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Amazon cuts up to 70% off a selection of apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, and more during its Mid-Summer Savings Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts at $5.48.) Choose from brands such as Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. Deal ends July 29.

The following was submitted by Scott Davert.
It's been 3 years since Apple has released a new iPod touch, and it's an update I've been hoping for and mostly given up on seeing. There were rumors of a new iPod to be announced last year which proved to be untrue. At which point, many thought the iPod 5 was the final model. While I understand the need for iPads, and certainly the value they bring to some users, I really didn't see the point in having a larger touch screen for myself. It's less portable and I'm totally blind, so really the only advantage would be more text on each page of the screen when reading books that used to require page turning with braille displays. However, with iOS 8, this is no longer an issue, as VoiceOver now has the option to automatically turn pages when using a braille display. Although I had an iPod 5 for quite some time to offset the use of my iPhone, it was starting to get a little sluggish with iOS 8.0, particularly with regard to braille keyboard input, requests submitted through Siri, and the carrying out of functions such as OCR using the KNFB Reader. With some dismay, I had almost accepted that I may have to use an iPad Mini, when Apple announced the new iPod 6.

Amazon cuts up to 70% off a selection of apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, and more during its Mid-Summer Savings Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts at $5.48.) Choose from brands such as Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. Deal ends July 29.

Jet.com is a different kind of online shopping experience that aims to change the mindset of how people shop online while giving some great deals to its customers. As a user during the beta test period for the store, I've been able to put the site through its paces and so far, there's a lot to like.

VMInnovations via eBay offers the refurbished Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Bagless Vacuum in White, model no. NV356, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $20. (It's $73 under the price of a new unit.) This 14-lb. vacuum features a 10-amp motor, lightweight portable canister, bare floor attachment with two microfiber pads, swivel steering, super-stretch hose, and a number of tools. Deal ends July 23.

Amazon offers Prime members a $2 Amazon Digital Credit for free for every order you place with free No-Rush shipping. Orders will arrive in five to seven days. That's twice the usual credit and the best we've seen for this kind of credit. You won't be eligible for the credit if you cancel your No-Rush Shipping order or return items from it. The credit can be applied to eBooks, digital music, and videos. Deal ends July 31.

Whether it's locating the nearest pharmacy to the workplace or exploring a route from the living room couch, blind navigation enthusiasts have a myriad of GPS solutions available at their fingertips. Sendero Group is known for their GPS solutions for the iOS mobile platform and BrailleNote products from HumanWare. Sendero PC Maps, which has been around for a few years, receives periodic updates and enhancements, making it a viable solution for those seeking accessible and fully functional virtual navigation software for the Windows desktop environment.

A major update has been posted for the Duxbury Braille Translator for Windows. Version 11.3 includes improvements to UEB support including a way to convert older braille files to UEB. It also integrates with the TactileView graphics software. There's a whole host of changes, and we've included the info below.

It's often difficult to gain accurate information about blind users and their screen reader preferences. Companies rarely release sales numbers, and the industry's size makes it difficult to use standardized metrics. To this end, WebAIM has embarked on the sixth of their regular screen reader surveys, this one available through Friday, July 24. The one-page survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and asks basic questions about screen reader use and preferences. Follow the link on this post to take the survey.

Aukey Direct via Amazon offers the Aukey Quick Charge 2.0 18-watt USB Turbo Wall Charger in Black or White, model no. PA-U28, for $15.99. Coupon code JLPTXVVB cuts it to $8.99. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.49.) That's $31 off, and the lowest total price we've seen. This Qualcomm-certified, 18-watt charger is compatible with most USB-powered devices and includes a 3.3-foot microUSB cable.

Amazon cuts up to 70% off a selection of apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, and more during its Mid-Summer Savings Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts at $5.48.) Choose from brands such as Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. Deal ends July 29.

GeekBuying via Amazon offers a 3-Pack of Tronsmart microUSB 6-Foot Cables in Black for $7.99. Coupon code 4OKI9QOV cuts it to $5.99. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.25.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $4.

AnkerDirect via Amazon offers its Anker Astro E7 25,600mAh 3-Port External Power Bank in Black, model no. AK-A1210011, for $79.99. Coupon code ANK4999S cuts it to $49.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find. It features up to three amps per port or up to four amps through three ports.

AnkerDirect via Amazon offers its Anker PowerPort 6 60-watt 6-Port USB Charging Hub in Black, model no. AK-848061074772, or White, model no. A2123121, for $35.99. Coupon code "ANK2699S" cuts it to $26.99. With free shipping, that's $73 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features a 5-foot detachable power cord.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy via eBay offers the SanDisk Connect 32GB Wireless USB Flash Drive, model no. SDWS2-032G-A57, for $29.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $10. It can simultaneously connect and access data stored on up to eight devices via WiFi. Deal ends today.

AnkerDirect via Amazon offers the Anker PowerPort 5 40-watt 5-Port USB Charging Hub in Black, model no. AK-A2124111, or White, model no. AK-A2124121, for $25.99. Coupon code "ANK1899S" cuts it to $18.99. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.59.) That's $31 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features a 5-foot detachable power cord.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy via eBay offers the SanDisk Ultra 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive, model no. SDCZ48-128G-A46, for $34.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $15. It features read speeds of up to 100MB/sec. Deal ends today.

For those with low vision, a great time to brighten up the walkways and areas of your house for safer travel. As one of its daily deals, Amazon takes up to 50% off a selection of Energizer batteries and outdoor lights, with prices starting from $7.96. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, it starts at around $5.) Click the provided link to see all products in this sale. Deal ends today.

Great for anyone starting out on their own or for the perfect wedding gift. Walmart offers the Gibson Home Essential Total Kitchen 83-Piece Combo Set in Red, model no. 98152.83RM, for $49.97 with free shipping. That's $20 off list, and the lowest total price we could find. This set includes a 9.75 inch aluminum fry pan, 6-piece stainless steel cookware set, 21 tools and gadgets, 16-piece flatware set, 13-piece cutlery set, 10-piece plastic bowls with lids, and 16-piece banded dinnerware set.

Microsoft Store offers the HP Stream 8 32GB 8 Inch Signature Edition Windows 8.1 WiFi + 4G T-Mobile Tablet bundled with Microsoft Office 365 Personal for Windows for $149 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $20. It features an Intel Atom Z3735G 1.8GHz Bay Trail quad-core processor, 8 inch 1280x800 touchscreen, 1GB RAM, 32GB storage, 802.11n wireless, 200MB of free T-Mobile 4G data per month, 2-megapixel rear camera, and Windows 8.1 32-bit.