Welcome to the weekend, dear readers! Microsoft’s ChatGPT browser and Nintendo’s latest Direct event may have dominated the news cycle of late, but there were a number of discounts grabbing headlines all week. And while we typically reserve our weekend roundups for new deals, we thought we’d take the opportunity to go over some of the highlights that you might have missed, you know, with the upcoming Victory Day and whatnot.
first is Apple’s second-generation AirPods Prowhich is back to an all-time low of $199.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buyand Aim. We spotlight them often, yes, but that’s because they’re a great pair of wireless headphones if you’re already entrenched in the Apple ecosystem. They support the company’s spatial audio feature, swipe-based controls, and iCloud cross-device syncing, while offering noise cancellation that’s on par with Sony’s latest headphones. They can’t compete with Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds II on the ANC front, but their appeal lies in how well they blend Apple-supported features with excellent sound quality. Read our review.
Amazon may have recently introduced new colors to its latest Kindle Paperwhite, but if you can live without the “Agave Green” hue and IPX8 waterproofing, the Basic Kindle 2022 is for sale in Amazon, Best Buyand Aim with ads and up to four months of Kindle Unlimited for $74.99 ($25 off), or no ads on amazon for $94.99 ($25 discount). It packs a few upgrades over the last-gen model, most notably USB-C charging and a 6.2-inch display that offers twice the pixel density, making last year’s model the go-to choice. for anyone who wants a solid, basic e-reader. Read our review.
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Whether you’re looking to blanket your home with reliable Wi-Fi or upgrade an existing Eero setup, the eero for 6E router is currently available on Amazon as a standalone device for $199 ($50 off), as two pack for $319.99 ($81 discount), or as three pack for $439 ($111 discount). As Eero’s top-of-the-line mesh Wi-Fi router, it’s Thread-compatible and features a 6GHz Wi-Fi band, allowing for higher speeds overall (at least on devices that support it).
The 6E’s wireless speeds top out at 1.3 Gbps, which means you might want to look elsewhere if you have a multi-gigabit connection, but it’s still a simple, future-proof mesh system that can cover up to 2,000 square feet with a single router. Now, if only Eero didn’t lock parental controls, ad blocking, and other common features behind a paywall. Read our review.
