Image used with permission by copyright holderFidget toys have blown up in popularity recently, and while this phenomenon has left many people scratching their heads as to why adults are suddenly playing with toys at work, research has shown that these little devices can help improve your concentration and relieve stress by providing a way to release nervous energy with your hands.
If you are prone to procrastinating, getting distracted, or just feeling anxious, a fidget toy might be just the ticket. We’ve picked out several inexpensive but high-quality models, including standard spinners and cubes, as well as some other unique designs, so you can try one out for cheap.
Fidgeteer fidget spinner
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This little
Fidgeteer fidget spinner
is the standard design that you probably think of when you hear “fidget toy.” The Fidgeteer spinner features three “legs” that rapidly rotate around the center via tiny ball bearings, and comes in a wide variety of colors including red, blue, purple, and classic black with attractive metal accents. You can score this fidget spinner for just $7 from Amazon.
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Maxboost fidget cube 2-pack
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Another highly popular fidget toy design, and a nice alternative to the classic spinner, is the cube.
Maxboost fidget cube 2-pack
features a different fidget function — rub, spin, flip, click, glide, and roll — on each of its six sides. The Maxboost fidget cubes normally cost $7 each but you can snag a pack of two from Amazon for a mere $8.
If the three-pronged spinner design doesn’t tickle your fancy, Tate Selection’s fidget toy might be a better choice. This fidget spinner is made from lightweight aluminum and features two weighted legs for you to spin to your heart’s (or fingers’) content. Normally priced at $26, the Tate Selection fidget spinner can be yours for $13 from the DT Shop after a 50 percent discount.
is a really unique fidget toy design, featuring two bike chain links held together with two metal rings. Rubberized bands around the chain links provide added tactile sensation, and this fidget toy can easily slip into your pocket or be put on your key chain. Available with a variety of different band colors, the Tom’s Fidgets flippy chain can be yours from Amazon for $6.
Tom�s Fidgets flippy chain
By Kidz fidget controller
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This
By Kidz fidget controller
should please gamers who love the retro aesthetic of classic controllers. The tiny toy packs eight different things for your fingers to play with, such as a mock joystick, two soft and two “clicky” buttons, noisy and silent rolling gears, and a click switch. Currently on sale for $17 off, you can grab the By Kidz fidget controller on Amazon for as little as $10.
By Kidz fidget controller
Tangle Jr. 3-pack
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Those who grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s will immediately recognize the
Tangle Jr. 3-pack
This toy has long been used to treat anxiety and relieve stress — way before fidget spinners were even a thing. The Tangle Jr. is a miniature version of this decades-old classic, and is the perfect pocket-sized way to improve your concentration and burn off some nervous energy. At only $9 on Amazon for a pack of three, you can even share with your friends.
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Maxboost Fidget Cube Advanced
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Maxboost Fidget Cube Advanced
is built for the serious fidgeters out there. The many different functions on this 12-faced “cube” (technically a dodecahedron) let you squish, squeeze, click, roll, slide, flick, rotate, rub, and do just about anything else you’d want to do to with your fingers when you’re feeling anxious or stressed out. The Maxboost Fidget Cube Advanced is just $10 on Amazon after a $5 discount.
If you can’t quite decide if you want a spinner or cube, or if you’d just like to try both out for cheap, then check out Neva Tech’s Ultimate Fidgeter’s Bundle. This package includes a fidget cube and a three-pronged spinner so you can enjoy both of the most popular fidget toy designs. A whopping 75 percent discount knocks $30 off the price, letting you score the Ultimate Fidgeter’s Bundle for a low $10 from the DT Shop.
OLED TV early Black Friday deals 2024: Get up to 53% off
Update 11/5/24: We've update this page with some new deals. While I personally would have like to have found something cheaper than $650 for our low end, there weren't any that we could really recommend at this time. At the same time, there were massive savings on TVs that we consider to be the best of the best going on already. This space will be exciting to see develop in real time as we get closer to "real" Black Friday deals in late November.
If you’re in the market for a new TV during the early Black Friday deals, we’ve got good news. There are a lot of early Black Friday TV deals to shop, and if you’re looking for top notch picture quality, we’ve tracked down all of the best early Black Friday OLED TV deals. OLED technology will ensure you take home some premium picture quality, and we’re seeing discounts from some of the best TV brands. Read onward for details on the savings, and if you’d like a little more affordability with still a high quality image, don’t miss all of the best early Black Friday QLED TV deals.
LG 48-inch Class B4 — $650 $1,500 19% off
Early Black Friday Apple Watch deals 2024 — Better than Prime Day?
Update 11/13/24: It’s still a couple of weeks and some change until Black Friday arrives, but already we’re seeing a lot of action on Apple Watch deals. There’s been several price drops since our last update, but we’ve also seen a model run out of inventory. We’ve tracked down a refurbished model at an even better price in its place, but it’s a reminder that you need to pounce on these deals while you can.
There are a lot of early Black Friday deals to shop right now and Black Friday smartwatch deals are some of the best among them. In particular, Black Friday Apple Watch deals are standing out to us, as almost every Apple Watch model is seeing a discount in the lead-up to Black Friday. The Apple Watch shows up regularly among the best smartwatches and best fitness trackers, so take a hard look at these Black Friday Apple Watch deals if you’re in the market for a new piece of wearable tech.
Apple Watch SE 2 [GPS 40mm] — $189 $249 24% off
Best early Black Friday 17-inch laptop deals 2024: Up to 37% off HP, Asus, LG, and more
Update 11/13/24: We’re still a couple of weeks away from the official launch of Black Friday, but already we’ve seen some Black Friday 17-inch laptop deals come and go. This is likely going to be the case in the lead-up to Black Friday, which is why we’ll be continuing to update this list regularly.
The early Black Friday deals we’re seeing so far have been great if you’re in the market for a laptop. There are a lot of early Black Friday Dell laptop deals, early Black Friday Best Buy laptop deals, and early Black Friday gaming laptop deals to shop. Here we’re looking more specifically at 17-inch laptop, which make a great laptop option if you prefer some screen real estate. There aren’t as many 17-inch laptops on the market as there used to be, with 16-inch laptops taking their place, but we’ve managed to find several that are seeing Black Friday deals.
Asus Vivobook 17 — $330 $530 38% off
