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The only way to get through the beginning of a new school year is to stay organized. Keeping science and history notebooks separate is one thing, but arranging one’s digital life is arguably more important. Student ID numbers, portal log-ins, and other essential codes for academic life all need to stay in order, or assignments can pile up fast. This is why all students, young and seasoned, should have Dashlane on their side.

Dashlane is our favorite password and data protection tool because it’s one of the safest and most secure password managers available. Their online manager tool is intuitive and easy to access, and it won’t slow you down when logging on to turn in an assignment last minute.

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Safety and Organization First

Writing down that locker combo/student ID/list of log-ins in a spiral notebook for anyone to see is a terrible idea. Instead, store it all in Dashlane, where it’s always at your fingertips but in the safest and most secure manner possible. It’s also easier to transition a list of passwords into adult life when it’s not bound by ink and paper.

Once you’re out of school, of course, that list of essential information you need to recall and protect only gets longer and more complicated. Dashlane can automatically generate random passwords between 4-40 characters for extra security and allows you to create a combination of letters, digits, and characters as well.

If you can remember a randomly-generated 40-character chain without storing it somewhere, you should take that show on the road, or go to Vegas and count cards. But with Dashlane, you don’t have to remember a thing. You can automatically create the safest password possible, and Dashlane will store it for you in a virtually unassailable app. Even Dashlane does not know your passwords due to its zero-knowledge architecture.

Dashlane’s interface is exceptionally well designed — clean and neat and impeccably organized — so your passwords are right there when you, and only you, need them, across all of your devices.

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Dashlane’s Top-Tier Encryption and Security

Dashlane protects all users’ passwords and data with AES-256 encryption, which was the first publicly accessible and open cipher approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) to protect top-secret government data. If the guys who watch over our nuclear arsenal and other state secrets approve, you should too.

Dashlane also uses ARGON2, the most powerful and up-to-date cryptography advancements. They’re constantly seeking out and repairing vulnerabilities, and innovating new protection plans faster than wannabe data thieves can create new digital worms, viruses, or other compromising software. The war between hackers and safety experts is never ending, and Dashlane can help you stay on the winning side.

How ahead of the game is Dashlane? It was the first password management tool to deliver passkey support, for one. And as more and more online businesses join Microsoft, Best Buy, eBay, PayPal, and others in supporting passkeys — Apple’s new iOS release coming this fall will also support them — your data will gain yet another layer of protection.

How Expensive Is Dashlane?

Dashlane is affordable, even on a student budget. The basic version is free and offers basic password management for one device. It includes unlimited password storage and secure sharing, and if you divert a few takeout cold brews a month you can bump yourself up to one of these levels of Dashlane:

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You’re a discerning consumer. You’re not easily seduced by paltry 10% discounts on splurge purchases, and you remember a day when Black Friday truly meant something. 

You take the same approach to Prime Day — you go into it with a big-bucks mindset. You want triple-digit prices to drop well below that, particularly on the bite-sized gadgets you wouldn’t spend money on throughout the rest of the year.

Here, we uncovered the best tech deals under $100 this year, including AirPods, wireless chargers, and Amazon products like the Kindle and Echo. Go forth and shop them before time runs out.

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation Wireless Earbuds)

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$89.00 $129.00

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If you’ve been playing a game of chicken with Apple and its AirPods suite, waiting for a pair to slip under $100 — you’re in luck. These are an older version, and not the Pros (so they don’t include noise cancellation), but they’re still an extremely good deal at $89.99. They have a great microphone and sound quality, and offer hands-free Siri access and a decent battery life. 

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JBL Tune 230NC TWS True Wireless in-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones

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$39.95 $99.95

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JBL is no Apple, but the company sells great speakers and headphones — and for Prime Day, the brand is providing another solid sub-$100 option for wireless earbuds, at $40. It’s rare to find noise cancellation, seven hours of battery life (28 with the case), and adjustable EQ for that price elsewhere. 

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series – Wireless Earbuds – Headphones with Bluetooth (Charcoal)

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$59.99 $99.00

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The Google Pixel Buds are a top budget option for wireless earbuds, and only cost about $60 this Prime Day. They’re comfortable, connect to phones pretty seamlessly, and have solid sound quality. This and the JBL Tune 230NC are great deals for people who want wireless earbuds but are destined to lose anything not connected to a wire. 

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Belkin Phone-Charging Smart Speaker

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$94.99 $199.99

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Belkin makes one of the best on the market, and it’s just under $100 for Prime Day. Amazon reviewers praise the deep bass, volume range, and compact size. As a bonus, this version offers access to Amazon’s Alexa (another version connects to Google Assistant). 

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Blink Mini Compact Indoor Smart Security Camera (3 Pack)

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$49.99 $99.98

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If you’re interested in home surveillance, a three-pack of security cameras from Blink is currently 50% off. Each one has motion detection, night vision, two-way audio, and can be controlled via Alexa. Find out whether it’s a human neighbor or a raccoon stealing your fruit of the month boxes for only $15 per camera. 

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Echo Show + Blink Mini Bundle

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$71.99 $130.00

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As usual, Amazon is offering great deals on its own tech for Prime Day, including smart home gadgets. Its Echo Show 8 is 56% off and includes a Blink Mini security camera. They’re a great pair, since you can stream footage from the security camera directly on the Echo Show, and the Echo Show can serve as a great centralized base for a network of cameras and smart speakers as well.

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Kindle Paperwhite

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$89.99 $139.99

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And if you’re more into e-readers than Echos, Prime Day is pretty much the best time to buy a Kindle. Amazon has deals on its whole family of them, but we like the screen, battery life, and storage capabilities of the newest Paperwhite model, which is $90 today. 

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Belkin Wireless Charger (PSU Not Included), Made For MagSafe

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$27.50 $49.99

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Belkin’s a giant in the charging business. This wireless pad is beloved by many, including a few members of the SPY staff. The cord length is ideal, the clip adjusts easily, and its casing feels durable. 

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The time to buy a Kindle has arrived. The best-selling e-readers are a sleek, compact way to tote around a library of bestsellers, and they’re up to 38% off for Prime Day.

Amazon’s Kindle lineup has expanded in recent years to include the Paperwhite, Oasis, Scribe, and updated versions of the original design. Each one comes with different perks and unique features, but they’re each an excellent investment for avid readers.

Kindle Paperwhite

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$89.99 $139.99

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The Kindle Paperwhite is made with thinner borders and adjustable warm light for an easy reading experience in both sunlight and pitch-black surroundings. It’s waterproof, has up to 10 weeks of battery life, and has up to 16 gigabytes of storage.

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Kindle Oasis

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$184.99 $279.99

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The Kindle Oasis is built with the Paperwhite display but includes page turn buttons and more screen shade options, including white and amber. It’s very thin, lightweight, and waterproof, for convenient reading sessions by the bath or pool.

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GREAT FOR STUDENTS!

Kindle Scribe

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$254.99 $339.99

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Amazon’s Kindle Scribe allows you to read and write simultaneously with its Basic Pen and a 10.2-inch glare-free Paperwhite display. It organizes book annotations by chapter so you can review and send them easily, and you can cut, copy, and paste notes elsewhere as well.

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Kindle Kids (2022 Release)

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$74.99 $119.99

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Amazon’s Kindle for Kids — built for healthy reading habits with no games, apps, or videos — is also on sale for Prime Day. It’s nearly 40% off and comes with one year of Amazon Kids+ with access to thousands of books and audiobooks. Each charge lasts up to six weeks and it has a dark mode for comfortable reading before bed.

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Amazon has almost every smart home device, sound bar, thin TV, and replacement charger available on the market. And a significant portion of that offering is on deep discount for Prime Day 2, the second day of the annual shopping bonanza that moves more AirPods than a Taylor Swift album drop. That said, a word of caution to smart shoppers: Not all discounts are created equal.

Historical price trackers show that some brands – not Amazon, but some big ones – mark up their goods prior to the Prime Day madness so that deals look more enticing than they truly are. As such, SPY‘s editors and experts have combed through thousands of enticing-looking deals to find the standout opportunities.

The choices below, recommended by our editors and readers, stand out even among the thousands of deals on offer.

Fire TV Stick

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If you have a TV, and access to more than one streaming service, Roku or a Fire streaming TV device is basically essential at this point – it’s like a concierge for your streaming experience. The verdict for superior device is a toss up, but Fire TV makes a good case for itself this Prime Day at a nearly 60% discount. Cheap, easy to navigate, and includes voice assistant access with Amazon’s Alexa.

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Apple Watch (Series 8)

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$325 $399.00

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It knows when you’re sleeping, it knows when you’re awake — and now it’s on sale. The cream of the smartwatch crop, and the newest one from Apple, is nearly 20% off for Prime Day. It does more than a Rolex ever could, even if it’s less flashy: it can track your sleep cycle, fitness, and even monitor your heartbeat. It’s a good deal for devotees to the House of Apple. 

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Samsung The Frame TV

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$987.99 $1,497.99

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Do you want to pretend that you’re too good to have a TV in your home? Want to give the impression that you spend Sundays at the museum and haven’t seen The Idol? Samsung’s squarely named “The Frame” is a good bet. It’s a television that doubles as a painting. It displays any image of your choice – some Dutch Master’s contemplation of a rotting orange – when you’re not using it. Images pop on the matte screen.

Much cheaper (and more expensive) frame TV options have emerged as the products have become more popular (TikTok decorators have even demonstrated how to manually install frames on regular TVs), but Samsung’s is still the standard-bearer. 

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Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)

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$89.00 $129.00

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If you don’t have wireless headphones yet, you’ve got it tangled. Wireless is convenient and, for the moment anyway, affordable. These 2nd generation AirPods (not to be confused with the Pros) are a good sub-$100 choice. The sound quality is excellent, there’s hands-free Siri access, and the mic is solid. AirPods Pro models may offer nifty features like background noise reduction, but for the discounted price, this older pair is a good bet.  

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Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbud Headphones with Alexa Built-in

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$128.00 $199.99

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Sony’s LinkBuds are the brand’s answer to AirPods – down to its competing price point. Linkbuds cost only slightly more than the second generation AirPods, but may be more of a peer to the AirPods Pro. Like the Pro, LinkBuds have silicone tips to fit in your ears better and have a noise-canceling mode. The Sony model also offers EQ adjustments through the Sony app, meaning you can customize your sound – something Apple doesn’t have.

If you want something that’s on par with the newer AirPods Pro models, LinkBuds are a solid option – especially if you’re dead-set against the Apple Industrial Complex.

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series – Wireless Earbuds – Headphones with Bluetooth

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$59.00 $99.00

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The Google Pixel Buds are a fantastic budget option for those looking to cut the cord(s), and they’re nearly half off for Prime Day. They’re comfortable, connect to phones pretty seamlessly, and have solid sound quality – although as reviewers note, it’s a lot better for making calls than listening to music, although still serviceable for the latter. 

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Google Nest Cam

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$239.99 $329.99

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Having home surveillance access from a tap or two of your smartphone has emerged as a priority for many in recent years. Ring’s video doorbells are popular, but a two pack of Google’s Nest Cam is nearly $100 off on Prime Day, and a better bargain than the former’s twin pack. Nest Cams also come with night vision, floodlights, and compatibility with multiple streaming outputs (tablets, smart TVs, etc). 

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8 Android Tablet, 10.5" LCD Screen

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$149.99 $229.99

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If you’re looking to spend under $150 on a tablet, this Samsung Galaxy one is a solid deal for those priced out of the iPad class. It’s a pristine budget option – the display is the Galaxy Tab’s standout feature, making it a great option for someone mostly looking to stream videos and play games. The battery life and camera aren’t anything to write home about, but that’s an acceptable compromise given the price. 

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Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi Smart Speaker

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$95 $199.99

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If you want something a little more music-forward, the Belkin SoundForm Elite is a great option that offers phone-charging capabilities and the ability to connect to Amazon’s Alexa (another version lets you connect to Google Assistant). As with the Amazon devices, you can use Alexa to manage tasks, control other smart devices, and browse the internet for you.  

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop

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$599.99 $899.99

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Lenovo has the best Prime Day deal for gaming laptops, slashing the price of its IdeaPad 3 by a full third. For less than $600, you get a lot of bang for your buck; it’s well built, has a decently long battery life, and you can upgrade its RAM, as gamers occasionally do. The Prime Day deal for the Minecraft set. 

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Belkin Boost↑Charge Wireless Power Bank 5K w/ MagSafe Compatible 7.5W Charging

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$35.88 $49.99

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For those with older iPhone models (and accompanying battery life that leaves much to be desired), a battery pack is essential – especially for commuters. Even if you’ve got one of the snazzier models, a battery pack is a life saver at one point or another, i.e. a long hike, air travel, or entertaining a child with Cocomelon videos. Belkin’s magnetic charger attaches easily to the back of your phone, simply extending your case, and even comes with a magnetic kickstand (for the Cocomelon binges). Belkin claims to offer 19 hours of extended video playback for the iPhone 14 on a full charge. 

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Belkin MagSafe Wireless Charger Pad

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$19.99 $49.99

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Belkin’s a giant in the charging business. This wireless pad is beloved by many, including a few members of the SPY staff. The cord length is ideal, the clip adjusts easily,, and casing feels durable. 

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LG Sound Bar

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$156.58 $399.99

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“Soundbars” have become a hot item on many home entertainment center wishlists (between speakers and televisions that hide in plain sight, we’re approaching the day living rooms will contain nothing at all). This LG model runs much cheaper than other brands’ – Samsung has a $1,000+ soundbar that uses Dolby Atmos – and has speakers on the sides and in the middle, providing a more immersive soundscape. 

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Laptops have a life expectancy. Every three to five years they need to be taken out behind the barn – further than the wifi can reach, beyond where the smart speakers can hear the screams – and put out of their misery. Nothing’s worse than working on a laptop that can’t meet you halfway.

Luckily, there are three great deals this Prime Day worth spotlighting, catering to a variety of needs — from students who just need Google (and a Google doc) to hardcore gamers. 

HP Chromebook 14 Laptop

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$169.99 $289.99

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Chromebooks are great options for people who only need to do the bare minimum – anything web-based, basically – and HP makes some excellent ones. Amazon reviewers praise the battery life, touch screen interface, and compact size.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Touchscreen

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$468.96 $799.99

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For an upgrade pick, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is a touchscreen laptop that stands out in the marketplace of moderately priced laptops: it’s got a solid battery life, storage, and comes in a sleek package. 

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop

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$599.99 $899.99

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Lenovo has the best Prime Day deal for gaming laptops, slashing the price of its IdeaPad 3 by a full third. For less than $600, you get a lot of bang for your buck; it’s well built, has a decently long battery life, and you can upgrade its RAM, as gamers occasionally do. The Prime Day deal for the Minecraft set. 

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Running out of Wal-Mart with a TV has long been a Black Friday tradition, but Amazon Prime Day wants customers to consider leveling up their living rooms even earlier with a couple of great deals. This year, during the two-day sale event, you can save hundreds on pricey models from Samsung and Sony. 

If you want something gorgeous to watch Avatar: The Way of Water on, keep reading. 

SAMSUNG Neo QLED 4K QN90B Series Mini LED Quantum HDR 32x Smart TV

Buy Now On Amazon $1,097.99

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Coming in at about $1,000, 55” Class QN90B Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV is definitely a splurge – but if you’re serious about picture quality, this is a great choice. Reviewers on Amazon praise the sound quality (featuring Dolby Atmos) and gaming mode in particular. 

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Sony 4K Ultra HD TV A80K Series: BRAVIA XR OLED Smart Google TV

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Sony also has a great 4K option for about the same price as Samsung — and it’s OLED to the Samsung Neo’s QLED. (Both produce great picture quality, but OLEDs are generally seen as better due to their higher contrast, especially preferable for gaming. QLED is brighter, and about on par with OLED in terms of color.) 

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Samsung The Frame TV

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$987.99 $1,497.99

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With “The Frame,” a television that doubles as a painting, Samsung has one of the best options for those looking to hide a massive screen in plain sight — as it all the rage among TikTok decorators. The Frame displays art when you’re not using it, with a matte screen and thick border that help it blend into your living room art gallery. 

Much cheaper (and more expensive) frame TV options have emerged as the products have become more popular, but Samsung’s is still the gold standard. If you’re on the fence about a splurge but still desire the aesthetic, a 34% Prime Day discount brings the price down just below $1,000. 

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Your computer, your phone, and your cloud-based accounts contain virtually all of your valuable information, and yet it’s still easy to make terrible decisions when it comes to safeguarding it all. One password for all your accounts? Awful idea. Keeping them written down in a physical notebook? Terrible. Unprotected auto-fills in your browser? Enormous fail.

All these shortcuts are invitations for increasingly savvy digital thieves to walk into your digital world and rob you blind because they all leave you wide open to being breached. Dashlane, on the other hand, has never been breached in its 14 years of business. Ever.

Password protection tools pop up and evolve constantly, but Dashlane has remained SPY’s favorite for many reasons beyond its perfect unbreached record. They’re also currently offering 40% off their Premium plans to celebrate summer with the code SUMMER2023 — so there’s never been a better time to sign up! 

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What Makes Dashlane So Secure?

The first step in securing your data is admitting that hackers and cyber thieves are, in fact, far more technologically savvy than we are: We need the most advanced security tools available in order to thwart them. Dashlane protects all of its users’ personal data, not just passwords, with AES-256 encryption — AES-256 encryption was the first publicly accessible and open cipher approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) to protect Top Secret government data. It’s by far the strongest encryption available. 

Dashlane also uses ARGON2, the most powerful and up-to-date cryptography advancements, and automatically updates its users’ vaults with constant improvements. In layman’s terms? The time has come to stop using your dog’s name mixed with your mom’s birthday as a password and get on board with NSA-level protection. Dashlane is also constantly seeking out and repairing vulnerabilities to stay ahead in the endless cat-and-mouse game between hackers and protectors.

Plus, you can rest assured that Dashlane never sees your data. Its zero-knowledge architecture means users’ Master Passwords are never stored on Dashlane’s servers nor transmitted over the internet. 

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That’s a Lot of Big Words. Is it Just as Confusing to Use?

Not even remotely — Dashlane’s award-winning UX makes things incredibly easy to use. You get the same clean Dashlane interface across all your registered devices that is easy to navigate, sort, and search through. All the tools you need are neatly organized and accessible.

When it comes to creating new passwords, Dashlane’s Password Generator gives you complex passwords up to 40 characters long, which include letters, digits, and symbols. Dashlane automatically stores these generated passwords for safe and secure auto-filling so you’re not forced to remember them (even if you could somehow recall a 40-character password off the top of your head). 

Their easy-to-use service, security tools, and industry-leading protection make Dashlane a no-brainer in today’s digital world. You wouldn’t settle for mediocre door locks or a car alarm that only works half the time, so why do the same with your internet protection? Upgrade to Dashlane today and get 40% off their Premium Plans with the code SUMMER2023. 

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Surely This is Going to Cost Me a Pile of Money, Right?

Only if you consider “free” to be a pile of money. Dashlane’s Free plan offers basic password management for one device, and includes unlimited password storage and secure sharing. There are other levels of membership for more advanced protection that still remain affordable:

This Would Be Great For My Work — Is There a Business Version?

There is! Dashlane has three plans for businesses that include workplace-friendly features such as Confidential SSO (single sign-on) to allow users to log in once to access multiple apps or platforms needed for work. As with personal accounts, Dashlane itself cannot access the data or employee credentials stored under a business plan.

Dashlane for your business starts at $2 per seat per month for the Starter package, or $5 per seat per month for the Team plan which offers VPN and unlimited seats. The Business plan ($8 per seat per month) adds an SSO integration, on-demand phone support, SCIM provisioning, and a free Friends & Family plan for each plan member.

When you consider just how devastating even one hack or ransomware invasion can be to your home or business, you want a password protection service that’s never been breached — Dashlane. Sign up now for deals for new customers and upgrades for Free plan users.

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If you’ve ever driven an off-roader like the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, or another rough-and-ready mudder, you know that they’re not exactly quiet rides. So if you’re looking to enjoy some music during your adventures, you’re going to need a serious boost — preferably, a bass boost.

The idea of ripping apart the sound system of your beloved off-roader may sound complicated at first, but Stinger Off-Road’s ready-to-install bass kits come with the tools you need as well as comprehensive, easy-to-follow installation instruction videos that make the process easy. 

Better still, Stinger’s bass kits are on sale right now, with markdowns ranging from $70 to as much as $810 off regular prices. Don’t push your factory-installed sound system past its breaking point while you’re barrelling down the dirt trails! Upgrade with a Stinger kit designed to make your off-roading tunes loud and proud.

SPY readers can also save an extra 10% off orders over $300 with exclusive code SPY10. 

Why Stinger Off-Road?

For over three decades, Stinger Off-Road’s been the go-to source for aftermarket audio specifically aimed at the off-road enthusiast. Stinger’s custom-made enhancements for Jeeps, Broncos, and other off-roaders are seamless, easy-to-install upgrades from factory units which all too often aren’t up to the rigors of serious nature runs.
Stinger Off-Road is an offshoot of well-known car-audio specialists Stinger Electronics, and was originally created to make audio, lighting, and safety tech for Jeep vehicles. Stinger Off-Road’s lineup now includes upgrades for other off-road-friendly makes and models from Ford, Toyota, Chevy, and RAM.

What Vehicle’s Can Be Upgraded with Stinger Bass Kits?

Many of Stinger’s bass kits are designed for specific makes and models, like this 12-inch 800-Watt Swing Gate Subwoofer Encloser Bass Package for Ford Broncos from 2021 or later. But while Stinger may have specific kits for Broncos and Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators, they also make great general options that fit across many years of makes and models, like this 10-inch 1500-Watt Complete Subwoofer Encloser Bass Package with 1000-Watt Amplifier. Be sure to check the specifications listed on the page with each kit and measure your vehicle carefully before purchasing.

How Easy Are Stinger Bass Kits to Install?

“Ready to install” isn’t just part of the name — Stinger Off-Road’s bass kits come complete with everything you need to install them in your vehicle. You don’t need an electrician’s certification, although disconnecting your battery before you touch anything is a fine, and necessary, start. The included instructions are straightforward and easy, and Stinger’s YouTube library of installation videos is an awesome resource. And if you’re still gunshy, or just too busy to do the install yourself, Stinger has a large network of certified installers who can get the job done for you quickly and easily. 

Which Stinger Bass Kit Do I Want?

Ah, decisions, decisions. If you have a make and model which lines up with one of Stinger’s specific kits, that’s an easy call. But if not, it’s best to browse the whole line of bass kits. Here are some of the standouts:

Jeep Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT 10-Inch Touch Screen Radio Kit with Swing Gate Subwoofer Enclosure

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$1,674.00 $2,138.00

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This is an all-inclusive upgrade for your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator from 2018-2022. It includes Stinger’s Apple CarPlay and a 10-inch touchscreen radio which comes with Off-Road Mode to show you the pitch and roll of your vehicle to help prevent rollovers. The Swing Gate Subwoofer Enclosure is an 800-watt monster that delivers primo sound quality and driving bass whether you’re on the highway or the unbeaten path.

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Ford Bronco 12-inch Swing Gate Subwoofer Enclosure Bass Package

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$699.99 $786.99

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If you’re not willing to trade valuable cargo space in your Bronco for a subwoofer bass enclosure, Stinger’s ready-to-install kit for the Broncos from 2021 on fits safely and securely to your swing gate. The enclosure is also able to withstand weather and natural hazards including water, dirt, dust, and other debris common to off-road driving. The 700-watt Class D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifier fits easily under the driver’s seat. 

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Dual 12-inch Subwoofer Enclosure Bass Package with 1,500 Watt Amplifier & 4GA Wiring Kit

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$499.99 $569.99

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No Bronco, no Jeep, no problem: Stinger’s got your need for heavy sound covered with this ultra-powerful 2,400-watt dual 12-ich subwoofer and a 1,500-watt amp to drive it. The included 4GA wiring kit connects easily to your existing audio system, and the bass controller knob is built into a flush-mount kit which easily installs onto your dash. The amp’s incredibly small footprint allows you to hide it beneath a seat, and the bass enclosure is sturdy enough to take the lumps and bumps you’re sure to deal out. You can get the same kit with a dual 10-inch subwoofer enclosure for $409.00 — marked down from $499.99 — for more flexibility for placement in cars or smaller SUVs.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Swing Gate-Mount Enclosure Kit with Amplifier

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$699.99 $1,500.00

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If you have a Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited — which replaced the Wrangler JK Unlimited in 2018 — and an aftermarket radio, you’re in serious luck. Stinger’s Gate-Mount Loaded Jeep Enclosure Kit is a whopping 54% off right now, bringing the price all the way down from $1,500 to $689.00. The 800-watt subwoofer and 700-watt Class D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifier are more than enough to fill your JLU with massive pulsing sound, and the 4GA wiring kit comes with 12 feet of 2-channel RCA cable and 15 feet of 14GA speaker wire. And if you still have the standard Jeep factory radio, check out Stinger’s plug-and-play upgrade kit. 

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Single 10-inch Subwoofer Enclosure Bass Package with 700 Watt Amplifier & 4GA Wiring Kit

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$249.99 $339.99

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Budget-conscious off-road enthusiasts are most definitely not locked out from Stinger’s upgrade kits. Only $250 will get you this single 10-inch 1,200-watt subwoofer enclosure and a 700-watt amp to drive it with. This mighty mite packs a massive punch for being only 16.5-by-13-by-15.2 inches, and its compact size opens up the installation locations significantly. Your bass boost ranges from 30 to 80 hertz, which is a world of difference you’ll wonder how you ever lived without. You can also bump up to the 12-inch subwoofer with the same amp for just $60 more. 

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So, you bought a gun. Maybe it’s your first, maybe it’s your fifteenth. But if it’s a pistol, you’re going to need a safe place to store it. Because handguns are both dangerous and versatile, your storage situation needs to be secure and tailored to your specific needs — both for your weapon and the particulars of your life.

There are plenty of resources online that will give you a run-of-the-mill buying guide — what’s sturdy, what’s cheap, and what’s easy to access — but finding a place for your new piece is worthy of a more in-depth look. To help, we called up Sgt. Alberto Maldonado, a Marine Corps veteran who served as the ammo chief for his unit while deployed to Iraq. Maldonado now owns and operates a luxury transportation and executive protection business in Miami, for which he carries a variety of weapons — both at home and on the job — to keep himself and his clients safe. Maldonado explained that part of his job is analyzing a given space for risks, and mapping out where threats may come from.

“Each individual case is different,” Maldonado says. “The main thing that affects the safe you pick is the role in which you plan to use your weapon.” In other words, consider your surroundings. Children, Maldonado says, are number one — you have to make sure whatever system you’re using is child-safe. But beyond that, choosing a handgun safe is also about your mindset: are you a casual shooter looking to lock up your gun between trips to the range? Are you concerned you might need fast access to a weapon to defend your home? Or are you somewhere in between — a new gun owner just looking to keep those around him safe.  

BEST ALL-PURPOSE HANDGUN SAFE

Fort Knox Original Pistol Box

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Pros all over the Internet agree: the Fort Knox is the classic gun safe for a handgun. Simple, solid, and almost indestructible, the Fort Knox isn’t going to win any design awards, unless the award is for a big welded steel box that can hold a gun. It’s not biometric, meaning there’s no fingerprint opening or palm-reading. It’s just a hefty (it weighs in at 22 pounds) steel box with a five-button combination lock mechanism. It’ll stay where you put it and can be opened quickly with one hand. Sure, it’s about as low-tech as a gun safe gets, but it gets the job done.

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BEST WITH A BIOMETRIC LOCK

VaulTex VS20i Biometric Handgun Safe

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The VaulTek is another safe that tops lists all over the Internet for having simple and easy biometric access, which means it opens with a fingerprint. However, Maldonado says that’s not the only thing to look for. If you’re going biometric, it’s essential to check that there are multiple ways of accessing the case — preferably a touchpad or a physical key. Sure, that means there are more ways someone could get in, but it also means one power outage or faulty battery — or even a wonky sensor or dirty hand — won’t keep you away from your weapon. The VaulTek has you covered there, opening with either the biometric scanner, a digital keypad, or two different physical key systems. 

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BEST FOR CAR CARRY

VaulTek Slider Series

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Car carry is a specific case — you want something that’s easily accessible in your vehicle but still secure. VaulTek again offers a quality product, this time oriented vertically so it can drop into a car’s center console or in another slot. It can be mounted in plenty of places in a dwelling, as well, but this is the right call for car carry in that it’s unobtrusive and secure. Make sure you check the various options, as this comes with a variety of biometric or non-biometric locking mechanisms. As Maldonado says, choose the one that feels right to you. 

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BEST FOR BEDROOMS

Hornady Rapid Safe for Bedrooms

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Want a gun safe in the bedroom but don’t want to call attention to it? Look no further than the Hornady, which looks pretty much like a hotel alarm clock — just a bit sleeker. This slim black box will sit right on a nightstand incognito until you need to use it. Unlike some of the other boxes on this list, the Hornady also features an RFID-opening device, meaning with a small chip in your wallet or in a watch band, you can open the box just by waving your hand close enough. This isn’t the most secure for kids, naturally, as there’s little to stop them getting their hands on the RFID, but it can be a fast option. And, when in doubt, the safe also has manual opening, in addition to other methods. Oh, and yeah, it has a few USB ports to charge your phone. 

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Everyone is excited about the milder temperatures of springtime, but it won’t be long before we find ourselves in the middle of summer. The toasty weather conditions of summer are often accompanied by increased electricity usage, which can seemingly test the power grid — along with your wallet, due to the rising cost of electric consumption to power cooling systems at home.

We’ve praised the advantages of today’s portable power stations, and while we can’t overlook their utility, they’re not the best solution when it comes to powering entire homes. That’s where the Bluetti EP900 & B500 Home Battery System comes to mind. The brand just released this brand new package with the ability to provide a household with a continuous flow of electricity and even supplement existing systems like solar panels. Originally priced at $11,999, it’s currently discounted to $9,999 and is available in limited supply, so make your purchase before they run out!

We got a sneak peek back at CES 2023, but the Bluetti EP900 & B500 Home Battery System will be available later this month. What makes this solution unique is that it can be installed indoors or outdoors, since it features an IP65 waterproof rating. The EP900 is also a modular system that can expand its power source by adding Bluetti B500 expansion battery packs. Of course, this option of expandability will give homeowners the ability to choose what suits their power needs best.

Homes outfitted with solar panels will be able to reap even more of the benefits with a system like this in place because they can store the power for when it’s needed. Just think: you can harvest the energy captured by your home’s solar panels and store it with Bluetti’s system — giving you the option to also sell back surplus energy to the grid.

Who doesn’t love saving money?

If you happen to own a smart thermostat, like Google’s Nest Thermostat for example, you can sign up for its Rush Hour Rewards program that monitors peak demand times to dial down the power consumption of your home’s heating and cooling system. Pair this with Bluetti EP900 & B500 Home Battery System, you can maximize the savings because you can set it so that your home will tap into the backup system during peak demand times.

Another advantage of this system over traditional portable power stations is that the EP900 cranks out at 9kW with a maximum capacity of 39kWh — accompanied by a pure sine wave output power. This means that your home’s various appliances and gadgets will be supplied by a steady stream of power that doesn’t spike, ensuring that adequate power is delivered safely to them.

Compared to traditional gas-powered backup generators, the EP900 & B500 combo isn’t noisy at all, which is why installation indoors is feasible. In fact, Bluetti offers free installation by a certified installation service with the EP900, so you don’t have to worry about the hassle of installing it yourself.

In terms of longevity and reliability, the EP900 & B500 combo utilizes LiFePO4 battery cells, which are reported to be four to six times longer than lithium batteries. And finally, there’s more peace of mind assurance with the 10-year warranty on the home battery system.

We also appreciate that the Bluetti EP900 & B500 Home Battery System can be controlled through your smartphone. Not only will you have access to details about power consumption and the charging status, but it’s nice that remote access is available to control the functions of the system.

Whether you’re anticipating a scorching summer and planning to save electric costs, or perhaps have a backup in place for emergency situations, the Bluetti EP900 & B500 Home Battery System is equipped to handle your home’s power needs.