8 Memorial Day tech deals you can't afford to miss

It’s Memorial Day weekend and we’d like to begin by thanking everyone who has served in the U.S. military. So, thank you!

Now, with Memorial Day picnics and parades, we’ve also come to expect another major seasonal milestone: Memorial Day sales. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to score these awesome tech deals.

Do some light reading

Since you might not be able the have the annual Memorial Day barbecue with family and friends this year, you need a way to spend some quality alone time. Why not start that book you’ve been planning to read for months now?

Turn old-school reading into a high-tech adventure with an e-reader. This all-new Kindle with a built-in front light is easy on the eyes. The screen works just as well outside, so grab your Kindle and enjoy some time in the great outdoors.

A more dynamic option

If you want to do more than just read, get yourself a tablet. This Lenovo 10.1-inch HD tablet is the perfect size for streaming movies, reading books or magazines, and surfing the web.

It runs the Android operating system and is packed with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 429, quad-core, 2.0 GHz and supports fast connection with true 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wi-Fi Dual bands. You don’t need to know what all those specs mean — just understand that it’s super fast and powerful.

Movie theater experience in your living room

Movie theaters are mostly closed around the country right now, so why not bring the big screen home? This 65-inch Samsung 4K UHD smart TV with HDR and Alexa compatibility is a perfect addition to anyone’s home entertainment system.

The powerful 4K UHD processor optimizes your TV’s performance by upscaling every show, season and scene with 4K picture quality.

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Get the best freebies for your iPad

The iPad has long been one of the most popular tablets on the market. While not the cheapest, they come stocked with powerful hardware and software. You might not be aware that there are some amazing free apps you can get for your device. From making your own movies to producing your own music, or getting free entertainment and games, there may be more apps out there than you think.

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Gifts for every mom

Mother’s Day is coming up quickly — Sunday, May 12. I’m sharing a series of slam-dunk gifts for all the moms in your life. Today: Gifts for the mom who loves to read.

  • If Mom uses a Kindle or other e-reader or tablet, this comfy pillow stand (12% off, $21.99) is a total game-changer.
  • Pair it with this remote, which lets her turn the page while cuddled under a blankie. It’s a whopping 67% off. 
  • For physical book lovers, grab a rechargeable book light with three color temps and dimming. It’s only $9.99. 
  • These lovely bookplate stickers (gold foil!) will help her keep track of her personal library ($6.99 for 60). 
  • A little tabletop bookshelf to help her organize the stack of books by her bed. This one is 18% off ($26.99). 

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For all my readers: The Kindle Scribe, Amazon’s bigger and fancier e-reader, is $100 off right now. It’ll house all your books and notes, plus it comes with a stylus. FYI, Kindles go weeks on a single charge.

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