
With any $ 45 purchase use the code LOVEMYSKIN and receive their self-care duo set .
This includes a hangover scrunchie and the deluxe hangover pillow cream .
This is a spectacular deal because that cream is $ 42 on its own and worth every penny .
If you need a great hydrating night cream to give you a replenished glowing look in the morning this is it .
If you ’ ve used Too Faced before you know their products are quality and smell amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you need help picking something to get to that $ 45 let me recommend my favorite eyeshadow , the Pretty Puppy Palette ( $ 28 ) , and the Shadow Insurance Eye Primer ( $ 22 ) .
Free shipping on all orders too !
Before ... well , everything happened , I really enjoyed my weightlifting routine at the gym .
However , I was also kind of an idiot , and I did said weightlifting with bare hands .
Turns out , that shreds your hands up and leaves a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead , you want to grab some workout gloves to protect your precious palms from the ravages of the barbell .
Trideer has some workout gloves on sale , so you can be ready to go back to the gym once they reopen .
These workout gloves are padded , which makes them really good for weightlifting and bodybuilding , but maybe not as great for something like yoga ( I ’ m no expert though , so you be the judge ) .
Additionally , these gloves also perform the very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is essential to avoiding injury with higher weights .
The best part ?
After using the code 4057SY1Q at checkout , these gloves are only $ 10 .
It ’ s a steal , so grab them now and be ready when you can get back to your routine .
Mother ’ s Day will be here before you know it !
Mostly because every day seems to run into each other and I ’ m sure most of us don ’ t know what they mean anymore .
I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it ’ s just so hard to keep track without really structured days .
But I won ’ t let that happen for Mother ’ s Day .
Staring today Nordstrom Rack is having one of their deepest discounts ( 40 % -60 % off ) on all handbags , totes , clutches , and backpacks .
There are a plethora of choices in this sale .
Functional backpacks for sporty moms , tons of Marc Jacobs for fashion moms , and cute clutches for classy moms .
Nordstrom Rack also has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on any purchase over $ 100 .
There will be an expedited shipping option too in case you need a little more time to make a decision but it can get there for Mother ’ s Day .
Either way , lots of beautiful choices for our marvelous moms whether we are with them or not .
I pretty much exclusively use a water flosser to floss my teeth .
Let ’ s just say that my teeth are pretty close together , and normal floss may have did some damage to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyway , I recommend everyone look into water flossers—they ’ re easier to use , less wasteful , and so on—and now you can grab this water flosser for a cool $ 20 if you use code DDPQSO9W at checkout .
The ABOX water flosser has three different settings , so you can adjust the intensity to how sensitive your gums are .
The flosser can go for ten days or so without needing a charge , and it ’ s also easy to take apart and clean .
For just $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have poor balance .
Extremely poor balance .
So bad that I can topple over by just standing .
So this wobble cushion really seems like something I should get .
For exercising and yoga , this makes your balance moves more challenging , so you build up even better balance .
You can also use this on your office chair , with the wobble aspect working to help you sit better ( I personally have bad balance AND bad posture ) .
If you want to give this bad boy a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it ’ s only $ 12 when you use code SG4FRJ3P at checkout .
What are you getting your mom for Mother ’ s Day ?
Not sure yet ?
Well decide fast , as the day will be upon us before you know it .
First Aid Beauty has you covered , though , with a free mini gift set when you spend $ 50 or more when you use code GIFT4MOM at checkout .
The mini gift set includes sames of the Face Cleanser , Facial Radiance Pads , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It also comes in a super cute bag !
But why stop there with the gift set , why not spend the $ 50 on her as well ?
Grab a few of these best-sellers and make it a complete Mother ’ s Day gift .
Even though we ’ re spending most of our days indoors , it ’ s still nice to get dressed up and feel spiffy from time to time .
Plus , it couldn ’ t hurt to have a few fresh fits for when we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world again .
Right now , Kinja readers can get three made-to-measurement shirts from Indochino for just $ 129 , using the promo code KINJA at checkout .
You won ’ t be able to grab any luxury fabrics , but you ’ re still saving up to $ 100 by buying them together .
My calves are in a constant state of tightness .
Stretch them the wrong way , and I ’ ll be limping around the rest of the day with a nasty charlie horse .
I ’ ve looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they ’ re all really expensive .
But , now it ’ s time to save big with Naipo ’ s foot and calf massager !
You can grab this hulk of a machine for just $ 175 ( over $ 100 off ) if you use code 40XOWMC4 at checkout .
If it ’ s anything like the shoulder massager I bought from them , it ’ s worth every penny .
Diamond announced a few days ago that distribution of comics will resume on May 20th and they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
ComiXology is offering a 60-da free trial to their Unlimited service in the interim .
But honestly , this is a great deal even if Diamond has their business together .
It ’ s no secret COVID-19 has rocked the industry and threatened shops globally .
If you are in a position to support your local shop in the coming month ’ s check-in to see how they are doing also .
ComiXology is offering a great opportunity to get caught up , revisit , or discover a series for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Archie series loaded up on my iPad to ease the ability to read , but you can views all these titles on your computer too .
As an Unlimited member , you will also get access to exclusive deals and sales each publisher has throughout the year .
This is a great opportunity for any comic or manga reader .
And if you love the service after those 60 days , it ’ s just $ 5.99 after that .
Want to get invested in a manga instead of another comic book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a sale on its line of Dark Horse manga , so you can save up to 50 % on some popular series and keep adding to the book backlog .
Of the ones I ’ ve seen on the list , the first two actually stuck out to me the most—Berserk and Blade of the Immortal .
Berserk is pretty much the quintessential dark and violent series , and I ’ ve seen a lot of people sing the praises of Blade of the Immortal , enough to tempt me to pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manga myself .
Dark Horse also publishes a number of video-game related manga , including the Fate/Zero and Danganronpa mangas .
There is something here for everyone , so give the sale a look !
If there ’ s one constant in life , it ’ s that there ’ s a Kindle Store sale going on .
This weekend , you can save on some reader favorites and add to your ever-growing book backlog , all for under $ 5 a book .
There is something that strikes me about this sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a variety of genres , sure , but there is ... a lot of self-help books .
The very first book on this list is Tiny Habits : The Small Changes That Change Everything , and looking through the sale ’ s eight pages reveals more self-help books like Mistakes Were Made ( but Not by Me ) and The Deepest Well : Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity .
In short , y ’ all need help , and these books have one of the many , many answers available to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not like therapy is affordable to everyone .
Oh , there ’ s also some books about math or something .
ComiXology is having a sale for the next week and calling it a discount on ‘ Black Widow ’ books .
But there are none in the collection .
: :shrugs : : However , one of my favorite Marvel comics of all time is and Natasha plays a very big part .
Ed Brubaker ’ s run with the Winter Soldier is probably a top-three thing in the history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes such good care of Bucky by my standards .
In The Longest Winter , Bucky teams up with Black Widow to uncover a slew of ex-Russian sleeper agents who have been re-activated .
Butch Guice does some beautiful things with the art in the action sequences too .
All four volumes are included in the sale and I can ’ t recommend these enough .
If you ’ ve ever been curious about Bucky , Natasha , and even Clint ( Hawkeye ) this is a great place to start .
Cursory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sale is a hodge-podge of Secret Avengers books .
I do really like what Warren Ellis did with this series .
But my hat ’ s off to Ales Kot who really takes this book to new places in all three volumes .
He does some fun things with Clint and Natasha plus I love the way Michael Walsh draws the Widow .
Even the title of the first book tells you all , Let ’ s Have a Problem .
Where our beloved heroes deal with three crises at once .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can ’ t go wrong with this one .
Now is as good a time as any to make new friends around the world , and unless your idea of a good time is deciphering cryptic codecs—because that ’ s exactly what it feels like with Google Translate sometimes—learning a new language might be something you ’ re into .
Rosetta Stone licenses are heavily discounted today for anyone up for the challenge , including a lifetime license for $ 200 ( down from $ 300 ) .
You can also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unlimited access , and $ 144 for two years .
( But let ’ s be real : you ’ ll probably need more than two years . )
You ’ re getting full access to learn more than 24 of the world ’ s most common and popular languages , including Mandarin , French , German , Japanese , Greek , and even Hebrew .
I can tell you from experience that the single most useful thing you can take on an international vacation is at least basic knowledge of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start practicing now for that post-quarantine trip you ’ ve had to put off .
If you ’ re into combat sports , you know Bruce Lee .
If you ’ re not into combat sports , you know Bruce Lee .
If you haven ’ t been born yet , you know Bruce Lee .
This legendary martial artist died way too young , so if you ’ re feeling a bit nostalgic and want to relive the glory days of him kicking holes through human chests , check out this big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hits on Blu-Ray , which is normally $ 125 , but has fallen to $ 92 over at Amazon .
You ’ ll get five remastered movies in the bundle : • The Way of the Dragon That ’ s about as solid a starter pack as you ’ re going to find .
This item is for the Venn diagram of Final Fantasy lover and hardcore vinyl collector .
The packaging and design of these vinyl sets from Square Enix over the years have been gorgeous , this one falls in line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is limited edition and looks to not be available for immediate purchase on the company ’ s site .
If you jumped into the Final Fantasy VII Remake in March this will be all too familiar as the set covers selected tracks from that as well as highlights from the original game .
If you ’ re down to jam to the music of Midgar , this one goes out to you .
Reading reviews , it does seem like this is a gift for only loyalists of the franchise so take that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s still a beautiful piece of artwork and Amazon Prime will have it to you in mere days .
It is currently $ 60 and ships free with Prime .
A vinyl fantasy one might say .
Sorry , not sorry .
If you haven ’ t already checked out Nintendo Labo on your Nintendo Switch , we don ’ t blame you .
It ’ s tons of fun and changes the way you play your Nintendo Switch , but ultimately , you ’ re paying $ 40 for slabs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the quirky games they ’ re designed for ) .
That ’ s not true at Target today , though , which has several Labo Toy-Con kits on sale for $ 20 , including the VR Starter Kit + Blaster , a vehicle kit with controls perfect for land , sea , and air , and a variety kit that can be used as a fishing pole , a piano , steering bars for a motorbike , and more .
For the unaware , Nintendo Labo Kits feature two-pronged fun .
First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whichever mode you fancy , and then you stick your Switch hardware inside and play simple , yet deceivingly fun games with a control scheme more involved than your typical frantic button-pressing .
Keza MacDonald sums it up perfectly in her Kotaku review : As a Reinhardt main who relies on cunning instinct and ballsy energy to rack up eliminations , I always die a little inside when new ( read : fookin ’ overpowered ) Overwatch characters like Echo come out .
They just make my guy look like a complete scrub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or join ‘ em , and for a better chance at success in either endeavor , you should be playing on more than just Joy-Cons .
That ’ s why this PowerA wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch is perfect with its Overwatch skin .
Reaper is front and center here , which may not be ideal if you have the same PTSD I do from hearing his ult pop off , but HEY : the controller is only $ 37 , so we ’ ll just have to deal with it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ another banger in Nioh 2 , the souls-like action RPG that only knows PS4 as its home .
If you ’ ve exhausted your backlog and looking for something new to play , you can pick the special edition up at Amazon right now for $ 11 off , or a final total of $ 69 .
The special edition comes with a few extra niceties for the few extra dollars they ’ re requiring , including a steelbook case , an art book , and the season pass that ’ ll presumably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DLC that release down the road .
Here ’ s how Heather Alexandra at Kotaku starts off in her long evaluative look at Nioh 2 : We were supposed to be playing Cyberpunk 2077 right around this time , but like the good studio it is , CD Projekt Red delayed the game until September 17 to polish up .
There are far too many games to play to still be upset about that , but if you ’ ve been jonesing for Cyberpunk 2077 , perhaps this pre-order deal will make you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering the game for $ 50 today ( PS4 and PC , too ) , and it ’ ll arrive at your doorstep on launch day .
What ’ s better , you ’ ll get all sorts of nice extras included : And as you may be aware , pre-ordering at Amazon guarantees you any further price drops between now and whenever your item ships .
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At this point , any further efforts to clean can only be seen as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of help .
After you ’ ve resolved your internal conflict and made a full return to normalcy , let someone else do the job .
It could be your kids , but not all of us have them , and barring expensive nanny care , a eufy RoboVac just might be the next best thing .
The BoostIQ RoboVac 11S is just $ 150 , but only when using the exclusive promo code KINJAEUFY at Amazon .
Klipsch is celebrated for its long history of providing top-notch audio equipment , having built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and premium headphones .
You can add wireless speakers to that list with products like The Three II , which normally goes for the Klipsch-appropriate price tag of $ 574 , but if you act quickly , you can catch a rare discount down to $ 250 ( there ’ s also a Matte Black model ) , no promo code needed .
The Three II features an abundance of input options to cover any need you could have , including Bluetooth , 3.5mm auxiliary , USB , and Wi-Fi .
The lattermost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s best features—wireless multiroom audio .
With it , you can pair the speaker up with any others in Klipsch ’ s entire multiroom-capable family to spread good vibes throughout the home .
The speaker also has voice control through Alexa ( separate device required , like the Echo Dot ) .
I ’ ve been obsessed with sweaters lately .
I don ’ t know why , as I live in Florida where the temperature is “ too damn hot ” 10 months out of the year , but ... sweaters are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t care that it ’ s almost May , and they have three great looking sweaters for you to grab .
With the code WFH20 , you ’ ll be able to grab them for $ 36 .
Might as well get two so you qualify for free shipping !
Amazon is giving away three months of access to its increasingly impressive music service , after which you ’ ll be asked to pay $ 8 monthly to continue .
That ’ s cheaper than most others , though , and you may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon has one of the most extensive catalogs with over 60 million tracks , and the mobile app supports Alexa and all the devices she loves to dwell in , so you don ’ t have to move an inch in bed to start that morning routine playlist .
There ’ s no time like the present to start practicing basic hygiene .
And if you want to step up your dental game to impress your co-workers when the time comes , we ’ re offering you a head start .
For $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can freshen up those fangs with the Colgate Optic White Advanced LED whitening kit .
While I ’ ve never personally tested Colgate ’ s solution , I HAVE used an LED whitening kit before—and it worked until I fell off the wagon .
Stick with it for 10 minutes a day , 10 days in a row and the blue light-activated hydrogen peroxide will quickly whip your teefers into shape .
Just plug it in , apply two vials of serum per day , and voilà , you ’ re golden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! )
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If you are familiar with Huckberry , you ’ re probably pretty adventurous .
And if you ’ re pretty adventurous you probably know or have a pair of Lems .
These are the go-to boots for life on the trails .
And now they are 25 % off all styles until the 27th .
It ’ s crazy to think these sturdy structures made for climbing mountains and traversing through rainy forests are also designed to be stashed easily in your bag .
Packable travel boots made from rugged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a company with three things in mind when each of their shoes is made : comfort , lightweight , and durability .
The Colorado-based company takes all possibilities into consideration when designing each style they put out .
Even their sneakers are tough enough for outdoor and urban excursions .
Free shipping on orders over $ 75 so everything in this sale will qualify for that .
Indochino has an amazing exclusive offer just for our readers , three of their beautiful made to measure shirts for $ 129 with code KINJA .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ known for impeccable fit and style so a deal like this is sure to revitalize your closet .
Because each shirt and suit is made specifically for you Indocino ensures the perfect fit for look and comfort .
And since most of us continue to work from home those are two things that make all the difference .
Indochino ’ s items bring together the latest styles with the luxury fabrics which is a winning combination is ever there was one .
This offer puts three custom shirts in your wardrobe at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still social distancing doesn ’ t mean you have to from good fashion .
Free shipping on all orders over $ 150 .
Are the bristles in your toothbrush starting to look like the snakes on Medusa ’ s head ?
Whether your current toothbrush is worn or you just want to stay extra safe in these health-conscious times , it can ’ t hurt to pick up a bundle of new toothbrushes .
Oral-B ’ s Shiny Clean soft brushes come in packs of 12 , and you can snag yours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with coupon code TBRS9 .
Yesterday we walked you through how to do the perfect at-home manicure .
So today we offer up an amazing deal from one of the best nail polish companies .
Butter London is coveted amongst the lovers of beautified claws .
With the promo code MINI25 , you can mix and match any 5 mini lacquers .
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Besame has had some beautiful collaborations with Disney over the years and this tribute to the mouse of the house is no different .
The two shades are inspired by the black and white art that brought the steamboat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s the perfect way to still feel apart of the Magic Kingdom while the parks are closed .
The black shade ( Ink & Paint ) is actually a blackberry color and berry flavored .
This is a shade that works with your personal pH to give you a totally unique purple-ish shade .
Mickey Red is a strawberry tone/flavor taken directly from the rascally rodent ’ s pants and shoes .
Both are marked down to $ 15 from $ 24 .
As always each tube is gorgeously constructed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disney .
No code needed for the discounts .
And there ’ s free shipping on all orders over $ 50 .
I ’ m not an avocado fan—yes , you can drag me in the comments about that later , but I can ’ t deny the total efficiency of this avocado slicer .
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When you ’ re in the house all day , every day ( literally ) , gross little setbacks of your house and apartment wind up popping up more frequently .
More specifically , clogged drains filled with your hair , your roommate ’ s hair , or even the hair of your wife and kids .
It really doesn ’ t matter whose hair it belongs to , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve got ta get it out .
For a cheap $ 10 , you can get three drain snakes to combat the clogging so your shower-time can get back to normal .
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A 4K LG TV, Nordstrom handbag sale, Fossil watches, a Too Faced duo deal, and an Anker PowerPort strip lead Monday’s best deals.
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The best VPN deals for April 2020 are here.
A virtual private network (VPN) helps make your more anonymous online by letting you route your connection through an external connection. It helps protect your sensitive data via encryption and can allow you to access blocked websites or streaming movies and TV shows from other countries.
There are plenty of top VPN services out there, and thankfully, many of them have met the rising demand in the wake of COVID-19 by offering excellent deals on service. From free months of service to super-cheap long-term rates, these are the best VPN deals right now.
My phone is so big and bulky. Great for most things, like playing games or taking the 1,000th awesome pic of my cat, but it’s not as great if I’m out on a walk and have to pull the thing out of my pocket to check a notification. But that’s where a good smartwatch sale can help you (and me) out, and right now you can get the fifth generation of Fossil smartwatches for $200.
This lovely smartwatch will give you all the normal smartwatch features, like a notification checker and... telling you the time, but the Fossil smartwatch has a few extra bells and whistles, too. The watch also provides a heart-rate monitor, and the ability to use Google Assistant and Google Pay for just general life ease. Trust me, Google Pay can be a lifesaver if you lose your wallet.
How to Pick the Perfect Fitness Watch for the Athlete in Your Life A fitness watch is a natural gift for the fitness-minded person in your life, but picking one out… Read more
This smartwatch may not be quite as intense as some others on the market, but it’ll get the job done, and more importantly, will do it for only $200 right now. Grab this deal before it’s gone!
If you have tons of electronics you need to plug in, look no further than the Anker PowerPort strip. For a decent $40, which is $10 off the original list price, you can plug in six devices in the AC outlets as well as two traditional USB ports and a USB-C port. Not to mention all the devices you plug in will be protected from any and all surges that may occur! Grab this before it’s gone!
We’ve all been spending an... inordinate amount of time inside. Why not treat yourself to a better Netflix binging and video game grinding experience? Best Buy has a very big and very fancy TV on sale for $850, and you should definitely consider grabbing it.
This LG smart TV is a whopping sixty-five inches, so you know you’ll be able to see everything on this baby. The TV boasts a 2160p resolution, and four (!) HDMI ports. As someone that only has 2 HDMI ports, that sounds awesome. The Nano 8 can also hook up with Google Assistant so you can use it to turn the TV on and off, or change the channels without the remote.
There are all sorts of other features on Best Buy’s store page, so make sure to give it a look! And remember—you deserve nice things.
I really, really want the Sony WH1000XM3 headphones. I’ve had them recommended to me many times over, but it’s really, really hard to get past that steep price tag. Am I really going to use them enough to justify the $300+ price tag?
Mu6 seems to agree about the WH1000XM3's high price tag, and are offering a comparable replacement to the bluetooth headphones for the fraction of the price. The Mu6 Space 1 Noise Cancelling Headphones also have active noise cancelling, and the headphones have an auto-pause and auto-play feature that knows when you have your headset on or off. With the code 2RN6UR69, you can give this headset a try at just $118.
If you have learned anything about me, dear readers, it’s that I don’t have room for shit. My room is small, my desk is small, and I have to throw headsets and controllers on the wall like I’m some kind of nerd (well, I am a nerd, but that’s besides the point). Finding a place where my power strips and surge protectors where my cat won’t knock into them is a challenge as well, but that’s where this funky looking surge protector comes in.
This six-plug, 4 USB power strip can cling to the side of your desk with its shape and clip on the inside, which means you can plug in all of your computer stuff and some chargers, then get the bulky wire mess out of the way. It’s much better than my solution to duct-tape my power strip to the back of the desk, at least.
Office Depot is having a sale on this nifty little guy, and you can get it for just $20. No code needed!
Hey, you. Are you looking for an excellent pair of wireless earbuds that cost less than a suburban lunch? We already loved the BT Transfer by Status Audio when they debuted at $69, so we were floored when we saw they’ve dropped to $20.
They’re not true wireless, but you do get a pair of stringed buds with reliable Bluetooth 5.0 aptX audio, IPX5 water resistance, and eight-hour battery life. Each pair comes with four different size options for the ear tips and fins, so even if you have a couple of Grand Canyons flanking your face like I do, you shouldn’t have any comfort issues.
The best Anker and Eufy deals for April 2020 are here.
Anker makes a bunch of the great phone and tablet accessories that improve our day-to-day routines, from portable battery packs to wireless chargers, while Eufy makes handy home gadgets such as robo-vacuums and security cameras.
Between the two of these sister brands, you’re sure to find something super useful, and thankfully both often price their devices much cheaper than alternatives. And right now, a number of Anker and Eufy products are deeply discounted. Here are the best deals we’ve seen.
If you’re among those who are able to stay indoors right now, your phone’s probably lasting a bit longer per charge. But, if you still have to venture outdoors for work, or you’d like a little less phone-anxiety accompanying you on your daily walks, a portable battery can go a long way in making sure you’re never without a way to get in touch. Right now, RAVPower’s 16750mAh power bank is down to $18 when you use the code KINJAN99.
If you’re getting tired of the same ol’ cup of coffee, or just need a new source of relaxation in these weird, stressful times, a good cup of tea can help. If you’re tight on cash or just want to give this method a try before really committing, this Vava electric kettle is down to $33 right now for Kinja readers when you use the promo code KINJAEB5.
The best Dell and Alienware deals for April 2020 are here.
Spring cleaning can apply to computer hardware too, and if your desktop or laptop is running a bit slow, or maybe a key accessory or two would help enhance your everyday experience, then now’s the time to upgrade.
Luckily, both Dell and its gaming brand Alienware have a bunch of great deals right now, ranging from affordable entry-level laptops to powerful gaming beasts, not to mention stunning screens, colorful keyboards, and more. Here are the best deals we’ve seen.
Food scales are incredibly important to have in your kitchen. Not sure if you evenly split your portions of ground beef? Weigh it! Trying to figure out what 100g is? Weigh it! Point is, a kitchen scale should be as much of a fixture in your home as a sink. If you don’t have one yet, the Homever Food Scale is on sale for just $16, if you use the code 6ZSG37LG at checkout. This scale is a bit larger than the average kitchen scale too, so you can weight pretty much anything on this baby.
Ice cubes are, of course, a great thing, but then they melt and water down your drink. That sucks. So instead of normal ice cubes, grab these stainless steel cubes and keep your drink cold without the unfortunate side-effect of them melting. You can grab these half off for $15 if you use the code B2373AE3 at checkout, and that’s a great price to save the integrity of your drinks.
Handyman or not, everyone needs to make sure they have a solid toolkit in their house. It wouldn’t do to have a major problem fixed with a simple wrench and not have one! DeWALT’s 204 piece set will give you all the sockets and wrenches you’ll need to to take care of most jobs around the house, and it can be yours for a low, low $150.
Of course, this isn’t the ONLY thing you need in your house to be ready for anything, but it’s a really good start.
There is nothing worse on a road trip than your phone battery running out. If you don’t have a fancy car with USB ports built in, you might be struggling when the phone starts telling you the battery is low. The Qidoe Car Charger can make sure you won’t have this problem again, with two USB ports and a USB Type-C port. It also has additional lighter slots built in, just in case you were using the car lighter to power something else. It’s a pretty good deal at $14 on Amazon, so grab this while it lasts!
My roommates and I don’t like paying too much on utilities, so we keep the house at 76 degrees, as recommended by our power company. That’s all fine and good during the day, but I find myself burning up when I head to bed. My puny fan doesn’t really help, so I need a more direct method to cool down. That’s where the ChiliPAD comes in.
The ChiliPAD sleep system comes with a mattress pad that cools you down, as well as a “thermal regulating control unit”, which sounds extremely fancy. You can get the ChiliPAD and cool down your bed for $150 off when you use the code sleepretreat at checkout. That brings a one-person ChiliPAD for a queen bed down to $350! Now go and get some quality sleep, for me.
Need a handle of vodka sent to your door in the next 2 hours? Who doesn’t! For our NYC-based readers, Vodka Mariette is offering 15% off both subscriptions and one-time purchases using the coupon code KINJA15. Now I’ve tried it myself (in fact, I treated myself to a Vodka Mariette soda last night while cooking dinner) and I’ll say, it goes down real smooth. Too smooth almost. But in these desperate times, we all need a little something to take the edge off.
Vodka Mariette is 5x distilled AND GMO-free, plus they promise delivery in under 2 hours for anyone living in Manhattan or Brooklyn. I ordered recently to our studio downtown and can attest to the expeditious pace. Sadly, cities outside of NYC are missing out on this deal—but worry not—a rep at Vodka Mariette told me they’re planning on expanding the service very soon. Tip your driver and drink responsibly.
Now that we’re at home all the time, slowly losing our minds, it’s crucial, now than ever, that we start taking our vision seriously. I mean, without the right pair of glasses, how are you going to finally binge-watch the entirety of The Sopranos over the next few weeks—without overworking your retinas? How are you going to comfortably see every bright sky blue-tinged pixel of your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
You’re going to need a fresh pair of prescription frames for 65% off, and we’re going to give that to you, courtesy of GlassesUSA. Right now. Take a moment. Find your next pair of glasses, look at the price, and slash that by two thirds. Now check out and enter the promo code KINJA65, and add blue light blocking lenses while you’re at it, for 50% less with the code BLUE50. Whether you’re staring at good screen or bad screen, your eyes will thank you for added layer of protection. You don’t even necessarily need a prescription.
Experience the benefits of blocking blue light today.
*Premium- and Sale-tagged frames excluded.
This story was originally published in March 2020 and updated by Gabe Carey with new information on 4/27/2020.
Boring, long nights these days are the name of the game, so why not add excitement, especially if you’re bunkered up with a partner? Ella Paradis is offering a totally pleasurable deal where you get two amazing vibrators, bath bombs, and lace cuffs for you and bae to have the orgasms of your life (together or apart) for only $49! Yup. Usually, both these vibes and their accessories would cost you about $146, but you’re basically getting more than half off! Sure does sound satisfying to me—grab this deal before it’s gone!
This story was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher on 4/24/2020 and updated by Gabe Carey with new information on 4/27/2020.
Starting today until May 4, Too Faced has a spectacular deal for you. With any $45 purchase use the code LOVEMYSKIN and receive their self-care duo set. This includes a hangover scrunchie and the deluxe hangover pillow cream.
This is a spectacular deal because that cream is $42 on its own and worth every penny. If you need a great hydrating night cream to give you a replenished glowing look in the morning this is it. If you’ve used Too Faced before you know their products are quality and smell amazing, this one is no different.
If you need help picking something to get to that $45 let me recommend my favorite eyeshadow, the Pretty Puppy Palette ($28), and the Shadow Insurance Eye Primer ($22). Free shipping on all orders too!
Before... well, everything happened, I really enjoyed my weightlifting routine at the gym. However, I was also kind of an idiot, and I did said weightlifting with bare hands. Turns out, that shreds your hands up and leaves a bunch of calluses! Not the best. Instead, you want to grab some workout gloves to protect your precious palms from the ravages of the barbell. Trideer has some workout gloves on sale, so you can be ready to go back to the gym once they reopen.
These workout gloves are padded, which makes them really good for weightlifting and bodybuilding, but maybe not as great for something like yoga (I’m no expert though, so you be the judge). Additionally, these gloves also perform the very important role of supporting your wrists, which is essential to avoiding injury with higher weights.
The best part? After using the code 4057SY1Q at checkout, these gloves are only $10. It’s a steal, so grab them now and be ready when you can get back to your routine.
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it! Mostly because every day seems to run into each other and I’m sure most of us don’t know what they mean anymore. I’ve missed birthdays and anniversaries while in quarantine because it’s just so hard to keep track without really structured days. But I won’t let that happen for Mother’s Day. Staring today Nordstrom Rack is having one of their deepest discounts (40%-60% off) on all handbags, totes, clutches, and backpacks.
There are a plethora of choices in this sale. Functional backpacks for sporty moms, tons of Marc Jacobs for fashion moms, and cute clutches for classy moms. Nordstrom Rack also has 30% off sitewide with free shipping on any purchase over $100. There will be an expedited shipping option too in case you need a little more time to make a decision but it can get there for Mother’s Day. Either way, lots of beautiful choices for our marvelous moms whether we are with them or not.
I pretty much exclusively use a water flosser to floss my teeth. Let’s just say that my teeth are pretty close together, and normal floss may have did some damage to a filling one time. It fucking hurt. Anyway, I recommend everyone look into water flossers—they’re easier to use, less wasteful, and so on—and now you can grab this water flosser for a cool $20 if you use code DDPQSO9W at checkout.
The ABOX water flosser has three different settings, so you can adjust the intensity to how sensitive your gums are. The flosser can go for ten days or so without needing a charge, and it’s also easy to take apart and clean. For just $20, why not grab it?
I have poor balance. Extremely poor balance. So bad that I can topple over by just standing. So this wobble cushion really seems like something I should get. For exercising and yoga, this makes your balance moves more challenging, so you build up even better balance. You can also use this on your office chair, with the wobble aspect working to help you sit better (I personally have bad balance AND bad posture). If you want to give this bad boy a try, now is your chance, because it’s only $12 when you use code SG4FRJ3P at checkout.
What are you getting your mom for Mother’s Day? Not sure yet? Well decide fast, as the day will be upon us before you know it. First Aid Beauty has you covered, though, with a free mini gift set when you spend $50 or more when you use code GIFT4MOM at checkout.
The mini gift set includes sames of the Face Cleanser, Facial Radiance Pads, and the Ultra Repair Hyaluronic Hydrating Primer. It also comes in a super cute bag! But why stop there with the gift set, why not spend the $50 on her as well? Grab a few of these best-sellers and make it a complete Mother’s Day gift.
Even though we’re spending most of our days indoors, it’s still nice to get dressed up and feel spiffy from time to time. Plus, it couldn’t hurt to have a few fresh fits for when we’re able to venture on out into the world again. Right now, Kinja readers can get three made-to-measurement shirts from Indochino for just $129, using the promo code KINJA at checkout. You won’t be able to grab any luxury fabrics, but you’re still saving up to $100 by buying them together.
My calves are in a constant state of tightness. Stretch them the wrong way, and I’ll be limping around the rest of the day with a nasty charlie horse. I’ve looked for calf massagers on Amazon multiple times, but they’re all really expensive. But, now it’s time to save big with Naipo’s foot and calf massager! You can grab this hulk of a machine for just $175 (over $100 off) if you use code 40XOWMC4 at checkout. If it’s anything like the shoulder massager I bought from them, it’s worth every penny.
Diamond announced a few days ago that distribution of comics will resume on May 20th and they’ve already begun taking orders from DC. ComiXology is offering a 60-da free trial to their Unlimited service in the interim. But honestly, this is a great deal even if Diamond has their business together. It’s no secret COVID-19 has rocked the industry and threatened shops globally. If you are in a position to support your local shop in the coming month’s check-in to see how they are doing also.
ComiXology is offering a great opportunity to get caught up, revisit, or discover a series for the first time. I personally have several Marvel and Archie series loaded up on my iPad to ease the ability to read, but you can views all these titles on your computer too. As an Unlimited member, you will also get access to exclusive deals and sales each publisher has throughout the year.
This is a great opportunity for any comic or manga reader. And if you love the service after those 60 days, it’s just $5.99 after that.
Want to get invested in a manga instead of another comic book series? Until Monday, ComiXology is having a sale on its line of Dark Horse manga, so you can save up to 50% on some popular series and keep adding to the book backlog.
Of the ones I’ve seen on the list, the first two actually stuck out to me the most—Berserk and Blade of the Immortal. Berserk is pretty much the quintessential dark and violent series, and I’ve seen a lot of people sing the praises of Blade of the Immortal, enough to tempt me to pick up the first few volumes of the manga myself.
Dark Horse also publishes a number of video-game related manga, including the Fate/Zero and Danganronpa mangas. There is something here for everyone, so give the sale a look!
If there’s one constant in life, it’s that there’s a Kindle Store sale going on. This weekend, you can save on some reader favorites and add to your ever-growing book backlog, all for under $5 a book.
There is something that strikes me about this sale, though. The reader favorites cover a variety of genres, sure, but there is... a lot of self-help books. The very first book on this list is Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, and looking through the sale’s eight pages reveals more self-help books like Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) and The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity. In short, y’all need help, and these books have one of the many, many answers available to you. Which is great! It’s not like therapy is affordable to everyone.
Oh, there’s also some books about math or something.
ComiXology is having a sale for the next week and calling it a discount on ‘Black Widow’ books. But there are none in the collection. ::shrugs:: However, one of my favorite Marvel comics of all time is and Natasha plays a very big part. Ed Brubaker’s run with the Winter Soldier is probably a top-three thing in the history of graphic novels for me. He takes such good care of Bucky by my standards. In The Longest Winter, Bucky teams up with Black Widow to uncover a slew of ex-Russian sleeper agents who have been re-activated. Butch Guice does some beautiful things with the art in the action sequences too. All four volumes are included in the sale and I can’t recommend these enough. If you’ve ever been curious about Bucky, Natasha, and even Clint (Hawkeye) this is a great place to start. Cursory knowledge should be fine.
Also in the sale is a hodge-podge of Secret Avengers books. I do really like what Warren Ellis did with this series. But my hat’s off to Ales Kot who really takes this book to new places in all three volumes. He does some fun things with Clint and Natasha plus I love the way Michael Walsh draws the Widow. Even the title of the first book tells you all, Let’s Have a Problem. Where our beloved heroes deal with three crises at once. Of all the options in this series, you can’t go wrong with this one.
Now is as good a time as any to make new friends around the world, and unless your idea of a good time is deciphering cryptic codecs—because that’s exactly what it feels like with Google Translate sometimes—learning a new language might be something you’re into. Rosetta Stone licenses are heavily discounted today for anyone up for the challenge, including a lifetime license for $200 (down from $300). You can also put up $96 for 12 months of unlimited access, and $144 for two years. (But let’s be real: you’ll probably need more than two years.)
You’re getting full access to learn more than 24 of the world’s most common and popular languages, including Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Greek, and even Hebrew. I can tell you from experience that the single most useful thing you can take on an international vacation is at least basic knowledge of the local language, so be sure to start practicing now for that post-quarantine trip you’ve had to put off.
If you’re into combat sports, you know Bruce Lee. If you’re not into combat sports, you know Bruce Lee. If you haven’t been born yet, you know Bruce Lee. This legendary martial artist died way too young, so if you’re feeling a bit nostalgic and want to relive the glory days of him kicking holes through human chests, check out this big collection of Bruce Lee’s biggest hits on Blu-Ray, which is normally $125, but has fallen to $92 over at Amazon.
You’ll get five remastered movies in the bundle:
The Big Boss
Fist of Fury
The Way of the Dragon
Enter the Dragon
Game of Death
That’s about as solid a starter pack as you’re going to find.
This item is for the Venn diagram of Final Fantasy lover and hardcore vinyl collector. The packaging and design of these vinyl sets from Square Enix over the years have been gorgeous, this one falls in line with that. This 2-LP vinyl set is limited edition and looks to not be available for immediate purchase on the company’s site.
If you jumped into the Final Fantasy VII Remake in March this will be all too familiar as the set covers selected tracks from that as well as highlights from the original game. If you’re down to jam to the music of Midgar, this one goes out to you.
Reading reviews, it does seem like this is a gift for only loyalists of the franchise so take that into consideration. Either way, it’s still a beautiful piece of artwork and Amazon Prime will have it to you in mere days. It is currently $60 and ships free with Prime. A vinyl fantasy one might say. Sorry, not sorry.
If you haven’t already checked out Nintendo Labo on your Nintendo Switch, we don’t blame you. It’s tons of fun and changes the way you play your Nintendo Switch, but ultimately, you’re paying $40 for slabs of cardboard (and, to be fair, the quirky games they’re designed for). That’s not true at Target today, though, which has several Labo Toy-Con kits on sale for $20, including the VR Starter Kit + Blaster, a vehicle kit with controls perfect for land, sea, and air, and a variety kit that can be used as a fishing pole, a piano, steering bars for a motorbike, and more.
For the unaware, Nintendo Labo Kits feature two-pronged fun. First, you assemble the cardboard controls into whichever mode you fancy, and then you stick your Switch hardware inside and play simple, yet deceivingly fun games with a control scheme more involved than your typical frantic button-pressing.
Keza MacDonald sums it up perfectly in her Kotaku review:
Kids and adults get different things out of Labo, depending not just on age but personality. The more complex models might lose the attention of younger children, but older ones (and parents) will be driven to find out how they work. It is very much a family activity, because whether each person is most interested in playing games, making the models, coming up with new inventions or customizations, or delving into programming principles, everyone has something to offer.
Nintendo Labo: The Kotaku Review The first question you might have about Labo is: what’s so special about a box of cardboard and… Read more
As a Reinhardt main who relies on cunning instinct and ballsy energy to rack up eliminations, I always die a little inside when new (read: fookin’ overpowered) Overwatch characters like Echo come out. They just make my guy look like a complete scrub. You can either beat ‘em or join ‘em, and for a better chance at success in either endeavor, you should be playing on more than just Joy-Cons. That’s why this PowerA wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch is perfect with its Overwatch skin. Reaper is front and center here, which may not be ideal if you have the same PTSD I do from hearing his ult pop off, but HEY: the controller is only $37, so we’ll just have to deal with it.
Team Ninja seems to have released yet another banger in Nioh 2, the souls-like action RPG that only knows PS4 as its home. If you’ve exhausted your backlog and looking for something new to play, you can pick the special edition up at Amazon right now for $11 off, or a final total of $69.
The special edition comes with a few extra niceties for the few extra dollars they’re requiring, including a steelbook case, an art book, and the season pass that’ll presumably put you in line for all the DLC that release down the road.
Here’s how Heather Alexandra at Kotaku starts off in her long evaluative look at Nioh 2:
The Dark Souls formula is tried and true. It’s been adapted into science fiction settings, placed into 2D, and refined time and time again. 2017’s Nioh is arguably the most successful spin on the genre, adding flashy combat and the turbulent politics of medieval Japan. Nioh 2 is an improvement on every front. There’s no other way of saying it: I’ve never played a game where fighting feels as good as this.
Sold? Buy.
We were supposed to be playing Cyberpunk 2077 right around this time, but like the good studio it is, CD Projekt Red delayed the game until September 17 to polish up. There are far too many games to play to still be upset about that, but if you’ve been jonesing for Cyberpunk 2077, perhaps this pre-order deal will make you feel a bit better. Amazon is offering the game for $50 today (PS4 and PC, too), and it’ll arrive at your doorstep on launch day.
What’s better, you’ll get all sorts of nice extras included:
Digital:
Cyberpunk 2077 Soundtrack
Cyberpunk 2077 Art Booklet
Cyberpunk 2020 Sourcebook
Wallpapers for desktop and mobile
Physical:
World Compendium detailing Cyberpunk’s setting and lore
Postcards from Night City
Map of Night City
Stickers
And as you may be aware, pre-ordering at Amazon guarantees you any further price drops between now and whenever your item ships.
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You’ve already cleaned your home with all the free time you’ve gained, I’m sure, and if you’re anything like Jolie, you’ve also been rage cleaning, just because. At this point, any further efforts to clean can only be seen as a desperate, cryptic cry for some sort of help. After you’ve resolved your internal conflict and made a full return to normalcy, let someone else do the job. It could be your kids, but not all of us have them, and barring expensive nanny care, a eufy RoboVac just might be the next best thing. The BoostIQ RoboVac 11S is just $150, but only when using the exclusive promo code KINJAEUFY at Amazon.
Klipsch is celebrated for its long history of providing top-notch audio equipment, having built its name on solid studio recording equipment and premium headphones. You can add wireless speakers to that list with products like The Three II, which normally goes for the Klipsch-appropriate price tag of $574, but if you act quickly, you can catch a rare discount down to $250 (there’s also a Matte Black model), no promo code needed.
The Three II features an abundance of input options to cover any need you could have, including Bluetooth, 3.5mm auxiliary, USB, and Wi-Fi. The lattermost brings one of The Three II’s best features—wireless multiroom audio. With it, you can pair the speaker up with any others in Klipsch’s entire multiroom-capable family to spread good vibes throughout the home. The speaker also has voice control through Alexa (separate device required, like the Echo Dot).
Bee-tee-dubs, in case you can’t tell, The Three II is not a portable speaker. It’s a tabletop unit meant to be used in the home—perhaps the antique design with its physical nobs and switches gives that away—and you’ll need a power outlet to use it.
I’ve been obsessed with sweaters lately. I don’t know why, as I live in Florida where the temperature is “too damn hot” 10 months out of the year, but... sweaters are comfy. The Tie Bar doesn’t care that it’s almost May, and they have three great looking sweaters for you to grab. With the code WFH20, you’ll be able to grab them for $36. Might as well get two so you qualify for free shipping!
Amazon is giving away three months of access to its increasingly impressive music service, after which you’ll be asked to pay $8 monthly to continue. That’s cheaper than most others, though, and you may like what you find after signup.
Amazon has one of the most extensive catalogs with over 60 million tracks, and the mobile app supports Alexa and all the devices she loves to dwell in, so you don’t have to move an inch in bed to start that morning routine playlist.
There’s no time like the present to start practicing basic hygiene. And if you want to step up your dental game to impress your co-workers when the time comes, we’re offering you a head start. For $36 less than the going rate, you can freshen up those fangs with the Colgate Optic White Advanced LED whitening kit.
While I’ve never personally tested Colgate’s solution, I HAVE used an LED whitening kit before—and it worked until I fell off the wagon. Stick with it for 10 minutes a day, 10 days in a row and the blue light-activated hydrogen peroxide will quickly whip your teefers into shape. Just plug it in, apply two vials of serum per day, and voilà, you’re golden (but your teeth aren’t!).
If you are familiar with Huckberry, you’re probably pretty adventurous. And if you’re pretty adventurous you probably know or have a pair of Lems. These are the go-to boots for life on the trails. And now they are 25% off all styles until the 27th. It’s crazy to think these sturdy structures made for climbing mountains and traversing through rainy forests are also designed to be stashed easily in your bag. Packable travel boots made from rugged leather for rugged terrain.
Lems is a company with three things in mind when each of their shoes is made: comfort, lightweight, and durability. The Colorado-based company takes all possibilities into consideration when designing each style they put out. Even their sneakers are tough enough for outdoor and urban excursions. Free shipping on orders over $75 so everything in this sale will qualify for that.
Indochino has an amazing exclusive offer just for our readers, three of their beautiful made to measure shirts for $129 with code KINJA. As we’ve said before their known for impeccable fit and style so a deal like this is sure to revitalize your closet. Because each shirt and suit is made specifically for you Indocino ensures the perfect fit for look and comfort. And since most of us continue to work from home those are two things that make all the difference.
Indochino’s items bring together the latest styles with the luxury fabrics which is a winning combination is ever there was one. This offer puts three custom shirts in your wardrobe at the lowest price ever. Just because you are still social distancing doesn’t mean you have to from good fashion. Free shipping on all orders over $150.
Are the bristles in your toothbrush starting to look like the snakes on Medusa’s head? Whether your current toothbrush is worn or you just want to stay extra safe in these health-conscious times, it can’t hurt to pick up a bundle of new toothbrushes. Oral-B’s Shiny Clean soft brushes come in packs of 12, and you can snag yours for just $9 shipped at iTechDeals with coupon code TBRS9.
Yesterday we walked you through how to do the perfect at-home manicure. So today we offer up an amazing deal from one of the best nail polish companies. Butter London is coveted amongst the lovers of beautified claws. With the promo code MINI25, you can mix and match any 5 mini lacquers. If I might make a suggestion, Oil Slick and Union Jack Black are personal faves and really create a look. Both edgy and classic.
Depending on which selections you make you could be saving a minimum of 50% but it could be up to 60%. Half price for a little self-care, not too shabby. And the wonderful folks at Butter also give you two free gifts with every purchase. Toss a few more things in and get free shipping at $40.
Besame has had some beautiful collaborations with Disney over the years and this tribute to the mouse of the house is no different. The two shades are inspired by the black and white art that brought the steamboat captain to life in the 1930s. It’s the perfect way to still feel apart of the Magic Kingdom while the parks are closed.
The black shade (Ink & Paint) is actually a blackberry color and berry flavored. This is a shade that works with your personal pH to give you a totally unique purple-ish shade. Mickey Red is a strawberry tone/flavor taken directly from the rascally rodent’s pants and shoes. Both are marked down to $15 from $24.
As always each tube is gorgeously constructed with art lifted right from the dawn of Disney. No code needed for the discounts. And there’s free shipping on all orders over $50.
I’m not an avocado fan—yes, you can drag me in the comments about that later, but I can’t deny the total efficiency of this avocado slicer. For a low as hell $9, you can split, pit, and slice your avocados faster than you can even say avocado. The slicer has a non-slip grip and it’s also dishwasher-safe for folks who just can’t stand washing any of their kitchen utensils by hand. Get this before it’s gone and enjoy the homemade guacamole!
When you’re in the house all day, every day (literally), gross little setbacks of your house and apartment wind up popping up more frequently. More specifically, clogged drains filled with your hair, your roommate’s hair, or even the hair of your wife and kids. It really doesn’t matter whose hair it belongs to, it’s stuck in the shower and you’ve gotta get it out. For a cheap $10, you can get three drain snakes to combat the clogging so your shower-time can get back to normal. All you’ve gotta do is stick it into your drain and the little ridges (plus a bit of elbow grease) will do the rest. Get a pack and reclaim your shower!


theroot--2020-04-27--Six Things Our Readers Are Buying With Their Stimulus Checks

“ What are you buying with your stimulus checks if you aren ’ t using it to pay with bills ” is the question I asked everyone on Monday morning ’ s edition of Co-o p. Most of you weren ’ t helpful at all and tried to drag me , BUT !
A select few of you did give me a snapshot of what they were either planning on buying or did procure with the lone $ 1 , 200 check the government so helpfully and willingly gave us from our own tax money .
Not only that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who pointed out a bunch of charities that are doing great things during the COVID-19 crisis , so be on the lookout for a part two of sorts soon .
As far as product recommendations , some things were practical , and other things were just straight hedonism , which I wholeheartedly support during the age of coronavirus .
Some people buy things to cope with , and we won ’ t judge them for it .
I bought a new laptop .
See , I have a gaming desktop , but with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with me it ’ s not like I can disappear into my computer room all the time .
So just to get some work done while my kid ’ s playing on her own I ’ d been using a cheap-at-the-time laptop so old it originally came with Windows 8 .
I tried spiffing it up—I replaced the mechanical drive with an SSD , upgraded the RAM , and even replaced Windows with a Linux distro , but it was still kind of heavy .
It had an unpleasant keyboard and trackpad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 366 x 768 display with some of the worst colors I ’ ve seen on a computer in ages .
Even before the whole COVID-19 pandemic , I was already thinking about picking up even something relatively cheap , but I was having a hard time justifying the expense .
But , we ’ re fortunate enough that my wife and I are both still working from home .
We have our savings , and since the pandemic is keeping us home we ’ re actually spending less than we used to , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in a position where I can spend my stimulus guilt-free .
I decided to kick in a little extra and bought the new Asus ROG Zephyrus 14G with the new Ryzen CPU .
Very happy with it so far .
I purchased my third 3D p rinter and used the rest to overpay some bills ; the printer so far has done a great job and hasn ’ t had any failed prints and has been generally stress-free , which my first two printers I can not say the same about .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ must for me on future purchases now .
I got a new iPhone SE 2020 that I ’ m going to surprise my wife with .
She currently has an iPhone 6 .
I wanted to upgrade to an iPhone 7 , and I was planning on getting her a used iPhone 8 .
The rest we ’ re going to donate to our church .
God has taken good care of us .
We still have our jobs and are able to work and I know that many people reach out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a blessing to others .
I spent most , but not all of it on a laptop for graduate school that I start ( online , thankfully ) this August .
I have been living without my own computer for nearly five years , using my phone , Kindle , and my work laptop to string together all the digital to-dos that need to get done .
That ’ s not sustainable for me much longer , especially as I am trying to get all my personal stuff off my work devices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am doing when it comes to technology purchases , so my brother made some suggestions in my price range .
I went with this option , including some upgrades and Office .
I ’ m a little nervous about having made the purchase , both because it is a huge chunk of money for me , but also because my job right now is only guaranteed through June 30 , meaning , if I get laid off , all the money I have saved for grad school becomes my “ living off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new job , but I suppose I will need this computer even if I have to withdraw from my program .

Ignacia on Co-op, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

“What are you buying with your stimulus checks if you aren’t using it to pay with bills” is the question I asked everyone on Monday morning’s edition of Co-op. Most of you weren’t helpful at all and tried to drag me, BUT! A select few of you did give me a snapshot of what they were either planning on buying or did procure with the lone $1,200 check the government so helpfully and willingly gave us from our own tax money. Not only that, but there were enough submissions from people who pointed out a bunch of charities that are doing great things during the COVID-19 crisis, so be on the lookout for a part two of sorts soon.
As far as product recommendations, some things were practical, and other things were just straight hedonism, which I wholeheartedly support during the age of coronavirus. Some people buy things to cope with, and we won’t judge them for it.
I bought a new laptop. See, I have a gaming desktop, but with my four-year-old stuck at home all day with me it’s not like I can disappear into my computer room all the time. So just to get some work done while my kid’s playing on her own I’d been using a cheap-at-the-time laptop so old it originally came with Windows 8. I tried spiffing it up—I replaced the mechanical drive with an SSD, upgraded the RAM, and even replaced Windows with a Linux distro, but it was still kind of heavy. It had an unpleasant keyboard and trackpad, and it had a very dull 1366x768 display with some of the worst colors I’ve seen on a computer in ages. Even before the whole COVID-19 pandemic, I was already thinking about picking up even something relatively cheap, but I was having a hard time justifying the expense. But, we’re fortunate enough that my wife and I are both still working from home. We have our savings, and since the pandemic is keeping us home we’re actually spending less than we used to, so I’m lucky enough to be in a position where I can spend my stimulus guilt-free. I decided to kick in a little extra and bought the new Asus ROG Zephyrus 14G with the new Ryzen CPU. Very happy with it so far.
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I’m fortunate that I’ve been able to retain my job, and side hustle during this time, so I used mine to purchase a Green Mountain Grilling Pellet Grill.
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I’m putting part of it toward a toto bidet/Japanese toilet thing. Helps the environment, leaves ya with a super clean feeling, and in the next toilet paper crisis, you’re sitting pretty.
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I purchased my third 3D printer and used the rest to overpay some bills; the printer so far has done a great job and hasn’t had any failed prints and has been generally stress-free, which my first two printers I cannot say the same about. Auto-print bed leveling is pretty much a must for me on future purchases now.
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I got a new iPhone SE 2020 that I’m going to surprise my wife with. She currently has an iPhone 6. I wanted to upgrade to an iPhone 7, and I was planning on getting her a used iPhone 8. The rest we’re going to donate to our church. God has taken good care of us. We still have our jobs and are able to work and I know that many people reach out to our church so we want to help be a blessing to others.
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I spent most, but not all of it on a laptop for graduate school that I start (online, thankfully) this August. I have been living without my own computer for nearly five years, using my phone, Kindle, and my work laptop to string together all the digital to-dos that need to get done. That’s not sustainable for me much longer, especially as I am trying to get all my personal stuff off my work devices. I don’t know what I am doing when it comes to technology purchases, so my brother made some suggestions in my price range. I went with this option, including some upgrades and Office. I’m a little nervous about having made the purchase, both because it is a huge chunk of money for me, but also because my job right now is only guaranteed through June 30, meaning, if I get laid off, all the money I have saved for grad school becomes my “living off of” fund until I get a new job, but I suppose I will need this computer even if I have to withdraw from my program.


theroot--2020-04-27--Tyson Foods Warns That 'The Food Supply Chain is Breaking'

The coronavirus pandemic has seen businesses in all sectors face closures with the food industry being no exception .
As multiple food processing facilities shut down due to workers contracting the disease , one executive at Tyson Foods warns that “ the food supply chain is breaking.
” The Hill reports that Tyson Foods board chairman , John Tyson , took out a full-page ad in the New York Time , Washington Post and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to highlight the pressure the coronavirus pandemic has put on the food industry .
“ Millions of animals — chickens , pigs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the closure of our processing facilities , ” Tyson wrote .
The continued closures will result in farmers having no place to sell their livestock .
Consumers will also feel the effects of the closures .
“ There will be limited supply of our products available in grocery stores until we are able to reopen our facilities that are currently closed , ” Tyson added .
Tyson has closed facilities in Logansport , Ind.
, and Waterloo , Iow a .
The Waterloo plant has been connected to at least 182 cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has closed a facility in Sioux Falls , S.D.
, after one employee died from contracting the disease .
JBS closed it ’ s Worthington , Minn. facility .
The Worthington , Waterloo and Sioux Falls facilities are responsible for 15 percent of the nation ’ s pork supply .
Workers at Tyson ’ s Waterloo facility told CNN that conditions in the plant made it impossible to practice social distancing and that the company waited too long to implement proper protocols .
Tyson wrote in the ad that the company is administering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wear face masks .

The coronavirus pandemic has seen businesses in all sectors face closures with the food industry being no exception. As multiple food processing facilities shut down due to workers contracting the disease, one executive at Tyson Foods warns that “the food supply chain is breaking.”
The Hill reports that Tyson Foods board chairman, John Tyson, took out a full-page ad in the New York Time, Washington Post and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to highlight the pressure the coronavirus pandemic has put on the food industry. “Millions of animals — chickens, pigs and cattle — will be depopulated because of the closure of our processing facilities,” Tyson wrote. The continued closures will result in farmers having no place to sell their livestock. Consumers will also feel the effects of the closures. “There will be limited supply of our products available in grocery stores until we are able to reopen our facilities that are currently closed,” Tyson added.
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Tyson has closed facilities in Logansport, Ind., and Waterloo, Iow a. The Waterloo plant has been connected to at least 182 cases of COVID-19. Rival food distributor, Smithfield has closed a facility in Sioux Falls, S.D., after one employee died from contracting the disease. JBS closed it’s Worthington, Minn. facility. The Worthington, Waterloo and Sioux Falls facilities are responsible for 15 percent of the nation’s pork supply.
Workers at Tyson’s Waterloo facility told CNN that conditions in the plant made it impossible to practice social distancing and that the company waited too long to implement proper protocols. Tyson wrote in the ad that the company is administering daily temperature checks and requires all employees to wear face masks.


theroot--2020-04-27--Lakers Return $4.6 Million Loan From Program Meant for Small Businesses

The government stays fucking up ; I don ’ t know how else you want me to put it .
If it ’ s not the p resident telling folks to take a shot of bleach , it ’ s the botched rollout of programs meant to help the American people .
Take , for instance , the Paycheck Protection Program .
ESPN reports that the Los Angeles Lakers franchise is the latest organization to return money received from the program .
The basketball team received a $ 4.6 million loan from the fund meant to help small businesses .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the program had been depleted , we repaid the loan so that financial support would be directed to those most in need .
The Lakers remain completely committed to supporting both our employees and our community , .
” The Lakers said in a statement released to ESPN .
The Lakers are one of the NBA ’ s most profitable franchises with a net worth of $ 4 billion before the shutdown .
Their broadcasting deal nets them an additional $ 150 million at an annual rate .
The NBA extended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.2 billion once the closures went into effect .
The Lakers are the latest multi million dollar organization to return money received from the PPP .
Shake Shack returned a loan for $ 10 million and Autonation returned a loan for $ 77 million .
The initial $ 349 billion PPP sum quickly dried up in less than two weeks .
Outrage was sparked when it was revealed that companies like Shake Shack received million dollar loans while hundreds of small businesses , such as Ben ’ s Chili Bowl in D.C , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 310 billion of funding was authorized last Friday .
It ’ s expected that most of it will go to small businesses who didn ’ t receive funding the first time .
The SBA has added guidelines that discourages wealthier companies from applying and has closed some of the loopholes that allowed some of the aforementioned companies to receive such large loans .

The government stays fucking up; I don’t know how else you want me to put it. If it’s not the p resident telling folks to take a shot of bleach, it’s the botched rollout of programs meant to help the American people. Take, for instance, the Paycheck Protection Program.
ESPN reports that the Los Angeles Lakers franchise is the latest organization to return money received from the program. The basketball team received a $4.6 million loan from the fund meant to help small businesses.
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“Once we found out the funds from the program had been depleted, we repaid the loan so that financial support would be directed to those most in need. The Lakers remain completely committed to supporting both our employees and our community,.” The Lakers said in a statement released to ESPN. The Lakers are one of the NBA’s most profitable franchises with a net worth of $4 billion before the shutdown. Their broadcasting deal nets them an additional $150 million at an annual rate. The NBA extended the team’s credit limit to $1.2 billion once the closures went into effect.
The Lakers are the latest multi million dollar organization to return money received from the PPP. Shake Shack returned a loan for $10 million and Autonation returned a loan for $77 million. The initial $349 billion PPP sum quickly dried up in less than two weeks. Outrage was sparked when it was revealed that companies like Shake Shack received million dollar loans while hundreds of small businesses, such as Ben’s Chili Bowl in D.C, were shut out.
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An additional $310 billion of funding was authorized last Friday. It’s expected that most of it will go to small businesses who didn’t receive funding the first time. The SBA has added guidelines that discourages wealthier companies from applying and has closed some of the loopholes that allowed some of the aforementioned companies to receive such large loans.


theroot--2020-04-27--9 Thoughts about Mobb Deep and Their Classic Album, The Infamous, That Just Turned 25 Years Old

Mobb Deep ’ s sophomore album , The Infamous , recently turned 25 years old , having been released on April 25 , 1995 .
Produced largely by Havoc and featuring notable additional production from Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest—an integral part of their story—and featuring stellar , vivid lyricism from Prodigy and Havoc , this album is an indisputable hip hop classic .
Here are 9 thoughts in celebration of an album , and group , who are a definitive part of the 90s hip hop story .
1 .
I was super late to this album .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tribe Called Quest ’ s Midnight Marauders or Nas ’ Illmatic , hell , a lot of New York City hip-hop of the early-t0-mid 90s that I grew to love as defining albums of my life .
I knew all of the singles and videos because I watched Rap City relentlessly , but I wasn ’ t compelled to dive head first into those albums .
I ’ ve said it a million times , I was definitely more of a West Coast rap head , through and through .
And much like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I became a real Mobb Deep fan .
Just so we ’ re clear , I absolutely loved “ Shook Ones , Pt .
II.
” I just don ’ t know that I got it , so to speak .
New York City , and that boom bap sound might as well have been from Mars .
2 .
Now that I get it , though , The Infamous is one of those albums that I think is still underrated , though if I ’ m being honest I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think I do , though I could easily put this album into my top 10 hip hop albums of all time .
Basically this album is a personal paradox .
3 .
One day , Prodigy ( RIP ) will get his flowers .
I honestly , honestly think that Prodigy should be one of the people coming up in GOAT convos , and for me , it ’ s largely because of The Infamous .
I ’ m still impressed by how good he is on this album .
For some that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is for others ; all I know is that once I really started to appreciate Prodigy ’ s lyrical capabilities , I saw him in an entirely different light .
I ’ ve had this debate with several people and most folks think I ’ m perhaps overstating how good he was , but hell , it ’ s my party and I ’ ll cry if I want to .
Whatever , party ’ s over tell the rest of the crew .
4 .
Dope samples really can make or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasons this album works so well , even 25 years later , is not only because Prodigy was in his bag , but they have the almost perfect sound beds for their entire sound .
Havoc didn ’ t exactly change the production game , but what he did do was lace up an album full of darkness and boom bap with enough that never got old or repetitive and had just enough something something to them to keep the listener interested .
Havoc killed it on this album .
Samples from Al @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Teddy Pendergrass , etc.
, just ... worked .
There are certain albums where the sample usage isn ’ t otherworldly , but fit so well with what the artists are doing that it doesn ’ t even matter .
The Fugees The Score is another album in that vein that comes to mind .
5 .
“ Trife Life ” is probably my favorite record on an album full of straight bangers .
It was the definitely the song that made me listen to the album differently .
For starters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Norman Connors “ You Are My Starship ” record , and once I finally listened to it I was blown away by how much I loved the original .
But the storytelling on “ Trife Life ” is insane .
For starters , it ’ s some real young dude shit .
For the shot at some ass , Prodigy gathered up a gang of dudes , with some guns , to head to a foreign part of town but his paranoia got the best of him ; was it a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about to stick him for his papers ?
?
?
It was almost worth it for him to find out , but the paranoia got the best of him .
Then Havoc waves a whole tale about effectively being a dude in the projects who robs ( and kills ) a dude who just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time , for some ass .
Prodigy is telling you how to prepare in this trife life ; Havoc explains what happens when you get caught slippin.
’ Over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just perfect .
It ’ s both contemplative and entirely nihilistic .
It ’ s Mobb Deep .
6 .
“ Shook Ones , Pt .
II ” is perfect .
Everything about it .
7 .
I always laugh when I think about Havoc talking that hardbody shit on interludes , etc .
Mostly , just the idea of having to stand in a studio or in front of a microphone and talk about being so real and how you can get punched in your face just for living .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time I saw Mobb Deep with like 30 dudes ( literally mob deep ) 8 .
“ Survival of The Fittest ” is also perfect .
Everything about it ( as well ) .
9 .
One of the reasons why I think Prodigy needs his flowers is because he is opening bar goals .
Hell , when I think about writing pieces , I literally think about opening up a piece that hits as hard as , “ I got you stuck off the realness… ” , or “ I put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s lines… ” , or “ there ’ s a war goin ’ on outside no man is safe from… ” It doesn ’ t matter for whom or where the piece is going , I think , “ How would Prodigy open this up ?
” And I ’ m not even remotely joking .

Panama Jackson on Very Smart Brothas, shared by Panama Jackson to The Root

Mobb Deep’s sophomore album, The Infamous, recently turned 25 years old, having been released on April 25, 1995. Produced largely by Havoc and featuring notable additional production from Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest—an integral part of their story—and featuring stellar, vivid lyricism from Prodigy and Havoc, this album is an indisputable hip hop classic. Here are 9 thoughts in celebration of an album, and group, who are a definitive part of the 90s hip hop story.
1. I was super late to this album. Much like I was late to A Tribe Called Quest’s Midnight Marauders or Nas’ Illmatic, hell, a lot of New York City hip-hop of the early-t0-mid 90s that I grew to love as defining albums of my life. I knew all of the singles and videos because I watched Rap City relentlessly, but I wasn’t compelled to dive head first into those albums. I’ve said it a million times, I was definitely more of a West Coast rap head, through and through. And much like those other albums, college is where I became a real Mobb Deep fan. Just so we’re clear, I absolutely loved “Shook Ones, Pt. II.” I just don’t know that I got it, so to speak. New York City, and that boom bap sound might as well have been from Mars.
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2. Now that I get it, though, The Infamous is one of those albums that I think is still underrated, though if I’m being honest I don’t love it nearly as much as I think I do, though I could easily put this album into my top 10 hip hop albums of all time. Basically this album is a personal paradox.
3. One day, Prodigy (RIP) will get his flowers. I honestly, honestly think that Prodigy should be one of the people coming up in GOAT convos, and for me, it’s largely because of The Infamous. I’m still impressed by how good he is on this album. For some that’s of a controversial statement than it is for others; all I know is that once I really started to appreciate Prodigy’s lyrical capabilities, I saw him in an entirely different light. I’ve had this debate with several people and most folks think I’m perhaps overstating how good he was, but hell, it’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to. Whatever, party’s over tell the rest of the crew.
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4. Dope samples really can make or break your album. One of the reasons this album works so well, even 25 years later, is not only because Prodigy was in his bag, but they have the almost perfect sound beds for their entire sound. Havoc didn’t exactly change the production game, but what he did do was lace up an album full of darkness and boom bap with enough that never got old or repetitive and had just enough something something to them to keep the listener interested. Havoc killed it on this album. Samples from Al Green, Patrice Rushen, Norman Connors, Teddy Pendergrass, etc., just...worked. There are certain albums where the sample usage isn’t otherworldly, but fit so well with what the artists are doing that it doesn’t even matter. The Fugees The Score is another album in that vein that comes to mind.
5. “Trife Life” is probably my favorite record on an album full of straight bangers. It was the definitely the song that made me listen to the album differently. For starters, I wasn’t even really up on the Norman Connors “You Are My Starship” record, and once I finally listened to it I was blown away by how much I loved the original. But the storytelling on “Trife Life” is insane. For starters, it’s some real young dude shit. For the shot at some ass, Prodigy gathered up a gang of dudes, with some guns, to head to a foreign part of town but his paranoia got the best of him; was it a robbery set up? Was this chick about to stick him for his papers??? It was almost worth it for him to find out, but the paranoia got the best of him. Then Havoc waves a whole tale about effectively being a dude in the projects who robs (and kills) a dude who just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, for some ass. Prodigy is telling you how to prepare in this trife life; Havoc explains what happens when you get caught slippin.’ Over that saxophone sample, it’s just perfect. It’s both contemplative and entirely nihilistic. It’s Mobb Deep.
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6. “Shook Ones, Pt. II” is perfect. Everything about it.
7. I always laugh when I think about Havoc talking that hardbody shit on interludes, etc. Mostly, just the idea of having to stand in a studio or in front of a microphone and talk about being so real and how you can get punched in your face just for living. It’s comical. And reminds me of the time I saw Mobb Deep with like 30 dudes (literally mob deep)
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8. “Survival of The Fittest” is also perfect. Everything about it (as well).
9. One of the reasons why I think Prodigy needs his flowers is because he is opening bar goals. Hell, when I think about writing pieces, I literally think about opening up a piece that hits as hard as, “I got you stuck off the realness…”, or “I put my lifetime in between the paper’s lines…”, or “there’s a war goin’ on outside no man is safe from…” It doesn’t matter for whom or where the piece is going, I think, “How would Prodigy open this up?” And I’m not even remotely joking.