Thursday's best deals: $5 wireless chargers, laptop backpacks, and more

Plug in

Stock up on charging cables with two 6-foot USB-A to USB-C braided nylon cables from Aukey on sale for $4.99 with code 34ENRGJ9 at Amazon. These cables sell for $10 without the code and regularly sell at that price. They have never dropped this low directly. The cables support USB 2.0 data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps and safe charging up to 3A. The cables do support Fast Charge and Quick Charge, so you can use these with any device that's compatible like the Galaxy S8 to S10. The durable design helps the cables survive more than 5,000 bends during its lifespan. These are covered by Aukey's two-year warranty.

Smart buy

It's easy to make fans, lamps, and other appliances in your home smarter with just a few bucks. Plugging them into these Gosund Mini Smart Plugs rather than directly into a power outlet will enable them to be controlled with your smartphone, or even your voice, but first you'll need to snag this two-pack at Amazon for $14.24 by entering promo code 25PLUGTAN during checkout. These smart plugs connect to your Wi-Fi network at home and can be controlled using a free app. You'll be able to power them on or off from anywhere in the world, or schedule them to only be on at a certain time each day. They also work with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Travel gear

If you regularly travel, you'll know that schlepping a bunch of stuff across the country or abroad can be a real hassle. That's why a good backpack, like this discounted Timbuk2 Command Laptop Backpack, is a solid investment if you take more than zero trips a year. This well-rated bag is down to $44.99 right now from an average price of around $80. This is the lowest we've ever seen it go. It offers large main compartment as well as an easy-access padded slot for a laptop up to 15 inches in size. There are several internal and external pockets for keeping all your stuff safe and organized.

Desk essentials

Keeping your workspace tidy is a never-ending task, which is why you should stay prepared for the job with something like the QICENT Cable Management Organizer. It can hide away your cable eyesores and more to keep you focused, and though it normally sells for $19.99 at Amazon, today you can grab one for just $11.99 when you enter promo code MNL8IDN9 during checkout. It's only dropped that low without a code once before. This box lets you store power strips, adapters, and USB hubs inside to keep your desk from looking like a madhouse, while designed with several holes where you can string cables through for access

Good reads

If you've been considering purchasing an e-reader for the first time, or you're thinking of upgrading your current one, you should seriously consider the Kindle Oasis. While Amazon recently released an updated model with a new color adjustable front light, the rest of the specs remained pretty much unchanged so you can save by going for the previous-gen model on sale. At $199.99 for the 8GB model and $223.99 for the 32GB version, it's down to its best price outside of Prime Day. Amazon is even including a free 3-month trial of Amazon Kindle Unlimited with your purchase to sweeten the deal further.

Gotta charge 'em all

For a limited time at Amazon, you can get an Aukey Ultra Compact Dual-Port folding USB wall chargers for just $6.04 when you use code YIAZF27X at checkout. That takes $4 off the usual price for the charger and matches the best deal we've seen for the individual plug previously. The charger has built-in safeguards against overcharging or overheating a connected device, and each port offers up to 2.4A of power. The plug folds up, making it perfect for tossing in your purse or travel bag.