Tech Deals of the Day: Monday, 3/31/2014

Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help you save money. Keep in mind that as with any good deal, products are limited in quantity and can sell out quickly – so don’t hesitate to check them out now.

If you’re looking to buy a product from a specific store, save money with updated and verified coupon codes here.

Computers & Peripherals:

• Dell E2014T Touch Screen LED-Lit Monitor $159.99 plus free shipping (normally $279.99)


• Toshiba C55-A5285 Intel Core i3-3120M 2.5GHz Dual-Core Notebook Computer $299.99 plus free shipping (normally $449.99 – use code: 95653 and this form)

Home Entertainment:

• Samsung UN50EH5300 50″ LED LCD HDTV + $250 Dell Gift Card $747.99 plus free shipping (normally $999.99)


• Seiki SE39UY04 39″ 4K Ultra LED LCD HDTV $379.99 plus $15 shipping (normally $600 – this form)

Personal Electronics:

• Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch (JET BLACK) $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $300)


• Arctic P253BT Bluetooth Stereo Headphones $14.99 (normally $30)


• Amazon Certified Refurbished Amazon Kindle Fire HD 32GB WiFi 8.9″ Tablet w/ Special Offers $179.99 plus $5 shipping (normally $300)


• 4th Generation Apple iPad 128GB Retina Display Tablet (BLACK or WHITE) $499.99 plus free shipping (normally $700)


• Refurbished Asus Google Nexus 7 7″ 32GB Android 4.2 Tablet (1st Gen) $84.99 plus free shipping (normally $150 -use code: VMEMADNESS and this form)


• Refurbished Soul by Ludacris Pro SL150 Hi-Definition On-Ear Headphones $35.99 plus free shipping (normally $120 – use code: TECHBARGAINS)

Captain America Robe Shields Our Eyes from Your Body

Hey there True Believer! Start your day feeling like the first Avenger with the officially licensed Captain America terry robe.

It has a hood with eye holes and Cap’s shield embroidered at the back. If you (think) you have a super soldier’s physique, you can remove the belt and let Steve and Roger hang out.

Throw your mighty shield and head to ThinkGeek, where you can get the robe for $70 (USD).

The Batman 75 Sweepstakes Promises Enough Swag to Fill Your Batcave

On March 30, 1939, Bill Finger and Bob Kane introduced the world to the rich orphan that could: the Batman. Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment have prepared a year-long celebration for the Caped Crusader’s 75th birthday, most of which involves getting you to buy more stuff from them. A notable exception? The Batman 75 Sweepstakes.

Until May 7th, US residents can log on to The Batman 75 Sweepstakes page and submit one entry per day for a chance to win a ton of goodies. The prize includes copies of Batman video games, Blu-ray and DVDs of Batman films and series as well as toys, action figures, collectibles and apparel.

Swear to me and check out the contest’s official rules for the full list of merchandise.

[via DC Comics via Bleeding Cool]

Etch A Sketch Laser Cutter: Burn A Wood

To celebrate the 10th birthday of Arduino, the folks at laser cutter shop Just Add Sharks decided to make a laser cutter run by an Arduino Pro Mini. To make things more fun, they made it so their laser cutter is controlled using two knobs just like an Etch A Sketch. They even made the controller look just like the toy.

As with the Etch A Sketch, one of the knobs moves the laser vertically while the other makes it move horizontally. The laser cutter can not only etch, it also has a high powered mode that actually cuts through an object. That sounds awesome, but on the other hand you can’t erase or undo the process – no matter how hard you shake it.

Turn the knobs on your browser and head to Just Add Sharks’ blog for more on the hack.

[via Hacked Gadgets]

Laser Goggles: Protection from Itself

The laser-crazy toymaker Patrick Priebe recently shared what he admits to be the dumbest thing he’s ever made: lasers mounted on a pair of goggles. There are actually two pairs of lasers on the goggles, with the lower-powered red beams used for aiming.

Patrick was inspired by Cyclops, but any X-Men fan will tell you that Scott’s optic blast is more of a sledgehammer than a laser beam – it won’t burn you, but it will push you through a mountain. On the other hand, anyone who’s a fan of life will tell you not to argue with a madman packing lasers and flamethrowers.

Gene Splice your browser and head to Patrick’s website for more of his custom weapons.

[via Engadget]

Gravity Augmented Reality System Lets You Sketch in 3D: Airbrush

3D modeling software is often used to visualize and develop concepts – anything from a piece of furniture to a video game. Those programs make it easy to transition from idea to prototype and to refine or duplicate sketches, but they require a lot of practice and training to master. A new company called Gravity thinks it can make sketching in 3D almost as easy as doodling with pen and paper.

Gravity uses an infrared pen, a control pad with sensors and a pair of augmented reality glasses. You use the pen to sketch in midair, just above the control pad. You won’t need to be M.C. Escher to start creating 3D models though, because Gravity only allows for sketching in one plane at a time. A switch on the pad lets you switch planes, rotating your virtual object to the side where you want to draw. Your sketch will then be visible to anyone wearing the glasses – it could just be you, or a roomful of people.

The founders of Gravity believe that “CAD [computer-aided design] generates perfect shapes that don’t leave room for the imperfection of your early modeling to allow imagination to keep influencing the idea. CAD requires thinking in terms of functions and variables. This is where imagination is defeated. There is much lost in the process of moving from 2D to 3D.” I’m not sure I buy that. Sure, making complex technology user-friendly can help drive innovation and speed up the development of concepts. On the other hand, professionals need the precision and the shortcuts that CAD and other 3D modeling software provide. For example, will Gravity users be able to cut, copy and paste an exact part of a sketch, and will the commands for those features still be intuitive without being tedious?

Sketching in 3D looks cool, but I’m going to let the pros decide if this is just a high-tech whiteboard or a legitimate alternative to 3D modeling software.

[Gravity via Gizmodo]

Food Hats: If These Were Edible, I’d Eat My Hat

Whoever said that food and fashion don’t mix obviously haven’t seen these dainty and appetizing hats by MaorZabar Hats. Granted, the concept is strange and a bit far out, but the execution is just gorgeous.

Of course, it’ll take a playful personality (and possibly a large head) to be able to pull some of these hats off. But if you’re looking for one-of-a-kind fashion pieces that make a statement (mostly about your love of food), then these hats will do exactly that for you.

Sushi, fried eggs, salad, and pies – there’s a hat for each and every one of them.

They’re available for $266 each. Not cheap, but you have to admit, they are pretty amazing. You can check them out on Etsy.

[via Incredible Things]