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Getting that “20% battery” message can be a major jump scare for some, which is why investing in a portable charger is essential for keeping your phone juiced up on the go. But what about when your smartphone, Bluetooth earbuds, tablet and smartwatch all have low batteries? Not every environment is packed with outlets — especially when you’re traveling.
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Charging stations can offer a solution to hunting down multiple outlets or plugging in extension cords galore. Instead, these create compact and even versatile ways to charge multiple devices at once. Now, rather than leave your phone charging on the nightstand, Apple Watch powering up on the dresser and tablet charging downstairs, you can keep everything within arm’s reach.
No matter what your budget or needs are, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular charging stations, from travel-friendly styles to ones you can keep right beside your bed.
Keep reading to shop our picks and get ready to have all your commuter gadgets juiced up in one place.
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SooPii 6-Port Charging Station for Multiple Devices
$31.99 $45.99 30% OFF
SooPii’s charging station is ready to keep all your gadgets charged as it’s able to have six devices plugged in at once. The comes with slots to hold your tablet, phone and even portable charger as well as a stand for your wireless earbuds case and smartwatch holder. This version is compatible with Apple devices.
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4-in-1 Multi-USB Charging Cable
$16.75
No matter if you’re an Apple, Samsung or Android user, this multi-USB charger has four ports to support a variety of devices. Simply plug the end of the cord into an outlet, then use the four ports to charge your desired devices.
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Foldable 3-in-1 Charging Station
$32.99 $167.99 80% off% OFF
Rather than carry a backpack full of charging cables, keep things tidy and organized with a foldable charging station. It comes with MagSafe charging areas each illustrated with the device type it can charge such as a smartwatch, wireless earbuds and a smartphone. When you’re done using it, just unplug the station and fold it up for easier storage.
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OtterBox – 3-in-1 Charging Station for MagSafe
$75.99 $79.95 5% off% OFF
OtterBox isn’t just known for their iPhone cases under $20, the brand has also come out with a 3-in-1 charging station you can store on your nightstand, counter and more. It has the ability to charge MagSafe compatible devices and features multiple spots to put all your small electronics.
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Wireless Charging Station
$35.99 $59.99 40% off% OFF
Android users can snag this wireless charging station that’ll help cut down on the number of outlets you use while keeping all your essential gadgets nearby. The design comes with a front port, top magnetic charger and two connected plugs to charge up to two additional devices.
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Mophie Multi-Device Travel Charger
$99.99
Mophie’s travel charger not only looks sleek in its folded up design, but comes with three MagSafe spots that’ll charge up to four devices. The center square includes a USB-C port and USB-A port to adjust to your needs whether you or a friend need some battery life.
Amazon
3-in-1 Fast Desk Charging Station
$39.99
Whether you’re working from home or just want a stylish spot to place your electronics, this charging station comes in a crisp white that’ll wirelessly charge your Apple devices. One spot is designated for your phone while the other two work with smartwatches and AirPods.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of thetravel necessities, laptop deals and Apple Watch deals.
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The journey to self-improvement begins with a single step, and it looks like shoppers are taking plenty of steps toward facing their shadows.
The ShadowWork Journal: A Guide to Integrate & Transcend Your Shadows came out in 2021, but it’s currently No. 1 on Amazon’s “Best Sellers in Dreams” chart. The journal promises to help “heal the deepest parts of your subconscious.”
It’s not easy setting out on a healing journey, and you don’t want to get caught diving into the deepest parts of your subconscious without the proper gear. In The Shadow Work Journal, you’ll find “everything you need to face your shadow side,” including over 30 journal prompts, guided pages to help you confront your shadows, along with interactive shadow work exercises and free space to jot down your thoughts, take notes and more.
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The journal, by Keila Shaheen, opens with a “Declaration of Intent” for you to sign and solidify your commitment to the process.
What is shadow work? Your shadow is the subconscious part of your personality that’s usually hidden from the public. Your shadow side is unpredictable though, and can be “trigged in social interactions, relationships, in episodes of anxiety and sadness,” as noted in the journal. This is why shadow work is important.
Swizz psychiatrist Carl Jung is credited with coining the term “shadow” in relation to the multi-facets of the human personality. Jung, a psychiatrist, sociologist and colleague of Sigmund Freud whose interest included astrology, alchemy and quantum physics, developed a form of psychoanalysis known as analytical psychology. Through his studies, Jung concluded that the shadow can be both constructive and destructive and that humans deal with their shadows in one of four ways: denial, projection, integration and transmutation.
Journaling is major component to successful shadow work as it allows you to get your thoughts out, but it can also help get to the root of your issue. According to the Cleveland Clinic, improved mental health, self-esteem and self-acceptance are just a few of the benefits of shadow work.
The Shadow Work Journal earned a 4.3 (out of 5) stars at Amazon with dozens of customer reviews.
“This journal is a complete eye opener,” reads one review. “I’ve started my spiritual journey not too long ago, and the exercises have slapped me across the face so many times. It really does help you dive into your shadow and work with your triggers, trauma, manifestations, all of it. You will cry, you’ll want to burn this book, you’ll want to tear every page from it and scream.”
“This journal has shown me what I needed to improve in myself and the things about me I didn’t know was hidden, it’s a good journal to reflect on oneself to better themselves,” added another review while another called the journal “more helpful than 20 years of therapy.”
“It definitely is emotionally challenging,” the person wrote. “I will say it was worth all the ‘aha’ moments I’ve had working with my shadows. I’ve wholeheartedly recommended this books to friends and family.”
Ready to embark on a spiritual journey and unlock your full potential? Purchase The Shadow Work Journal below.
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The Shadow Work Journal: A Guide to Integrate and Transcend your Shadows
$17.70 $19.99 11% OFF
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Back-to-school season isn’t over, and Amazon is offering up some huge discounts and special offers for students.
Students can get a six-month free trial to Amazon Prime Student — the longest free trial that Amazon currently offers (for comparison, non-students get a 30-day free trial). After that, students can continue with Amazon Prime for $7.49 a month or $69 a year — 50% off the regular membership price.
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$7.49/month after six-month free trial $14.99/month 50% off% OFF
Keep reading for additional details on the many deals and discounts that you can get with Prime Student.
Amazon Prime Student Discounts
Amazon is all about perks. Here’s a breakdown of some of the epic deals for students.
1. Music Streaming
Prime Student members can access Amazon Music Unlimited for just $5.99/month for up to four years. The membership includes 50% off the regular price, plus free access to Amazon Music HD — the highest quality streaming audio you can currently find online.
2. TV and Movie Streaming
Your Prime membership already gets you access to all of Prime Video, which includes TV shows and movies such as Sitting in Bars With Cake, Red White & Royal Blue, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Boys and hundreds of other programs. Want to upgrade your streaming channels? Prime Student members can also add Prime Video channels starting at just $0.99/month. Channels available at a discount include Showtime, Epix, Allblk, Shudder, Motortrend, Acorn TV, History Vault, Sundance Now, Lifetime Movie Club and more. Lock in the $0.99/month price for up to 12 months.
3. 2 Months of Kindle Unlimited for Free
Streamline your search for a job or internship with a free, two-month trial to Kindle Unlimited. You can barrow up to 20 books at a time and choose from a collection of four million digital titles such as fiction and nonfiction books, comics, newspaper and magazines.
4. Free Access to Calm for Three Months
Prime Student has a number of other offers with outside partners as well. Right now, Prime Students can get premium access to Calm – the popular meditation app for meditation and sleep. Use your Amazon account to access Calm’s content, including the app’s popular “Sleep Stories,” narrated by celebrities including Harry Styles, Nick Offerman, Leona Lewis, Matthew McConaughey and Regé-Jean Page. Prime Student members can get three months of Calm for free, and then continue on for just $8.99/year (normally $69.99/year).
5. Free Grubhub Membership
You can order groceries through Amazon Fresh, but your Prime Student account now includes a free Grubhub+ Student monthly membership too, which gets you a year of unlimited food delivery for on and off-campus orders over $12, special perks, donation matching and more.
6. Discounts on Tech, Electronics and Entertainment
Prime and Prime Student members already get access to fast and free shipping on dorm essentials and more, plus access to thousands of daily deals. And Amazon Prime members are the only ones who can shop Prime Day deals when the mega-sale returns next month.
Prime Student subscribers have access to a ton of discounts too, on everything from flights and hotels to speakers and TVs, home decor, kitchen gadgets and more. See the full list of savings at amazon.com/offtocollege. A 2021 study by e-commerce analytics firm Profitero found that Amazon offers the lowest prices on back-to-school products and college supplies among Walmart, Target and Best Buy, with at least an average 10% savings over other retailers.
See all the Prime Student perks and student discounts you can get right now by heading over to Amazon.com or click the link below to start your free trial to Prime Student. Want more deals? See our list of back-to-school sales on laptops, backpacks and other school supplies.
Amazon Prime Student 6-Month Free Trial
It’s not every day that news of a new baby makes it out to the world before the parents are able to announce the bundle of joy on their own terms, but such is the life of Grimes and Elon Musk, whose baby news was revealed in a Saturday (Sept. 9) New York Times book review of a biography on Musk by Walter Isaacson. But the two parents have now spoken out separately to confirm that they share three children.
On Sunday (Sept. 10), Grimes took to X — formerly known as Twitter, which Musk owns — to address a family matter and subtly confirm that she and Musk have welcomed a third child. “Hey, I wud prefer to not breathe any more life into this current press cycle but I want to de-escalate the narrative atm,” she began, referencing a since-deleted post in which she accused the tech magnate of keeping her from one of their kids, and also took aim at Shivon Zilis, with whom Musk shares twins. “I spoke with Shivon at length finally, which was long overdue. This wasn’t her fault, plz don’t be angry at her! We respect each other a lot and we’re excited to become friends and have the kids grow up together.”
She ended her tweet by pointing out how women are often pitted against each other — and confirming she the name of her third child, which The New York Times reported is nicknamed “Tau.” “Speaking with Shivon, it’s very evident she’s an amazing human and we both just want what’s best for our kids,” she concluded. “I wish I could show u how cute little Techno is [alien emoji ] but my priority rn is keeping my babies out of the public eye.”
Musk also confirmed the news with a tweet on Saturday night (Sep. 9), writing, “Tau Techno Mechanicus. Circumference/Diameter” in a reply to a tweet listing the names of his and Grimes’ children.
Musk, 52, and Grimes, 35, co-parent two other children together: son X AE A-XII (“X”), who arrived in May 2020, and daughter Exa Dark Sideræl (“Y”), who was born via surrogate in December 2021, after the couple announced they were “semi-separated” in September that year. Neither has shared when their third child was born.
The Tesla CEO and Zilis — who is an exec at the Musk-owned Neuralink — welcomed twins named Strider and Azure in November 2021, according to a July 2022 Business Insider report. He is also dad to son Nevada (who died from sudden infant death syndrome), twins sons Griffin and Xavier, and triplet sons Kai, Saxon and Damian with first wife Justine Wilson. He and Wilson couple divorced in 2008.
Grimes has earned three entries on the Billboard 200: 2012’s Visions (No. 98), 2015’s Art Angels (No. 36) and 2020’s Miss Anthropocene (No. 32). Art Angels spent one week atop Top Alternative Albums.
Check out Grimes’ and Musk’s confirmations of their third child below:
Hey, I wud prefer to not breathe any more life into this current press cycle but I want to de-escalate the narrative atm. I spoke with Shivon at length finally, which was long overdue. This wasn’t her fault, plz don’t be angry at her! We respect each other a lot and we’re…— Grimes (@Grimezsz) September 10, 2023
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The 2023 U.S. Open Tennis has crowned Coco Gauff as its champion! After a close match between the 19-year-old and No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka, it was Gauff who came out victorious on Saturday (Sept. 9). And she did it wearing her signature New Balance sneakers.
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To celebrate her big win, the tennis pro took to TikTok and posted a video of herself holding the trophy in an all-pink Barbiecore-inspired outfit.
“This barbie is the us open champion,” the caption read.
The championship also marked a few firsts for Gauff, as not only did she take home her first Grand Slam win, but she did so in her first-ever signature Coco CG1 Tennis Shoes with New Balance.
Their partnership began before she entered this year’s U.S. open, though, as New Balance first saw her talent back when she was 14 years old. The brand said they “could see what a special talent she was on the court, but also off,” according to a press release. Now that she’s taken home the U.S. Open champion title, she couldn’t be more thankful for their ongoing support.
“This victory means the world to me, and I hope it inspires others to chase their dreams with determination and passion,” said Coco Gauff in a press statement. “I could never have done this without the support of my family and my team, and I am forever grateful for partners like New Balance that feel like an extension of my family and who have been with me since I was 14 years old.”
Even before she won the Grand Slam, many could see the tennis prodigy’s talent, including Bose, who sat down with her to talk about her life, family and how music and sounds impact her game. She said she always tries to be “authentically [herself] and don’t try to fit in any mold,” which you can see in the bold colorway of her CG1 tennis sneakers.
Want to sport the winning look yourself? The exact tennis sneaker is available to buy now, but not for long. Sizes of the red, black and yellow sneakers are quickly selling out from retailers including New Balance and Dick’s Sporting Goods, which means you’ll have to act fast to secure a pair of your own.
Keep reading to shop the New Balance sneakers below.
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New Balance Coco CG1
$169.99
Channel your inner champion with a pair of these New Balance sneakers, whether you’re practicing tennis, pickleball or just grabbing lunch with friends. The shoes take inspiration from basketball silhouettes and ’90s aesthetics, resulting in a pair of bold athletic wear that’ll support your feet with FuelCell cushioning and new Energy Arc technology.
Size not available? Be sure to check out Dick’s Sporting Goods as well or resale sites such as eBay that might have pairs available.
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The MTV VMAs are back with a star-studded lineup of presenters, performers and honorees. The ceremony will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on MTV on Tuesday (Sept. 12).
Nicki Minaj will reprise her role as emcee in addition to performing on the show.
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Taylor Swift leads this year’s nominees race with 11 nods, followed by SZA with eight nods. BLACKPINK, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Miley Cyurs and Minaj are tied at six nominations each.
Beyoncé landed a coveted artist of the year nomination at the 2023 VMAs. Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award during the ceremony, while Diddy will be honored with the Global Icon Award.
See below for everything you need to know about the 2023 VMAs, including broadcast information, how to watch online, performers and more.
When Are the 2023 MTV VMAs?
The VMAs returns to the Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 12, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
The show will also be simulcast on CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, BET, BET Her, MTV2, VH1, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Network.
How to Watch the 2023 MTV VMAs on Paramount+
If you don’t have access to MTV through cable, satellite or a streaming service, you can watch the 2023 VMAs for free on Paramount+. The streamer offers a free trial for the first week, plus a 50% discount on its annual plans. The limited deal means you can subscribe to the Essential plan for just $30, or $60 for Paramount+ with Showtime.
Paramount+ Annual Plans 50% Off
Paramount+ offers monthly subscriptions starting at $6 a month for ad-supported streaming and $12 a month to access Paramount+ and Showtime (commercial free), plus you get a free trial for the first week. But you’ll save more with the annual plan because the 50% off promo slices that monthly price down to $2.50-$5 per month.
You can also subscribe to Paramount+ through Prime Video.
Paramount+ features exclusive TV series, movies, CBS shows, live news, NFL games and more.
Read on for other ways to watch the VMAs from anywhere.
How to Watch the MTV VMAs on Philo, DirecTV & More:
Music lovers can also stream MTV on Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV and Hulu + Live TV. The streaming platforms offer free trials and discounted pricing, and instant access to MTV, so you can watch the 2023 VMAs live or on-demand from your TV or stream the VMAs from your laptop, tablet or phone. If you’ve been waiting for a streaming deal, there are a bunch of discounts to take advantage of. For example, you can join Hulu + Live TV for $49.99/month (regular 69.99/month) for three months (offer ends on Oct. 10).
DirecTV Stream is discounted $30 over three months (packages start at $65/month) and Sling TV starts at $20/month for a limited time only.
If you’re streaming from outside of the U.S., use ExpressVPN or NordVPN to watch the VMAs internationally.
Who Is Performing and Presenting at the 2023 MTV VMAs?
Stray Kids, Anitta, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Demi Lovato, Måneskin, Karol G, Fall Out Boy, Diddy, Shakira, Lil Wayne, Kelsea Ballerini and Metro Boomin (featuring Future, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Swae Lee & NAV) are all set to perform at the VMAs.
The list presenters for the 2023 VMAs include Bebe Rexha, Ice Spice, GloRilla, Charlie D’Amelio, Sabrina Carpenter, Coco Jones, Rita Ora and French Montana.
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Trekkies, it’s time to celebrate! Star Trek Day is perfect for binging Star Trek TV shows and movies and, of course, collecting new merch.
What is Stark Trek Day? It celebrates the debut of Star Trek: The Original Series, which premiered on Sept. 8, 1966. This year’s Star Trek Day will be extra special, as it also marks the 50th anniversary of the animated franchise.
To celebrate, Paramount+ announced a slate of Star Trek Day programming hosted by Star Trek: Lower Decks Commander Jack Ransom and Jerry O’Connell. The special content includes a tribute to 50 years of Star Trek animation, and an exclusive clip of the upcoming season of Star Trek: Lower Decks.
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Paramount+ Annual Plan 50% Off
If you’re not subscribed to Paramount+, you can stream for free for the first week. Streaming plans start at $6 per month for Paramount+ Essential and $12 for Paramount+ with Showtime.
Shopping for a great deal? Save 50% off when you subscribe to a Paramount+ annual plan. The discount drops the price down to $2.50/month for the Essential plan and just $5/month for Paramount+ and Showtime. Paramount+ is also available on Prime Video.
If you enjoy collecting physical copies of your favorite Star Trek TV shows and movies, you can find them on Blu-ray and DVD at Amazon (free shipping for Prime members) as well as Walmart and Best Buy.
For Trekkies looking for merch to buy, we’ve found a must-have Star Trek collectible for $25 at Amazon.
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Little People Collector Star Trek Special Edition Set for Adults & Fans in a Display Gift Package, 4 Characters
$24.99
The Fisher Price Little People Collection Star Trek Set includes miniature figurines of Captain Kirk (with a phaser), First Officer Spock (with a tricorder giving the Vulcan Salute), Chief Communications Officer Uhura (with a communicator), and Chief Helmsman Sulu. Each figure stands 2.5-inches tall and wears a Starfleet Uniform (for more collectibles, check out the Star Trek Funko Pop! collection, Lego Star Trek and Star Trek Barbie dolls).
What else is happening for Star Trek Day? Kid Cudi will be collaborating with the franchise on the “Boldy Be” campaign, the rapper announced Friday. The collaboration will include music, gaming and clothing.
“I grew up watching Star Trek with my dad who is single handedly responsible for turning me into a fan,” Cudi said in a statement. “The most important thing to me is to be as authentic as possible. Star Trek’s mission has always been about having a hopeful future and when I was first approached about this project it was the perfect marriage of all the things I believe in – being brave and a hero by doing what’s right and fighting for freedom. I can’t wait to share my love of this incredible franchise with the world.”
Watch the trailer below.
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Lady Gaga is teaming with Cotton On to help raise mental health awareness with a special collaboration launched on Sept. 1.
The Australian clothing brand partnered with the “Poker Face” singer on a limited collection of denim jackets, tote bags, T-shirts and hats. All proceeds from the collection will support Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to provide grants to local, youth-focused mental health organizations.
The collection is priced from $5-$35 for tote bags, hats and shirts, and $50-$150 for some of the clothing bundles, which includes the Born This Way Foundation Denim Jacket ($130).
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The vintage wash jacket features the phrase, “We can build a kinder, braver world together” embroidered on the back (it’s available in sizes 2XS-2XL).
Gaga shared photos from the Cotton On campaign on Instagram earlier this week. In the photos, Gaga rocks a studded version of the denim jacket, along with a T-shirt and baseball cap from the collection. “Kinder, braver together,” she captioned the post.
The Born This Way foundation, co-founded by Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, aims to “build a kinder and braver world” through “high-impact programming, cross-sectoral partnerships,” according to its website.
It’s been a busy week for Gaga. Besides the charitable collaboration, the Grammy winner’s Haus Labs makeup line launched its highly anticipated Tri-Clone Skin Tech Hydrating De-Puffing Concealer on Thursday. The concealer is available in 31 shades and retails for $32.
“I always wear the concealer and the foundation from Haus Labs,” she revealed Thursday via Instagram Live. Gaga went live from backstage at her Jazz & Piano show in Las Vegas to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at how she gets glammed up before hitting the stage.
Gaga’s Cotton On collection will be available until Oct. 10.
Shop the items from collection below.
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Born This Way Foundation Tee $50
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Lady Gaga x Cotton On Born This Way Denim Jacket $130