Today's best sales: 50% off an Amazon Fire Stick, 65% off an AncestryDNA Kit and more

If you're looking to cut the (cable) cord, Amazon's original Fire TV Stick is the streaming sidekick you need. Enjoy content from all of your favorite services (like Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime) with just the touch of a button. And feel free to ask Alexa for movie and TV suggestions if you aren't quite sure what to watch — the smart assistant is built right into the remote! Plus, the stick plugs right into an HDMI port in the back of your TV, so it's nice and tidy.

"My parents were paying $140 per month for cable TV and internet, and they do not watch TV at all. They only occasionally use the TV to watch YouTube videos with their laptop connected to it. I am not tech savvy at all — but I decided to just purchase the Fire Stick to see if this would work better for them," explained one shopper. "I was able to set it up (so easy!) and my parents are so much happier! Now they have a remote to do everything they need. They've also cut their monthly TV/internet bill by over 60%."

If you have guests staying with you this holiday season and you need an extra bed, this inflatable mattress is a solid buy. It's 20 inches high and features a comfy pillow top for a good night's rest. Plus, a built-in pump makes it easy to inflate and deflate. 

"Easy and convenient," said one reviewer. "I've used it for several house guests. Everyone has commented on how comfortable they slept. I especially like how easy it is to get it ready for use, and to deflate and put back away in its convenient bag!"

If you love your Stanley tumbler but don't love that the straw leaks whenever you toss it into a bag or knock it over, try the brand's IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler instead. As the name suggests, you just flip up a spout on its side to get your drink on.

One reviewer testified to its durability: "My favorite water bottle. I drop absolutely everything, so in the couple weeks I’ve had it, it’s been through everything… Not a scratch on it."

Of course, if you're just hopelessly attached to a side-handle design, you should know that Stanley also released a new leakproof lid for its popular Quencher — although it's not on sale. 

The AncestryDNA kit is a fun, sometimes fascinating conversation starter. A simple saliva sample can unlock a whole world of revelation about your background and ethnic origins, among other things. It's a great gift for your grandparents, parents, siblings ... anyone, really.  

"Eye-opening," stated one reviewer. "I learned things about myself and my family before me that I wasn't expecting, and I learn more every day. I'm always looking to learn more, I love the family tree and seeing how far we have come."

Need a new set of kitchen knives? This one includes an 8-inch chef knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 5.5-inch utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife, 2.75-inch bird's beak paring knife, 8-inch sharpening steel, six steak knives, a knife sharpener and household shears. Whew! Plus, it all comes in a stylish wooden block. 

"Love the Cuisinart Knife set!" said one Amazon shopper. "There are more expensive knives on the market, but these do everything I need them to do. They are also beautiful, with their white handles. Mine were sharp out of the box."

Sometimes you just need to tune out, whether it's to focus in silence, listen to music/books/podcasts, or make a call. Our tech editor, Rick Broida, named these the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones of 2024, and they're at their lowest price ever in select colors (including this limited-edition Cypress Green).

"If blocking the outside world is your top priority, look no further than Bose's QuietComfort Ultra headphones. Like the company's QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, they take the prize for best ANC. As for fit, features and sound quality, they're top-notch there as well," Broida writes, adding, "With these headphones, Bose continues its tradition of beautifully balanced and richly detailed audio. I can think of no other superlatives; the QC Ultras sound great, end of story."

For anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors in the wintertime — or for anyone who's perpetually always cold — these are a godsend. They're single-use but they heat up fast and stay hot for up to 10 hours. Slip them into ski gloves, coat pockets or even boots for a toasty time. 

"These hand warmers work well for keeping your hands warm for hours," said one shopper. "They last a long time. I love that they’re compact so they’re easy to take anywhere. The price is great, definitely a good option for outdoor activities."

These suede boots look a lot like the ones from a certain name brand and they're on sale for about half the price. Inside, they're lined with shearling, so they're warm, cozy and should last you a long time. They come in this chestnut brown color as well as black, brown, gray, olive and taupe.

"I love these boots," said one happy customer. "Very comfortable, excellent price, well made, color is as expected. When I received them, I ordered more. True to size."

This little hot box packs a punch! It can reach a temp of 95°F and will automatically shut off if it starts to overheat or is tipped over. If you're one of those people with perpetually frosty feet, or know someone who is, it's a solid buy (despite the likely inflated starting price).

"Love this space heater!" said one Walmart shopper. "It gets warm quickly and if you have to store it like I do after use, it cools down pretty quickly as well. This space heater definitely does its job and I really only need to give it a few minutes for the space to be comfortably warm!"

Dial up your workout (literally!) with this dumbbell set. Each one can be set from 5 pounds to 52.5 pounds (in increments), so you don't need a roomful of weights — just these. Grab this set while it's $150 off!

One loyal user wrote: "I bought a set of Bowflex dumbbells in 2012 and I'm still using them. They have never jammed or otherwise malfunctioned. They adjust smoothly and easily. ... They are expensive, but I consider them a good investment because of their quality. My son was impressed with my set and bought a set for his apartment."

These earbuds may not rival AirPods in terms of noise-cancelling power or call quality, but they still sound great and promise even better battery life. They're even among the best earbuds we've tested in 2024 thanks to "nicely balanced sound, robust ANC and amazing battery life," says Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida. 

"I really like the controls on these. Skipping songs is easy, turning them up and down is easy, and so is charging. I bought like three different kinds to find the best cheap ones and these were the clear winner," agreed one Amazon shopper.