New lows hit Hisense’s 144Hz AirPlay mini-LED TVs with ‘Hey Google’ from $650 (Up to $450 off)

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New lows From $650
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We have featured a number of notable deals on the 2023 model Hisense smart TVs over the last month, but the Class U8 Series mini-LED models are now at new Amazon all-time lows. You’ll find the 75-inch variant selling for $1,149.99 shipped. Regularly $1,600 at Best Buy where it is now matched, you’re looking at $450 in savings and the lowest we can find. This is $50 under the sale price we featured in our recent Super Bowl TV roundup and the lowest price we have ever tracked on Amazon since its debut there last summer. Hit the fold for a closer look at the feature set and a deal on the smaller 55-inch model. 

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Journey Valentine’s Day sale 20% off: 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe stand, Apple Find My gear, more

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Now live 20% off

Journey has now launched its 2024 Valentine’s Day sale, loaded with MagSafe chargers, its latest Apple Find My gear, and more. While you will see the Journey Valentine’s Day sale being promoted on this page with a limited selection of discounted gear, you can save the same 20% on just about everything it offers right now anyway. The brand has had a number of new releases over the last couple months, headlined by its most powerful 15W MagSafe charging station yet and a range of Apple Find My-equipped wallets and item trackers, all of which are now on sale and back in-stock at the time of writing. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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CORSAIR’s USB 3.2 2×2 1,600MB/s portable SSD drops to $130 at Amazon (Reg. up to $185)

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Reg. $185 $130

Amazon is now offering the CORSAIR EX100U 2TB Portable USB-C Solid-State Drive for $129.99 shipped. This model launched in late 2022 at $190 and now carries a regular price of $185 directly from CORSAIR. While we did see it drop lower last summer and into the fall, today’s deal comes within $10 of the lowest we have tracked in the last 4 months to deliver $55 in savings. This model also clocks in at faster rates than most of the standard issue portable SSDs from the major brands at up to 1,600MB/s alongside support for USB 3.2 2×2. The USB-C connectivity joins out of the box compatibility with PC, Mac, and consoles, with a footprint “smaller than a credit card.” Head below for more details. 

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Furbo’s latest Cat Camera with 360-degree rotation, wand toy, more now 30% off at $154

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The official Furbo Amazon store is now offering its 360 Cat Camera at $154 shipped. Regularly $220, this smart pet camera has now dropped a solid 30% to deliver the lowest price we can find. We did see this model fall this low during the launch phase back in September, just before it landed at the same $155 for Black Friday, but it has now returned to holiday pricing for folks who may have missed out. As you might have seen in our launch coverage, this is a purpose-built smart camera that does a whole lot more than just keep an eye on your furry friends. It features a rotating base so you can always keep them in frame when you’re out of the house, all while delivering 1080p video feeds directly to your smartphone with color night vision and 2-way audio. It also comes with a detachable feather wand toy you can control remotely as well as the ability to toss them some treats. Head below for more details. 

Save $50 on Razer’s Viper V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse with 90-hour battery from $100

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Amazon is now offering the Razer Viper V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse from $99.99 shipped. Regularly $150, this is up to $50 in savings and the lowest price we can find. The now $100 white model is at a new Amazon all-time low, while the black variant will run you $119.99, coming within $8 or so of the Amazon low. Weighing in at 58 grams, Razer says this model is among the “lightest esports mice ever created,” while delivering a 30K optical sensor that runs on a “wider variety of surfaces including glass.” It features a 90-million click lifecycle with “zero double-clicking issues,” the brand’s HYPERWIRELESS connectivity standard – “lightning-fast, ultra-low-latency gaming with industry-leading wireless performance” – and up to 90 hours of battery life on a single charge. Head below for more. 

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SanDisk’s Extreme microSD brings 1TB of storage to your drone/camera rig down at $90

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Amazon is now offering the 1TB SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card for $89.99 shipped. Originally $250, this model carries a regular $110 these days directly from Western Digital and is now at the lowest price we can find. Today’s offer also comes within a couple bucks of the Amazon Black Friday low last year – it would cost you $96 to grab a pair of Samsung PRO Ultimate cards while they are on sale right now, for comparison. The 1TB SanDisk Extreme clocks in at up to 190MB/s and makes for a notable option for content creators or folks looking for some serious storage space in a tiny package. A notable option for drone setups, security systems, cameras, and much more, it features Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) alongside an A2 rating for “faster loading and in-app performance.” More details below. 

Hisense U6 120Hz AirPlay 2 mini-LED smart TVs are now starting at $348 shipped

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From $348

Amazon is now offering some solid price drops on the 2023 model Hisense 55-, 65-, and 75-inch Class U6 Series ULED mini-LED Google Smart TVs down at $348, $548, and $648 shipped. Regularly $580, $800, and as much as $1,200 respectively, this is up to $500 in savings and at least $100 under the most recent going rates. The 55-inch and 75-inch models are now matching the Amazon low, but we did see the 65-inch variant drop to $598 over the holidays last year. This is Hisense’s entry-level 2023 mini-LED models with support for Variable Refresh Rate gaming, automatic low-latency mode (ALLM), and Dolby Vision. They also feature the brand’s “bezel-less” design, built-in Bluetooth connectivity, Apple AirPlay 2, and four HDMI inputs, as well as Google Assistant and Alexa voice command action. Head below for more details. 

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Burton Goods’ new American leather Heritage Apple Watch strap hits $60 all-time low (25% off)

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Reg. $80 $60

Pad & Quill re-launched as Burton Goods earlier this year with solid 20% price drops on much of its leather goods in celebration. But it is now offering a 25% discount on its Heritage Leather Apple Watch Strap at $59.97 shipped for Valentine’s Day. The discount will automatically apply in the cart. Regularly $80, this is a new all-time low for the best price we have tracked yet – it comes in at $4 under the aforementioned launch price for a limited time. Compatible with all 49, 45, 44, and 42mm Apple Watch models, today deal will apply to all four colorways as well (Walnut, Amber Brown, Only Black, and Deep Sea Blue). Head below for more details. 

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KRK’s GoAux studio speakers are great at-home and on-the-go down at $219 ($130 off)

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Amazon is now offering the KRK GoAux 3.3-inch Portable Monitors for $219 shipped. Regularly $349, this is $37% or $130 in savings and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal is the best price we have ever tracked outside of two-day offer way back in summer 2023 when they hit $199. KRK has been among my personal-favorite speaker makers for many years and the latest GoAux on sale here today makes bringing a pair of the brand’s monitors home a much less pricey endeavor than most of the larger or pro-grade variants out there. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and down below for more. 

mophie’s latest 3-in-1 fold-up MagSafe travel charger sees rare price drop down to $127.50

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Amazon is now offering the 2023 model mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe for $127.49 shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. mophie updated its travel charger with this model last November just before we had a chance to go hands-on with it. It carries a regular price tag of $150 from Amazon, the official ZAGG site, and at Apple, with today’s deal landing as one of the first chances to save. We were big fans of the its previous-generation model and found the latest iteration to improve the experience all around. Head below for more details. 

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New Amazon all-time low hits Instant’s Vortex Plus 6-qt. Air Fryer Oven at $72 (Reg. $130+)

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Alongside a series of notable sales on Ninja cookers and more, Amazon is now offering the Instant Vortex Plus 6-quart Air Fryer Oven with Odor Erase for $71.99 shipped. This model has fetched as much as $160 over the last year and has more recently been sitting in the $130 range at Amazon. Today’s deal comes in at $22 under last year’s Black Friday price to deliver a new Amazon all-time low as well as well coming in at well below the currently $99 6-quart previous-generation model. It features stainless steel accents and Instant’s odor erase tech to help “reduce lingering cooking smells.” From there, you’ll find a 6-in-1 cooking setup (air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate) alongside the brand’s one-touch programs for effortless “wings, roasted veggies, garlicky potatoes, cookies, cinnamon buns and more.” The non-stick dishwasher-safe air fry basket and tray make for faster clean-ups as well. More details below. 

Best Buy is handing out FREE $10 credits with the purchase of $100 Apple Gift Cards

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Best Buy is now throwing in some free credit with the purchase Apple gift cards. You will know receive a FREE $10 Best Buy credit when a buying a $100 Apple Gift Card for a limited time. The Apple Gift Card is a digital one that will be available to you “soon after purchase” while the bonus $10 Promotional Best Buy E-Gift Card “will be created and sent out after your eligible product is fulfilled.” Whether you’re looking for an easy Apple gift or planning on buying yourself some Apple gear this year, you might as well as score some FREE Best Buy credit in the process. You can even use Apple gift cards on Apple Music, Apple TV+, for bonus iCloud storage, and more. Head below for additional details. 

Keep the kids reading in 2024 the fun way: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite now $130 (Reg. $170)

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Joining this month’s price drops on the All-new Fire HD 10 as well as Amazon’s All-new sweat-resistant Echo Buds and the 4K Max streaming stick, Amazon is also offering its Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $129.99 shipped. Regularly $170, this is nearly 25% off or $40 in savings and the lowest price we can find. This is the best we have tracked on this model since the October sale last year and the third-lowest all-time. Delivering Amazon’s 6.8-inch 300 ppi glare-free display, up to 10 weeks of battery life, adjustable warm lighting for indoor and outdoor reading, and 16GB of storage, you’re looking at a capable purpose-built for reading tablet for the kids. It also comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee and a year of Amazon Kids+ content – “thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, apps and Alexa skills from brands like National Geographic, Marvel and LEGO.” More details below. 

Take your DIY projects next level: Cricut cutting machines, heat presses, more from $79 (40% off)

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Amazon has now launched a new sale on the Cricut ecosystem of home crafting and DIY machines with up to 40% in savings. Shipping is free across the board here with notable offers at the ready headlined by its entry-level Cricut Joy cutting and crafting machine with the Digital Content Library Bundle at $49 off the going rate. Regularly $149 and now selling for $99, this deal lands on par with what we saw during Black Friday last year and joins ongoing offers on the brand’s smart heat press, its custom mug-making machine to create your very own bespoke drinking vessels, and some of its higher-end and pro-grade gear as well. Pricing starts from $79 and you’ll find the deals waiting down below. 

Samsung’s 512GB 200MB/s Ultimate microSD card within a few bucks of all-time low at $48

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Amazon is now offering Samsung’s latest 512GB PRO Ultimate microSD card for $47.98 shipped. This one first debuted back in August of last year as the most powerful in the brand’s lineup of popular microSD cards. Regularly $65 at Samsung, this is 26% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal comes within $3 of the Amazon all-time low to deliver the best we have tracked since the short-lived holiday offers last year. A notable upgrade to the drone, camera system, gaming console, or handset you might have just acquired, it adds an additional half a TB in storage and capture space to compatible gear. The PRO Ultimate cards clock in at up to 200MB/s and feature Samsung’s protection against the elements, extreme temperature, drops, and more. Take a deeper dive as part of our hands-on review right here and head below for more. 

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Breville’s stainless steel smart pizza cooker brings the brick oven vibes home at $200 off

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If you’re looking to bring home a dedicated, premium pizza oven experience, today’s deal on the Breville Smart Pizzaiolo is worth a look. The regularly $1,000 cooker has now dropped down to $799.95 shipped in both the brushed stainless steel variant and the Truffle Black model. This is a solid $200 in savings, the lowest price we can find, and match of the deal we tracked for Black Friday last year. There are certainly more affordable indoor pizza ovens out there, but Breville is serving up a high-end setup here that looks brilliant on the countertop (in my onion) to deliver that “brick oven” taste to your next pizza party (or Super Bowl event). Head below for more details. 

Petcube’s latest smart cam with 360-degree pan and tilt returns to $33.50 low (37% off), more

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The official Petcube Amazon storefront is now offering its latest Cam 360 Pet Camera down at $33.58 shipped. Regularly $53, you’re looking at a 37% price drop to deliver the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal is mathcing the lowest we have tracked, coming in at $9 under the launch price we featured in November. The latest model in the brand’s dedicated smart pet camera lineup, it features a 105-degree wide-angle, 8x digital zoom lens, and a 360-degree pan and tilt rotation action to keep your furry friends in the frame. It brings 1080p video feeds directly to your device of choice alongside 2-way audio and motion/sound recognition – “get notified of any activity at home with instant sound and motion alerts.” Get a closer look in our launch coverage and head below for more Petcube deals. 

ESR’s 3-in-1 MagSafe travel station with removable Apple Watch charger falls to $63

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Dexterifytech US (100% positive feedback in the last 12 months) via Amazon is now offering the ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set for $62.99 shipped after you clip the on-page coupon. This model features a regular price of $87 directly from ESR where it is on sale for $70. It has most recently been sitting in the $70 range via Amazon and you’ll find both the black and all white variants on sale here today. While it isn’t one of the higher-end 15W MagSafe models, it will deliver 7.5W to iPhone while providing a removable “Made for Apple Watch” charger alongside a wireless charging pad for AirPods. The entire package, which includes a travel case, folds up and is ready to go wherever you need it to. Head below for more details. 

Whip up some snacks for Super Bowl LVIII with Ninja’s TWISTi Blender DUO while it’s down at $100

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Joining its New Year Ninja sale, Amazon is now offering the Ninja SS151 TWISTi Blender DUO for $99.99 shipped. Regularly $140 and currently listed for as much directly from Ninja, this is the best price we can find at nearly 30% off. While it has been hovering in the $120 range at Amazon lately, today’s offer is matching our previous mention, coming in at the second-lowest total we have seen on Amazon – it quickly dropped to $90 during the Black Friday festivities last year. This model delivers a 1600W dual blending system to your kitchen arsenal that’s great for everything from daily smoothies and protein shakes to meal prep and whipping up some dips for Super Bowl Sunday. It comes with a built-in twist tamper that helps to power through more tough ingredients with “no stalling, stirring, [and] no shaking to get the perfect texture” as well as five built-in one-touch preset functions and a drizzle cap to add ingredients while blending. The package includes a 24-ounce single serve cup, 34-ounce pitcher, and an 18-ounce single-serve cup. More details below. 

Amazon Valentine’s Day Fire tablet sale now live from $50: All-new HD 10, kids’ models, more

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42% off From $50

Joining Amazon’s now live Valentine’s Day deals, and this past weekend’s offers on the All-new Echo Buds, it has now launched a new Fire tablet sale with up to 42% in savings. Alongside other models and configurations on sale down below, we are now tracking a notable deal on the All-new 64GB Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet on sale for $104.99 shipped. Regularly $180, this is $75 or 42% in savings for the lowest we can find. Today’s deal is matching our previous and the all-time low on the upgraded 64GB configuration – you’ll also find the base 32GB model on sale for $94.99, down from the regular $140. This one delivers a 1080p 10.1-inch display on top of “25% faster performance than the previous-generation.” It packs in 3GB of RAM “for seamless streaming, reading, and gaming” joined by a 5MP front-facing camera as well as 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity to support the Made for Amazon Stylus Pen. Get a closer look in our launch coverage from September and head below for more Fire tablet deals. 

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Amazon’s All-new sweat-resistant Echo Buds with Alexa drop down to $40, more up to 38% off

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38% off From $40

Alongside the rest of its Valentine’s Day deals, Amazon is now offering its All-new Echo Buds down at $39.99 shipped in black or white. Regularly $50, this is a straight 20% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. While we did see them go for $5 less over the holidays last year, today’s offer is still a notable one that delivers Amazon’s latest Alexa-ready wireless earbuds to your workout routine or daily listening setup. The All-new Echo Buds certainly aren’t the most high-end option, but they are among some of the more affordable out there with a sweat-resistant workout-ready design and the ability to leverage Alexa voice commands to “cue music, play podcasts, listen to Audible, make calls, set reminders, and more.” You’ll also land 20-hour battery life via the included charging case, plus 15-minute quick charge action for an additional 2 hours. Hit up our launch coverage for a complete breakdown and check out the rest of the Echo Bud deals below. 

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Casely 30% off sitewide sale – or 50% off orders of $125: iPhone cases, MagSafe gear, more

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Bday deals 50% off

Casely has now launched its 7th Birthday sale. The brand, for those unfamiliar, is best known for its iPhone and Samsung Galaxy cases featuring a plethora of colorful designs, vibrant patterns, and even some licensed imagery – like the Beatles collection and the fine art models. The brand has now kicked off its biggest sale of the year, offering a straight up 30% off everything it sells, but the deals get even deeper if you hit certain order thresholds. Hit the jump for all of the details. 

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Linkind Matter Edison-style smart bulbs from $12.50 each: 4-pack $51, more from $12.50

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Edison! $12.50+

We are now tracking some deals via the official Linkind Amazon storefront on the brand’s Edison-style smart light bulbs. First up, we have the 4-pack of ST58 Matter-enabled Smart Edison Bulbs for $50.99 shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. Regularly between $60 and as much as $75 over the last couple months, this is the lowest price we can find at just over $12.50 per bulb. While we tend to feature loads of standard multi-color smart bulbs around here, scoring some of the Edison-style variants at a price like this doesn’t pop up quite as often. You are paying a touch more for the Matter support on this set, but we also have some intelligent Edison bulbs without it for less down below as well. 

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Oakywood 15% sitewide sale $25: Solid wood/metal desk gear, MagSafe stands, more

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15% off From $25

Oakywood has now launched its sitewide Valentine’s Day sale. That means you can score 15% off everything the brand offers on its official site using code OAKYLOVE at checkout. While we did see the brand offer 20% off during the Prime Day festivities last year, the selection was particularly limited and especially so by comparison to the February sitewide event – the 15% we have now for Valentine’s Day is on par with last year’s Black Friday sale. For those unfamiliar, Oakywood makes a slew of wood, metal, and natural felt goods, ranging from the desk shelf we reviewed previously to magnetic desktop trays, its gorgeous headphone charging stand, and the meticulously crafted and notably robust MagSafe stand lineup – and all of it is now on sale with the code above starting from $25. Head below for more details and some top picks from the sale. 

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Keurig’s compact K-Mini Coffee Maker drops from $90 down to $60 at Amazon today

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Amazon is now offering the Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker at $59.99 shipped. Regularly $90 at Amazon and sometimes as much as $100 elsewhere, this model is currently selling for $80 at Walmart. Today’s deal is on par with the best offers we tracked last year outside of the short-lived Black Friday discount at $50. This is one of Keurig’s more compact and minimalist models, as well as being one of the more attractive models in the lineup for me. It takes up very little space on the countertop (roughly 5 inches) while providing your choice of brew cup sizes between 6 and 12 ounces. The travel mug-friendly design allows folks to brew directly into their (up to 7-inch tall) to-go cup of choice. Head below for more. 

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OtterBox celebrates the Year of the Dragon with new Lunar iPhone 15 and AirTag cases

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OtterBox is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a fresh collection of iPhone and AirTag gear. After recently getting a look at the brand’s Samsung Galaxy S24 cases and its new cactus-based iPhone cases before that, it’s time to scope out the details on the Otterbox Year of the Dragon gear with custom illustrations. Now available for purchase starting from $20, you can head below for a closer look at the new OtterBox Lunar New Year collection. 

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Score a new OLED Switch console today for $350 with a bonus $50 gift card

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Update: If you’re not interested in the $50 Dell credit below, Best Buy is now offering Nintendo Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Switch OLED Model Consoles for $314.99 shipped. Regularly $350, this is $35 in savings on units that “are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away.”

Dell is now offering the black and white OLED Switch console for $349.99 shipped with a $50 Dell gift card. This model regularly goes for $350 at Amazon and Best Buy, but with the added value of the gift card you’re looking at the lowest price we can find with an effective $50 in savings. We did see a very similar offer from Dell ahead of Black Friday last year with a $75 gift card as well as some straight up cash discounts from retailers like Woot and Monoprice, but today’s offer marks the best value on the OLED model since the holidays last year. While there are rumors of a new Switch on the horizon, that has been the case for yers now and, even if we do see the announcement of a new machine from the brand, it almost certainly won’t go on sale anytime this year. Head below for more details. 

Valentine’s Day Fire TV deals: All-new 4K Max streaming stick back to $40 holiday low, more

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33% off From $22

As part of the Amazon Valentine’s Day event, it has now launched a new Fire TV streaming device sale headlined by the All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device down at $39.99 shipped. Regularly $60, this is a 33% price drop and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal is $5 under our previous mention from last month and lands on par with the best deal we tracked over the Black Friday and holiday season last year (outside of YMMV and targeted offers). This is the latest second-generation flagship 4K Max model that features a refreshed design alongside Wi-Fi 6E support, and a more powerful 2GHz quad-core processor. As the name suggests, you’ll score 4K UHD playback with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and head below for more Amazon Fire TV deals. 

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Latest Bose Ultra QuietComfort headphones and earbuds back to Amazon lows from $249

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We are now tracking some solid deals on the new flagship Bose over-ear headphones and wireless earbuds. First up, Amazon is offering the latest Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $379 shipped in both the black and white smoke colorways. This set debuted back in September alongside the new earbuds at $429 as the latest in the Bose over-ear headphones lineup. Now a solid $50 off, this is the lowest price we can find, matching the 2023 holiday pricing, and on par with the best we have tracked on Amazon. Here’s our launch coverage and be sure to hit the jump for a look at the specs and features as well as a deal on the new Bose Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds. 

Elgato launches its new Xbox Series X and PS5 HDMI 2.1 4K capture cards today

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Elgato, a brand best known for its gamer and streaming gear, is launching its new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 4K capture cards today. Elgato’s lineup of capture cards is already a relatively popular one among streamers, with the HD60, HD60 S+ and the latest 4K60 PRO, but this time around it is delivering a pair of upgraded HDMI 2.1 solutions for folks looking to update their capture setup for the new year and beyond. Head below for a closer look at the new Elgato PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 4K capture cards. 

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You can play the FREE Mario vs. Donkey Kong demo on Switch right now

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We are just over a couple weeks away from the launch of the first major first-party Nintendo Switch release of the year with Mario vs. Donkey Kong. After its initial debut back at the September 2023 Nintendo Direct showcase alongside the first proper look at Princess Peach Showtime!, the game is now set to grace Switch consoles everywhere on February 16, 2024. Nintendo dished up a new trailer for the upgraded experience last month to get fans hyped, and now you can try it out for FREE with the official demo now live on the eShop. More details below. 

PlayStation State of Play: Silent Hill 2, New Kojima action espionage, Death Stranding 2, Rise of the Ronin, Sonic x Shadow, more

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On Monday, Sony announced the first State of the Play of the year, and we are just minutes away now. After getting a good look at some upcoming Xbox titles last week, it’s now time for PlayStation to step into the spotlight with what will be quite a lengthy showcase highlighting some of the upcoming titles to grace the platform this year and beyond. There are over 15 titles on the slate today, and you can follow along with this afternoon’s State of the Play showcase down below. 

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elago’s vintage Macintosh MagSafe-ready charging stand drops to $15 (Up to 40% off)

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The official elago Amazon storefront is now offering its nostalgic MS M4 Charging Stand for $15.29 shipped. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon. Regularly $29 directly from elago where it is on sale for $25, today’s deal drops the price down more than 47%. Now at one of the lowest prices we have tracked since coming away impressed after review, now’s a great time to land some vintage Mac vibes in your setup. With a design inspired by retro Macintosh computers, it features a silicone design with the classic Apple “Hello” screen and faux floppy desk that doubles as a shelf for your iPhone. You can thread an Apple MagSafe charger through to deliver wireless power for a more than affordable StandBy solution. Get a full breakdown right here and head below for more. 

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February PlayStation Plus FREE games: Steelrising, Rollerdrome, Foamstars, more

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Reg. $30+ FREE

Just ahead of this evening’s State of Play game showcase, Sony has now taken to its official PlayStation Blog to unveil the February PS Plus free games. Last month’s freebies, Plague Tale Requiem, Evil West, and more, are about to be gone forever in favor of three new titles on deck for PlayStation 4 and 5 next month. Hit the jump for all of the details on the February PS Plus free games. 

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PDP unveils new wireless Riffmaster gaming guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, more

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After being teased just ahead of the holidays, third-party gaming accessory maker PDP has now officially unveiled its new guitar gaming controller. While not unlike some of the guitar controllers we have seen in year’s past, the brand is looking to provide Rock Band 4 players and the upcoming guitar controller support for Fortnite Festival with a fresh high-tech solution by way of its new wireless Riffmaster guitar controller. Head below for more details. 

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Microsoft debuts new misty Vapor Xbox Design Lab controllers and swirly Dream model

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Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to officially unveil the first new Xbox controllers of the year. This time around we are getting an entirely new batch of gamepads by way of the Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection. The collection includes a new design available inside of the Xbox Design Lab – the online custom Xbox controller editor – and the new Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition (this one is now available for pre-order). Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Skylight’s new smart 27-inch home hub touchscreen syncs with Apple Calendar and more, pre-order now

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Skylight, a brand best known for its smart digital picture frames, is introducing its new smart calendar today. With a focus on products that help keep the entire family stay organized and to “find clarity in the chaos of daily life,” the brand is ready to introduce its new Calendar Max. Joining its already existing lineup of smart Skylight Calendars, the latest model ups the ante in terms of tech while providing a sort of central hub for your family’s schedules across the larger 27-inch display. Now available for pre-order, you can get a closer look at how the new Skylight Calendar Max stacks up below. 

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SANDMARC intros new minimalist genuine leather iPhone 14/15 case today [Exclusive deal]

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$40.50

While the existing SANDMARC pro leather iPhone 15 cases were already among my absolute favorite – I’m using one right now – the brand is introducing a newer, slimmer minimalist model today. After a “surge in requests over to a stripped down version of our Pro series,” SANDMARC opted to bring its leather treatment over to a more sleek version of its wonderful, but for some, a little too robust Pro Series model. Now available for purchase for iPhone 15 and 14 users in a range of colorways, you can head below for more details and our exclusive discount code. 

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Harber London offers rare buy 2 get 20% off: Leather bags, MacBook covers, pouches, more

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Harber London, maker of fine leather goods and tech accessories, has now kicked off its Valentine’s Day sale. Offering a solid 20% off your order with the purchase of any two items on the site, this is a notable chance to save some serious cash on its handcrafted goods. The brand very rarely offers straight up cash discounts, with today’s sale coming in par with the best we saw last year outside of a couple limited offers like the Black Friday event – it offered buy two get 30% off for a couple days last year before dropping it to 20%. We have become big fans of the Harber London gear and you can get more details down below. 

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First PlayStation State of Play showcase of 2024 streams this week: 40 mins. of upcoming games

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The first PlayStation State of Play of 2024 is scheduled for this week. After getting a lengthy gaming showcase from the folks over at Xbox with the first look at the new Indiana Jones game, it’s now PlayStation’s turn. Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog today to announce the next State of Play showcase, and we are just about 48 hours away from showtime. Kicking off this Wednesday, Sony is now ready to get its gamers stoked for what’s to come with a look at over a dozen PS5 and PS VR2 titles. Head below for all of the details. 

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First deals now live on Samsung’s brand new PCIe 5.0 990 EVO SSDs from $100 (Up to $50 off)

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We are now tracking the very first deals on the brand new Samsung 990 EVO PCIe 5.0 x2 M.2 2280 Solid-State Drives. You’ll find the 1TB marked down from $125 to $99.99 shipped, but the deeper discount of the two comes on the 2TB at $159.99 shipped. The latter of which carries a $210 MSRP and is now seeing a solid $50 price drop. These are the first deals on both models, delivering subsequent Amazon all-time lows in the process. The latest additions to Samsung’s growing and popular solid-state drive lineup, the new 990 EVO 5.0 NVMe debuted for the first time just last week and are now ready to supplement your setup with a solid price drop. Our launch coverage goes over all of the details, but you can also get a rundown after the jump. 

HORI’s Pokémon Pikachu & Friends Vault Case protects your Switch and 10 games down at $20

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Amazon is now offering the HORI Pokémon: Pikachu & Friends Nintendo Switch Vault Case for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $25, this is a straight up 20% price drop and the lowest price we can find. While we did see it drop to an $18 low last summer, today’s deal is on par with the holiday offer last year and matching the best since. Featuring a bright, glossy, and officially-licensed design with all of the most popular pocket monsters on the outside, you’ll find a turquoise green treatment and Poké Ball aesthetics on the inside. Designed to carry your Switch safely on-the-go, it protects your console with a hard shell frame alongside enough space to house up to 10 game cards and some smaller accessories. More details below. 

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Smartish debuts new wallet case for Samsung S24 with launch deals starting from $20.50

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Reg. $25 $20.50

After featuring the new Samsung S24 cases from Spigen, Moment, OtterBox, and others (you’ll find all of them waiting in our roundup), it is now time to look at the new Smartish Samsung S24 wallet case. Now available for all three models of Samsung’s latest handset, the new Wallet Slayer Vol. 1 from Smartish comes in a range of colors and styles, from matte black through to more involved patterns and even an option with the rope strap. Best of all, it is now seeing some notable launch deals. Pricing kicks off from just over $20 Prime shipped and you’ll find the details down below. 

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Bring home Amazon’s Alexa-ready smart Echo Glow lamp for the kids down at just $13 today

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From now through Monday, Woot has launched a notable Amazon Echo and Alexa device sale with the Echo Glow smart lamp down at just $12.99 in refurbished condition. Shipping is free for Prime members, but a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise. This model fetches $30 in new condition on Amazon where it doesn’t often drop below $20 on sale. Today’s deal is matching our previous refurbished mention to deliver the lowest price we can find to bring one home for the kids. Today’s refurbished Amazon gear ships with a 90-day warranty as well. Head below for more details. 

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Industry analyst says next-gen Nintendo Switch console with 8-inch LCD coming this year

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Well, we aren’t even a month into 2024 and we already have our second report on what could be the next-generation Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Pro, or whatever it might be called. After a CES 2024 press release mentioned the upcoming console by name, a fresh report from Bloomberg suggests Nintendo next Switch console is indeed coming this year with a new display. Head below for the details. 

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mophie intros new lofted wireless charge pad with 15W of power and included wall adapter

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mophie has now introduced its new 2024 wireless charge pad. While brands are focused on the new Qi2 power standard, mophie has decided to update its lineup of charging gear with a simple and affordable new wireless power solution ready to deliver 15W of power to your new Samsung S24 or any other Qi-enabled gear. Now available for purchase directly from the ZAGG official site, you can learn more about the new 2024 mophie wireless charge pad below. 

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Save $2,000 on this massive 100-inch Hisense 144Hz smart Google TV at $3,000 shipped

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$3,000

The big-time smart TV deals just keep coming with the Super Bowl on the horizon, and Best Buy is now offering a huge deal on a huge Hisense Google TV. You can land the latest Hisense 100-inch Class U76N Series QLED 4K Google TV for $2,999.99 shipped. That’s certainly not the most affordable price, but it is a solid $2,000 off the going rate and the best we can find – it sells for $3,422 at Amazon and has never gone for less. You can still score the nearly as large 98-inch TCL 4K smart TV down at $1,998, but that is a slightly older model and not quite as high-end overall. Hit the jump to learn more about the Hisense U76N. 

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Sony set to bring Horizon Forbidden West Complete to PC in March with triple-monitor support, more

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The Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is coming to PC very soon. In PlayStation’s continued effort to bring some of its big-time and once exclusive titles to PC, Sony has now announced that Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition will land on battlestations everywhere come March. PlayStation has been spreading the love with PC gamers for a little while now, and next up will be the latest entry in Aloy’s future-past adventure alongside a host of extra goodies. All of the details are down below. 

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