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If you live north of the equator, you just lived through the summer solstice on June 21. But don’t worry—even if you didn’t get to see nearly 24 straight daylight hours in Alaska, or dance the day away at Stonehenge, we still have plenty of reasons for you to celebrate. This weekend, we searched the web to find deals on everything from MacBooks to beach chairs and more.

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Everything at ThinkGeek is 50 Percent Off

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Your favorite place to pick up geeky birthday gifts for the Star Wars or Harry Potter fans in your life is shutting down and moving in with its parent company, GameStop. That means that through July 2, you have the opportunity to pick up anything at ThinkGeek for 50 percent off with the code MOVINGDAY applied at checkout, like this ThinkGeek exclusive poké ball waffle maker.

The Pokémon Poké Ball Waffle Maker costs $17 ($17 off).

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So you forgot that Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16. You have two options: First, you can cross your fingers and hope that your dad has forgotten it, much in the same way he forgot to give the dog its heartworm medication for the past six months. Or you can relax and realize that you’re not alone in waiting until the last possible minute to get your dad a meaningful gift. We already put together a lovely Father’s Day Gift Guide, but since time is running out, we also cruised the web for steals on some of our favorite gear that will show the father figure in your life that he’s one of your favorite people.

Updated June 15, 2019: We removed a deal that was sold out and added several new picks.

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The 2019 Kindle is $20 Off

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This year’s all-new Kindle is the best affordable e-reader on the market. It has most of the bells and whistles that made the old Paperwhite so appealing, like LED front lights. It’s also Bluetooth-enabled and can stream Audible books. If your dad doesn’t already have a Kindle, now is a great time to get him one.

The 2019 Amazon Kindle costs $70 ($20 off)

More Fantastic Dad Gifts

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• Patagonia Better Sweater Vest for $69 ($30 off): A good dad is an even better dad when swathed in comfortable, moisture-wicking polyester that simultaneously allows him to keep his arms free and mobile to help you install your sprinkler system.
• TCL 55-Inch 6-Series LED 4K Roku TV for $500 ($100 off): The 49-inch TCL Roku TV is our favorite budget TV pick. This 6 Series model has a much better picture. Best Buy also sells a 75-Inch version for $1,300 ($500 off), which is a pretty great price for massive display.
• Roka Square Aviators for $100 ($25 off): Use code FD19 at checkout for a pair of light sport aviators that won’t slide off your sweaty dad’s face. They’re also available on Amazon at a discount.
• HP Omen 15T Laptop for $770 ($220 off): This is a pretty good price for a decent gaming laptop with a ninth-generation Intel core processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card.
• Sony WH1000XM3 Wireless Headphones for $298 ($52 off): These are the best wireless headphones and best noise-canceling headphones we’ve tried. They sound amazing and get outstanding battery life. Their only weak point is taking phone calls.
• Echo Show + Smart Light + Echo Dot for $180 ($115 off): This is a great price on a smart-home starter set.
• GoPro Hero7 Black for $330 ($70 off): If Dad would get a kick out of action videos of his hikes or trips, this is a good discount on one of the best action cams. Read our full review to learn more.
• Apple Watch Series 3 for $199 ($80 off): The Series 3 fell off our list of best fitness trackers this year, but it’s still a great watch if you don’t need to take an ECG. The deal is also at Amazon. The new Apple watch Series 4 is $50 off at Best Buy right now.
• Fitbit Charge 3 for $120 ($30 off): We liked the Charge 3, and so do many dads who appreciate its stripped-down styling.
• Mr. Coffee Espresso and Latte Machine for $230 ($26 off): It looks like our favorite espresso machine is cheaper, just in time for the holiday. Its less fancy sibling is discounted as well ($160, or $40 off).
• JBL Studio 580 Floor Standing Speaker for $330 ($470 off): JBL’s standing speaker has two woofer cones and is compatible with the rest of JBL’s Studio 5 speaker series.

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• Ring Stick Up Security Cam for $150 ($30 off): We loved how the battery version of this home security camera was easy to install and wire-free.
• AncestryDNA Test for $59 ($40 off): Our feelings on DNA kits might be a little mixed, but parents who are interested in genealogical research really like them! It’s discounted on Amazon, too. If your parent may be more interested in learning small tidbits about their health, 23andMe is a better test. 23andMe is $149 at Amazon ($50 off).
• Google Nest Thermostat E for $139 ($30 off): If your dad would love a smaller, slimmer, cheaper version of the Google Nest thermostat that learns what temperatures you like, he can have one now.
• Woolrich Sherpa Blanket for $95 ($64 off): Every dad needs a blanket, whether for impromptu picnics or to keep in his car in case of emergencies.
• DMOS Packable Shovel for $125 ($15 off): Speaking of things to keep in the car, this aircraft-grade aluminum shovel will help Dad dig his car out of the biggest snowbank or muddiest pit. Amazon also carries this shovel, though it isn’t discounted.
• GoRuck Echo Backpack for $195 ($100 off): GoRuck is discontinuing the Echo, which is the smaller version of its popular GR1.
• Moto G7 for $270 ($30 off): The phone that we elected as the best Android phone for $300 or less is now an additional $30 off. It works on all four major wireless networks in the U.S.
• Sony Playstation Classic for $30 ($30 off): A retro console is the perfect dad gift.

Father’s Day Retailer Pages

If you’re still on the hunt, here are the full sale pages from some major retailers. We wish you luck!

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Summer weekends are for summer adventures! Hitting the trail, taking a trip to the beach, or, let’s be honest, closing the blinds and cranking the AC while you explore the latest content drop from Destiny 2. Whether you’re spending time outdoors or indoors this weekend, we have something for everyone on the deals list this weekend. Check out our favorites below.

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Laptop and Tablet Deals

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• Asus Zenbook 13 for $749 ($201 off): A modern and understated laptop, the Zenbook 13 is light enough to carry with you anywhere and powerful enough to handle almost anything

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Summer has arrived. The days are getting longer and warmer. We already have one eye on traffic reports as we plot our weekend escape, but before we go we’ve got some deals for you. Some of our favorite deals this week include Garmin’s Fenix 5S GPS Watch, Amazon’s Fire TV Cube, preorders for Motorola’s upcoming Moto Z4, and some new headphones for your own summer escape.

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Mobile and Gadget Deals

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Television and Gaming Deals

Amazon Fire TV Cube streams movies and television shows, and brings Alexa into your living room.

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Monday is Memorial Day, and while its a solemn day celebrating our fallen veterans, it also marks the unofficial beginning of summer and brings with it some of the seasons best sales. To get your summer started right we’ve rounded up some of our favorite deals from online retailers around the web and included the links to their sale pages.

Be sure to check out the Best Memorial Day Sales roundup, our favorite camping gear, and the best summer outdoor deals from REI’s Huge Anniversary Sale. We’d also like to highlight that a 1-year ad-free, unlimited subscription to WIRED is only $5 during Memorial Day. Subscribing helps fund the journalism we put out every day.

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Appliance Deals

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Cuisinart Air Fryer and Toaster Oven for $160 ($205 off): Have some fried food without the greasy napkins. This model doubles as a 6-slice toaster. DeLonghi Magnifica Espresso Machine for $645 ($105 off): At full price we deemed it too expensive for our espresso maker review, but at this price you can have your espresso and drink it too. Amazon also has it on sale for almost as cheap. Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker for $218 ($82 off): Forget the lines and ice cream melting on the car seat. Make your favorite flavors—even gelato—without leaving the house.

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Last week, we introduced you to some of our favorite Mother’s Day picks for new moms. Now it’s Saturday, which means that if you’re still sitting on your hands, you might be out of luck. Still, your mother is probably a great one, and many of our deals are continuing throughout the weekend. We added a few more deals that we love that might surprise and delight your mom (on Monday). We also tried to include ones with fast shipping.

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The New Kindle Paperwhite is $40 Off

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In my gift guide for new mothers, I said that approximately 100 percent of us own a Kindle. It’s light, convenient, and makes it easy to sneak in a few pages in a dim room before going to bed. This is an incredible deal on the new, waterproof Paperwhite that has twice the storage of the old one, a front that’s flush with the bezel, and is compatible with Bluetooth headphones to read books on Audible. Once you’ve bought one for Mom, buy one for yourself. We wrote a separate post on this and other Amazon Deals this weekend. Check it out to learn more.

The new Kindle Paperwhite costs $90 ($40 off)

Last-Minute Home Gifts for Mom

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Gifts for the Active Mom

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• Garmin Vivosmart 4 for $100 ($30 off): Garmin’s answer to the Fitbit Alta measures your body battery, a weird but useful concept that lets you tinker with behaviors like drinking alcohol to pump it up.
• Salomon XA Elevate Trail Running Shoes for $65 ($65 off): These grippy, low-profile shoes are one of my favorite trail running or hiking picks.
• Thule Crossover Backpack for $112 ($28 off): I haven’t written a review of this yet, but I love Thule’s bright interiors and protective SafeZone compartments for fragile items. Everything at Shoes.com is currently 20 percent off through May 12 with code MAY19.
• Withings Steel (White) for $90 ($40 off): Withings watches look beautiful and have basic smart features in them. Best of all, they run off of regular watch batteries and don’t need recharging. Most of their watches are on sale. We recommend the Steel White.
• Smith Colette ChromaPop Sunglasses for $101 ($68 off): These stylish sunglasses have Smith’s performance ChromaPop lenses, which reduce 99 percent of visible glare off water and other reflective surfaces, and make colors … er, pop.
• Patagonia Lightweight Travel Tote for $51 ($28 off): This is my own personal diaper bag. It’s made from light, tough ripstop nylon; converts from a tote to a backpack, and stuffs into its own pocket for travel. It is … the best.
• Tile Pro 2-Pack for $50 ($10 off): If I could attach Tiles to my brain, shoes, and glasses, I would. The Pro series also comes with replaceable batteries.

Gifts for the Techie Mom

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Mother’s Day Retail Sale Pages

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There are a few notable spring celebrations in the next two weeks: May the 4th (the pun that has now become a major grassroots holiday), Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day. In order to help you achieve the apotheosis of shopping nerd-dom—perhaps your mom would like you to make her breakfast in an R2-D2 toaster?—we hunted down some of our favorite deals on the web.

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$10 off Lightsabers at ThinkGeek

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Is there a better way to celebrate Star Wars than by standing in a park, pretending to try to learn how to fight with lightsabers for the umpteen-millionth time? No, we didn’t think so. That’s why ThinkGeek is taking $10 off all its officially licensed lightsabers with code SABERSALE. You can currently pick between Kylo Ren or Darth Vader.

Buy Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber for $150 ($10 Off).

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Browsing ThinkGeek is never dull. The site is packed with oddball toys and gear from the most popular series around, from Star Trek to Game of Thrones to Fortnite. Some items are so strange you can’t really unsee them. Today may be the day to stop smiling and actually buy a few a few of them.

From midnight to 11:59 pm Easter Daylight Time tonight, ThinkGeek is having a sitewide sale.

Every single item on ThinkGeek is 25 percent off. In addition, all Clearance products are 75 percent off—and that discount compounds with the 25 percent discount to make a level two discount of 81 percent. The sale prices won’t show up in your cart, but you will see them on the checkout screen.

Putting all the math aside, if you’re shopping for geeky gifts, ThinkGeek is worth a look today. You can’t buy Harry Potter flatware just anywhere, can you? The site’s collection of Super Mario mugs and shower curtains are so fun they make me want to rethink my already-strange Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou-themed bathroom. If you too live a geek-culture-rich life, below are a few places worth a gander on the store.

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