8Bitdo's wired XBox controller is just $30, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

The first days of the year are usually quiet for deals, and 2025 will be no different. Since most Black Friday sale prices have expired, big-ticket items are back to full price, but we found some new discounts on smaller tech and accessories from brands we recommend, like Anker, Sony, amazon Echo and JBL. You can get an Anker charging station for 40 percent off and pick up the Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, a return to its all-time low. An amazon Echo display is also selling for a price close to an all-time low. Here are this week's best tech deals that you can still get today.

• 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller (Xbox) for $30 ($15 off): Here's a record price for a licensed Xbox controller from a brand we recommend on some of our best lists. It is compatible with Xbox Series x, Series S, Xbox One and Windows 10 and above, so it can work with a console or a PC. It has hall effect joysticks and boost triggers, a 3.5mm audio jack on the back, and two extra buttons that aren't included with the official controller, which could be useful for mapping PC games.

• Anker 9-in-1 Charging Station for $36 ($24 off): This little tower has been a huge help to my small, cluttered work area, allowing me to charge and power various phones, batteries, tablets, and other electronic devices that are a necessary part of a tech-heavy work life. It has four USB-C ports, two USB-A, and two AC outlets, plus the wall adapter is nice and slim. I wish I had bought mine on sale.

• Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm GPS Case) for $329 ($70 off): This is a return to the Black Friday prices we saw in November and represents the biggest discount we've seen yet on Apple's latest flagship wearable device. We gave it good marks in our review and named it the best Apple Watch and the best overall smartwatch currently on the market. Of course, it's only for iPhone users, but if you're an Apple fan, it can be very useful. Also at Best Buy.

• Ugreen Revodok Pro 109 USB-C Hub for $39 ($16 off with Prime): Prime members can save 30 percent on the 9-in-1 dock, which we named the best of the bunch after testing our USB-C hub guide. It lets you connect two 4K monitors and has a good variety of other ports, plus the longer 10-inch cable gives you more options for where to place it on your desk.

• Roku Streaming Stick 4K for $29 ($21 off): If your TV feels a little slow while streaming its built-in apps, this is one of the most affordable ways to help. The $29 price is one we've seen often in recent months and is about $4 higher than its all-time low, but matches the biggest discount we've seen last year. The discount was previously available at several retailers, but it appears that amazon is the only site maintaining the discount.

• Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC Headphones for $198 ($150 off): This deal is so old it has whiskers, but it's still worth mentioning for anyone looking for a quality pair of headphones. Sony's XM4 were the top pick in our guide to wireless headphones up to the latest generation (the Currently $300) knocked them down from their throne. They're four years old right now, but if that's not an issue, it's a good way to save on a set of premium cans.

• Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350 for $20 ($10 off): A newer model of one of our favorite productivity mice is on sale for a third off. This time it has more recycled plastic and the center button is customizable. All three colors appear to be on sale (pink, black and white). Also on amazon.

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker for $100 ($50 off): This is the same price we saw on Black Friday with Beats' return to the Bluetooth speaker market. The completely redesigned Pill earned a spot in our Bluetooth speaker guide and an 83 in our review. It offers greatly improved sound quality with impressive bass and full mids. You also get a long-lasting 24-hour battery life and lossless audio over USB-C. Also in Best buy.

• Zagg Screen Protectors 20 Percent Off: If you bought a new phone or smartwatch for the holidays, you may want to put a screen protector on it to prevent cracks and chips. From now until January 4, Target is selling a range of Zagg accessories for 20 percent off.

• JBL Xtreme 4 for $300 ($80 off): The latest generation of our recommended JBL Xtreme is back at its Cyber ​​Week price (we included the Xtreme 3 in our guide to the best BT speakers). This adds around nine hours of battery life for a total of 24 hours and the replaceable battery can be changed. It's also made from more recycled materials and features some ai-powered tweaks. Also on amazon. The previous generation model costs $200.

• Nimble Champ Pro Portable Charger for $80 ($20 off): I've tested almost 50 batteries for our power bank guide and this is the one I take with me when I travel. It is compact but has a large capacity of 20,000 mAh that can recharge a large smartphone almost three times, and quickly. It will even power an iPad just under twice as much. The fact that the company is a certified B Corporation doesn't hurt.

• amazon Echo Show 8 for $85 ($65 off): You can get the 8-inch Smart Display from amazon for $85, down from the usual $150. The Echo Show can show the weather, videos, display feeds from your connected doorbell, and do all the things Alexa is good at, like adding butter to your Trader Joe's shopping list and controlling your smart home devices.

• Leebein Electric Spin Scrubber for $40 ($20 off with Prime): This spin scrubber made a big difference in one of our editors' bathroom cleaning routine, as detailed in our year-end roundup of tech we bought. It's currently 33 percent off for Prime members, about $9 higher than its all-time low.

• amazon Echo Show 5 for $45 ($45 off): You can also get the smaller Echo Show for half the price. It was $10 less in 2023, but this is the lowest price we've tracked since then. The Echo Show 5 has a smaller screen (smaller than most smartphones), so it's best for compact spaces like bedside tables or cozy kitchens.

• Anker Docking Station 575 for $140 ($30 off): We tested Anker's 575 for our docking station guide, but it wasn't one of our top picks because it had trouble supporting a MacBook Pro. However, it worked great with a Dell PC, so if you're not an Apple user , this could be a good way to get more usefulness out of your laptop.

• Anker Nano 65W USB C Charger for $30 ($26 off): If you need a fast charger, you will hardly be able to find a better one than one from Anker. This Nano charger has three USB ports, one Type A and two Type C. Its maximum power of 65 watts should quickly charge phones, tablets, and even laptops at their maximum speeds.

• Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $28 ($12 off): Anker's doesn't just make accessories, the Soundcore brand has impressed us with both its headphones and its Bluetooth speakers. The Soundcore 2 is one of the smallest and most affordable models and is currently back to the lowest level it reached during Cyber ​​Week.

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