Presidents Day weekend has brought a wave of deals on tech gadgets, including discounts on Apple AirTags and Windows laptops, while also highlighting the ongoing competition between Samsung and other Android phone manufacturers, and raising concerns about the accuracy of Google's AI Overviews. According to The Verge, retailers are offering strong discounts across various categories, with deals having picked up since the holidays.
The Verge reported that Apple's first-generation AirTags are now available for $16 apiece, a good deal for iPhone users, as the tracker still offers precise tracking. However, buyers will need to purchase a separate accessory to attach the AirTag to their belongings.
Meanwhile, Wired highlighted the best Windows laptops available, including the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition) and the Dell XPS 14 (2026). For those looking for a budget option, the Dell 14 Plus was also recommended. Wired also noted that it's time to buy a new laptop to upgrade to Windows 11 for anyone coming from an older PC, as Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10.
In the smartphone market, Wired discussed the competition between Samsung Galaxy phones and other Android devices. While Google's Pixel phones were mentioned as a favorite Android device, Samsung faces stiff competition.
However, Wired also raised concerns about Google's AI Overviews, which are now being used instead of traditional search results. These AI summaries, synthesized from information scraped off the web, can contain mistakes and even be dangerous, according to the source.
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