Retailers are offering significant discounts on a variety of gadgets and tech products ahead of Presidents Day, with deals extending across categories like earbuds, speakers, TVs, and smart home tech, according to The Verge. The first-generation Apple AirTags are also available at a reduced price of $16 apiece, making them a worthwhile purchase for iPhone users, as reported by The Verge. Meanwhile, consumers are also navigating the landscape of new technology, including AI Overviews from Google, which Wired warns can be used in scams, and evaluating the best Windows laptops currently available.
The Verge reported that discounts have been slow since the holidays, but February has brought a resurgence of deals, thanks to events like Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl, and now Presidents Day. The article highlighted that the deals are across a range of categories.
The first-generation AirTag, which still offers precise tracking, is a good deal for iPhone users, according to The Verge. However, the article also noted that users would need to purchase a separate accessory to attach the AirTag to their belongings.
Wired reported on the potential dangers of Google's AI Overviews, which are synthesized summaries of information scraped from the web. The article warned that these AI answers can be inaccurate and potentially dangerous, as scams are now making their way into the technology.
Additionally, Wired provided recommendations for Windows laptops, including the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition) as the best overall, the Dell XPS 14 (2026) as the best upgrade, the Dell 14 Plus as the best under $1,000, and the Asus Zenbook A14 as the most portable. The article also mentioned 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.
Consumers looking for new phones are also considering Samsung Galaxy phones, which are the second most popular phone brand in the US, according to Wired. The article highlighted several Samsung Galaxy phones, including the S25 and S25 Ultra, the Z Fold7, and the A26.
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