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CNN
29-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
Apple's latest 15-inch MacBook Air M4 just hit a new low price
Earlier this spring, we updated our guide to the best MacBooks with the shiny new version of the MacBook Air, now powered by an M4 processor. Now, before I lose any of you budget-conscious shoppers, our pick for the best MacBook is actually one of the best values in the Apple lineup, thanks to some of their highest price cuts on Amazon to date. The 15-inch version is the star of the show with an all-time low price attached, while its smaller 13-inch counterpart is receiving a sizable discount of $143 off. Apple 15-Inch MacBook Air M4 in Starlight The lowest price to date has now gone live on the news 15-inch MacBook Air. It sports an M4 chip for speedy performance today and well into the future. The 16GB of onboard memory also helps this MacBook stand up to years of use. Today's offer is $75 under the last discount I tracked over Memorial Day weekend. Apple 13-Inch MacBook Air M4 Several colors of the smaller MacBook Air M4 are on sale today. Pricing starts at $856 with the Sky Blue design, which is also $43 below the tech deal I spotted on Memorial Day and the third-best offer to our review Apple just refreshed its MacBook Air series in March with its latest processors. The new M4 version improves everything our editors and readers have come to enjoy about the powerful laptop, while keeping its compact design. When these new machines first hit store shelves, I had to check in with my friend and fellow CNN Underscored editor Henry T. Casey for his take. Before he published his review, which called it 'the best boring laptop [he's] ever used,' he shared much of the same sentiment with me. Calling something boring might seem like a diss, but in this case, it's anything but that. When a company routinely updates a product, like the MacBook Air, it's no surprise that the newest iteration may lack exciting new features. For these MacBooks, that's exactly why we're such big fans. Apple is taking a tried-and-true approach, adding better performance to its beloved laptops instead of introducing gimmicks or questionable inclusions just for the sake of mixing it up. It's just more of what we've enjoyed from previous generations. Casey's full MacBook Air M4 review shares even more insight into that approach. If you're on the fence about the latest MacBook Airs, I'd recommend reading through to see just how it fared when being run through its paces by our tech expert. Casey didn't have an official confirmation of this at the time of his review, but the MacBook Air M4 would go on to become our pick for the best MacBook on the market, further solidifying just how good today's deals are. Not everyone needs the latest and greatest laptop to get work done. As someone who's typing this on an older MacBook Pro, I certainly get that point, but if you're in the market for a new machine that you're hoping will last as far into the future as possible, today's discount on the MacBook Air M4 fits the bill. Apple products are known for their incredible lifespans, and its MacBooks are no exception, especially when compared to the other best laptops on the market. The decision to take advantage of today's deal comes down to what you value most. If you'd like to spend a little extra on a future-proofed computer that'll last as long as possible, the MacBook Air M4 is the way to go. Otherwise, our pick for the best budget MacBook might be a better buy. CNN Underscored has a team of writers and editors with many years of product testing experience as well as experience researching and recommending other buys, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when relevant to ensure we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. Senior deals editor Rikka Altland has personally been reviewing all kinds of tech and home goods for nearly a decade. She applies that tenure to coverage like today's MacBook Air sale. Altland has been using Apple laptops since high school and swears by the brand for her own computing.
Android Authority
22-05-2025
- Android Authority
Here's my favorite smartphone deal right now: Google Pixel 9
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority All those fancy new premium phones are exciting, but I am not that hyped up about paying a grand or more for them. Especially when there are plenty of great phones for much less, especially if you can take advantage of a deal like this one. If I were to buy a phone today, I would spend my hard-earned cash on a Google Pixel 9, which you can currently get for just $599. Buy the Google Pixel 9 for just $599 ($200 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount applies to all color versions available. These include Obsidian, Peony, Porcelain, and Wintergreen. Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9 The vanilla Pixel 9. The Pixel 9 rocks a 6.3-inch display, Tensor G4 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and at least 128GB of internal storage. See price at Amazon Save $200.00 Many of you will argue that the Google Pixel 9a is a better deal. The thing is, Google's budget phone is not on sale, and it is only $100 less than the standard Google Pixel 9. At $599, we would recommend upgrading to the Pixel 9. For starters, the Google Pixel 9 is still considered a high-end phone. It is actually in our list of the best Android phones. It is just the smaller, less expensive model in the Pixel 9 series. It lacks some of the bells and whistles the bigger brothers tout, but it is still an awesome device, and many of you may not even need those added capabilities. This handset checks most of the boxes that make a high-end smartphone. It has a really nice, sleek design, featuring an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 construction. It also keeps that IP68 rating many of you really care for, as it offers some peace of mind, knowing it is both dust and water resistant. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Pixel 9 Additionally, the Google Pixel 9 is no slouch. It packs the same Google Tensor G4 chipset found in the other Pixel 9 series smartphones. It also comes with 12GB of RAM, which is plenty to keep most users happy. You would really have to push it to its limits to see a difference, and most of you won't. The display is certainly smaller at 6.3 inches, but it also isn't tiny, and some of us happen to like smaller phones. That said, it is still a quality OLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It also doesn't get the same battery life as its bigger brothers, but we were still able to make it last about a whole day per charge. It can charge at up to 27W, which means it will get from zero to 100% in about 85 minutes. Furthermore, it also has a pretty good camera. Pixels have long been known for being some of the best camera phones, and while this one isn't as good as the Pixel 9 Pro models in this department, it still shoots really nice photos. It has a 50MP primary camera and a 48MP ultrawide shooter. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Pixel 9 If you need more convincing, the Google Pixel 9 gets among the best upgrade promises in the industry. Google has given it a seven-year update commitment, which is only matched by Samsung. At $599, you really can't go wrong with such a good phone. That's a $200 discount on one of the top industry favorite smartphones! Catch this deal while you can. For $599, it's hard to match all the value the Google Pixel 9 offers. Again, this is a record-low price we've only seen once in the past, in March. We don't see the price dropping lower anytime soon, so take advantage of this sale while you can! It's still a record-low price, so we've never seen a better price on it. Extra deal: You can upgrade to the Pixel 9 Pro for $799 Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro All Pro, in a compact package. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the Pixel device many have been begging for for a long time: Google's very best smartphone hardware and software features, in a more compact form factor. With identical dimensions to the regular Pixel 9, it retains the same great specs as the much larger XL model, plus 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of internal storage, and the Tensor G4 chipset. See price at Amazon Save $200.00 Limited Time Deal! If you really want a higher-end experience, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is also $200 off, bringing the cost down to $799. It's not a bad deal. The experience will be pretty similar, but there are some upgrades you may like. The biggest difference is that it has 16GB of RAM, giving you better multitasking capabilities. This device also gets an extra 48MP periscope shooters, and autofocus is a bit better thanks to multi-zone laser support. The selfie camera is also upgraded to a 42MP camera, instead of the 10.5MP one found in the Pixel 9. Additionally, wireless charging is faster at 21W, instead of 15W. Everything else will pretty much be the same.
Phone Arena
14-05-2025
- Phone Arena
The blazing fast Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is getting more and more affordable
If yesterday's OnePlus Pad 2 Pro launch made you sad that such an incredibly potent and affordable Android tablet is unlikely to ever reach the US, perhaps the latest and greatest Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 deal will manage to turn that frown upside down today. This is not as large or as powerful as that hot new 13.2-inch OnePlus giant, but its 8.8-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor are certainly advanced enough for a lower-than-ever price of $469.99. $80 off (15%) 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor, 8.8-Inch LTPS Display with 2560 x 1600 Pixel Resolution and 165Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Android 14, 6,550mAh Battery, 65W Charging, Two Superlinear Speakers with Stereo Audio and Dual X-Axis Haptics, 13 + 2MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 8MP Front-Facing Camera, ColdFront Vapor Chamber Tech, Eclipse Black Color Buy at Lenovo At 470 bucks, the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage space is incredibly cheaper than Samsung's just-released Galaxy Tab S10 FE in an entry-level configuration pairing a comparatively modest 128 gigs of local digital hoarding room with an unremarkable 8GB memory count. Granted, that thing does come with quite a bit of additional screen real estate and a built-in S Pen, but then again, the Legion Tab Gen 3's smaller panel rocks a higher resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, and even more impressively, 165Hz refresh rate support. That silky smooth display and the Elite Gaming-capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC make this remarkably affordable bad boy an absolute mobile gaming monster, and before you even go there, let me highlight that an "advanced" cooling system is also in place to avoid overheating. Oh, and have I mentioned the "super linear" speakers that promise to immerse you in your gaming experience so deep that someone will need to pinch you to make you aware of your actual surroundings again? Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but this is still without a doubt one of the best tablets (for gaming, web browsing, or Netflix binge-watching) you can currently get for under five Benjamins.
Android Authority
12-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
If you're quick, you can get the original Pixel Watch for just $69.99
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority We're big advocates of stepping back a generation or two to find the best value in tech. If you're of the same mind, this is a tantalizing offer. Those of you fast enough to catch it can find that Woot has an amazing Google Pixel Watch deal running right now. Originally selling for $400, the eye-catching smartwatch is down to just $69.99 today. Google Pixel Watch (41mm, LTE) for $69.99 ($330 off) We've obviously seen plenty of deals on this device since it launched a couple of years back, but nothing to match this offer. For example, the LTE model to which this deal refers has never been even close to this cheap on Amazon. You may have to decide quickly, though, as the Wi-Fi-only variant is already sold out — unsurprising at this price. Google Pixel Watch (LTE) Google Pixel Watch (LTE) The Pixel Watch is the first wearable with the Big G. The Google Pixel Watch is a Wear OS-powered wearable that's aiming to be the smartwatch for everyone. It has a robust app library, plenty of Fitbit-based health-tracking features, and a classy design. See price at Woot! Save $330.00 Selling fast! The first-gen Pixel Watch marked a promising debut for Google's smartwatch ambitions. Its sleek, minimalist design and fluid performance made a strong first impression, and the integration of Fitbit features like heart rate tracking and sleep monitoring gave it solid fitness credentials. It also nailed the basics of a modern smartwatch, with Google Assistant, Wallet, Maps, and more on board. Battery life can't match that of its successors, but at this price, it's still a steal. Hit the widget above if you want to learn more, and cross your fingers that the limited stock hasn't been snapped up yet.
