Just in case you woke up this morning feeling like you have a thousand bucks to spend, we’re kicking off the weekend with a great deal on Apple’s latest MacBook Air. Currently, the M2-powered model comes with 8GB of RAM, an eight-core CPU and 256GB of storage on sale at Best Buy and B&H Photo for $1,049 ($150 off), which is one of the best prices yet.
If you need a laptop that can do it all, the M2-powered MacBook Air is probably for you. It has many of the same features as the excellent 2022 M1 model – including all-day battery life, Touch ID, and MagSafe charging – but offers faster performance and a lighter build. It also has a 1080p webcam and a brighter display than its predecessor. As long as you don’t mind the M2 Air’s memory being slower than the last-gen model, this is a solid investment that should last for many years. Read our review.
Despite the fact that snowflakes are currently swirling around the Hollywood sign, we find ourselves in the fading days of winter. Luckily, if you’re looking to start your spring cleaning this year, iRobot’s Roomba i7 Plus is available through the end of today for $499.99 ($400 off) at Best Buy. While an older device that lacks features like obstacle avoidance — which our favorite Robovac, iRobot’s newer Roomba j7, offers — the Roomba i7 Plus still offers a variety of features that make cleaning quicker and more efficient. The Robovac, for example, can learn the layout of your home so it only cleans certain areas and can even empty its own trash can. Combine that with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support, and you have a feature-rich robot vacuum that will make your spring cleaning a breeze. Read our review.
Speaking of spring, it’s never too early to get ready for hiking, biking, or any other outdoor activity you usually reserve for warmer weather. And at times like these, it’s handy to have a portable speaker like the Tribit StormBox Micro that packs enough sound to keep you motivated while listening to music on the go. The compact speaker also features an integrated strap so you can attach it to a backpack or set of handlebars, and IP67 water resistance to ward off any spring showers. Normally $59.99, you can currently buy it on Amazon for $39.99, which is only $5 off its best-ever price.
Samsung’s 2021 The Frame (left) versus the matte 2022 edition (right). Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Do you prefer to lounge around in front of the TV than to be active? We feel you, which is why we recommend checking out Woot’s latest discount on Samsung’s frame TV, appropriately titled. The unique 4K TV displays a range of artworks when not in use that look surprisingly realistic thanks to the panel’s anti-glare, anti-reflective matte coating. Aside from being a pretty piece of home decor, the Frame also doubles as a stunning QLED TV with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for multiple streaming apps.
It lacks full-array support for Dolby Vision and local dimming, but it’s a good TV that’s available in a range of sizes through Tuesday 28th February. Right now, for example, the 55-inch model is down to $1,099 ($400 off), the lowest price we’ve seen this year. Alternatively, you can pick up the smaller 43-inch model for $749.99, which is just $30 off its best-ever price.
