CNET’s deals team is always looking to bring you the best deals from your favorite retailers, like Amazon again Walmart. Now that the vendors are starting to tease Fourth of July sales, we’re seeing new deals — especially on items that can help you beat the heat and enjoy the outdoors.
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TECHNICAL DEALS OF THE WEEK
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Best deals of the week
If you’re trying to stay cool without rocking a central AC, this compact evaporative cooler is worth a look. It offers three fan speeds, three mist settings, a remote control and a built-in timer, making it an ideal choice for bedrooms, offices or bedrooms. The integrated LED lamp is a nice bonus if you use it on a nightstand or bedside table.
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This 20-inch low-profile fan combines LED lighting and a six-speed fan in one compact design, making it ideal for bedrooms, kitchens and other small spaces. It offers adjustable brightness and color temperature, quiet operation and reverse airflow for year-round comfort, all controlled with the included remote or mobile app. Installation is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly features such as timer settings and memory mode make it easy to customize your space.
If you tend to overheat at night, this Bedsure cooling blanket is designed to help regulate your temperature without feeling heavy. Made from bamboo-based rayon, it has a silky, soft feel that isn’t heavy enough for summer but is still comfortable for sitting on the sofa. It’s also easy to pack for camping, traveling or camping, thanks to its compact design.
These misting fans feature a strong magnetic mount, a heavy-duty strap and a built-in 12,000-mAh rechargeable battery. They offer four fan speeds, misting function, LED light and timer. This makes it useful for camping, golf and other outdoor adventures. Its wireless design and long battery life make it easy to beat the heat wherever you go.
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The best deals of the week
This Qi2-certified Anker charger delivers up to 15 watts of fast wireless charging to compatible iPhones with secure magnetic alignment. The two-pack makes it easy to keep one charger on your desk and one on your nightstand, or share it with a family member. An easy upgrade if you’re tired of plugging in your phone every night.
Every driver should keep a jump starter in the trunk, and this YaberAuto model adds even more value with a built-in 150PSI air compressor. It can jump start most gas and diesel vehicles, while also inflating tires and doubling as a power bank and emergency flashlight. A handy roadside tool to have before your next road trip.
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These reusable water balloons make summer water fights less green thanks to their soft silicone design that can be reused over 1,000 times. They refill in about a second with a magnetic lid that helps prevent leaks, making them perfect for backyard sports, beach trips and pool days. If you’re looking for an easy way to keep the kids entertained all summer long, this is a fun and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional balloons.
Govee’s smart lights make it easy to replace standard lighting with customizable color and voice controls. The four pack offers 16 million colors, 54 programmed scenes and music synchronization effects, all controlled via the Govee Home app or via Alexa and Google Assistant. You can also group bulbs together and set schedules for automatic sunrise and sunset-style lighting.
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Thermacell E-ZoneGuard creates a 20-foot mosquito protection zone without relying on sprays or lubricants. Its rechargeable battery lasts up to 12 hours per charge, and the included refill provides up to 36 hours of protection for backyard barbecues, camping trips and evenings on the patio. It also comes with a quick-charging dock, making it easy to keep it ready for your next outdoor gathering.
How we pick the deals on CNET
Many of us at CNET have covered shopping events for more than five years, including Black Friday, Big DayMemorial Day and countless others. Not to mention covering, researching and hunting for deals every day. We’ve succeeded in eliminating scams and superficial deals, so you only see the best offers from around the world.
When we choose the deals to show you, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and time left on sale. Our team of experts has tested many products to ensure that we only share the best deals.
- Real discounts mean just that. We look at the price history of that product to make sure no brands are raising prices to make the discount seem bigger than it is.
- Quality reviews and in-depth testing are essential for any product. If you’re not happy the first time you use it, the discount wasn’t worth it.
- Remaining sales time is a big part of our evaluation process. If the deal looks like it will only be around for a short time or will only be available from remaining stock, we’ll let you know ahead of time so you don’t go back on the deal later to be disappointed.
