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The Korg Handytraxx Play finally got me learning to scratch
1 Apr 2026, 2:30 pm by Terrence O’Brien
About 20 years ago, I bought a turntable with the idea that it would be a staple of my music-making setup. I dreamed of learning to scratch and digging through dollar bin vinyl for samples. Instead, it just got hooked up to a stereo. But a few months ago, I got my hands on the Korg Handytraxx Play. While it still sat around collecting dust longer than I’d like to admit, it finally helped me accomplish a goal I’ve had for more than two decades – I started learning to scratch.
The Handytraxx is completely self-contained. It’s a battery-powered turntable in a suitcase with a built-in speaker and fader. It tucks away neatly like a piece of lug …
A YouTuber channeled his distaste for the PS5’s design into slick console covers
1 Apr 2026, 2:00 pm by Cameron Faulkner
The PlayStation 5’s curvy design is divisive. The Verge‘s Andrew Webster called it a “robotic clam” in his 2020 review, which is actually kind of endearing. Personally, I kind of got over hating it sometime during the past almost-six years of its existence. Small form factor PC enthusiast Devyn Johnston is someone who did not get over it. He was so not over it that he made and is now selling BoxPlates, $89.99 snap-on console covers that fundamentally change how the PS5 looks.
With the BoxPlates on, the PS5’s design goes from curvy to flat. There’s an unmistakable infusion of the Xbox One S / X design language in the plates. About 60 percent …
Nintendo is weathering the storm
1 Apr 2026, 1:30 pm by Andrew Webster
Things aren’t going so well in the video game industry. Consoles are getting more expensive, games are shutting down, layoffs are prevalent, the live-service space is a mess, major platforms are entering eras of uncertainty, and AI is infiltrating the medium in frustrating ways. Finding a bright spot is rare. But amid all of that, one company has managed to stay the course: Nintendo, which has navigated this tumultuous period by largely ignoring trends and focusing on what it does best.
Let’s look at just the last few weeks as an example. Nintendo has managed to keep a consistent release schedule over the Switch 2’s first year, and in March …
Today is the final day to save up to $150 on a PS5 before the price goes up
1 Apr 2026, 1:21 pm by Cameron Faulkner
The cost of the PlayStation Portal and every PlayStation 5 console is going up tomorrow, April 2nd, by as much as $150 in some cases. That means time is running out if you want to save yourself the money you’d soon have to spend to secure a PS5, which is why I’m going to point you in the right direction to get a console before the changes take effect. I also found a deal if you’re okay with buying a refurbished model.
If you want the slim PS5 console with or without a disc drive, there’s no need to pay full retail price. Right now, you can grab a refurb model (with minor cosmetic imperfections but tested to perform like new with a one-year warranty) from Sony’s PlayStation Direct storefront starting at $399. That’s how much the Digital Edition costs, while the slim version with the disc drive is going for $449. Both are $100 lower than the retail cost as of April 1st. Sony is also selling the original model with a disc drive (and a smaller 825GB SSD compared to 1TB in the refurbished slim versions) for $399. You’ll find those options below.
At this point, I see little reason to suggest spending more at retailers for a new console; once the price increases on April 2nd, you’ll have figured out a way to save $200 compared to buying new, maximizing the leftover cash you would otherwise spend on games and accessories. But, hey, it’s possible that you might have a gift card or another motivating factor to buy from a different retailer. If so, don’t let me stop you!
If you want to pick up a PS5 through traditional retailers, the slim Digital Edition (now with 825GB of storage, following a downgrade in October) is available for $499 from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Sony, and GameStop. The model with the disc drive, meanwhile, is available through the end of today for $549 from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Sony.
If you’re hoping to snag a refurbished PlayStation 5 Pro, you’re out of luck, as there’s currently no refurb option available via Sony. You’ll need to buy it new to get Sony’s most powerful console, which will cost you $749 until April 2nd ($899 afterward). It’s available in its usual 2TB configuration from Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Sony.
Lastly, today is your last day to save on the PlayStation Portal, which will jump from $199 to $249 tomorrow. You can buy it at its regular price at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and through Sony via PS Direct. Sony has been steadily enhancing the handheld remote player’s capabilities since its 2023 debut, and what started out as a gadget you could use strictly over Wi-Fi to view and control your PS5 games now offers cloud-based streaming with a PS Plus Premium Plus subscription. Sony also recently rolled out an option that can push a higher-bitrate 1080p resolution to the handheld from your PS5, assuming your Wi-Fi connection can handle it.
AI can push your Stream Deck buttons for you
1 Apr 2026, 12:38 pm by Jess Weatherbed
If you’re tired of controlling Stream Deck devices by manually pushing buttons, then good news: Elgato will now let you delegate that task to a chatbot instead. The Stream Deck 7.4 software update released today introduces Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, allowing AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Nvidia G-Assist to find and activate Stream Deck actions on your behalf.
“You still set up actions in Stream Deck app the same way you always have. MCP adds a new way to trigger them,” Elgato said in its announcement. “Once everything is connected, you can type or speak requests and your AI tool will trigger the matching Stream Deck act …
Baidu’s robotaxis froze in traffic, creating chaos
1 Apr 2026, 10:39 am by Robert Hart
Numerous robotaxis operated by Chinese tech giant Baidu froze in a major city on Tuesday, reportedly trapping passengers inside, stranding them on highways, and causing at least one accident in snarled traffic.
Police in Wuhan confirmed receiving multiple reports of Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis stopping in the middle of streets and being unable to move. Police said no injuries have been reported and that preliminary investigations suggest an unspecified “system failure” is responsible for the outage.
The best deals to shop during the last few hours of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
1 Apr 2026, 1:14 am by Sheena Vasani
Amazon loves to manufacture an event. March is historically a dry spell for deals; however, with Amazon’s third annual Big Spring Sale, which runs through 11:59PM PT tonight, the retail behemoth is hoping to lure in would-be shoppers with the promise of steep(ish) savings and discounts on more seasonal, spring-centric items to hold folks over until Prime Day surfaces at the onset of summer.
The bulk of the deals we’ve seen over the past week aren’t quite on par with Black Friday or Prime Day, and, as with most shopping events, not everything on sale is worth picking up. That said, Amazon’s latest sale still represents one of the first big opportunities we’ve seen this year to save — and bypass some tariff-induced pain —especially since some of our favorite gadgets are still matching their lowest prices to date, including robot vacuums, headphones, and charging accessories.
To help you sift through it all, we’re focusing squarely on the gadgets that are actually worth picking up, many of which we’ve tested and recommend even at full price. Many last-minute deals remains, though, we’ve begun to see price increases on select products, and availability isn’t certain as we enter the final hours of Amazon’s spring promo.
Smart home deals
Echo Show 8 (2025)
The updated Echo Show 8 features an 8.7-inch display with 720p resolution, wider viewing angles, and higher contrast. It includes a 13-megapixel camera, new stereo speakers, and supports Alexa Plus, while doubling as a smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter, and Thread. Read our review.
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Echo Show 11 (2025)
The Echo Show 11 features an 11-inch screen and 1080p resolution. It includes Alexa Plus and can be used as a smart home hub with support Thread, Matter, and Zigbee smart home protocols. Read our review.
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- The Echo Spot is on sale for $49.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is $5 more than its best price to date. The tiny, Alexa-enabled gadget features a customizable 2.83-inch screen that can display a slew of info at a glance, such as the weather and various reminders, and it serves as a handy alarm clock for your bedside, should you need one. It also sounds surprisingly good for its size and lets you control compatible smart home devices with your voice, including your lights. Read our review.
- The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL is currently on sale at Amazon for $134.99 ($45 off), matching its best price to date. The color-changing smart lamp offers preset scenes to help you set the mood, but it also lets you create lighting effects. It’s a Bluetooth speaker as well, one that delivers decent sound and syncs with your lights. Plus, thanks to Matter support, it’ll work with all major smart home platforms, including Amazon Alexa. Read our review.
Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty air purifier
Coway’s surprisingly efficient Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty is compact enough to fit in any corner of your home and offers a three-stage filtration system, including a true HEPA filter.
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Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
Meross makes a handy add-on that can transform a variety of garage door models into smart doors that you can open remotely. It works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
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- You can grab an Amazon Smart Plug for $19.99 ($5 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is the lowest price we’ve seen this year. The basic plug lets you add Alexa-enabled smarts to traditional gadgets — including lamps, coffee makers, and other indoor electronics — allowing you to schedule or control them with your voice or the Alexa app.
Birdbuddy Pro (solar)
Birdbuddy’s charming, camera-equipped feeder identifies and snaps shots of each bird that stops by, supplementing its 5-megapixel stills with insightful facts via an app. The solar roof helps keep the camera’s battery topped up even when it’s cloudy outside.
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Govee Table Lamp 2
Govee’s Table Lamp 2 is way more fun than your average table lamp. The color-changing device boasts built-in scheduling and more than 60 dynamic lighting effects, including preset scenes for various holidays. You can even create custom color combos for when “Dandelion” and other presets just aren’t cutting it.
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- You can buy two Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim smart plugs on sale for $21.99 ($8 off) at Amazon, which is $2 shy of the bundle’s all-time low price. The basic plug lets you add smart features to traditional gadgets like fans and lamps, and it offers energy monitoring, so you can keep tabs on how much power you’re consuming — which is helpful if you’re trying to cut down on your electricity bill. It’s also compatible with Matter, meaning you can connect it to multiple smart home platforms for voice control.
- Govee’s 11.8-foot Envisual TV Backlight T2 is on sale for $69.99 ($70 off) at Amazon (with Prime) and directly from Govee, which is $2 more than its lowest price to date. Designed for 55-and 65-inch TVs, the backlight uses a dual-camera system to match on-screen colors in real time, allowing you to create immersive lighting behind your display. It also features bright RGBIC lighting effects, syncs with music, and supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control.
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip
Kasa’s aptly titled Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip features six smart outlets with surge protection, each of which can be individually controlled via Alexa or Google Home. It also has three non-smart USB-A ports for powering phone chargers and other small devices.
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SwitchBot Bot
If you’ve ever wished you had a robot that could push a button for you, that’s precisely what the SwitchBot Bot does. It’s simple, smart, and works on anything with a button. Stick it on the device you want to turn on or off, and you’re set.
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- The Aura Carver Mat is on sale for $143 ($36 off) at Amazon, which is its best price of the year. The 10.1-inch digital picture frame features a 1280 x 800 HD display and lets you easily add photos and videos via the Aura app, which offers unlimited cloud storage and lets loved ones contribute images remotely. Unlike more feature-heavy frames like Nixplay’s, the Carver prioritizes simplicity and design, with a white inset mat that mimics the look of a more traditional matted frame.
- The Lutron Diva Caseta is available for $99.95 ($25 off) on Amazon right now, which is $10 shy of its lowest price to date. The smart dimmer kit lets you add smart controls to your existing lights without requiring new bulbs. It includes a dimmer switch, a Pico remote, and a hub, allowing you to control lighting through the Lutron app, set schedules, or adjust brightness from anywhere. It’s also easy to install without a neutral wire and works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other major smart home platforms.
Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen)
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Nixplay Classic 10.1-inch HD Touch Screen photo frame
Nixplay’s 10.1-inch digital picture frame lets you upload photos and videos through its Android and iOS app or via email. It also offers a touchscreen and auto-rotation, so images automatically adjust to either portrait or landscape orientation.
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Govee Smart LED Bulb (four-pack)
Govee’s 800-lumen A19 bulbs can be controlled with either your phone or a smart speaker. You can also set the hubless smart bulbs — which work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant — to adjust their brightness and color automatically in time with your music using your phone’s built-in microphone.
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- Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor is on sale for $49.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, just $5 shy of its best price to date. The budget-friendly gizmo can track your indoor air quality and send alerts via Alexa when it worsens. You can also set up Alexa Routines so that compatible devices — including air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and fans — automatically turn on or off in response. Read our review.
- You can buy the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug for $22.08 (about $8 off) at Amazon, which is $2 shy of its best price to date. The weather-resistant, IP44-rated plug is designed for outdoor use, allowing you to add smarts to everything from string lights to sprinklers. It features two outlets and supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri for voice control. You can also use it to set schedules, and the smart plug offers sunrise and sunset timers so that connected devices turn on or off accordingly.
Nuki Smart Lock
The Nuki Smart Lock is the most advanced retrofit smart lock we’ve tested, with a compact design and lightning-fast locking. It’s also incredibly easy to install and supports Wi-Fi and Matter over Thread.
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Google Nest Thermostat
Google’s Matter-compatible Nest Thermostat is a simple thermostat with a minimalist, mirrored-finish screen. It doesn’t automatically adjust to your habits, but it’s easy to install, controllable with your phone, and compatible with most HVAC systems. It also supports the new Matter standard, unlike the Nest Learning Thermostat. Read our review.
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Charging accessory deals
Anker Nano 45W charger with display
Anker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.
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Anker 621 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)
Anker’s 621 Magnetic Battery is a slim, 5,000mAh charger that can attach magnetically to the back of any MagSafe-ready iPhone.
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- The Anker Nano Charging Station is on sale for $33.99 ($16 off) at Amazon, matching its best price to date. The travel-friendly power strip can charge up to six devices via a pair of AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports. It delivers up to 67W of power, which is enough to charge a laptop or keep multiple smaller devices topped off at once, while its flat design and 5-foot cord make it easy to use in small spaces.
- The Ugreen 145W 3-Port Power Bank is on sale at Amazon and Ugreen’s online storefront for around $65.64 ($25 off), which is its best price to date. The 25,000mAh power bank features a pair of USB-C ports and one USB-A port that can output a combined 145W of power, allowing you to charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro to over 50 percent capacity in just 30 minutes. It should be able to charge most laptops at least once, or smaller devices several times, and can charge in about two hours with a 65W charger. It also features a handy digital display that shows the remaining battery life.
Anker MagGo Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger
The latest version of Anker’s magnetic MagGo charging pads supports 15W Qi2 and has a five-foot USB-C cable.
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Baseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 100W
Baseus’ slick USB-C charger supports 100W passthrough and takes a puck-like form when not in use, with male connectors on either side that retract inward with a quick tug.
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- Ugreen’s MagFlow Charging Stand is currently on sale at Amazon for $21.97 ($14 off), its lowest price to date. The adjustable, magnetic stand can prop up your phone in StandBy mode and delivers up to 7.5W of power to MagSafe-compatible devices. It also features a separate Qi charging pad on the base, allowing you to top off a pair of wireless earbuds or another compatible device simultaneously.
- Ugreen’s Nexode 65W USB-C Charger is on sale for $24.97 ($15 off) at Amazon, which is just $2 shy of its best price to date. The small GaN adapter delivers up to 65W of power and can charge a MacBook Air to around 50 percent in about 30 minutes. It also features a pair of USB-C ports and one USB-A port, so you can also charge three smaller devices at once.
Anker Laptop Power Bank
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Twelve South PlugBug
The Twelve South PlugBug is a wall charger with several USB-C ports and support for Apple’s handy Find My feature, which lets you locate it via your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
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Jackery Explorer 240D
The Explorer 240D is a 256Wh DC-only portable power station that features four USB ports and a 2-in-1 handle that doubles as a USB-C cable.
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Robot vacuum deals
Deebot X8 Pro Omni
The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni features an extendable mop that can clean itself and 18,000Pa of suction power. It also comes with a multifunction dock that can refill the robovac using an integrated water tank and move dirty water into a separate waste tank to prevent it from dragging stains across your home.
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Narwal Flow
The Flow has one of the best roller mops we tested, and it offers top-notch vacuuming and excellent obstacle avoidance. It can also hook directly into your plumbing, and while a low mop lift and some navigation issues hold it back, it’s ideal for tackling hard floors like tile.
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- The newer Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is also available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Ecovacs for $679 ($621 off), which is its best price to date. It’s very similar to the aforementioned X8 Pro Omni, but it’s able to capitalize on Ecovacs’ Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology, which can suck up dust and debris more easily for a more thorough clean.
- The Dreame L10s Pro Ultra is on sale for around $349.98 ($50 off) at Amazon and directly from Dreame with coupon code L10PUXM. The robovac / mop hybrid offers a respectable 7,000Pa of suction along with an extendable mop that can reach closer to edges. Its self-cleaning dock washes the mop pads with hot water and dries them with hot air. Plus, it can empty its own dustbin, refill its own water tank, and even automatically dispense cleaning solution.
- Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra is on sale for $849.99 ($550 off) at Amazon, which is its best price of the year and $100 more than its all-time low. It was our top robovac pick before the Matic came along, in large part due to its sonic mop, which vibrates up to 4,000 times per minute and extends to clean corners and baseboards. It also delivers 10,000Pa of suction and features dual rubber roller brushes, along with AI obstacle avoidance and Matter support, so you can connect it to any major smart home platform.
Roborock Q10 S5 Plus
A budget robot vacuum and mop without a multifunction dock. It has AI-powered obstacle avoidance, sonic mopping, auto mop lifting, and an auto-empty dock.
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Speaker deals
Echo Dot Max
The Echo Dot Max features a flat design and a redesigned sound system, which delivers nearly three times the bass as its predecessor. It also offers improved conversation detection and better noise filtering, thanks to Amazon’s new AZ3 chip. Read our review.
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- The Amazon Echo Studio is on sale for $189.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which matches its all-time low price. Like the smaller Echo Dot Max, the Echo Studio supports Alexa Plus and is compatible with Matter, Thread, and Zigbee so it can double as a smart home hub. Unlike the Dot Max, though, it supports spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, delivering fuller, room-filling sound. In our tests, it even sounded better than Apple’s second-gen HomePod. Read our review.
- If you’re looking for a relatively affordable Bluetooth speaker, you can pick up Soundcore’s tiny Select 4 Go at Amazon and Soundcore’s online storefront starting at $22.99 ($12 off), which nearly matches its best-ever price. The portable, IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof speaker can float in a pool and lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge. You can also charge it via USB-C or pair it with a second Go speaker for richer, stereo sound.
Ultimate Ears Miniroll
The UE Miniroll is a funky, disc-shaped Bluetooth speaker that can get surprisingly loud — especially if you make use of its support for Auracast, which lets you pair it with other Miniroll speakers. It provides up to 12 hours of continuous playback, and thanks to its IP67 rating, it’s ready for your next pool session.
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- You can buy the stylish Marshall Willen II for $89.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sweetwater, which is one of its better prices to date. The lightweight Bluetooth speaker features an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, along with a built-in fastening strap, making it easy to carry on outdoor adventures. It also features a mic for hands-free calls and up to 17 hours of battery life.
- The JBL Flip 7 has returned to around $109.95 ($40 off) — its second-best price to date — at Amazon, Best Buy, and REI. The portable gadget features several upgrades over its predecessor, including a more rugged design, an enhanced tweeter, and an additional two hours of playtime. It also features JBL’s AI Sound Boost technology, which can boost the speaker’s volume without introducing distortion. An IP68 rating, meanwhile, means you can use it by the pool, while a PushLock system lets you attach interchangeable accessories, such as the included wrist strap.
Headphone and earbud deals
Sonos Ace
The Sonos Ace are the company’s first set of wireless headphones. They feature a premium, comfortable build and active noise cancellation, along with compatibility with Sonos Arc and other Sonos soundbars. Read our review.
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Beats Studio Pro
The latest Beats Studio Pro feature improved noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort. They also support lossless audio over USB-C, making them the first Apple headphones to do so. Plus, like other Beats headphones, they offer native support for a range of iOS and Android features. Read our review.
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- The Beats Solo 4 are down to $119.99 ($80 off) at Amazon in several colors. This is the best price we’ve seen so far this year, though it’s nowhere near the best-ever price of $79 we saw during the holidays. These wireless headphones lack active noise cancellation, but they do support lossless playback over USB-C (or 3.5mm) for detailed, clear sound, along with spatial audio. They’re also platform-agnostic, and can last a whopping 50 hours on a single charge. Read our review.
- Soundcore’s Sport X20 earbuds are currently receiving a slight discount at Amazon and Walmart, where you can grab them for $69.99 ($10 off). The first-gen X10 were once our favorite pair of cheap workout earbuds, and the X20 takes things up a notch with more robust IP68 waterproofing, improved noise cancellation, and better sound overall.
AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review.
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Significantly smaller and lighter than their predecessors, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 also offer stronger noise cancellation, a crystal clear transparency mode, and lengthy battery life. Read our review.
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Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing’s Ear (a) earbuds have the same general design as the company’s previous earbuds — but you can get these in a snazzy yellow. They include ANC, more than decent sound quality, and other features like multipoint for just under $100. Read our impressions.
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- The CMF Headphones Pro, which have a unique bass- and treble-boosting slider, are available for an all-time low of around $67.55 ($31 off) from Amazon and Nothing. That isn’t much to pay for a set of cozy over-ear headphones, especially a clean-looking pair that offer 50 hours of battery life per charge with active noise cancellation turned on. A five minute charge via their USB-C port will net you four hours of listening time; you can also mix and match colors by purchasing an extra pair of ear cushions from Nothing for $25.
CMF Buds 2A
With 12.4mm drivers, active noise cancellation, and an IP54 rating, the CMF Buds 2A offer high-end features at an affordable price. You can also customize the sound, adjust ANC levels, and find the earbuds using the Nothing X app.
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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
The OpenRun Pro 2 are Shokz’s best bone conduction headphones yet, with better sound and more bass than their predecessor. Our reviewer Victoria Song praised their cozy fit as well as their USB-C charging (goodbye, proprietary charger!). Read our review.
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TV and streaming device deals
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (second-gen)
Amazon’s highest-end streaming stick supports Wi-Fi 6E and offers double the storage of its predecessor. It also displays widgets and artwork when idle, while continuing to offer a terrific selection of streaming apps. Plus, it runs on the new and improved Fire TV OS, which makes it easier to find something to watch.
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- The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is also on sale for $24.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which matches its lowest price to date. Like the 4K Max above, Amazon’s mid-tier streaming stick runs on the redesigned Fire TV OS and supports Dolby Atmos, but it offers only half the storage (8GB) and supports Wi-Fi 6 instead of Wi-Fi 6E.
- The latest Amazon Fire TV Cube is also on sale for $99.99 ($40 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The fast streaming device supports Wi-Fi 6E along with Dolby Atmos and all the major HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, and features an HDMI input that lets you connect devices like a cable box or game console. It also pulls double duty as a decent sounding speaker with support for Amazon Alexa, so you can control smart home devices and even navigate the Fire TV interface with your voice. Read our review.
Hisense U6 mini-LED TV (2025)
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Google TV Streamer (4K)
Google’s terrific TV Streamer (4K) is the company’s best attempt at a streaming device yet, with built-in ethernet, an excellent interface, and smart home compatibility with both Matter and Thread. Read our review.
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Fitness tracker and smartwatch deals
Amazfit Active 2
The Amazfit Active 2 delivers outsized value for the price. It looks spiffy and has a wide array of health tracking features, plus built-in GPS and AI chatbots to provide extra context to your data. Read our review.
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Fitbit Charge 6
The Fitbit Charge 6 features a haptic side button, an improved heart rate algorithm, turn-by-turn navigation with Google Maps, and the ability to broadcast your heart rate on certain Bluetooth gym equipment. Read our review.
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- The Fitbit Ace LTE is down to around $99.95 ($80 off) at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy, matching its best price to date. The fitness tracker is designed specifically for kids, with movement-based games that encourage physical activity. It also supports GPS location tracking, along with the ability to send messages and place calls to a limited number of contacts. However, keep in mind that a Fitbit Ace Pass subscription ($9.99 per month / $119.99 per year) is required for location tracking, messaging, and access to the Fitbit Arcade. Read our hands-on impressions.
- The entry-level Fitbit Inspire 3 has returned to its all-time low of $69.95 ($30 off) at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy. The basic fitness band nails the basics, providing heart rate, sleep, exercise, blood oxygen, and menstrual health tracking. It can also provide you with a sleep score every morning, along with tips for improving your sleep. You can also remove the Inspire 3 from its band and wear it as a necklace, which is less obtrusive but disables heart rate tracking. Read our hands-on impressions.
CMF Watch 3 Pro
Nothing’s slick-looking budget watch features a 1.43-inch OLED display, 131 sports modes, dual-band GPS, and a four-channel heart rate sensor. It also delivers up to 13 days of battery life under normal use and supports all your typical app integrations (Strava, Apple Health, etc.).
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Best e-reader deals
Kindle Colorsoft (16GB)
The 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is Amazon’s latest color e-reader. It features a 7-inch 300ppi screen, an adjustable frontlight, and a battery that can last up to eight weeks.
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Kindle Paperwhite (12th-gen)
Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite — aka our favorite ebook reader — is waterproof, has a seven-inch display, and lasts weeks per charge. Read our review.
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Kobo Libra Colour
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Kindle Kids (2024)
Amazon’s Kindle Kids is identical to the standard Kindle — meaning it packs a 300ppi display and support for USB-C charging — but comes with a case, an extended two-year warranty, and six months of Amazon Kids Plus.
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Other Verge-approved deals
Fanttik X9 Pro Portable Tire Inflator
Whether you primarily drive a car, motorcycle, or a bicycle, the one thing in common with all three modes of transport is the need for a well-inflated tire. This rechargeable 150psi inflator might just save you from a flat (or from being dangerously close to one) when you least expect it.
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Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro
Hoto’s rechargeable screwdriver is ideal for small repairs. It offers three torque modes, a rotational speed of up to 220RPM, and a helpful circular LED to illuminate dark spaces. The durable case also holds all 25 steel bits and an extension bar for getting into hard-to-reach places.
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Breville Barista Express
Breville’s Barista Express certainly isn’t the cheapest option out there, but it’s elegant, straightforward, and relatively easy to maintain.
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- Insta360’s Antigravity A1 is available starting at $1,279 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Antigravity’s online storefront through April 16th for the “Standard” set, which includes Vision Goggles, a remote control, a battery, a carrying case, and four spare propellers. The 360-degree drone can shoot 8K video at 30 frames per second, with the goggles letting you see exactly what the drone sees while it’s flying, providing you with a first-person view. As of February, you can use the goggles to practice flying without sending the drone into the air. In April, additional software updates will add voice controls, timelapse photography, and fun virtual effects.
MSI 32-inch 4K MAG 321UPX QD-OLED
The 321UPX offers an impressive 4K QD-OLED panel that has a near-instant .03ms response time and a 240Hz refresh rate. In addition to DisplayPort and two HDMI 2.1 ports, it features USB-C video-in support, which isn’t a standard feature among the competition.
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Razer Wolverine V3 Pro
Razer’s Wolverine V3 Pro is its first wireless controller for Xbox and PC. It features Hall effect sticks, mouse click-like hair triggers, swappable stick toppers, and six customizable buttons.
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Hoto PixelDrive Cordless Screwdriver
Hoto’s latest electric screwdriver delivers an adjustable 6Nm of torque, along with a built-in pixelated display that lets you check the battery life and other info.
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- The Hoto Mini Bike Tire Pump is on sale for $41.97 ($18 off) on Amazon, which matches its best price to date. The palm-sized device can quickly refill bike tires up to 150 PSI, inflating a 700×23C tire from flat to 80 PSI in about a minute. Powered by a 2,000mAh battery, it can inflate up to eight flat tires per charge, and it automatically shuts off once it reaches your preset pressure.
Slice Auto-Retractable Box Cutter
Slice’s retractable, finger-friendly ceramic blade is great for tearing through packing tape and cutting plastic wrapping. The comfy tool also features a sturdy, reinforced nylon handle and a hooked design that makes it easy to stow when not in use.
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Lofree Flow84
The Lofree Flow84 is a sleek, low-profile mechanical keyboard with a 75 percent layout and hot-swappable switches. It offers a nice typing feel and great build quality, though its customizability options are limited.
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Apple AirTag (first-gen)
Apple’s AirTag is unobtrusive, waterproof, and taps into the massive Find My network for out-of-range locating. Read our original review.
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- The latest Tile Mate is on sale for around $19 ($6 off) at Amazon, which is $5 shy of its best price to date. The platform-agnostic Bluetooth tracker helps you keep tabs on valuables within a 350-foot range and offers an IP68 water resistance rating along with two days of location history for free. It can also send SOS alerts, though you’ll need the $14.99-per-month Life360 Gold subscription to use that feature.
- Black & Decker’s rechargeable Furbuster is currently on sale at Amazon, Chewy, and The Home Depot for $84.99, $45 off its original list price. It’s a great handheld alternative that’s well-suited for picking up fur, dirt, and other unwanted debris, especially when you tack on the extra-long crevice tool or the included motorized pet brush.
Bissell Little Green Mini portable carpet cleaner
Look, a carpet cleaner is not a very Verge-y gadget. But we’ve all got carpets and / or upholstery to keep clean, right? Luckily, Bissell’s relatively compact cleaner does a great job of restoring fabrics to their original sheen with just a little elbow grease.
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Razer Kishi Ultra
The Razer Kishi Ultra is a mobile gaming controller that works with Android and iOS devices, as well as PC and select iPad models. The versatile USB-C gamepad features Hall effect triggers, reprogrammable buttons, and haptic feedback, as well as support for passthrough charging.
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- The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P gimbal stabilizer is on sale for around $99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Adorama, which is also its best price to date. The smartphone gimbal doubles as a selfie stick with a built-in tripod and telescoping arm. It can automatically follow you, adjust framing of your shots, and even start or stop recording with a wave of your hand. You can also pair it with one of DJI’s wireless mics, making it a handy tool for vlogging or filming on the go.
Keychron V1 Max
Keychron’s V1 Max supports Bluetooth, wired connectivity via USB-C, and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, with one USB-C receiver and one USB-A receiver included. It’s a reliable mechanical keyboard and likely to be good enough for most people.
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DJI Mic Mini (with one mic and two transmitters)
DJI’s small wireless mic delivers clearer audio than your phone or camera alone. It’s easy to connect via USB-C or Bluetooth, while dual transmitters let you record from farther away. Lightweight and discreet, it clips on or attaches magnetically so you can wear it while filming.
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- You can buy the latest iPad with Wi-Fi / 128GB of storage at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $299 ($50 off), which is $20 shy of its all-time low price. It offers twice the base storage of its predecessor and faster performance thanks to the inclusion of Apple’s A16 Bionic chip; however, it still lags behind its higher-end siblings in performance and doesn’t support the newest Apple Pencil, nor does it support any of the AI-based Apple Intelligence features baked into the latest iterations of iPadOS. Read our review.
Xbox Wireless Controller
Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller features a dedicated button for saving clips and screenshots, as well as sharing them online. It also offers Bluetooth support and a USB-C port for charging Microsoft’s play-and-charge rechargeable battery.
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Xreal One Pro
The Xreal One Pro project a huge virtual display that feels like a 171-inch screen, using micro-OLED panels, a 57-degree field of view, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by Xreal’s X1 chip, the smart glasses offer low-latency tracking with optional 6DoF spatial anchoring so your screen stays fixed in place. They also feature built-in speakers and work with a wide range of USB-C devices.
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Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light
Glocusent’s Bookmark Style Reading Light is perfect for those who burn the midnight oil reading. The clip-on USB light offers a lightweight design and multiple brightness levels, providing a soft, warm glow that’s dim enough that it won’t disturb anyone else trying to get some shut-eye nearby.
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- The Keurig K-Express coffee maker is on sale for around $66.49 ($44 off) at Amazon and Keurig’s online storefront, which is $20 shy of its all-time low. The small, single-serve brewer uses K-Cup pods and makes 8-, 10-, or 12-ounce drinks at the press of a button, with a “Strong Brew” option available if needed. It also features a removable 42-ounce reservoir that holds up to four cups, along with a removable drip tray that fits most travel mugs.
- The 20-ounce Yeti Rambler is on sale for $30.40 (about $8 off) directly from Yeti, which matches the best price we’ve seen on the handy Verge favorite. Made from durable, kitchen-grade stainless steel, it uses double-wall vacuum insulation to keep drinks hot or cold for hours. It’s also dishwasher-safe, features a leak-resistant lip, and sports a slim design that should fit most cupholders.
Grownsy Baby Nasal Aspirator
The Grownsy snot sucker comes with three interchangeable soft tips for a good fit and provides three levels of suction. Your kid might still hate it, but at least one of you will have an easier time with it.
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Update, March 31st: Adjusted to reflect current pricing / availability and several expired deals.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals
1 Apr 2026, 12:45 am by Cameron Faulkner
If you’re looking for the best time to get a deal this spring, it might very well be during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which runs through 11:59PM PT tonight. We’re still highlighting the best that the sale has to offer, including the many so-called “doorbuster” deals that will appear throughout the remainder of the seasonal shopping event.
Despite the fact that the sale will end in a few short hours, you can find deals on all sorts of consumer tech, from personal audio and home theater upgrades to steep discounts on video games, mobile accessories, and various doo-dads for tinkerers. Given that the sale coincides with the arrival of spring, you can also find deals on plenty of outdoor-friendly gear, including portable Bluetooth speakers, open-style earbuds, and more.
Amazon’s annual spring sale doesn’t require a Prime membership to participate in, either. Most of the deals are available to everyone, with big-name retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target matching Amazon’s pricing in many instances. There are sure to be some Prime-exclusive sales in the mix, so regardless of where you plan to shop, we’ve got you covered.
- The AirPods Pro 3 are nearly matching their best-ever price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
- Amazon is offering up to 50 percent off chargers from Anker and others for its Big Spring Sale
- You can grab a four-pack of Govee’s color-changing smart bulbs for just $27
- Anker’s power bank with built-in cables is one of my favorite gadgets, and it’s cheaper than usual
- Hisense’s 75-inch U6 mini-LED TV is cheaper than its 65-inch model
- Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are a whopping 39 percent off
- Belkin’s battery-equipped Switch 2 case is more than 35 percent off
- Here are our favorite spring cleaning deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
- The first Apple Home Key-ready smart lock with UWB is cheaper during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
- Beats’ gym-friendly Powerbeats Fit are $30 off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
- Dyson’s ultra-thin PencilVac Fluffycones is tougher to resist at $150 off
- Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is a great time to get a fancy, AI-powered bird feeder
- SteelSeries’ feature-packed Nova Pro Wireless headset is $80 off
- Here’s what Verge readers are buying during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
- Insta360’s last-gen Link 2C is fantastic 4K webcam now that it’s 20 percent off
- Anker’s 160W Prime Charger can power three devices at once, and it’s $50 off
- Nuki’s one-touch retrofit smart lock got its first-ever discount
- We handpicked the 24 best Big Spring Sale deals under $50
- Robot vacuums from Eufy and Roborock are over 50 percent for Amazon’s spring sale
- Anker’s wireless charging pad offers Qi2 speeds for $15
- Fitbit’s budget-friendly Inspire 3 is $30 off, matching its best price
- Govee’s color-changing smart lamps are on sale for up to 30 percent off
- Some of our favorite Apple tech is cheaper than ever during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
- The Sonos Ace are a hefty 25 percent off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
- The portable Fanttik X9 Pro tire inflator is down to its best price in months
- Woot is offering over 20 percent off Switch 2 controllers and games today
- Anker’s cute 45W GaN USB-C charger is under $30 for the first time.
- Keychron’s mechanical keyboards are up to 60 percent off
- The kid-friendly Fitbit Ace is $100, which matches its best price
- Two of my favorite color e-book readers are the cheapest they’ve been in months
- PDP’s wireless guitar controller has returned to its best price to date
- The pint-sized Sonos Roam 2 is more than 20 percent off this weekend
- Dreame’s self-cleaning L10s Pro Ultra is nearly $1,000 off its original list price
- Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months
- Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
- Microsoft’s go-to Xbox controller is selling at its best price of the year
- Hoto’s powerful PixelDrive electric screwdriver is 25 percent off
- Kasa’s Matter-compatible smart plugs are on sale for $11 a pop
- The Beats Studio Pro are nearly $200 off ahead of Amazon’s big spring sale
- Antigravity’s 360-degree drone is 20 percent off ahead of its next feature drop
- Several Sonos audio products got their first 2026 discounts
- Ecovacs’ Deebot X8 and X9 Pro Omni robovacs are nearly 50 percent off
- Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max and 4K Plus sticks are up to 50 percent off
- Amazon’s welcoming spring with a deal event starting March 25th.
- The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are some of the best wireless earbuds $170 can buy
- Google’s TV Streamer 4K doubles as a smart home hub and it’s on sale
End of today’s The Verge roundup.
