Happy Saturday, dear readers! In case you haven't heard, Amazon Spring Sales Event is in full effect until March 25, allowing you to save on wireless headphones, Bluetooth trackers, smartwatches, and all kinds of tech. Truth be told, the deals are a little better than we expected, especially when it comes to Qi2 chargers and portable battery packs. Right now, for example, you can hook Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank in Amazon and Photo B&H for $79.99 ($20 off), an all-time low.
When my colleague Victoria Song waxed poetic about BoostCharge Pro last year, it wasn't without good reason. It's hard to find good, travel-friendly deals that let you quickly charge Apple's latest smartwatches, specifically the Series 7, 8, 9, and both Ultra models, and the typical charging method requires a USB-C Apple Watch charger. and a power brick capable of delivering more than 5W of power. That said, Belkin's 10,000 mAh power bank has a small indentation that can charge an Apple Watch up to 80 percent in just 45 minutes, while allowing you to simultaneously power your phone, a pair of headphones, or any other USB device. -C. with up to 20W of power. The power bank's attractive soft-touch finish and the fact that it comes with a USB-C cable are just an added bonus.
Many people make it a goal to get in shape for the New Year, but in my opinion, it's usually the warmer weather that spring brings that really motivates people to get off the couch and hit the pavement. Fortunately, Amazon's big spring sale is a good opportunity to save on mid-range running watches like the Garmin Forerunner 255Sthat actually for sale on Amazon, Best Buyand garmin for $249.99 ($100 off).
Specs-wise, the next-gen 255S has a lot in common with the newer Forerunner 265S, save for an always-on OLED display. It's an attractive multisport watch, even if it's equipped with a pixel memory display, and it has an estimated 12-day battery life, an NFC chip for payments, and a barometric altimeter and compass. More importantly, it can track a staggering number of metrics and offers dual-frequency GPS, which is a nifty feature that provides greater accuracy in cities, dense forests, and other complicated environments where a single satellite system isn't always enough. This last benefit is usually reserved for more premium fitness watches, making Garmin's comfortable Forerunner 255S a feature-rich running watch that punches above its weight in more ways than one.
