An isolated, wintertime quarantine is no joke. Luckily, there are no shortage of ways to spend the cold winter months inside, whether you're sipping hot cocoa, cuddling in front of a fire, or burning your eyeballs out by playing hours of video games a day (guilty). If you're restlessly scrolling, looking for entertainment, we have some options here with this weekend's deals. We also found affordable prices on one of our favorite small Bluetooth speakers, a soundbar, and the best video calling device on the market.
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Our Favorite Video Calling Device Is $50 Off
Photograph: FacebookIt's hardly an exaggeration to say that Facebook's Portal devices have saved my (Adrienne) family in quarantine. We have a standard Portal my daughter and I use for Zooms with friends (her) and coworkers (me). We also have a Portal TV that made the chaotic holiday video calls so much easier and more enjoyable.
If you detest the idea of giving Facebook more than the smallest fraction of your salary, however, this is one of the best deals I've seen on the Portal Mini. It has all the functionality of the standard Portal but costs much less. If you and your significant other are currently more long-distance than normal, this would also make a great Valentine's Day gift.
The Facebook Portal Mini Is On Sale for $79 ($50 off)
TV and Audio Deals
Yamaha's YAS-209BL soundbar.
Photograph: YamahaYamaha YAS-209BL Soundbar With Wireless Subwoofer for $300 ($50 off): How many times do we have to tell everyone to just get a soundbar already! This is a pretty great price for a great-sounding smart soundbar that also includes a wireless subwoofer. We have picks at other price points here.TCL 65-Inch Roku 4-Series Smart TV for $470 ($60 off): We've consistently found TCL smart TVs to offer incredible value. This version is a few years old but you won't be disappointed by the image quality.Tribit Stormbox Micro for $35 ($15 off): This petite Bluetooth speaker is one of our favorites. It's great for attaching to a bike. Clip the coupon on the page and use promo code W8VIEQDY at checkout to see the discount.Shure SE215 BT2 Wireless Sound Isolating Earbuds for $59 ($20 off): Shure makes great audio products, and these look like an affordable pair of Bluetooth-enabled wired buds. They have sound-isolating (not active noise-canceling) abilities and a multi-point pairing system to switch between devices.Vizio 65-Inch Class 4K UHD M-Series Smart TV for $648 ($130 off): This TV is currently in a box waiting to be tested! But so far, we have high hopes after our recent experiences with Vizio TVs.Video Game, Movie, and Outdoor Deals
Photograph: REIREI Co-op Parka for $89 ($60 off): If you're still on the hunt for a good winter coat, REI has many on sale. We haven't tried their down parkas, but the specs are very good—wind-resistant, Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating, recycled nylon—and the price reasonable.Nike Wildhorse 6 Trail Running Shoe for $97 ($33 off): If you're considering taking up a socially-distanced outdoor sport like trail running, Nike's Wildhorse line is one of the most popular choices.Dead Cells (Xbox One/Series X/S) for $13 ($11 off): Dead Cells is a roguelike, a style of game where you die and die again until you can do the sequence faster. It can feel repetitive, but this one is pretty addicting.Cloverfield (4K UHD + Blu-ray) for $10 ($16 off): If you're using quarantine to catch up on all the movies you haven't seen yet, it's time to watch a classic on your new 4K TV.BioShock: The Collection (Switch) for $20 ($30 off): I (Adrienne) am so glad you can now play so many more games on the Nintendo Switch. The BioShock series is a classic must-play if haven't yet. This deal is on the physical copy. If you just got a Switch, we have more game options here.Collection of Mana (Switch) for $20 ($20 off): This is one of the most complex translations of an old game from Japanese to English around.Panzer Dragoon: Remake (Switch) for $6 ($19 off): This faithful remake of the original Panzer Dragoon is an affordable way to get your pandemic nostalgia kick on.Tenet (4K UHD + Blu-ray) for $20 ($25 off): If you want to spend all weekend trying to decipher the plot of this movie about one guy fighting another guy who is moving backwards through time, this is a good way to do it.More Great WIRED Stories📩 Want the latest on tech, science, and more? Sign up for our newsletters!The case for cannibalism, or: How to survive the Donner PartyA digital picture frame is my favorite way to keep in touchThese are the 17 must-watch TV shows of 2021If Covid-19 did start with a lab leak, would we ever know?Ash Carter: The US needs a new plan to beat China on AI🎮 WIRED Games: Get the latest tips, reviews, and more✨ Optimize your home life with our Gear team’s best picks, from robot vacuums to affordable mattresses to smart speakers
