Amazon Prime Day promises hundreds of thousands of deals, but not everyone has been saving all year for a big-ticket item.
If you're a little stretched for cash—or simply love a good deal, follow this thread for great finds under $50. wired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 1/
★ Cync Smart Light Bulbs 2-Pack for $18 ($6 off)
This is our favorite smart bulb because it was the easiest to set up and it's affordable. If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission. 📸: Cync wired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 2/
★ Logitech G413 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for $47 ($23 off)
Mechanical keyboards make typing away at your desk all day a much more enjoyable experience and Logitech's G413 is our favorite option under $100. 📸: Logitech wired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 3/
Kitty City Corrugated Cardboard Cat Scratchers 3-Pack for $13 ($9 off)
Cats need something to scratch, and corrugated cardboard seems to be widely accepted among felines. Let your kitty to go wild. #PrimeDaywired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 📸: Amazon 4/
Google Pixel Stand Wireless Charger for $34 ($36 off)
Charging your phone laying flat is so early 2000s. Even if you don't have a Pixel, it's time to upgrade your charging station. #PrimeDaywired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 📸: Google 5/
Quip Smart Electric Toothbrush for $35 ($10 off)
Quip toothbrushes are simple, but they work well. Plus, the smart version connects to an app to give you feedback on your habits for better brushing. #PrimeDaywired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 📸: Quip 6/
Stasher Reusable Storage Bags 6-Pack for $45 ($20 off)
Goodbye, single-use plastic baggies and hello, grab Stasher bags. They're dishwasher-, freezer-, microwave-, and boiling water-safe. wired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 📸: Amazon 7/
The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments Box Set by Margaret Atwood for $15 ($7 off)
It might be hard to read, considering all that's happening in the world, but The Handmaid's Tale continues to ring true time and time again. Snag a copy. wired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 📸: Amazon 8/
Coleman LED Lantern for $29 ($16 off)
You'll thank us after your next camping trip for this one. #PrimeDaywired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 📸: Amazon 9/
Clue Retro Series 1986 Edition Board Game for $14 ($8 off)
Bring on the nostalgia. Clue is an old-school fun detective game. This version is the one you remember, thanks to Hasbro's Retro Series releases. wired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 📸: Hasbros Games 10/
Anker PowerCore Slim 10,000-mAh PD Portable Charger for $20 ($20 off)
Anker’s PowerCore Slim is the best portable charger for phones—it can charge an iPhone three times or even a Fire HD 8 tablet. wired.trib.al/ZHLsVTQ 📸: Anker 11/
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