Cody Lee

Cody’s history with smartphones goes almost as far back as he does. As the son of a Nokia employee, he was exposed early on to handsets like the N91 and the Communicator. He has since been involved in nearly every aspect of the mobile phone industry. While going to college, he worked at a Nokia factory, building handsets, and later moved on to a sales position at a major wireless carrier. In 2011, Cody turned his part-time hobby of writing about Apple and the mobile industry into a full-time job, and hasn’t looked back since.

Amazon’s best-selling smart video doorbell is 30% off right now

It's officially spring, and people have begun the annual ritual of cleaning, fixing, and upgrading their homes, making it the perfect time for this particular deal. Amazon has the Blink Video Doorbell—its current best-selling smart doorbell—at a notable 30% discount. It will give you peace of mind, it has all the features you could want, and right now it's just $42.

Turn 1 USB-C port into 4 for just $22 with this USB-C 3.2 hub deal

We feature a lot of USB-C dongles and accessories on iDB, but most of the time they have a bunch of extra stuff like HDMI ports, USB-A ports, and card readers. Not today. Today we have this 4-port USB-C hub from UGREEN that features only 4 USB-C 3.2 data ports for hooking up all your favorite USB-C accessories to your MacBook, iPad, or other device, and it's on sale for just $22.

Get this fast-charging power bank with double the normal capacity for just $18

I know we just covered a power bank yesterday, but this deal was just too good to pass up. For a limited time you can get this Baseus Portable Charger for at a nearly 50% discount. It has a 20000mAh capacity, which is double what battery packs in this price range typically have, and a fast-charging USB-C PD port, and right now you can grab one for just $18.

Our favorite portable Bluetooth speaker is over 30% off right now

With summer now just around the corner, it's time to go down the check list of items you are going to need. Sunscreen? Check. Swimsuit and beach towel? Check. Grilling charcoal? Check. Portable Bluetooth speaker? If you don't already have one, we really like the UE Wonderboom 3. It offers impressive 360-degree sound, it's both waterproof and floatable, the battery can last for up to 14 hours, and right now it's on sale for just $68.

Picurious, Deckset, Muse Pro, and other apps to check out this weekend

Apps of the week

It's the weekend again ya'll, and you know what that means: time for another Apps of the Week roundup! I can confidently say that this is one of my favorites of 2024 thus far, with a powerful learning app, a Markdown slideshow-maker, and an AI-infused sketch app. And as always, we've selected a fun new game for you to check out.

This mini smart plug with energy monitoring is just $11

Did you know you can turn your home into a smart home for less than $15? Well, sort of. Meet the Kasa Smart Plug Mini. It connects to your wireless network, so all you have to do is plug it into your outlet, and then plug in a lamp, fan, space heater or other device, and you'll be able to remotely control it. You can use voice commands, set a custom schedule, and monitor its energy output, and right now you can do it all for just $11.

Get double the power for just $23 with this crazy MagSafe power bank deal

We've featured this battery pack before when it was on sale in the low $30s, so it's essentially a must-buy at this price. It's the Baseus for MagSafe Portable Charger, and it's a magnetic power bank that has a 10000mAh capacity—which is double of what we usually see in these batteries, a 20W USB-C port for wired charging, and right now you can snag one (or several) for just $23.

Up your EDC game with this awesome 8-in-1 Gerber multi-tool deal

I'm secretly a huge EDC nerd, and for those unfamiliar with the term, it stands for Every Day Carry, and it's essentially a catch-all term for the cool/handy items you carry with you on a daily basis. This includes everything from wallets to flashlights, and of course multi-tools like this one from Gerber. The Gerber Gear Armbar Drive is a popular item in the EDC community thanks to its small size, sturdy construction, and bevy of onboard tools, and right now it's on sale for just $30.

Get a 2-pack of our favorite budget iPhone screen protectors for just $5

Heads up iPhone users! One of our top picks for the best iPhone 15 screen protectors is on sale for a ridiculously low price. Right now you can pick up a 2-pack of amFilm's tempered glass OneTouch screen protectors, which we love for being super easy to install, ultra-thin and durable, for all iPhone 14 and 15 models, for as little as $5.