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A new app aims to alert blind and visually impaired people of oncoming traffic lights. City Lights is a free iPhone app which will vibrate three times while someone is walking when they near an intersection with a traffic light. The app currently works in San Francisco, Oakland, Chula Vista, Boston, Manchester, Montreal, Victoria and Athens and other cities are being added regularly. An Android version is also being explored. Check the link to learn more or to download the app.

Roku, makers of the most popular line of streaming media players, has added a basic Audio Guide feature in its latest update. Version 7.5 allows the user to navigate through menus, adjust settings, and load some of the many channels available, though users report that accessibility in this initial release is spotty at best.

Once again today only, Amazon.com has the Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker for $68.95. That matches their Black Friday deal on this very useful and largely accessible appliance. J.J. and Ricky discussed the InstantPot in detail in Blind Bargains Qast 78.

Walmart offers the Dyson V6 Slim Cordless Vacuum, model no. 221727-01, for $196 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $102 and the best deal we've seen. This vacuum features a Dyson V6 digital motor capable of spinning up to 110,000 rpm, 2-tier radial cyclones, and up to 20 minutes of suction.

Electronics Valley via eBay offers the Apple MacBook Pro Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.5GHz 13.3" LED-Backlit Laptop in Silver, model no. MD101LL/A, for $779.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a new unit. (It's also the best deal by $78.) Features include an Intel Core i5-3210m 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1280x800 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, SuperDrive, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, SDXC card slot, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion).

Microsoft Store offers the 4.6-lb. HP 15-ay191ms Intel Kaby Lake Core i3 2.4GHz 15.6" Touchscreen Signature Edition Laptop in Black, model no. X7T51UA, for $299 with free shipping. That's $200 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features an Intel Core i3-7100U 2.4GHz Kaby Lake dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 touchscreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, HD webcam, 3-cell battery, and Windows 10 Home 64-bit.

Amazon offers its Amazon Echo Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Speaker in Black or White for $139.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $39. The 9.25" Amazon Echo has seven microphones and noise cancellation, which allows it to hear and answer questions from anywhere in the room, even while it's playing music. It also features a 2.5" woofer, 2" tweeter, reflex port, and WiFi with continuous access to the cloud.

Amazon offers Prime members its Amazon Fire TV Stick 1080p Streaming Media Player with the Alexa Voice Remote for $29.99 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.98.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $10. Unlike its predecessor, this version features a quad-core processor and 802.11ac wireless. Other features include 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, Bluetooth 4.1, and one HDMI output.

Amazon offers the second-generation Amazon Echo Dot in Black or White for $39.99. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.98.) That's the lowest total price we've seen and best deal we could find by $10. (For further comparison, last month we saw it available at this per-unit price, but you had to purchase two.) This voice-controlled device uses Alexa to play music (via Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora), control smart home devices (via Samsung SmartThings, Wemo, Nest), and do lots of other cool stuff (order a pizza via Domino's, order car service via Uber, play Jeopardy). It features 802.11n dual-band wireless, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm audio output.

Amazon offers the SanDisk 64GB Extreme Plus UHS-I U3 microSDXC Card, model no. SDSQXSG-064G-GN6MA, for $24.99 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 to bag free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $8.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $25. It features read speeds of up to 95MB/s and write speeds of up to 90MB/s .

Today only, Amazon.com has the Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker for $68.95. That's the best deal we've seen on this very useful and largely accessible appliance since July. J.J. and Ricky discussed the InstantPot in detail in Blind Bargains Qast 78.

Amazon offers the Seagate 4TB Expansion USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. STEB4000100, for $89.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $15.

QuickShip Electronics via eBay offers the open-box Samsung Galaxy Tab A 16GB 8 Inch WiFi Android Tablet in Smoky Titanium, model no. SM-T350, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for this tablet in any condition. (It's also $20 under the best deal we could find for a factory-sealed unit today.) It features an 8 inch 1024x768 touchscreen display, Qualcomm APQ 8016 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, 5-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 720p video recording, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.1, microSD card slot, and Android 5.0 OS (Lollipop). It comes with a protective sleeve.

Walmart offers the 4.7-lb. HP 15-ay039wm Intel Skylake Core i3 2.3GHz 15.6 Inch Laptop in Silver, model no. X0H85UA, for $339 with free shipping. That's $40 off, and the lowest total price we could find. It features an Intel Core i3-6100U 2.3GHz Skylake dual-core processor, 15.6 inch 1366x768 WLED-backlit LCD screen, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, SuperMulti DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI, USB 3.0, media card reader, HD webcam, 3-cell battery, and Windows 10 Home 64-bit.

Amazon offers the 2nd-generation factory-refurbished Amazon Fire TV 4K Streaming Media Player bundled with the Alexa Voice Remote for $64.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen and $25 under the best price we could find for a new one. It features a 64-bit MediaTek quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 4K 2160p Ultra HD video support, microSD card slot, dual-band 802.11ac wireless, Alexa voice command capability, HDMI, and Bluetooth 4.1. A 1-year Amazon warranty applies.

Walmart offers the Google Home Voice-Controlled Speaker for $99 with free shipping. That's a current low by $30, and the best price we've seen. The Home is a small speaker that features far-field microphones for fielding questions, playing music, and controlling your home automation gadgets. It features compatibility with both Google Play and Google Cast.

Best Buy offers the Insignia Bluetooth Speaker in six colors for $39.99. Coupon code "INSIGNIADEAL" drops it to $12.99. With free shipping, that's $27 off list and the lowest total price we could find. It features eight hours of playback on a full charge.

iEGrow via Amazon offers the iEGrow F18 Universal Portable Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard in four colors for $46.99. Coupon code IXJO89R9 cuts it to $36.99. Plus, Prime members grab free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $8.51.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $7. It's 55mm thick when folded and features aluminum alloy construction. Deal ends November 30.

iEGrow via Amazon offers the iEGrow F18 Universal Portable Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard in four colors for $46.99. Coupon code IXJO89R9 cuts it to $36.99. Plus, Prime members grab free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $8.51.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $7. It's 55mm thick when folded and features aluminum alloy construction. Deal ends November 30.

Time to stock up! Walmart discounts a selection of Gillette holiday gift sets, with prices starting from $9.88. If possible, opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $5.97 shipping charge.