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A Lock to Keep Your Precious Bike Safe and Sound
In a world of battery-powered angle grinders, the bike with a grinder-resistant lock is king. I love this one from Litelok for several reasons, not the least of which is a lower price than many rivals. It’s also among the lighter options and, as a full-size U-lock, it works well with lots of bikes, including most eBikes. To be sure, there are higher-security locks out there, but a good lock is more about outlasting a crook’s determination and/or getting them to move on to the weaker lock next store. The X1 gives you that power, making it well worth the money for those with a pricey bike in a high-risk area.
The Softest Blanket in the World is 30 Percent Off for WIRED Readers
I’m a cozy connoisseur. A homey homie. When it comes to creature comforts, I am the creature. The Sea to Me Carmel Cuddle is the softest, plushest blanket I’ve ever felt. I might start wearing it like a cape around my house. It’s impossible to describe just how luxurious it feels. It’s like “The Creation of Adam” where one hand is me and the other hand is the blanket. I am always seeking to run my fingers through the deep, silky, minky fur. It’s made of polyester but I’m convinced there’s at least some magic involved. The 60×72-inch, seven-pound design is just right to snuggle up under when you’re watching a movie or reading a book. The only downside I’ve found in my hours of sleeping testing is that it’s quite expensive, but right now WIRED readers can save 30 percent on their entire order with code “WIRED30” which drops the price of this blanket down to $281 shipped. Just don’t come crying to me when you try it and realize that you have to replace all of your bedding with these blankets.
This concludes my own liveblog posting for this evening, but reinforcements are coming in to steer you through the night. The deals are still going strong and we’ll keep highlighting them here and on our main site. I’ll see y’all bright and early for Cyber Monday!
I Can’t Believe I Ever Used Another Streaming Stick
Once upon a time, I bought an Amazon Fire TV Stick. Which worked fine. Until one fateful day, when I wanted to add a second Amazon Prime account to my device so I could watch a movie my boyfriend had purchased. And I couldn’t do it unless I deregistered the device completely from my own account.
I got so mad that I paid full price and then some to have a Roku Streaming Stick 4K delivered right to my porch that very night. And I’m never going back. There’s a reason why this is our favorite streaming stick.
The Roku interface is dead simple to use, and you can even customize the screensaver and home screen background. There are some ads around, but they usually don’t feel too intrusive. It has volume buttons on the remote that are easy to find in the dark. And it has a ton of free channels where you can watch all of How It’s Made, Antiques Roadshow, and other shows that aren’t so gear-centric. (What can I say? It’s a lifestyle.) This price comes within $5 of the lowest we’ve seen. And perhaps best of all, you can log in to any service with whatever darn account you please.