Deal picks for Thursday, October 22
7 deals, 7 still live. Written .
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A short list from the deals on this site today: what each thing is, who it suits and what to know before you buy. We don't test products, so these are not reviews. How we pick
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1 Tech & Electronics
Blink Mini 2K+ (newest model)
Blink's small plug-in indoor camera in its 2K version, for watching a room, a pet or a front hall from your phone.
$16.99Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe Mini 2K+ is a palm-sized indoor camera that records up to 2K video with a wide 138-degree diagonal view. It has two-way audio with noise cancellation, a built-in siren, and infrared night vision, with a colour low-light mode when there is some light in the room. It plugs into the wall with the supplied USB-C cable and adapter, and a wall mount and screws are in the box.
It suits a renter or anyone who wants one camera on a shelf without wiring. It is made for indoors; outdoor use needs Blink's weather-resistant power adapter, sold on its own.
Worth knowing It runs on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, and 2K needs about 6 Mbps of upload. Saved clips need a Blink plan or a Sync Module with a USB drive or microSD card.
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2 Tech & Electronics
Garmin Venu® 3, Premium Fitness Smartwatch, 45mm, Black | Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring, Sleep Coach, Workout Benefit & Recovery Time
Garmin's 45mm AMOLED fitness smartwatch, for someone who wants sleep and energy tracking more than a running computer.
$299.00Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe Venu 3 is a round smartwatch with a 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen and up to 14 days of battery in smartwatch mode. Garmin built it around everyday health: Body Battery energy levels, a sleep score with coaching and nap detection, HRV status, skin temperature, and an ECG app for checking for signs of AFib. It has a speaker and microphone for taking calls through your phone, Garmin Pay, music storage for Spotify and similar services, and a wheelchair mode that tracks pushes.
It suits someone moving from a basic tracker who wants a bright screen and calls on the wrist. Someone who mainly wants a training watch for racing may want to look at Garmin's running-focused models instead.
Worth knowing Garmin now lists the Venu 3 under previous models, so a newer Venu exists. This is the 45mm size; the smaller 41mm version is called the Venu 3S.
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LEGO's big tub of 790 loose Classic bricks with no single set to build, for free building at home or a starter pile for younger kids.
$33.49Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThis is LEGO's Large Creative Brick Box (10698): 790 pieces in 33 colours, with 8 kinds of windows and doors, two green baseplates, and six tyres with wheel rims. Some build ideas are included, but the point is open-ended building, and everything packs back into the plastic storage box it comes in.
It suits a family adding to an existing collection, or a child who likes to make their own things rather than follow a booklet. The Medium Creative Brick Box is the same idea with about 480 pieces, if this one is more than you need.
Worth knowing There is no single model with step-by-step instructions, only ideas. The pieces are small, so it is not for children under 3.
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Lodge's standard 12-inch cast iron skillet in a limited Spacious Skies edition, for anyone who wants one large pan for searing, baking and the grill.
$29.90Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThis is Lodge's 12-inch seasoned skillet, made in the USA, in a special edition for America's 250th anniversary. The back is cast with lyrics and imagery from "America the Beautiful" over a map and floral pattern. It comes pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, is made without PFAS, and goes on the stove, in the oven, on the grill or over a campfire.
The cooking surface is a little over 12 inches across and the pan is 18 inches long with the handle. It suits a household cooking for three or more, or someone who wants a gift that is also a working pan. A single cook may find a smaller skillet easier to handle.
Worth knowing It weighs 7.9 lb, so it is heavy to lift one-handed when full. Cast iron needs hand washing, drying and a light coat of oil after use.
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5 Tech & Electronics
8-Pk Panasonic eneloop AAA Rechargeable 800mAh Ni-MH Batteries
Eight eneloop AAA rechargeables, for remotes, controllers, mice and toys that eat through disposable batteries.
$15.99Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThese are Panasonic's standard eneloop AAA cells: nickel-metal hydride, 800 mAh typical, rated for up to 2,100 recharges and sold ready to use out of the pack. They are low self-discharge, so a spare set kept in a drawer holds its charge far better than older rechargeables.
They suit a home with many small devices and a habit of buying AAA packs. Panasonic's eneloop pro line holds more charge per cell but is rated for about 500 recharges, so it fits camera flashes and other high-drain gear; for remotes and toys the standard cells are the sensible choice.
Worth knowing This pack is the batteries only, with no charger. NiMH cells run at 1.2 V, and a few devices built for 1.5 V alkalines show a low-battery warning early.
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6 Tools & DIY
Dremel EZ728-01 11-Piece EZ Lock Cutting Accessory Kit
An 11-piece set of Dremel EZ Lock cut-off wheels with the mandrel, for someone who already owns a Dremel rotary tool.
$15.98Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe EZ728-01 kit holds three kinds of EZ Lock wheels, for thin cuts, metal and plastic, plus the EZ Lock mandrel they twist onto. EZ Lock lets you swap a wheel without a screw or wrench, which matters with cut-off wheels because they wear down and get changed often. Everything sits in a case with a clear lid and a lift-out tray.
Dremel says it works with all of its corded and cordless rotary tools, and the 1/8-inch shank fits the standard collet. It suits someone cutting bolts, sheet metal, or plastic pipe and trim at home.
Worth knowing The wheels fit only an EZ Lock mandrel, which is included here. Wear eye protection: thin cut-off wheels can shatter.
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A battery-powered radon monitor with an alarm, for homeowners with a basement or a home in an area known for radon.
$53.99Shop on AmazonPrice as ofNew to Audible? See Audible plans on Amazon (opens in a new tab) Paid link.
The X-Sense XR0B-SR is a standalone radon detector that shows short-term and long-term averages on its screen. It measures continuously using alpha spectrometry, gives first readings within 4 to 24 hours, and X-Sense recommends running it for at least seven days for a dependable average. It sounds and flashes an alert when radon is high, and corrects its reading for temperature and humidity. It runs on three AA batteries for about two years.
It suits someone who wants ongoing readings rather than a one-off test kit. The XR0A-SR from the same maker shows the same averages but has no sound or light alert.
Worth knowing X-Sense says it does not connect to its app or base station, so readings are on the unit only. Place it on the lowest lived-in floor, away from windows and vents.
