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TL;DR: Shop Amazon’s and Walmart’s Prime Day sales to save up to 62% on a Fitbit fitness tracker.

Are you feeling a little restless after spending the past 40-some hours on your couch browsing Prime Day deals? Because same. 

Fortunately, getting back up and at ’em is easy if you’ve got a fitness tracker on your side — er, wrist — and if you visit Amazon or Walmart ASAP, you can grab a Fitbit on sale for up to 62% off.

Take your pick from five different models:

Fitbit Versa  

All watches within the Versa family feature workout, sleep, and heart rate tracking; app support; notifications; and a battery life of more than four days.  Read more…

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Kellyanne Conway seems to think it’s OK — and even relevant — to ask what someone’s ethnicity is during a press conference. It’s not. 

Today, reporter Andrew Feinberg asked Conway to clarify what President Trump meant by a series of racist tweets aimed at four congresswomen this week. In response, Conway asked, “What’s your ethnicity?” 

When Feinberg asked why this was relevant, Conway told him that her ancestors are from Ireland and Italy. Feinberg responded that “My ethnicity is not relevant to the question I’m asking you.” 

“He’s tired,” Conway said. “A lot of us are sick and tired in this country of America coming last.” Read more…

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I should have seen it coming from a thousand miles away, but I still feel blindsided. Domino’s just made a major change to its pizza tracker.

The pizza chain announced it would finally add GPS functionality to its long-running online delivery service, per CNBC. Yes, you read that right: You’ll be able to track the exact location of your pizza on a map as it comes to your home. 

The feature will roll out to all Domino’s stores in the United States by the time 2019 is over. This massive addition to the tried and true Domino’s pizza tracker has apparently existed outside the U.S. for awhile, but it’s evaded our shores until now. Read more…

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Refraction AI, an autonomous robotics startup, created the REV-1, a low-cost, lightweight autonomous delivery robot that can operate in both the bike lane and on the roadway. Read more…

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TL;DR: The Alexa-enabled AmazonBasics microwave is just $59.99 (45 percent off) and comes with a free Echo Dot.

The AmazonBasics microwave is one of the most extra uses of technology Amazon has produced and people absolutely love it. The microwave is out of stock until July 23, but for the remainder of Prime Day, you can still take advantage of a good deal on the appliance.

The AmazonBasics microwave is $50 off and it comes with a free Echo Dot. Amazon has basically been giving away Echo Dots like they’re candy this Prime Day, so it’s no surprise that the Alexa-enabled microwave comes with the smart assistant. Read more…

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TL;DR: You can bring the fun of a Sky Zone trampoline park into your own backyard with a Sky Zone x Vuly 14-foot trampoline on sale for $299 at Walmart — a savings of $380 off its usual price of $679. 

Having spent many afternoons of my youth repetitively jumping up and down on a trampoline for hours with no regard for the well-being of my equilibrium —  it’s a pastime I deeply respect. 

In a world ruled by smartphones and the newest tech, it’s comforting to know the gravity-defying recreational activity is still a fan-favorite among kids of all ages and parents alike. A big part of the trampoline’s staying power is due to the 200-plus locations of Sky Zone Trampoline Parks that bring aerial action to the masses, tbh.  Read more…

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TL;DR: Get access to the Adobe Creative Cloud for $52.99 per month, a savings of 33 percent.

Adobe Creative Cloud is an essential tool for art lovers and art learners alike. With access to Adobe’s entire collection of desktop and mobile apps, you can easily create complex designs using your keyboard and mouse. Adobe isn’t just about Photoshop and editing — access to the Creative Cloud also allows you to use 3D and other augmented reality technology to create without limits. 

Whether you’re looking to take your creations to the next level or learning a new skill for the job market, Adobe Creative Cloud provides you with the tools needed to elevate your work, like Lightroom, Photoshop, and Adobe XD.  Read more…

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Instagram users are stepping up to stanch the flow of photos showing a popular teen e-girl’s murder as the platform fails to quickly remove the images.

As bad actors upload grisly photos showing the teen’s slit neck with certain hashtags, some users are working to bury those posts under images of pink clouds and cats wearing flower crowns with those same hashtags and tagging the victim’s account. The inventive approach makes it harder to search for pictures of Bianca Devins’ dead body. 

Devins, 17, who used the Instagram handle @escty, was allegedly murdered by Brandon Andrew Clark, 21, on Sunday. He then, according to authorities, took photos of her dead body, posting a gruesome image of her brutally cut neck and bloodied face to his Instagram story, 4chan, and Discord. Police identified Clark as Devins’ boyfriend, but a mutual friend told Rolling Stone that their relationship was “strictly platonic.” They originally met online, but met in person for the first time about two months ago, according to the Daily Beast. Read more…

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TL;DR: Home security systems, cameras, and alarms are on sale this Amazon Prime Day — and you can save big on popular brands like Ring, SimpliSafe, and Arlo.

Not to go all Debbie Downer on you, but all that cool stuff you’re buying during Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event could be gone as soon as it arrives if your house isn’t protected from thieves and porch pirates. 

Thankfully, everyone’s favorite retail overlord is offering some seriously amazing deals on home security systems and equipment. Here are the best ones we found, sorted by brand name. (Need a brief rundown on some of the more popular companies and their starter kits? Be sure to check out Mashable’s roundup of the best home security systems.) Read more…

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TL;DR: The dead-zone-dropping Google WiFi system will replace that old router of yours, and you can get a set of three for $229 during Prime Day, saving you $30.  

Not having working internet where you live is a painful experience. Home is supposed to be a happy place, not one where you shout obscenities because Netflix just won’t stop buffering no matter how many times you turn your WiFi router off and on again. We think it’s time for you to get rid of that old piece of junk — and don’t worry, we have the perfect replacement for you. 

The Google WiFi system will quell your connectivity woes with its seamless coverage, and you can get a set of three WiFi points for $229 during Amazon Prime Day (that’s $30 off).  Read more…

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