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We're often asked for recommendations on good portable microphones which can be used to record podcasts or for voice chat. One of the best for the money is the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone, available on Amazon for $59.95 with free shipping.

Amazon takes 70% or more off a selection of luggage, backpacks, and other travel gear. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, it starts around $5.) Deal ends February 18.

This year, many consumers and companies will need to make some tough decisions when it comes to their summer convention planning. For the past several years, the two major consumer organizations, the National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind have held their national conventions on separate weeks, a departure from past practices. But this year, likely through sheer coincidence, both conventions are being held the second week of July, posing a particular dilemma for technology companies and the consumers who wish to see their products.

The first major release of 2015 for the free NVDA screen reader is imminent. NV Access has posted a release candidate for version 2015.1, which will basically resemble the final release assuming no major bugs are found. This version includes a browse mode for Microsoft Office and Outlook similar to the one used on web pages, enhanced support for Skype 7 and above including the reviewing of recent messages, a silent install feature from the command-line, and a host of additional changes and bug fixes. Follow the link to read the update post or download the new release. Here's a complete list of changes in this version.

Three Monkeys is a new PC fantasy roll-playing audiogame created by UK-based company Incus Games and they're currently seeking some funding on Kickstarter to see the project through. Currently, they've reached over 10 percent of their 28,000 pound goal. Backers will receive codes for the game upon release, a copy of the game's soundtrack, and early beta access among other perks.

Touchscreens are great for lots of things, but often it is less efficient to type using one, despite a variety of available accessories. A company called Tactus Technology is working to solve this dilemma and has announced a new product called Phorm, which will provide a tactile keyboard experience for the iPad Mini. The $99 accessory uses a lever that when pressed, exposes a physical keyboard on the iPad's screen. This is done using microfluidic technology to raise and lower buttons on demand. The product is targeted for a summer release, with iPhone and other models to follow.

Now that Valentine's Day is officially over, keep the spice in your relationship with this over night deal. Adam and Eve offers 50percent off one item with free shipping. Use coupon code OHTOY to get the deal.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the 5.9-lb. Toshiba Satellite C75D-B7304 AMD A6 1.8GHz 17.3 Inch Laptop bundled with a download of Titanium Internet Security 3-Device 6-Month for Windows/Mac/Android/iOS for $299.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $105. It features an AMD A6-6310 1.8GHz quad-core processor, 17.3 inch 1600x900 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, webcam, 802.11n wireless, USB 3.0, HDMI, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8.1. Deal ends today.

Valentine's day is right around the corner, as in this Saturday. And if you haven't found a gift yet, you better get to it! Looking for a last minute Valentine's day gift to let your sweetheart know just how you feel about them? Satisfy your lover's sweet tooth with some yummy chocolate goodies! Here are our favorite picks of the finest Valentine's day chocolate gifts that can be ordered from Amazon and shipped straight to your door within a matter of days.

Amazon offers its Unlocked Amazon Fire 32GB Smartphone
bundled with a One Year Amazon Prime Membership for $199 with free shipping. Factoring in the value of the Prime membership, that's a savings of $349, and the lowest total price we could find. This GSM phone features a 4.7 inch 1280x720 touchscreen LCD, Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 3.0, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio processing, and Fire OS 3.6.8 (a heavily-modified version of Android OS).

1-800-Flowers cuts up to 30% off select Valentine's Day flowers and gifts. Shipping starts at $14.99, and costs an extra $7.99 for Valentine's Day arrival. Shop for roses, orchids, lilies, and stuffed animals. Item availability may vary by ZIP code.

Another week and another round of wild rumor and barely sourced speculation awaits you in this week's Rundown. Let us begin with the stories that may, or may not, have anything to do with that strange camera-laden car mentioned last week.

1-800-Flowers cuts 25% off select Valentine's Day flowers and gifts when you apply coupon code VISA84 and pay with Visa Checkout. Shipping starts at $14.99. Item availability may vary by ZIP code. Coupon ends February 15. Click the provided link to see the choices.

WalMart.com offers Women's plus Size Clothing on Rollback with free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Free site-to-store delivery is also available. This is the first such sale we've seen in this department. No coupon codes are needed, just click the provided link to start shopping this section. Discounts are applied to the product pages. Deal ends February 26.

Amazon offers the Toshiba Encore 2 WT8-B32CN 8 Inch 32GB Windows 8.1 Tablet in Gold, model no. PDW0AU-00601F, for $116.38 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find. (Most stores charge $160 or more.) Features include an Intel Atom Z3735G 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 8 inch 1280x800 touchscreen, 1GB RAM, 32GB storage, rear- and front-facing cameras, 802.11n wireless, micro-USB, microSD, Bluetooth 4.0, and Windows 8.1.

Amazon takes 70% or more off a selection of luggage, backpacks, and other travel gear. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, it starts around $5.) Deal ends February 18.

Having affordable and reliable transportation can be a very liberating experience. Though ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft still have some accessibility challenges to overcome, we've found a lot of creative ways to use the services. Here's five potential uses you may not have thought of. And if you're new to Uber, you can sign up and get a free ride, which is up to $30 as of the time of this post.

Divy Electronics via eBay offers the factory-refurbished 3-lb. Asus Intel Celeron 2.16GHz 11.6 Inch Touchscreen Laptop, model no. X200MA-BCL0705Z, for $199.99 with free shipping. That's $35 under last week's mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this model. (It's $136 under buying a new unit.) Features include an Intel Core N2830 2.16GHz Celeron dual-core processor, 11.6 inch 1366x768 LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, webcam, HDMI, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. A 90-day Asus warranty applies.

Best Buy via eBay has the Logitech Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Adapter for $21.99 with free shipping. . That’s nearly 50% under the original listing, $23 better than Amazon’s price, the lowest we’ve seen by $3 and the best price we can find. This adapter allows you to add Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities to any existing speaker system with RCA or 3.5mm inputs. It features multi-point access, simple pairing and a 50 foot range.

Newegg via eBay offers the JBL J55i On-Ear Headphones in Black for $24.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (They're a current low by $12.) These on-ear closed-back headphones feature 180-degree rotating earpads, a frequency response of 10Hz to 24KHz, 32-ohm impedance, and Apple 3-button remote with microphone.