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Score a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount. StackSocial Whether you’re setting up your new laptop or using a machine you’ve had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a lifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus for either Windows or Mac from Stack Social for $27 — that’s 88% off.  The only major difference between Office…

Three-in-one anti-spy camera finder and bug detector. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Get 38% off the K18 Hidden Camera Detector at Amazon in this limited time deal.  As cameras and listening devices have become smaller and more affordable, there’s a growing fear that this technology could be used to spy on us and our families. This fear, stoked by high-profile news stories, has generated a market for anti-spy devices. More recently, I’ve noticed that social…

Three-in-one anti-spy camera finder and bug detector. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Get 38% off the K18 Hidden Camera Detector at Amazon in this limited time deal.  As cameras and listening devices have become smaller and more affordable, there’s a growing fear that this technology could be used to spy on us and our families. This fear, stoked by high-profile news stories, has generated a market for anti-spy devices. More recently, I’ve noticed that social…

A new Costco membership comes with a $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance and requiring the member to be present), it’s a good time to invest in your own. And with this deal, when…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Super smooth and highly responsive app The tiny carry case can be attached to a keyring for easy transportation Needs the supplied USB-C extension cable to connect to most ruggedized smartphones Regular readers will know that I am a big fan of thermal cameras. They are cool and give you a view of the world you can’t otherwise see, but they are also super useful and have become a key tool in…

The DJI Power 1000 power station in action. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? There’s currently a $340 coupon on Amazon for the DJI Power 1000 power station. ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Power 1000 power station is available on Amazon for $799 on Amazon.  It’s a powerful, premium quality power station that’s built to satisfy the needs of professional drone pilots. Unfortunately, there’s no storage compartment for the SDC accessory cables, nor is there a…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Grab the Topdon TC002C from Amazon for 23% off, bringing the price down to $229 in this limited time deal. ZDNET’s key takeaways Topdon TC002C available from Amazon for $299. Solid, accurate, reliable thermal camera for the iPhone 16 or iPhone 15m and USB-C equipped iPads. Does not work with Android. Let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite gadgets: the thermal camera. When I first got my hands…

The Vtoman FlashSpeed 1500 Portable Power Station 1500W.  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Vtoman FlashSpeed 1500 is available on Amazon for $350 off the full price in a limited time deal. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Vtoman FlashSpeed 1500 is currently available on Amazon for $999. It offers high-speed charging and a massive 3,000W peak surge load. The portable jump cables are sold separately for $22, and the front panel is a little dim in…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Over on Amazon there’s a 20% off coupon available for the Auskang 5,000 mAh power bank, bringing the price down to under $17. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Auskang 5,000 mAh power bank is available on Amazon for $21. It’s small and thin, yet robust, and delivers on all its promises. I wish it could be recharged using the built-in USB-C port. I’ve got a thing for chunky power banks: there’s…