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I'll be honest, it took me a very long time to jump on the smartwatch bandwagon. Up until designer brands like Michael Kors and Kate Spade started creating their own lineups, I always felt like I had to sacrifice style for features — especially if that meant accurate health and fitness tracking. Most of the options offered by brands like Fitbit, Polar, and Garmin looked too clunky or rugged for my taste. These eyesores often ruined my beautiful assortment of carefully curated arm candy, instead making it look like I was headed to the gym or going on a hike.

But this year, smartwatches have truly stepped up their game to the point where the ones I'm dying to wear are waaaay out of my budget. From Montblanc to Louis Vuitton, designers of all types made timepieces equipped with all the features you'd find on a standard smartwatch— from in-depth health and fitness tracking to app notifications—without sacrificing the most important thing of all: luxury, darling.  Read more...

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If you steered clear of this year's Black Friday sales (no shame, TBH), Walmart is giving you a chance at redemption come Cyber Monday.

Our sale-sniffing compatriots over at BlackFriday.com got their hands on the big box store's ~official~ Cyber Monday sale info, and it's packed with deals that are comparable to or even better than many of the discounts we encountered the day after Thanksgiving.

The ad scan notes that Walmart's Cyber Monday savings are scheduled to begin at midnight on Dec. 2, although we spotted a handful of deals on laptops, gaming gear, and kids' toys that are already live on its site. Here's the lowdown: Read more...

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TL;DR: During Mattress Firm’s Cyber Monday sale, get a Serta Perfect Sleeper Charlotte Plush Euro Top Mattress for only $299 — that’s up to 50% off. To sweeten the deal, you can save an additional 10% sitewide using the code EXTRA10.

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With so much going on during the holidays (not to mention your busy schedule before the season hit), getting enough sleep can be tough. Sticking to a healthy sleep schedule can do wonders for productivity. According to the National Sleep Foundation, resting regularly will better equip your body to handle occasional shifts in your routine — like staying out late for a festive gathering. Read more...

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TL;DR: Save all your holiday photos with a Polar Cloud Backup: Lifetime Subscription (5TB) for $69.99, a $30 savings. 

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The holidays are approaching, meaning you’re about to be presented with ample opportunity to snap photos of family, record embarrassing videos of dad attempting to carve the turkey, and even film some blurry footage of your superiors dancing at the work holiday party.

And if you love saving memories, or obtaining incriminating footage to use against your employer at a later date, then you need some way to safely and securely back those files up.

Polar Backup is a cloud-based service that can help you do just that. Powered by Amazon Web Services, Polar offers an enormous five terabytes of storage space and intuitive user experience. And right now, you can get lifetime access for just $69.99 thanks to a little day known as Cyber Monday. Read more...

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For many of us, our ancestry can be a bit of a mystery we don't care much about solving — but knowing where your family comes from can provide deep insights into your wellness long term. Instead of diving into a series of awkward conversations with your family, just use a simple DNA test kit instead.

Here are five options for easy-to-use DNA kits that'll give you a better idea of your roots (and your dog's background too!) Use the Cyber Monday code CMSAVE20 for an extra 20% off the sale price. 

Vitagene DNA Ancestry Test Kit and Health Plan Voucher

Skip the fad diets and trendy workouts this year with this Vitagene DNA Ancestry Test Kit and Health Plan Voucher: this testing kit uses a simple cheek swab to test for your DNA and gives you actionable health plans based on your genetics, lifestyle, and goals. Find out how your body processes food based on your genetics, understand which supplements and workouts are best for you, and more.  Read more...

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TL;DR: Get crystal-clear sound with the Shure MV88 Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone for $149, a 20% savings. 

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*Mic test, mic test*

*1, 2, 3*

Is this thing on?

If you're using an iPhone, probably not. The prized smartphone, even with all its bells and whistles, isn't exactly known for its microphone. And while it does have a built-in mic, it's not built for flawless recording. You can't expect to record an entire podcast episode, or a career-defining interview, or a demo of a song with only your voice memo app.

You can, however, mount the Shure MV88 Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone to your Lightning connector to capture crystal clear sound. It comes with its own app that gains you access to on-screen metering, integrated controls, and customization tools so you can record audio exactly how you want it. The contraption tilts, rotates, and is durable enough to withstand demanding conditions. You know how artists sometimes say they're able to record entire albums on tour buses? This mic is more than capable of letting you do the same. Read more...

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No one in the history of the world has ever looked forward to Mondays — except when it's a Cyber Monday, of course. But why mess with what works? You can score these items at special Cyber Monday prices today and go back to hating Mondays tomorrow. Just make sure to plug in the code CMSAVE20 at checkout to take advantage of the discounts early.

Jamstik 7 Guitar Trainer

Live your dreams of becoming the second coming of Jimi Hendrix with this device that makes learning the guitar a breeze. Think of it as Guitar Hero, but instead of just telling you which strings to strum, it actually trains you to play the real thing. Normally $199.99, this guitar trainer is on sale for just $143.99 when you enter code CMSAVE20. Read more...

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