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Best Buy has a great price on the unlocked iPhone Air that launched last September. It’s $839.99 (originally $999.99) in all colors for the thin phone with 256GB of storage. Pair that with the phone’s MagSafe Battery for $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, and you’ll see why Allison Johnson got hooked on the Air.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset is available for $250 in white at Best Buy and Amazon (originally $380). It has premium features like multi-system connectivity and swappable batteries, and supports PC, PlayStation, Switch, plus mobile devices via Bluetooth. It’s just $10 more than the blemished box deal we covered recently that’s still happening. Read our review.

Online movie seller Gruv (operated by Universal Pictures, if you didn’t know) is capitalizing on The Odyssey hitting theaters by discounting many classic Ancient Rome films and Christopher Nolan movies. Dune also made the cut for some reason, giving you plenty of options if you want to hear that signature Hans Zimmer “BWAAAAAH” sound. First-time customers can save 15 percent off your order with code FIRSTGRUV15 at checkout.

You can grab the noise-canceling AirPods 4 for $144.99 ($35 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is the best price we’ve seen since earlier this year. While they don’t tune out noise quite as well as the AirPods Pro, we were impressed by how well they reduced sounds on planes and offices. They also sound great and offer Pro-like perks including wireless charging and Find My support. Read our review.

Back-to-school shopping season is upon us, and you can check one item off your list by picking up the Texas Instruments TI-84 Evo at Amazon for $96.99 (usually $160). With a multi-color display, redesigned home screen and keypad, and USB-C charging, the TI-84 Evo is a huge leap from the TI-83 Plus I had to deal with in geometry class.

Fanatical is hosting a build-your-own bundle of Resident Evil games for Steam that costs $6.50 per game, and gets slightly cheaper the more you add. For instance, Resident Evil Village and the Resident Evil 2 remake are $12.99 together. The site has every major game in the franchise, save for Requiem and a few remakes.

Cricut’s Joy 2 bundle is down to $135 ($24 off) at Amazon and includes enough vinyl, cardstock, iron-on material, and other supplies to make up to 55 projects. After testing it earlier this year, I’ve become a big fan. It’s been great for making stickers, bookmarks, and bullet journal templates, but it can also personalize everything from tote bags to water bottles.

The fast-paced racing game is currently on sale for $50 (usually $70) at Amazon, although you’ll have to add it to your cart to see the price. Air Riders features extensive customization and sharing features, and surprising depth considering its light-hearted vibes. This deal’s worth taking advantage of if you’ve been put off by the game’s original price.

Since you can use Nintendo gift cards on more than just games, they’re smart to buy if you want to save on hardware. Newegg is knocking $25 off $200 gift cards when you use the code BUDF79 at checkout. You’ll get $25 off for each gift card you add to cart (up to five for $125 off).

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 are within $2 of their Prime Day low at Costco, with members able to grab them for $199.99 ($200 off). If you’re not a member, Amazon’s selling them for $248. The last-gen headphones still offer top-notch noise cancellation, great sound, and up to 30 hours of battery life, though Costco includes a soft carrying case instead of the usual hard one. Read our review

Woot is selling Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus, a 5.1-channel kit that includes a Dolby Atmos-ready soundbar, wireless subwoofer, and two satellite speakers, for $219.95. The catch is that it’s in “like new, open-box” condition, and it only has a 90-day warranty. However, it’s a tremendous discount compared to buying it new for about $200 more.