A Rare Deal Worth Writing About: The Apple Pencil Pro Is Now Under $100
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Today's Amazon deals are just too good to scroll past. Starting with the Apple Pencil Pro iPad stylus, which is now 23% off, and it's hands-down the best stylus for iPad creators with its squeeze shortcuts and magnetic snap-charge. The Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids is down by $30, and it can actually get the kids to move with games that unlock only through activity. Plus, you get the GPS tracking for peace of mind. And for streamers or remote workers, the HyperX Vision S is now 25% off and still crushes the competition with razor-sharp, low-light video clarity.
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You'll appreciate how naturally the Apple Pencil Pro fits into your workflow, especially if you're doing any kind of serious drawing, note-taking, or editing on the new iPad Pro or Air. Consumer electronics expert mentions that 'The Apple Pencil Pro is the stylus that serious artists and creators should get,' while rating it 'Outstanding' and honoring it with the Editors' Choice award in . The squeeze gesture on this stylus alone speeds things up in creative apps, and the haptic feedback actually makes it feel like you're pressing real buttons. It even snaps magnetically to your iPad to charge, so it's always ready. Thanks to the Find My support, you won't waste time digging around if it ever goes missing either. And today's $30 off deal is nothing to write off.
The Fitbit Ace LTE kids' smartwatch is a fun way for your children to stay in touch and houses a bunch of games that get them moving without feeling like exercise. Our expert, , gave it an 'Excellent' rating along with the Editors' Choice award in our , adding that it's 'the most robust and finely tailored wearable for kids on the market.' When children use this watch, texting their parents or sending emojis feels like a novelty, especially for first-time smartwatch users, and adds peace of mind for adults. Activity-based gameplay like fishing or racing unlocks more levels only after they move around, which is a clever trick to keep screen time under control.
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) for $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth, 40mm, Cream) for $199.99 (List Price $299.99)
Amazfit Active 42mm Smartwatch With 14 Days Battery Life for $84.99 (List Price $109.99)
Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, Wi-Fi, Matte Black, Obsidian Band) for $299.99 (List Price $349.99)
Fitbit Sense 2 Advanced Health and Fitness Smartwatch for $199.95 (List Price $249.95)
The HyperX Vision S delivers crisp and clear videos, whether you're on a call or recording content, everything just looks sharp right out of the box. It handles low light way better than most webcams, so you're not stuck glowing like a ghost if you work late or stream at night. Just remember, there's no mic, so you'll want to pair it with a headset or USB mic. rated it 'Excellent' in our , adding, 'The HyperX Vision S webcam offers an incredibly sharp picture rivaling more expensive competitors.' And now it's $50 off.
Logitech C930e 1080p Webcam for $76.30 (List Price $129.99)
Razer Kiyo 1080p Streaming Webcam for $47.50 (List Price $99.99)
Anker PowerConf C200 2K Webcam With Privacy Cover for $49.99 (List Price $59.99)
Logitech Brio 4K Webcam for $169.99 (List Price $199.99)
Logitech 1080p StreamCam With Premium Glass Lens for $139.99 (List Price $169.99)
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