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Hurry! Apple iPad 10.2 down to $279 at Amazon for 4th of July

By Jacob Silver July 4, 2020

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As we celebrate Independence Day in the U.S., some of the best brands in tech are getting in on the action with fabulous 4th of July sales. Not to be outdone, Amazon is offering $50 off the 32GB variant of the iPad 10.2, which sees it on sale for only $279 — down from $329. When it comes to tablets, Apple really is the master of the game, so if you’ve been thinking about investing in one for work or play, now would be a great time to take advantage of such an amazing discount (it’s rare — very rare — that we see tablets, let alone iPads, descend below $300).

Available in Space Gray, this is Apple’s latest version of the iPad. Compared to the previous version, the 10.2-inch screen is a nice jump, in terms of what we can see. It features an LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology lighting up the 2160-by-1620-pixel resolution (at 264 pixels per inch). This is a big, gorgeously clear screen that will not only allow the best viewing of your work or favorite content, but is augmented support for the Apple Pencil, which opens up an entire creative world of drawing, precision, note-taking or just drawing. It also supports the Smart Connector, so you can use it with Apple’s Smart Keyboard (sold separately), which is a lifesaver on work projects.

Underneath the hood (or in this case the recycled aluminum enclosure), there’s an A10 Fusion chip with 64‑bit architecture and embedded M10 coprocessor, which is plenty fast; working with multiple apps open will present no challenge at all. There’s a lightning connector for charging and accessories, and battery life up to 10 hours, which is impressive for any tablet. Because we’re spending more and more time on Zoom, you’ll be glad to know there’s an 8-megapixel camera with a five-element lens, HDR for photos, and body and face detection. This is backed up by 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps and time‑lapse video with stabilization with 3x video zoom for the clearest videos of all time.

To put it frankly, Apple is the king of tablets, and we rarely see iPads this cheap. If you’re in the market for a tablet, or know someone who is, jump on this deal to get one of the very best for

$50 off at Amazon.

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4th of July sales drop the price of these Bose noise-canceling earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds.

Are you looking to buy new wireless earbuds in this year's 4th of July sales? Here's a highly recommended option -- the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, which are available from Best Buy at $49 off. You'll only have to pay $150 for these noise-canceling earbuds instead of $199, but with time running out on the offer, you're going to have to proceed with your purchase immediately if you're interested. Once the bargain is gone, we're not sure when you'll get another chance at it.

Why you should buy the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II were launched nearly a year ago, but you'll still get an amazing listening experience with their predecessor, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. Their main selling point is active noise cancellation, which isn't a surprise because Bose pioneered the development of the technology that's now found in most of the best wireless earbuds. When Quiet Mode is activated, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds use powerful microphones to monitor the sounds in your environment, then they produce opposite signals to cancel them out. However, if you need to hear what's going on around you, a double tap switches the wireless earbuds to Aware Mode, which will let you listen to your music and your surroundings at the same time.

Smart Home

Amazon’s 4th of July sale brings a big discount on the Ring Video Doorbell

A person pressing the button of the Ring Video Doorbell 3.

Amazon helped the industry of smart doorbells take off with their Ring Doorbells, and while there are a lot of different options out there, whether you go for Amazon or another brand, the basic model is still great. It's also a great option if you want something budget-friendly, especially with this 4th of July discount from Amazon, bringing it down to $55 rather than $100, which is nearly 50% off.

Why you should buy the Ring Video Doorbell
If you look at our Ring Video Doorbell buying guide, you'll see a lot of versions of the Ring out there, but this version is the basic version, which is why it's so cheap. Even so, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a solid smart doorbell with a 1080p camera that lets you see everything. The included microphones mean you can hear everything as well, and you can talk back if you need to as well, which is always handy if you aren't at home. Luckily, the Ring Doorbell 2 supports both wired and wireless, which makes setup a lot easier, and you'll get a few months out of the battery, so you don't have to swap it out often.

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One of my favorite 4th of July deals is a big discount on a Keurig

keurig k mini coffee maker 50 was 100 2

Coffee is the lifeblood of many folks, so it's no surprise that coffee machines have become pretty popular, with one of the most well-known brands being Keurig. Unfortunately, not everybody can fit a bulky coffee or espresso machine in their kitchen, and it's a wasted space anyway if you're just a single person at home. That's where the Keurig K-Mini comes into play since it's small and easy to fit in most spaces, and it's even got a great 4th of July discount from Amazon where you can grab it for just $60 instead of the $100 you'd usually spend.

Why you should buy the Keurig K-Mini
While the Keurig K-Mini isn't a smart coffee maker, it's still easy to use and can quickly give you that shot of caffeine. It can handle several different brew sizes, from 6 to 12 ounces, and it can even have enough space to fit a travel mug, although still be sure to check that yours fits before buying. The only real downside here is that the K-Mini only has enough of a water reservoir for one brew, so you'll have to refill it every time you want to brew a cup, although that's not a dealbreaker.