10 crowdfunded products that you absolutely need in your life

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Spending your hard-earned cash on something that’s still being crowdfunded is always a gamble because you never know if the thing you’re investing in will every make it to your doorstep. 

That’s why we’ve collected this list of 10 snazzy crowdfunded projects that actually went into production. As if that wasn’t good enough, each product in this list is also on sale.

1. Linky: The Foldable Electric Longboard

There are few things more nourishing to the soul than replacing your morning commute with a smooth skateboard ride. But on the flip side, there are few things more inconvenient than having to carry around a skateboard all day. Read more…

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Learn all about Blockchain technology by taking this $30 class

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If you’ve taken note of any trends in finance, technology, and investing over the past ten years, you’ve probably noticed the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. You may have even heard through the grapevine that blockchain is what powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and more — but what is blockchain actually, and how is it used? 

You can learn all this and more with the Blockchain Certification Bundle, a set of online courses that are bundled together for just $29).

What is Blockchain?

Blockchain is, at the most basic level, digital information (the “blocks”) stored in a public database (the “chain”). The blocks store three key pieces of information:  Read more…

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This $20 app will set off an alarm if someone tries to steal your MacBook

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If you make a living on your computer, you likely live in constant fear of it being stolen. All it takes is one ill-timed bathroom break at a coffee shop, one quick-fingered thief on the train, or one home burglary to make your most expensive possession vanish forever — and that’s not even taking into account the value of the data stored on it. 

Whether you’ve spent the last four years working on that novel, or just the last four weeks working on an expense report, you’ve got a lot of your life tied up in that hard drive, and losing it would be a huge disaster.

Beepify, a digital security service for your laptop, does a lot to alleviate those fears. After activation, Beepify waits for one of three triggers: the laptop is closed, unplugged, or the display is turned off. If one of those triggers is activated, the devices lets out a loud and alarming beep. The ides that would-be thieves should become terrified, or at very least publicly shamed, and give up their attempted theft to run off into the night. Read more…

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Get a dash cam to protect yourself on the road for as little as $30

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If you’ve ever been sucked into the black hole that is YouTube, you’re likely familiar with the wonderful world of dash cam footage. In it, you’ll witness talented parallel parkers, insane crashes, and even meteor blasts.

But dash cams don’t just exist to immortalize highway drama. They can also save your butt when a person doing the Bird Box challenge collides with you on the road.

We know you don’t want your auto-insurance premium skyrocketing, which is why we bring you these five dash cams on sale that can serve as your extra set of eyes on the road.

Take your pick: Read more…

Black Box 1080p Dash Cam — 80% off

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Become a digital marketing guru with these cheap online courses

It’s both amazing and completely bonkers that you only really need a computer and a reliable internet connection to make good money in 2019. And while you can always learn how to code and build websites for companies, there’s also money to be made in…

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Save $46 on this set of wine glasses that won’t knock over

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Imagine finally finding the time to unwind after weeks of soul-crushing work. You uncork that special bottle of wine you’ve been saving, and park yourself in front of Netflix.

But after your second glass, your inner klutz accidentally spills the precious vino all over your white couch. Oops.

Avoid a similar situation from happening with the Aura Glass Non-Spill Drinking Glasses — wine glasses designed to avoid spillage.

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Crafted with a stainless steel ball, this patented glass pivots to promote the aeration of your beverage, all while making sure that you can’t knock it over by accident. With a touch of a finger, it automatically aerates your wine, so you won’t have to spend ages waiting for it to oxygenate. It’s also the perfect gift for any wine-loving pals — so throw some in your cart for the next time you forget someone’s birthday. Read more…

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3 apps and courses on sale that could get you spinning beats like a pro DJ in no time

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There’s no other way to say it: EDM is big. According to Forbes, the world’s 10 highest-paid DJs raked in a collective quarter billion dollars in revenue last year — including six-time frontrunner Calvin Harris, who scored $48 million from headlining festivals and spinning nightly at his Vegas residency. NBD.

If you’re itching to join the growing ranks of DJs, don’t fret. Zedd, who clocks in at number six on Forbes’ list, first toured with a simple production setup comprising a laptop and folding table. And digital DJing apps have now become so advanced that you can learn to spin and mix beats without hunting down a bulky turntable. Read more…

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These wireless earbuds recharge just like the new Galaxy Buds, but are only $40

One of the best features of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds is their ability to recharge on-the-go so they don’t leave you hanging during a long commute. Unfortunately, that depends on your ability to not lose one in a subway crowd or flush one down the toilet…

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5 security cameras that seem like they’d be way more expensive than they are

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Are you a Game of Thrones fan? Let us put this in terms you’ll understand: If Westeros gets its own Night’s Watch to protect them from White Walkers, then your home deserves a security camera to keep intruders at bay, too. That’s just sound logic.

GoT references aside, knowing that you have a surveillance camera in place to serve as an extra set of eyes can give you peace of mind, especially if you have a child or a fur baby. And now you can make that dream a reality with this sale on five security cameras for your home:

1. Loocam 1080p Home Security Camera System — 16% off

Equipped with a 1080p CMOS progressive scan camera and split glass lens design, the Loocam captures clear and crisp images so you won’t miss a thing. And when the sun goes down, its Night Vision mode activates automatically for low-light visibility. It also has a 60-feet UL-rated cable that’s certified for in-wall installation, and a metal IP67 weatherproof housing to endure all weather conditions. If you’re planning on installing it in a public area and are worried about strangers trashing it, the anti-vandal cable-through bracket has got you covered. Read more…

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This rugged HD camera takes GoPro quality photos and video — and it’s only $40

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It’s never been more affordable to snap quality action photos, an endeavor once relegated to *serious* photographers with pricey equipment. GoPro, of course, changed all that when it charged upon the scene a few years ago. It famously originated during founder Nick Woodman’s surfing trip to Australia in 2002, when he sought to capture his exploits on film and realized there wasn’t an easy way to pull it off.

Just like that, GoPro was born, breaking open a whole new market. But GoPro’s offerings currently start at $200 and scale up to $400 for their Hero 6 and Hero 7 models. Are there any more affordable options for the budget-minded action photographer? Read more…

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Master Amazon’s cloud development platform with these online classes —and kickstart a six-figure career

Amazon has become so ubiquitous that Amazon Prime might as well be at the bottom of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. But you might not be aware that the e-commerce site is not the most profitable arm of the conglomerate. Their biggest chunk of income act…

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