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Shane Roberts

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New York, NY, United States

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Past:
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  • Lifehacker
  • Gizmodo

Past articles by Shane:

Fix the Second Worst Thing About Backpacks, and Save with a Preorder

Super Straps can’t save you from potentially getting seen wearing a backpack, but they can take away the physical pain. → Read More

Save on the World's First Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller with a Preorder

It’s February, so you probably aren’t thinking about how you’re going to keep the mosquitos at bay... but you should be. → Read More

Allbirds Goes Pink and Red for Valentine's Day

Whatever you think of Valentine’s Day, we’ll take any excuse to get some new colors of Allbirds. → Read More

Four Lucky Cities are the First to Get Amazon's 2-Hour Whole Foods Delivery

The most exciting prospect of the Amazon and Whole Foods merger was always that we’d finally get a viable, complete, fast grocery delivery service, and it looks like if you live in Dallas, Virginia Beach, Cincinnati, or Austin, you may have gotten your wish. → Read More

This Mouse Has a Joystick, and Also Is A Joystick. Save with a Preorder.

Whether you’re using it for productivity or competitive gaming, adding both tilt and a side-mounted joystick to a gaming mouse opens up a world of possibilities, and you can discover them at a discount with a $123 preorder. → Read More

Save a Tree, and Some Money, by Preordering this Upcycled Furniture

Wabu (“wood after being used”) is a new Indiegogo project looking to turn discarded wood into your new furniture, and as usual, you can save with a preorder. → Read More

Get a Workout While You Work With a Discounted FitDesk

I bought the FitDesk 2.0 on a whim a couple of years ago, and was surprised both by how viable it was to work at, and how compact it gets when folded up. It fits easily into a closet, or opens up for use while working, gaming, or marathoning Netflix, and is particularly nice out on the balcony. → Read More

Maximize Holiday Shopping Returns with 10% Back in Chase Points at Best Buy and Walmart

In case you didn’t notice, we really like Chase’s Ultimate Rewards program. Back in 2015, Chase offered an incredible 10% back on Amazon purchases over the holidays- a promotion we’ve been longing for ever since that’s finally returned, with Best Buy and Walmart as the partner retailers this time. → Read More

Don't Sleep on this Black Friday Leesa Mattress Deal

Spend your money where you spend your time: in bed. We’ve been sleeping through the gauntlet of Internet mattresses, and not only is Leesa’s three-layer mattress our reigning champ, but the free pillow you get as part of this deal is our new favorite pillow. → Read More

The Best Black Friday Deals Available Right Now

You don’t need to stand in line at the crack of dawn or risk being trampled to death to score the best Black Friday deals; they’re all available online, and we’re collecting the best ones right here. → Read More

Get These Squeeze-To-Fit Truly Wireless Earbuds for $89 with a Preorder

I’m going to tell you that these $89 truly wireless earbuds with squeeze-to-fit tips, huge battery life, IPX5 waterproofing, and a ton more great features are a fantastic idea and deal. Now I’m going to tell you that the battery case for these earbuds is twice the size of any of the others we’ve seen. It feels cheap and there’s no pocket in existence it would fit in. Do with that information… → Read More

Preorder to Save on the Everyday Carry Knife for Your Keychain

If you’re the type to carry around a blade on the daily, you’ll be happy to know your options just got even more portable. Like, keychain levels of portable. Snag the excellent WESN Titanium Microblade for 40 bucks with a Kickstarter preorder. → Read More

The MOBICASE Laptop Bag Brings Its Own Ergonomics

I’ve never been a fan of hard laptop bags, but MOBICASE, with its built-in ergonomics and plethora of smart pockets, is wooing me on the trip to Chicago it’s currently accompanying me on. → Read More

Preorder for a Rare Opportunity to Save on Peak Design Photography Gear

Peak Design is running a 5-day Kickstarter to celebrate updates to their straps and clip, and not only can you save on those new products by preordering, but you can add on other Peak Design gear to your order to snag a discount on that as well. → Read More

Save on Your New Favorite Shorts by Preordering

We’re currently putting together a shorts roundup titled, “All Shorts Should Have Built-in Liners”, so that should tell you how we feel about the category. Get yourself a pair starting at $25 with a preorder. → Read More

MYMUG is the Evolution of Ceramic You've Been Waiting For

MYMUG is the latest stop on the road to coffee vessel perfection, and you can save by preordering. → Read More

Preorder to Replace Your Sock Drawer with Silver-Laced No-Shows [Exclusive]

The silver lining of SilverSocks is the.... silver lining, which wicks moisture and combats odor, so you can wear them for multiple days, own less, and pack less. SilverSocks’ current Kickstarter preorder price is $25 for two pair, but for 48 hours only, our readers can grab three pair for the same price. → Read More

Preorder to Save on Dress Shoes that are Actually Comfortable

Unless you’re wearing Cole Haans, your dress shoes probably suck, and for ~$152, you change that today. → Read More

You'll Actually Make the Bed with SPUN Sheets... Maybe

If you wish you were someone who made the bed every day, or even some days, SPUN Sheets might be the shortcut you’ve been waiting for, and you can put them on your bed for $165 (queen/full) with a preorder. → Read More

Curl Up On an Outdoor Blanket for all Seasons for Under $100

The Seasons Blanket is business in the sheets and also party in the sheets, with a durable, waterproof underside and a pillowy top. Snag it for under $100 with a preorder. → Read More