Retailers are offering significant discounts on a range of gadgets and electronics ahead of Presidents Day, with deals on earbuds, speakers, TVs, and smart home tech, according to The Verge. Meanwhile, experts are analyzing the complex relationship between the U.S. and Europe, highlighting the intertwined nature of their military and economic interests, as reported by Fortune. In the tech world, consumers are also navigating the best Samsung Galaxy phones and Windows laptops, while also being warned about potential scams within Google's AI Overviews, as detailed by Wired.
The Verge reported that strong discounts are returning across various categories, with retailers offering deals due to Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl, and Presidents Day. Wired provided insights into the best Samsung phones, with the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra being highlighted as top choices, along with the Galaxy Z Fold7 as the best folding phone. The same source also identified the Dell XPS 14 (2026) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition) as top Windows laptops.
Fortune highlighted the ongoing U.S.-Europe alliance, despite potential strains. Dan Alamariu, chief geopolitical strategist at Alpine Macro, noted that the U.S. depends on European allies for geopolitical dominance, and Europe cannot pivot to China or Russia. He predicted a "messy coexistence" with trade clashes, louder rhetoric, and gradual European autonomy, alongside continued alignment on key issues.
Wired also warned about potential scams within Google's AI Overviews, which are designed to provide synthesized summaries of information. These overviews, according to the report, can contain mistakes and potentially dangerous information. The article also mentioned that Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10, making it time to upgrade to a new laptop for those with older PCs.
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