Image used with permission by copyright holderFidget toys have blown up in popularity recently, and while this phenomenon has left many people scratching their heads as to why adults are suddenly playing with toys at work, research has shown that these little devices can help improve your concentration and relieve stress by providing a way to release nervous energy with your hands.
If you are prone to procrastinating, getting distracted, or just feeling anxious, a fidget toy might be just the ticket. We’ve picked out several inexpensive but high-quality models, including standard spinners and cubes, as well as some other unique designs, so you can try one out for cheap.
Fidgeteer fidget spinner
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This little
Fidgeteer fidget spinner
is the standard design that you probably think of when you hear “fidget toy.” The Fidgeteer spinner features three “legs” that rapidly rotate around the center via tiny ball bearings, and comes in a wide variety of colors including red, blue, purple, and classic black with attractive metal accents. You can score this fidget spinner for just $7 from Amazon.
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Maxboost fidget cube 2-pack
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Another highly popular fidget toy design, and a nice alternative to the classic spinner, is the cube.
Maxboost fidget cube 2-pack
features a different fidget function — rub, spin, flip, click, glide, and roll — on each of its six sides. The Maxboost fidget cubes normally cost $7 each but you can snag a pack of two from Amazon for a mere $8.
If the three-pronged spinner design doesn’t tickle your fancy, Tate Selection’s fidget toy might be a better choice. This fidget spinner is made from lightweight aluminum and features two weighted legs for you to spin to your heart’s (or fingers’) content. Normally priced at $26, the Tate Selection fidget spinner can be yours for $13 from the DT Shop after a 50 percent discount.
is a really unique fidget toy design, featuring two bike chain links held together with two metal rings. Rubberized bands around the chain links provide added tactile sensation, and this fidget toy can easily slip into your pocket or be put on your key chain. Available with a variety of different band colors, the Tom’s Fidgets flippy chain can be yours from Amazon for $6.
Tom�s Fidgets flippy chain
By Kidz fidget controller
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This
By Kidz fidget controller
should please gamers who love the retro aesthetic of classic controllers. The tiny toy packs eight different things for your fingers to play with, such as a mock joystick, two soft and two “clicky” buttons, noisy and silent rolling gears, and a click switch. Currently on sale for $17 off, you can grab the By Kidz fidget controller on Amazon for as little as $10.
By Kidz fidget controller
Tangle Jr. 3-pack
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Those who grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s will immediately recognize the
Tangle Jr. 3-pack
This toy has long been used to treat anxiety and relieve stress — way before fidget spinners were even a thing. The Tangle Jr. is a miniature version of this decades-old classic, and is the perfect pocket-sized way to improve your concentration and burn off some nervous energy. At only $9 on Amazon for a pack of three, you can even share with your friends.
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Maxboost Fidget Cube Advanced
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Maxboost Fidget Cube Advanced
is built for the serious fidgeters out there. The many different functions on this 12-faced “cube” (technically a dodecahedron) let you squish, squeeze, click, roll, slide, flick, rotate, rub, and do just about anything else you’d want to do to with your fingers when you’re feeling anxious or stressed out. The Maxboost Fidget Cube Advanced is just $10 on Amazon after a $5 discount.
If you can’t quite decide if you want a spinner or cube, or if you’d just like to try both out for cheap, then check out Neva Tech’s Ultimate Fidgeter’s Bundle. This package includes a fidget cube and a three-pronged spinner so you can enjoy both of the most popular fidget toy designs. A whopping 75 percent discount knocks $30 off the price, letting you score the Ultimate Fidgeter’s Bundle for a low $10 from the DT Shop.
Cyber Monday power tool deals: Up to 45% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, more
Cyber Monday has officially started and there are tons of Cyber Monday deals going around. While you might not think of a power tool as being as Digital Trends worthy as what you'll find in, say, these Cyber Monday tablet deals, there's a big case for them. Let's say that you take part in Cyber Monday TV deals and decide to mount your new TV. You'll want a drill/driver for that. Maybe you partake in soundbar deals? You can mount those, too! Even if you are going for Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals, you might decide to mount a secondary monitor near your gaming desk so you can pop up a stream on the side when you are ready for an on-the-desk gaming sesh. Do you see what we mean? Seemingly anything you buy these days might have some mounting feature — and, yes, that includes vacuum cleaners — that you might wish to utilize. So, go ahead and shop these Cyber Monday power tool deals.
Our top pick: DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver Kit — $99 $179 45% off
DeWalt really ups the game here on entry level battery-powered tool kits with this offering. In addition to the drill, you get a charger and two batteries. This makes for the perfect launching point for your DeWalt collection, making acquiring "tool only" (i.e. no battery) DeWalt power tool deals more accessible. It also just happens to be a great drill. Buy it now while it's just $99.
Cyber Monday Garmin watch deals: Vivoactive 5 at 33% off!
There are a lot of great Cyber Monday deals on Garmin watches that are worth grabbing during Cyber Monday, especially if you've been holding off for a while. As you may know, Garmin watches tend to be quite pricey, with some of the best Garmin Watches easily going into the thousand-dollar range. Of course, being some of the best smartwatches on the market, it makes sense, which is why we've gone out and collected some of our favorite Cyber Monday Garmin watch deals for you below to help save you a little extra.
If you'd like some more options, be sure to check out these other great Cyber Monday smartwatch deals and Cyber Monday Fitbit deals.
Our top pick: Garmin Vívoactive 5 -- $200 $300 33% off
Cyber Monday deals on PS5 games: Our top picks so far
The Sony PlayStation 5 remains one of the most popular gaming platforms, and if you find yourself in search of some new games to take on, we’ve got some great news now that Cyber Monday has officially arrived. There are plenty of PS5 games among the best Cyber Monday deals, and we’ve rounded all of our favorites up below. You’ll find Sonic, Madden, Resident Evil, and plenty of others among them. And if you’re looking for some savings on other ways to get your game on, don’t miss all of the Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals, Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals, and Cyber Monday Alienware deals going on.
God of War Ragnarok — $30 $70 57% off
With this adventure game you can journey through the Norse realms and explore beautiful worlds brought to life by an attention to detail you won’t likely find in many other PS5 games. God of War Ragnarok has a pretty impressive Cyber Monday deal, as it’s discounted from $70 down to a sale price of just $30. For the pixel junkies out there, the game will let you switch between full 4K resolution at 30 frames per second and dynamic resolution upscaled to 4K at 60 frames per second, and if you’re looking for ultimate immersion, God of War Ragnarok has multidirectional 3D audio so you can hear enemies approaching from any direction.
