The second Amazon Prime Day 2022: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Many Ways to Save $times$, Wish, and Remember
After a full 48 hours, the second Amazon Prime Day 2022 is officially over. Whew. We were able to find some great deals on the Amazon site, so we hope we were able to give you some useful discounts. If you missed out, fear not, a few great deals remain—at least for now. There are still good deals at other retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart.
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Notebooks for Everyone: The Dell G15, a Low-Performance 14-Inch Gaming Laptop that’s Under $1,000 Off
The Surface Laptop range may not be as stylish as some of the brand’s flashy, flexible, transforming sets, but most people just need a laptop. This is our pick for the best Surface for most people. Microsoft’s flagship laptop now has 16 gigabytes of ram and 500 gigabytes of flash memory, which is less than $1,000. We could see a successor to the Surface this week, and that’s worth taking into account.
With consoles like the Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck around, gaming laptops can look pretty expensive. They remain the only option if you need strong PC specifications and a great display in a portable package. This Dell G15 offers all this at almost $300 off. It packs in one of Intel’s latest gaming chips alongside 16 GB RAM, a 512-GB SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, which is an ideal combo for mid-tier PC gaming.
Entry level gaming laptops can get over $1,000, even ones that are labeled as entry level. It’s good to know that the HP Victus is under that. This model gets you an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chip, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050Ti, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512-GB SSD. The package doesn’t scream “gamer.”
If you want a cheap laptop with some added flexibility, this 14-inch Pavilion machine from HP is an appealing option. The 11th-Gen Intel Core i5 goes for a discount with this sale. It’s a good combo for productivity users, such as students. The laptop has a viewing position that makes it more comfortable to watch videos on.
A 13-inch, two-in-one Chromebook has a Core i3 processor, 4 gigabytes of ram, and a 64 gigabytes of flash drive. It’s been plenty speedy for browsing the web, watching videos, and light office work. The 13-inch IPS display has a nice antiglare finish, though it’s not very bright—just bright enough to use outside. See our guide for more options.
The Ultra-Low Price of the Most Powerful, Low-Priced, and Light-Effects Compatible Core-On-Core Models
The combo touch is compatible with iPad Pro generations. It’s one of our favorite ways to get light work done because it adds a keyboard and a trackpad. The iPad Pro has a very slim case with a keyboard that can be removed if you don’t need it.
The most powerful iPad Air is now powered by the same M1 processor as the iPad Pro and MacBook Air, making it hands-down the most powerful slate for the money. This is the lowest price we’ve seen yet.
This is a good deal on our current favorite iPad for most people. It’s the cheapest price we’ve seen. For the past three years, Apple has updated the iPad at this time of year. There could be a new model out soon, and that new model could be on sale for Black Friday.
The newer Fire HD 8 is a great budget tablet with nearly the same functionality as the Fire HD 10, just more portable. The 8-inch screen is a great size for traveling, but you should keep in mind the picture quality.
The Lowest Price Guaranteed for a Folding Phone: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, WIRED, Tab S8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Galaxy Flip4
Want to spend as little as possible? You can usually find the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (8/10, WIRED Recommends) on sale for around this price, but that doesn’t stop it from being a good deal. It has a bright, 120-Hz screen, more battery life than a day, a decent camera, and solid performance. Four OSupgrades and five years of security updates are what it will get from SAMSUNG. That’s rare for a phone at this price.
This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen on the Tab S8 Ultra, Samsung’s fanciest Android tablet to date. The Tab S8 is the smallest model we have evaluated and it has a 14-inch screen, but the Ultra model has a larger one and the AMOLED display looks better. It’s powerful, comes with the S Pen stylus, and has cameras in the center when in landscape mode so that you’re centered during video calls.
It costs a fortune. But it folds up! It’s not a bad thing that extra screen real estate is nice. Android 12L also makes life on a bigger screen easier thanks to its improved multitasking. The battery life and screen are good, and you don’t get a crease on the fold.
The smaller of Samsung’s folding phones, the Z Flip4 feels like a “normal” phone when it’s unfolded, but fold it up and it’ll slip into some small pockets. It’s almost like a StarTak, but with a real screen. The battery will get you through the day, but not much longer. Still, if you’ve been wanting a folding phone, this deal is the cheapest we’ve seen.
This phone has a fast screen with a 120-Hz refresh rate, a good software support window, and is recommended by WIRED. Its cameras are not as good as the likes of the Pixel 6 or Galaxy S22. This is more expensive than the recently- announced Google Pixel 7.
Need a super-affordable TV? Whether your budget is low or you want a screen in the bedroom, this one will do the trick, and it’s an even better value right now. This 2021 model has full-array local dimming for deep contrast, 4K resolution, and built-in Roku support, so you can start streaming immediately.
This Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar allows you to get pretty immersive sound from a single unit, thanks to speakers that bounce sound off your walls and ceiling. This speaker from one of our top rated audio brands is an interesting proposition, because it was previously costing upwards of $300.
The best noise cancelling headphones can be found in this guide. The signal from the digital signal processing and advanced microphone array is used to block out the noise in your voice. Strong battery life and extremely comfortable are what they offer. Like many top wireless noise-cancelers, they don’t come cheap, so getting more than $100 off is a great deal.
Sony has the best overall headphones. The WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) sound amazing, has great noise cancellation, and are just plain comfortable to wear.
Ever since Apple bought Beats, its sound quality has been improving, due in no small part to the use of Apple’s W1 chip in this pair of Beats. It’s getting a bit old, but this is still a good price for a great pair of cans. They will last for 22 hours between charges with active noise cancellation on. If noise cancellation is turned on, it will block out more noise than if it is off, and over the ear form will do the job.
Top Picks for a High-Performance Rugged GPS, the TicWatch Ultra, and the Apple Watch Series 8 (WIRED Recommendations)
The T7 Shield is our top choice for a rugged drive because it’s much cheaper right now, but the LaCie RuggedSSD is our top pick for a rugged drive in our guide. It will survive the drops up to 9.8 feet, and will bat away dust and water. There are other sizes available too if you’d like to spend more or less.
TicWatch isn’t a well-known wearable brand, but we’re fans of this model’s top battery life (it’s in our Best Smartwatch guide). The update for Wear OS 3 is slated for later this year. The phone has a responsive design, a beautiful display, and a two-day battery life. There’s a new TicWatch Ultra on it’s way.
The recently released Apple Watch Series 8 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Apple Watch, and it’s already on sale. The 41mm version is on sale for $349. Most people will be fine with the new second-generation Watch SE, but this model includes an electrocardiogram, an always-on display, a skin temperature sensor for better period tracking, a more accurate heart-rate monitor, and the ability to measure blood oxygen levels. Check our Apple watch accessory guide for more suggestions.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-laptop-tv-phones-tech-deals-2022/
Handling Labels at Supermarkets: Some Top Observer Trends in Sous-Vibrational Devices for Beginners
This useful label printer features in our all-encompassing work-from-home guide and is a great way to save a couple of dollars on your shipping. The printer uses heat rather than ink, and avoids the hassle of using ink regularly. When you print just right, you can get useful instructions to size your label.
Other stores are starting to offer competing deals that don’t require an Amazon Prime membership. Here are a list of merchants who might be getting in on the action.
Sous vide devices let you cook your food with the utmost precision, and Anova’s Precision Cooker Nano is one of our favorites, especially for beginners. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth, has a display, and feels well made with its heat-resistant plastic build.
Our favorite way to avoid the ridiculous waste of K-Cup machines, the Braun MultiServe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a high-end, full-pot coffee maker that can also capably make single cups. It’s still not quite as simple as a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but it works well and eliminates all that plastic waste.
A Deal on Smart Plugs for Prime Day Leftovers in the Tea Spot App Store and the Furbo Companion App Store
Use the promo code STAFFPICKS to see the deal at checkout. This deal has nothing to do with Prime Day, but it’s a good deal anyway. We love to get our tea locally, but not everyone lives near a good tea shop. I’ve come to rely on the Tea Spot, which offers everything from loose-leaf tea to fantastic brewing mugs to tea subscriptions. This deal is good for select teas picked by Tea Spot’s staff. Two of my favorites are part of the deal: Morning Mojo and Climber’s High Chai.
You can save at checkout if you click on the coupon button. We have not used the model yet, but we love the other smart plugs. A four-pack can be purchased for a good price. This only works on the 2.5 GHz band, so if you have a mesh system that does not let you choose a band, you need to create a guest network to set these up. The Best Smart Plugs guide can be used for more options.
The WIRED recommendation of The Hum’s companion app in the Best Electric Toothbrushes guide was the reason for the top recommendation. The data is stored for up to 10 days, so you can see it at any time before it is gone.
This is an improved version of the Furbo. The new version does not replace the features we loved about the last version.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-leftover-deals-2022-1/
The Next Best Thing: Upright Go S, Upright Bar, and the WIRED Gear – I’m all about Stasher Bags
If someone reminded you every time you hunched over, that would be great. The next best thing is the Upright Go S. We recommend getting the necklace because we recommend placing this little rectangle on your back and forgetting about it. It vibrates to remind you to adjust your stance when it discovers you are snoozing.
The WIRED Gear team loves Stasher bags. Silicone bags are better than single-use ziplock bags. They’re all dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe. If that’s your bag, you can use them for sous vide cooking. Be sure to check different colors, as some have sold out.
The Nest Hub Max has a 10-inch screen and an integrated camera for making video calls. It is Google’s largest and most complete Google Assistant smart display.
A Single-Tank Air Purifier with an Instant Pot, Smartmi App, and Freeze-and-Fryer Capacity
When the cold weather of autumn and winter set in, indoor humidity drops as low as the outdoor air. It leads to dry skin, cracking furniture, and musical instruments going out of tune. Plus, it can just be uncomfortable. I’ve been using a single-tank version of the humidifier for two years and have been impressed with its ability to circulate the humidified air throughout the room. It’s easy to set the desired humidity level and, aside from filling it up with water once a day, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it machine.
The air purifier was tested by the editor of WIRED for a while and he likes it. You will need to make room for it in your room because it can clean the air in a 517 square foot room in 26 minutes. The filters are pricey. You can use the Smartmi app to control it without having to go to the store.
This is an Instant Pot with extra bells and whistles. In addition to being a pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, broiler, and more, the Crisp version adds the ability to air fry foods. Whatever you can fit in its 8-quart capacity, you can fry up without having to mess with cooking oils that can stink up your kitchen or burn you.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-leftover-deals-2022-1/
Best Amazon Prime Day Leftovers: SodaStream at home with a powerful, 900-watt NutriBullet and Efficient Robot Vacuum
Make your own soda and sparkling beverages at home with a SodaStream. Just buy the flavor packs you like, load up a CO₂ canister, and it’ll carbonate your water and mix your drink. No more soda runs to the grocery story! You can also skip the sugary additives and just make carbonated water.
Smoothies are delicious. They also cost about eight bucks in a shop, which means that you’re literally drinking an enormous markup. Make your own with a powerful, 900-watt NutriBullet. With its steel blades, the Pro model blend up to 32 fluid ounces of fruit, vegetables and nuts at a time.
You can get the discount at checkout if you click the coupon button. Yeedi is the top pick for the budget category and it can be difficult to find a good vacuum on a budget. This model is cheap and able to map your floor plans and even mop your hardwood floors at the same time.
Click the button on the page to see the discount. It is one of the best prices we have seen on this model and it is $10 cheaper that it was on the first prime day. Our review will be forthcoming, but the Roborock Q5+ is indeed one of the most reliable robot vacuums we’ve tested. It empties itself when it’s docked, so you only have to worry about cleaning out the bin every now and then—a real game changer. You can change the settings to allow you to navigate and clean your home. Click the coupon to get the full deal.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-leftover-deals-2022-1/
The Ultimate Logitech Notebook: Best Amazon Prime Day Leftover Deals at 750$/$Memory$: A Comparison of Intel Core i7, AMD, and OLED
Dell’s XPS 13 is our favorite ultrabooks. This deal nabs you the base model for the respectable price of $750. You get the specs above, with a 12-generation Intel chip, paired with the 1,920 x 1,200-pixel display. Note that this is not the Dell XPS 13 Plus, which features a different design. The intel core i7 model with 16 gigabytes of ram is on sale for $1,200, which is $150 off.
The 2021 version of the Swift 3 was more expensive than the first one, but we still liked it. Now that it’s more affordable, this notebook is a better buy. It wraps a powerful Intel Core i7 chip, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256-GB SSD in a thin, no-nonsense design with a 1,920 x 1,080-pixel IPS LCD display.
We really like the AMD version (8/10, WIRED Recommends) of this laptop, and the Intel model offers much the same. It’s a great productivity combo, with an 11th-gen Intel core i7 chip, 8 gigabytes of RAM, a 512-gigabyte hard drive, and a fast port called Thunderbolt 4. The OLED display is bright and crisp too.
Our favorite mechanical keyboard under $100 (see our Favorite Keyboards guide), the Logitech G413 has the same muted black chassis, responsive mechanical switches, and Lightsync RGB lighting that you’ll find in much more expensive Logitech models. It is an excellent choice for those who don’t want a gaming keyboard, as well as those who are just getting started.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-leftover-deals-2022-1/
How to Play Nintendo Online with a Stream Deck and other Nintendo Consoles (I’m all about the fun, but what I’m not all about)
Everyone should be in the game. If you’ve been puttering around with only the one stock Joy-Con controller that came with your Nintendo Switch, pick up another official Nintendo Joy-Con so you have a friend to beat in Super Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. The two halves can be detached from each other and used as two controllers in certain games, so for $64 you could be enjoying four-player free-for-alls.
The Elgato Stream Deck is used by streamers. It lets you automate basic tasks—like switching scenes and going live—but you can actually use it for all sorts of things. Pair it with IFTTT to post Instagram photos to Twitter or control your Zoom calls.
Our top webcam pick for most people is on sale. This updated model does away with the integrated ring light of the original but offers much better image software. Video picture settings can be tweaked in the Razer Synapse app, but honestly, the Kiyo X looks great out of the box.
The 50-inch QLED TCL is THE BEST WIRELED GAME CHANNEL HOSPSET FOR YOUR OBSERVATIONS
In our Best Wired Gaming Headset guide, the Arctis Prime is our top choice under $100—and now it’s under $50! You get rich and expansive sound and a retractable mic in a body that is comfortable enough to wear all day. The quality of the build is superior to the Arctis 1. Quietening ear cups are a good way to keep out unwanted sound.
The 30 percent discount is shown when you click the coupon button. The little cube is reviewed by Eric Ravenscraft of WIRED. He puts it under his couch for easy charging without any wires in sight. There are three outlets and three plug-ins.
We like our favorite TVs made by TCL. In fact, when somebody asks for a recommendation for the best-value 4K TV, we point them right to this 55-inch QLED TCL. It comes with a built-in streaming service. If you spend a lot of money on image quality, you won’t find anything better.
The Apple TV 4K is the streaming box to get, if you like to use your own voice to control your watch. The new second generation model has an improved voice remote.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-leftover-deals-2022-1/
Top Five Best Roku’s for Streaming, Dolby Vision, and Beats Fit Pro: Top 10 Amazon Prime Day Leftover Deals
I’ve used Sanus mounts for years, and this one has been a favorite because it’s easy to tilt upward or downward and side to side, or to extend, yet it also feels solid. If you want your TV to stay up, a piece of clear metal is the best choice. You can either push the FLT1 against the wall to save room or you can tilt it to get a better view from wherever you are. It will work with almost all TVs that weigh 80 pounds or less and have screens measuring between 32 and 70 inches.
We like the interface of Roku because it’s simple to use and it gets you to your content in a few minutes. The streaming sticks take up very little space, and this one supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The cheaper Express 4K Plus is currently discounted by 15%. Can’t decide? We have a guide for picking the best Roku for you.
The JBL Clip 4 is one of our favorite small speakers. It’s cheap and waterproof, and it includes a carabiner clip at the top so you can clip it to your bag. The controls are large and easy to use, and it sounds really good.
The Beats Fit Pro are the best workout buds for Apple users due to its squishy ear tips and elegant fins, which may be a little big for smaller ears. They have the Apple H1 chip and Pair with Apple products, but also have an app forAndroid that has one touch pairing, a fit test, and custom controls.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-leftover-deals-2022-1/
The Polk Signa S4: An affordable, wireless speaker for the teeny-strange-sounding-laptop-level
Regardless of the laptop speakers a manufacturer brags about, they’re going to sound tinny and small. Although these wireless Bluetooth speakers and 6.5-inch, 100-W subwoofer are hardly audiophile-grade equipment, they’ll provide a significant sound quality upgrade for listening to music, watching movies, and playing video games.
Even though our reviewer was skeptical when testing this speaker for his guide to the Best Bluetooth Speakers, he came away impressed because of its ability to make music sound good no matter where you place it in a room. Even outdoors on a covered patio, its three upward-firing drivers spread music around to create a full listening experience.
The Polk Signa S4 is the most affordable soundbar in our guide and it offers the best sound and room-filling bass for not much money.
You can have a free gift card if you order the new device from the internet giant. You can use it to get a case or wireless earbuds. You don’t have to compromise in the way of features, from wireless charging to excellent cameras to the 90 hertz AMOLED screen on the Pixel 7.
Even though the A series ofsamsung tablets is advertised as the economical choice the A8 has some impressive features such as a metal case and speakers. This model has an upgrade that features 128 gigabytes of storage and a 10.8 inch display.
You can upgrade to a bigger, more powerful Android tablet for a little more. The Tab S7 Plus has a bigger screen, brighter colors, deeper blacks, and a faster screen refresh rate that will feel smooth every time you interact with it. If you use the DeX mode, it’s possible to work on it.
The Fujifilm Versa 3 Instant-Film, Point-and-Shoot Camera for Exercise, Health, and Watches
Insta360’s One RS (8/10, WIRED Recommends) brings interchangeable lenses to the action camera. This version features the typical action camera lens and compares well with the GoPro Hero series cameras. See our Best Action Cameras guide for more details.
Relive the glory days of film photography with this instant-film, point-and-shoot camera from Fujifilm. It comes with a 10-pack of film. In a world of digital cameras that can make thousands of photographs and phones that can serve as mobile darkrooms, there is still something timeless about a camera that spits out a physical photograph.
Everyone seems to have a printer, but friends always ask if they have one since they need it to print something. This color printer also copies, scans, and faxes over Wi-Fi, and it uses widely available Canon Inkjet ink that you can find on Amazon or any major electronics retailer.
The Versa 3 is a good buy for anyone looking for a no-nonsense fitness tracker, even though it was only just announced, because it grants you access to Fitbit’s excellent app that lets you track workouts and health data, such as heart rate and runs. It’ll last for six hours on a charge, and there’s Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa included, too.
The Vvoactive line of watches are not as hulking as most of the other ones. The heart rate and sleep data can be tracked with the Vivoactive 4, and it can be put into the Connect app. Calendar notifications are also handled by it.
The 50th Anniversary Deals Event: Exclusive Daily Deals and Technical Support for Smartphones, Tablets, and Charged Microwave Devices
The deals event runs through November 1, and is part of the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations. There are a variety of new and old products on sale. The company is offering a few exclusive daily deals until the event ends, so make sure to check back if the device you’re after isn’t on sale just yet. Here are a few of the best deals right now.
If you use the program, you can get a discount on almost everything, even if you do not have a device to trade in. You can get a variety of brands of phones, tablets, and watches if you want them, in good condition and even cracked. You should always check elsewhere before buying more for your device. There are a few websites and services that we recommend to you. Make sure your device is factory-reset before trading it in.
Note that Samsung says that if you do not send in your trade-in device, or if it doesn’t meet the eligibility requirements, the company “reserves the right to disable your new Samsung product remotely.”
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-week-deals-october-24/
Black Friday Deals on Electronics and Phones: A Tale of Three Flips & Three Phones (with an appendix by Jordi Clarke)
I miss the dramatics of physically hanging up a phone at the end of a conversation. The Flip4 might be the one for you if you are looking for alamming your phone shut. It looks like a normal smartphone, but it folds in half to become a really compact device in your bag or pocket. And yes, you can end calls by closing the device.
It may sound vain, but the Samsung QN900B (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is really pretty. The screen is thin, yet you get an uncompromising visual spectacle. The 8K resolution has the highest quality processing and most detailed picture available. The interface is not great, and there isn’t a lot of 8k content to consume. This deal is also available at Amazon.
If you think Black Friday and Cyber Monday are only times to save on your gifts, you’re wrong. Best Buy is having a sale that lasts until December 11, giving you time to shop if you missed out on Cyber Week. We’ve rounded up discounts on TVs, soundbars, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and headphones, some of which are seeing the same if not better price drops. These deals aren’t all exclusive to Best Buy either.
The prettiest TV are on sale: The Vizio M-Series Elevate 5.1.2 and the best MacBook Air (7/10, WIRED Recommendations)
It’d make sense for a tv to look nice since it is the center of your living room. Right now, the prettiest TV we’ve seen is on sale. The Sony A90J has an attractive screen, fast processing, and a user-friendly interface. It has weird legs at the end, so you’ll want to wall-mount it unless you have a super-long TV stand.
The Vizio M-Series Elevate 5.1.2 is the snazzier version of our favorite soundbar for under $500. The Elevate is Vizio’s version of the sleek Sonos design, with more rounded edges and a darker charcoal color. You’ll get all the benefits of Dolby Atmos surround sound at a lower price.
During Cyber Monday and Black Friday, this price was the same. The newest MacBook Air (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best Apple laptop for most people. The design is sleek and the charging cord is a crowd favorite. You’ll also get solid battery life, which definitely comes in handy.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-december-10-2022/
The Lenovo Tab P 11 Plus, Android 10 Plus, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 SE: A Weekend Deal for End-of-The-Right Deals
I grew up in the age of computer rooms, so I tend to get nostalgic for that classic window pane design. The Dell XPS 13 Plus is not the Windows of old. This upgrade to our favorite has a high-performing processor, an invisible trackpad and a missing keyboard.
Apple recently updated its most basic iPad with a slim-beaks design and an Apple A14 chip. Like on the iPad Air, the Touch ID sensor is integrated into the power button that sits on the top edge of the slate. The rear camera has been upgraded to 12 megapixels instead of 8. But, perhaps most important, the 12-MP selfie camera has been moved to the center of the iPad (in landscape mode), so you’ll no longer have to uncomfortably stare to the side during video calls. There is good news and bad news. It is better than what we saw on Cyber Monday, and it makes the slate more accessible.
At 12.4 inches, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 SE is one of the largest Android tablets you can buy at this price. The LCD screen looks great, and even the speakers sound good, so it’s great for streaming your favorite series. Just know there’s no headphone jack, and the performance can be stuttery now and then.
The Lenovo Tab P 11 Plus is one of the best of the Android tablets out there. It’s a great device for playing games, putting on a movie, or increasing your productivity, and it’s pretty fast for the money. If the latter is your goal, this tablet has a Productivity Mode when a Bluetooth keyboard connects for a more desktop-like interface. Just know that it won’t receive Android 12L.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-december-10-2022/
Fitting a Small Galaxy Watch with an Android Smartphone: A Review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (7/10, WIRED) and Jabra Elite 7 Running Headsets
I have tiny little hands, so some smartwatches look bulky and oversized on me. The Lily Sport is our favorite small Garmin smartwatch, and it’s perfect for smaller wrists like mine. The size doesn’t make it any less cute, and the screen tracks your fitness data, too.
If you want to pair a smartwatch with your Android phone, look no further. The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is great, especially if you have a Samsung phone, offering the ability to see and respond to notifications, reliable fitness tracking, and two-day battery life. The watch itself is attractive and comfortable too—a combination you don’t always get.
Runners rejoice: The Sony LinkBuds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are awesome for safely listening to music without drowning the rest of the world out. The design of these buds has a hole in the center to let natural sounds pass through while still playing your preferred music. Just know there’s no wireless charging embedded into the case, so you’ll have to plug it in to juice ’em back up.
Whether you’re taking on the treadmill or lifting weights, the Jabra Elite 7 are our favorite headphones to use for workouts. You get an IP57 rating for water and dust resistance, smooth silicone on the buds themselves, and superb sound. You can adjust the levels of the app to personalize your listening experience.
The Verge Deals Post-Christmas Specials: a sampling of obscured headphones and an SSD for $49.99$ at Best Buy
Just in case Santa didn’t make it to your house this year, we’re bringing you a handful of post-Christmas content. Unlike the big man that lives in the north, the team at The Verge Deals works hard all year to make sure it has the best discounts for you to see. The discounts available right now are a bit sparse, but we’ve still managed to wrangle a handful that we think are worth looking into if you’re looking for something to treat yourself.
Nanoleaf’s smaller light panels come in different shapes and light up with over 16 million colors. Expansion kits can be added to create larger, abstract geometric shapes of light.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are discounted to $249 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $329). If you are looking for a cheap pair of noise canceling headphones, they are still worth a look even though their lowest price has ever been. Living up to their name, the Bose headphones are remarkably comfortable, in addition to providing excellent noise cancellation. While the QuietComfort 45 headphones can’t be used while charging and lack audio support over USB-C, the solid battery life should ensure that these occasions are rare. Our review can be read here.
If you’re running out of space on your PC or PlayStation 5, the 2TB WD Black SN850 SSD is currently available for $229.99 at Best Buy. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on this drive, which usually costs $359.99. The price is a little high but it has a great deal of storage in a single drive, and it makes it compatible with the Sony PS5 video game console.
M.2 storage is much easier to install than older methods, and it’s also more convenient to place them in a motherboards or other device with an M.2 slot. SSDs also offer much faster transfer speeds than older SATA storage methods, allowing files to be moved around quickly and games to load faster.
Weekend Deals on Indoor Tech Essentials: from TVs to Wireless Earbuds, and Bluetooth Speakers from Sony, ANK, and JBL
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s a pretty dark and cool time of year, which makes it a good time to consider your indoor tech essentials. From TVs to wireless earbuds, this weekend’s list of deals is sure to keep you occupied inside. Be sure to check out our deals roundup from earlier in the week, where you’ll still find discounts on work-from-home gear and more headphones.
Sony makes excellent soundbars that fit easily under TVs, but they tend to cost a few hundred dollars more than their counterparts. There is a good chance to grab one of these soundbar/wireless subwoofer combo on sale. You can get a higher quality bar from this one, as it can even imitate the sound of Dolby Atmos for better audio.
A solid little Bluetooth speaker like this one from Anker can quickly become one of your best musical friends. I like how simple and easy to touch the controls are (great for no-look presses from the shower). You’ll get a lot of bathing in during the 24 hours you have between charges because there isn’t much charging time.
The Xtreme 2 from JBL is a perfect accessory to bring with you camping, on road trips, or to set up on the patio. I like that it is waterproof, so you can throw it into a pool, and that it has 15 hours of playtime (more than enough for that post-ski dance party). We’ve seen this price before, but it’s still a great deal on a large Bluetooth speaker.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-january-28-2023/
The Frame: A 75-inch TV for Upping Your Home Viewing Games with a Sega-Centensior Quantum Dot
If you want to hide a 75-inch screen from view, check out The Frame. This gorgeous screen masquerades as an artwork on the wall, with thousands of famous paintings to choose from. It’s a pretty neat party trick, and great for those who have design-focused living rooms.
If you want to watch the last two football games before the Superbowl, now is a good time to buy a Neo QLED from SAMSUNG. In addition to the excellent color you’ll get from quantum dots, this TV comes with a center pedestal stand, which makes it easier to place the hulking thing on existing furniture.
We like that this 2-in-1 actually works as a tablet, we don’t like its trackpad much but we do think it does a good job. You can use the lovely display on the screen to draw, take notes, or even do anything on a screen, if you use the keyboard. Just know that Samsung is expected to announce new versions of these laptops soon, which is likely why the prices are dipping now.
We’re big fans of the latest Macbook Pro for its good performance and battery life. We do wish that this smaller version had the same number of ports as the larger 14- and 16-inch variants, but that makes this model easier to lug around and work on anywhere.
If you have a high-end TV and sound system, you will be amazed at how good 4K video can be. With its significantly higher bit-rates and lossless audio, I highly recommend this Sony unit if you’re looking to up your home viewing game.