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  "id": 12366867,
  "title": "This $27 Blink Mini 2K+ two-pack is the smartest Prime Day deal I've seen so far",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/this-27-blink-mini-2k-two-pack-is-the-smartest-prime-day-deal-ive",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:21:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-security/this-usd27-blink-mini-2k-two-pack-is-the-smartest-prime-day-deal-ive-seen-so-far"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Day has arrived, and the Blink Mini 2K+ is now available for $27, a 60% discount off its original price of $69. This two-pack represents a significant savings of $42, equating to just under $14 per camera, making it an excellent value for home security. The Blink Mini 2K+ has consistently earned top marks in testing due to its balance of affordability and reliable performance.\n\nThis Prime Day deal features a major upgrade over its predecessor, with a resolution of 2K, 4x digital zoom, improved two-way talk with noise cancellation, person and vehicle detection, and the option for outdoor installation. These features address common issues in budget home security, such as low video quality, poor sound, and clunky interfaces.\n\nThe standout feature is the improved video clarity, thanks to the 2K resolution, which provides cleaner detail and allows for up to 4x digital zoom. This makes it easier to read details like text on packages or faces across a room, even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Additionally, the noise cancellation on the two-way talk ensures conversations sound clear and natural. The device also utilizes an upgraded internal chip for computer vision directly on the camera, improving the accuracy of person and vehicle detection to filter out false motion triggers like cars passing by or curtains blowing in the wind.\n\nNotably, the Blink Mini 2K+ is no longer limited to indoor use. An optional weather-resistant power adapter allows for mounting these cameras under eaves or on patios to monitor entryways. Setup is straightforward, requiring only two minutes to plug the camera into a wall socket and scan the QR code in the app to get it live. The Blink Mini 2K+ offers a steal of a deal at $27 for a two-pack, providing under $14 per unit. With this deal, covering multiple rooms or front doors for a low cost becomes a smart and budget-friendly choice.",
  "summary": "Save over 60% on a 2-pack of Amazon’s compact Blink Mini 2 plug-in cameras with built-in spotlights and color night vision.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "TechRadar",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/i-review-audio-kit-and-the-headphones-and-earbuds-i-use-in-my-own",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:48:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Pixel 11 gets first Google Store deal for Prime Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/pixel-11-gets-first-google-store-deal-for-prime-day",
        "published": "2026-10-06T12:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "Prime Big Deal Days mean big discounts on Waterdrop Filter systems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/prime-big-deal-days-mean-big-discounts-on-waterdrop-filter-systems",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:15:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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