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Wednesday deals: Anker Gold Box from $13, LG G8 ThinQ is down to $500, more

Today’s best deals include a new Anker Gold Box, LG G8 ThinQ is $500, and the UE BLAST portable speaker is down to $65. Hit the jump for all that and more.

A new Anker Gold Box starts at $13

Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Anker Direct via Amazon is offering up to 40% off a selection of its highly rated charging gear. With prices starting from just over $13, today is a great opportunity to refresh some of your charging/power accessories. We are seeing solid deals on USB-C and Lightning cables, wireless charging solutions, power banks, and even a surge protector. Check out all of our top picks from today’s Anker Gold Box sale right here.

LG G8 ThinQ offers 128 GB of storage for $500

Amazon offers the LG G8 ThinQ 128 GB Unlocked Android Smartphone in Platinum for $500. As a comparison, it typically goes for $800 or more at various other retailers. Today’s deal is a match of our previous mention, and just the second time we’ve seen it below $500. The LG G8 ThinQ is packed with notable specs, including a dual 16 and 12 MP camera system with up to 8x zoom. The 6.1-inch QHD+ display is backed by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB worth of internal storage. Ships with the latest Pie Android OS along with everything needed to get started with your new smartphone. Learn more in our hands-on review.

Alexa is built into Ultimate Ears’ $65 BLAST Portable Speaker

Dell offers the Ultimate Ears BLAST Portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Speaker in Graphite for $65. Usually selling for around $105 these days at retailers like Amazon, that’s good for a nearly 40% discount, is $4 under our previous mention, and the second-best we’ve seen in 2019. For comparison, you’ll still pay the inflated list price of $179 at B&H or direct from UE. This portable speaker has many of the features that come standard on Ultimate Ears’ releases. You’ll find IP67 water-resistance, an internal 360-degree speaker array, 12-hour battery life, and much more. BLAST stands out from the lineup by adding Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, as well as built-in Alexa. 

Fossil’s stainless steel WearOS smartwatch is $76 off

Amazon is currently offering the Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR Smartwatch 45mm Stainless Steel for $199. Typically selling for $275, today’s offer is good for a 27% discount, comes within $14 of the Amazon all-time low and is a match of the second-best we’ve seen throughout 2019. Powered by WearOS, this smartwatch is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. It brings heart rate monitoring, a suite of fitness tracking capabilities, notifications, and more to your wrist with up to 24 hours of battery life per charge. Plus, a stainless steel casing and band offer a stylish appearance.

Add Assistant control to your home’s lighting from $15

Treatlife Official (99% positive lifetime feedback) via Amazon is offering its Wi-Fi Smart Dimmer Switch for $17Grab a 4-pack for $60. This is 40% off the normal going rate and is among the best pricing that we’ve tracked all-time. For comparison, the last time we had a single Treatlife dimmer switch on sale, it went for $19. This switch is compatible with both Alexa and Assistant voice services, giving you vocal commands to easily control lighting. Plus, the dimmer function helps to set the mood regardless of what time of day it is.

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