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Sonos Era 100, Google Nest Doorbell, and 2K Sports Games Deals

Sonos Era 100 Google Nest Doorbell 2K Sports Games

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Sonos Era 100 smart speaker is on sale for $189, Google Nest Doorbell (wired) for $140, and a 2K Sports bundle for $25 on PC.

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The Sonos Era 100 smart speaker is on sale for $189 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos. Refurbished models are available for $134. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired) is discounted to $140 ($40 off) at Amazon. A 2K Sports Games bundle is available for $25 on Humble, with proceeds going to Covenant House. Also mentioned are the Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds at a discounted price of $147.99.

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