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SAVE $12: As of Aug. 15, get the Dreamegg White Noise Machine for $19.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $31.99. That's a discount of 38%.

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It's time to head back to school, and whether it's you hitting the books or your kids who will soon be roaming the halls, going back well-rested is important. What better way to lull yourself or the kids to sleep than with a white noise machine? It's a super simple way to help you drift off to dreamland or improve your sleep quality. Or, it can be used as a way to help everyone focus on their studies. If you'd like to bring home one that's affordable just in time for the new year, you can shop this Amazon deal.

As of Aug. 15, get the Dreamegg White Noise Machine for $19.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $31.99. That's $12 off and a discount of 38%.

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This ultra-portable white noise machine offers 21 different sounds, from soothing heartbeats for the little ones to ocean noises to keep you stress-free and focused. It has white noise, sure, but it also has fan sounds, thunderstorms, and even a vacuum cleaner option for variety. It'll play for hours to help you get to sleep and stay that way, thanks to its 1,800mAh battery. You can leave it on for guided study or de-stressing sessions, whatever works for you.

If you're putting the device in a bedroom, it's highly visible at night with glow in the dark buttons, simple controls, and a child lock to help keep little hands from changing the sound or timer when it's set and ready to go. Most importantly, it's so small you can take it or put it anywhere in your home since it doesn't need a power cord to run.

It's the perfect time to invest in a white noise machine, and this one is an excellent price, so make sure you grab it before the bell rings on the first day of school.

SAVE 33%: As of Aug. 15, you can get the Birdfy AI smart bird feeder for $134, down from $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount and $66 in savings.

NETVUE by Birdfy AI Smart Bird Feeder with Camera (Yellow) $134 at Amazon
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If you’ve had your eye on the Bird Buddy, but aren’t sure about the price, we found a deal on one of its competitors that offers comparable features at a lower price.

As of Aug. 15, you can get the Birdfy AI smart bird feeder for $134, down from $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount and a $66 savings. Note: This deal is only available with the on-screen coupon, so be sure to click it before adding anything to your cart. At this price, it would make a great gift for the holidays.

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The Birdfy feeder has an 1080p HD camera and is IP65 waterproof, so you can check in on your avian visitors no matter what Mother Nature has planned. There’s even a built-in infrared night vision feature that makes it easier to see nocturnal bird activity.

With AI alerts and manual squirrel control, you can get real-time notifications sent straight to your phone whenever a squirrel appears, and you can scare it away directly from the app with flashing lights, sounds, or even your own voice through the microphone. Plus, all your adorable bird videos and photos are kept safe in NETVUE's secure cloud storage.

If you have to have a Bird Buddy, they are having a sale on their website right now where you can get up to 38% off select feeders. But, they’ll still run you more than the discounted Birdfy AI.

After 15 years, Warby Parker's signature Home Try-On program will soon be kaput. The eyewear giant is discontinuing the try-before-you-buy service that made it famous at the end of 2025 as it expands its brick-and-mortar presence and leans into virtual tools, it announced on a quarterly earnings call this month.

Since Warby Parker's inception in 2010, shoppers have been able to order up to five frames to try on at home for five days. The process, which was completely free (including shipping and returns), made it easier to buy glasses online.

In its 2021 IPO, Warby Parker said Home Try-On was "very unique to our business. It is a viral brand awareness program that pays for itself as we maintain an exceptionally high conversion rate from Home Try-On purchases."

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Now, Warby Parker is phasing out the program in favor of in-person and digital experiences. The company cut the ribbon on its 300th store in July and plans to open "shop-in-shops" at five Target locations in the second half of 2025, with more in the works for 2026.

"The vast majority of recent home try-on customers live within 30 minutes of a Warby Parker store," said co-founder and co-CEO Neil Blumenthal on the earnings call. "As we've scaled and Home Try-On has become a less meaningful driver of our e-commerce business, and as we have seen strong growth from customers directly purchasing glasses online and in our stores, we've decided to sunset the program at the end of this year."

For customers who don't want to venture out, Warby Parker offers a Virtual Try-On feature online and recently launched an AI-powered shopping assistant called "Advisor" in its iOS app. The latter is seeing "very strong adoption in terms of engagement and sales," leading to less of a need for Home-Try On, said outgoing CFO Steve Miller on the call.

I'm a previous Warby Parker customer and Home Try-On user, and I haven't received any communication from the brand about the program ending — nor has it been posted on Warby Parker's website or social media accounts. Warby Parker's Home Try-On program was still available at the time of writing, though only 91 of its 296 styles were eligible.

Warby Parker is the second retailer to scrap a home try-on program this year. In January, Amazon ended its "Try Before You Buy" perk for Prime members, which included clothes, shoes, and accessories, citing its limited scope and a rise in shoppers' use of virtual tools.

UPDATE: Aug. 15, 2025, 9:15 a.m. EDT When reached for comment, a rep for Warby Parker referred Mashable to a transcript of its Q2 earnings call. This story has been updated with additional context from that call.