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Amazon Spring Sale tech deals under $50: The best discounts you can still get on chargers, earbuds, accessories and more
<p>Amazon's <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2V2ZW50cy9iaWdzcHJpbmdzYWxlP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjMxODg5ODEyLTVjOTctNDZjNi05MDg2LWU2M2Y2MzkyM2Q0MSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9ldmVudHMvYmlnc3ByaW5nc2FsZSIsImR5bmFtaWNDZW50cmFsVHJhY2tpbmdJZCI6dHJ1ZSwic2l0ZUlkIjoidXMtZW5nYWRnZXQiLCJwYWdlSWQiOiIxcC1hdXRvbGluayIsImZlYXR1cmVJZCI6InRleHQtbGluayJ9&signature=AQAAAZ8nrhzekzx7u2VgNRmcPH5YHiCbrqkIIg6ibYAecQ0-&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fevents%2Fbigspringsale">Big Spring Sale</a> ends tonight, and though it's been far less focused on electronics than something like Prime Day or Black Friday, it still includes <a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-spring-sale/">a few tech deals</a> worth calling out. If you’re looking to grab a new gadget on the cheap, we’ve rounded up the best of those that are available for less than $50. The highlights include a handful of wireless earbuds, chargers and other <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-tech/tech-accessories/">accessories we recommend</a> in our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-tech/">various buying guides</a>. As a reminder, you don't need to be a Prime member to access most of the deals below.</p> <h2 id="jump-link-best-amazon-spring-sale-deals-under-50">Best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $50</h2> <p> </p> <p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOU1GTVRNUEQ_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMzE4ODk4MTItNWM5Ny00NmM2LTkwODYtZTYzZjYzOTIzZDQxIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOU1GTVRNUEQiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAZ2BwxoA-hVGtwmse-Hj6hKcpw5bvhcNMHw8M7ZuXOl_&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09MFMTMPD"><strong>Anker PowerConf C200</strong> <strong>for $48 ($12 off MSRP)</strong></a>: The PowerConf C200 is <a href="https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-webcams-123047068.html">our favorite webcam</a> for those on a tighter budget due to its crisp video quality, easy setup, solid microphones and built-in privacy cover. Its USB cable is on the shorter side, and it can’t match the overall accuracy of our top pick, but it’s still a clear upgrade over a built-in laptop camera for a much lower price. This is another deal we’ve seen numerous times in the last year, but it’s as low as the camera usually goes. Also at <a href="https://us.ankerwork.com/products/a3369">Anker</a>.</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span> <figure> <img alt="The Anker 525 Charging Station rests on top of a brown wooden table." src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-03/bcba9290-d7cf-11ee-beff-49375af25acd" style="height: 1200px; width: 2000px;" /> <figcaption> The Anker 525 Charging Station. </figcaption> <div class="photo-credit"> Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget </div> </figure> <p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjNIVzZNUEQ_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMzE4ODk4MTItNWM5Ny00NmM2LTkwODYtZTYzZjYzOTIzZDQxIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjNIVzZNUEQiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAUIWKybKHyhCtbFptAYyrfdIHlIrE167eQYk1-l_VkBO&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B3HW6MPD"><strong>Anker 525 Charging Station</strong> <strong>for $30 ($36 off)</strong></a>: We recommend this reliable desktop charging station in our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-work-from-home-gifts-wfh-140037231.html">remote worker gift guide</a>. It can’t provide the absolute fastest charge to your smartphone or laptop (topping out at a quick <em>enough</em> 67W), but it packs four USB ports — two USB-C, two USB-A — and three AC outlets in a frame that’s small enough to fit on a crowded desk. This deal ties the lowest price we’ve seen. Also at <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=aac3354f-048f-410b-ae8a-eb1da43ee6cf&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Anker&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbmtlci5jb20vcHJvZHVjdHMvYTkxYzAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjMxODg5ODEyLTVjOTctNDZjNi05MDg2LWU2M2Y2MzkyM2Q0MSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW5rZXIuY29tL3Byb2R1Y3RzL2E5MWMwIn0&signature=AQAAASFh6X17mLehwOYTL4L363emcuOh15ydjjLUt1JpIjUF&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2Fproducts%2Fa91c0">Anker</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjJNTTFXNjU_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMzE4ODk4MTItNWM5Ny00NmM2LTkwODYtZTYzZjYzOTIzZDQxIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjJNTTFXNjUiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAdzg7SAi2Oym8bE0dp-8L50Ezcqm5QpKJpxLLUltF658&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B2MM1W65"><strong>Anker Nano Charger 30W</strong> <strong>for $13 ($10 off)</strong></a>: It’s hard to have too many portable wall chargers on standby. This one from Anker should be particularly useful for traveling: At just over an inch thick, it’s small enough to fit in a pocket, while its 30W USB-C port is enough to top up recent iPhones at full speed. (That’s not enough for some newer <a href="https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-review-too-much-ai-not-enough-ultra-140022798.html">Android</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/oneplus-13-review-a-focused-flagship-that-ignores-the-ai-hype-140013418.html">phones</a>, though.) This discount matches the lowest price we’ve seen. Also at <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=aac3354f-048f-410b-ae8a-eb1da43ee6cf&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Anker&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbmtlci5jb20vcHJvZHVjdHMvYTIxNDc_dmFyaWFudD00MjA4OTUzNDc4MzYzOCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMzE4ODk4MTItNWM5Ny00NmM2LTkwODYtZTYzZjYzOTIzZDQxIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbmtlci5jb20vcHJvZHVjdHMvYTIxNDc_dmFyaWFudD00MjA4OTUzNDc4MzYzOCJ9&signature=AQAAAQCwad0gl6eJvxz3UKFUH9CXtoJCoHNvjW4sd17Z19gE&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2Fproducts%2Fa2147%3Fvariant%3D42089534783638">Anker</a>.</p> <p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0JsaW5rLU1pbmktMi1DYW1lcmEtV2hpdGUvZHAvQjBCV1daWFdQTD90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIzMTg4OTgxMi01Yzk3LTQ2YzYtOTA4Ni1lNjNmNjM5MjNkNDEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vQmxpbmstTWluaS0yLUNhbWVyYS1XaGl0ZS9kcC9CMEJXV1pYV1BMIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&signature=AQAAARITqEVtSZDTnWef0Sxb2uY8SNa82FvgtwXMMmruCZXO&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBlink-Mini-2-Camera-White%2Fdp%2FB0BWWZXWPL"><strong>Blink Mini 2</strong> <strong>for $20 ($20 off)</strong></a>: This deal ties the lowest price to date for the Blink Mini 2, which is the budget pick in our guide to the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-security-camera-130035012.html">best security cameras</a>. This one comes with its share of trade-offs for the low price — its image quality isn’t the best, it locks certain features behind a paywall and it won’t automatically arm when you leave the house — but it still provides functional 1080p video, color night vision, motion alerts and Alexa support in a weather-resistant frame. It’s fairly simple to set up, too, though you’ll need to buy an <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0JsaW5rLVN5bmMtTW9kdWxlLTIvZHAvQjA4NFJRNk1ISj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIzMTg4OTgxMi01Yzk3LTQ2YzYtOTA4Ni1lNjNmNjM5MjNkNDEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vQmxpbmstU3luYy1Nb2R1bGUtMi9kcC9CMDg0UlE2TUhKIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&signature=AQAAAZukXpGnFQrfdlCR15VFprlEClelJ7cPxAhxjyB8ZUM1&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBlink-Sync-Module-2%2Fdp%2FB084RQ6MHJ">external module</a> if you want to store clips locally. Also at <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=5e0bed65-d2f8-4b34-9b8f-955218c0e37a&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Best+Buy&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iZXN0YnV5LmNvbS9zaXRlL2JsaW5rLW1pbmktMi1pbmRvb3Itb3V0ZG9vci0xMDgwcC1wbHVnLWluLXNlY3VyaXR5LWNhbWVyYS0xLXBhY2stYmxhY2svNjU3NjY0My5wP3NrdUlkPTY1NzY2NDMiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjMxODg5ODEyLTVjOTctNDZjNi05MDg2LWU2M2Y2MzkyM2Q0MSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmVzdGJ1eS5jb20vc2l0ZS9ibGluay1taW5pLTItaW5kb29yLW91dGRvb3ItMTA4MHAtcGx1Zy1pbi1zZWN1cml0eS1jYW1lcmEtMS1wYWNrLWJsYWNrLzY1NzY2NDMucD9za3VJZD02NTc2NjQzIn0&signature=AQAAAQK1uJN-ccJFOgbyJ5cgE7PbmQkAVQKfaD8NnCWfk0fL&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fblink-mini-2-indoor-outdoor-1080p-plug-in-security-camera-1-pack-black%2F6576643.p%3FskuId%3D6576643">Best Buy</a> and <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=346ae41c-5265-49ce-a119-79bad16046d5&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=The+Home+Depot&custData=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&signature=AQAAAUihc-udFiZmrdcT9BUgdC94REJ0jhOUvwDcmO_wpH74&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FBlink-Mini-2-Wired-Indoor-Outdoor-Smart-Security-Camera-with-1080p-HD-2-way-talk-audio-Color-Night-Vision-White-1-Pack-B0BWWZXWPL%2F329746095">The Home Depot</a>.</p> <figure> <img alt="A black Blink Mini 2 security camera sits on a brown wooden table." src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-03/de83b0b0-08c4-11f0-9fae-66afa3a0a421" style="height: 720px; width: 1280px;" /> <figcaption> The Blink Mini 2. </figcaption> <div class="photo-credit"> Amy Skorheim for Engadget </div> </figure> <p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2FtYXpvbi1maXJlLXR2LXN0aWNrLWhkL2RwL0IwQ1FNUktSVjU_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMzE4ODk4MTItNWM5Ny00NmM2LTkwODYtZTYzZjYzOTIzZDQxIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2FtYXpvbi1maXJlLXR2LXN0aWNrLWhkL2RwL0IwQ1FNUktSVjUiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAS9lsi62lfKNs0EsgZN0JmRilZL8BQ-7_kL1dsjc43Mm&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Famazon-fire-tv-stick-hd%2Fdp%2FB0CQMRKRV5"><strong>Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $20 ($15 off):</strong></a> This is the budget pick in our guide to the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/best-streaming-devices-media-players-123021395.html">best streaming devices</a>. It can only play up to 1080p, so it’s really meant for older or smaller TVs that you want to modernize with streaming apps. It’s a bit more sluggish than Amazon’s higher-end 4K sticks, too, and all Fire TV devices <a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazons-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-is-better-as-a-retro-gaming-device-than-a-streamer-160022685.html">tend to promote</a> Amazon-owned services like Prime Video above all else. Still, it works with nearly all the major streaming apps, and its remote has Alexa built-in, so you can control your TV and certain smart home devices with voice commands. It also supports basic HDR10 — but not Dolby Vision — plus it can pass-through Dolby Atmos audio to a compatible soundbar or receiver. You could do worse if you just want the cheapest streamer possible. This deal is $2 higher than the all-time low we saw during the holidays, but it matches the best price we’ve tracked otherwise.</p> <p><a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/music/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=topnav_storetab_dmusic&tag=gdgt0c-p-o-4t4-20"><strong>Amazon Music Unlimited 3-month trial for free ($24 off)</strong></a>: Amazon is offering new subscribers three months of its Music Unlimited streaming service for free. Normally, it gives new users a one-month trial. Though Music Unlimited isn’t a top pick in our guide to the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/best-music-streaming-service-130046189.html">best music services</a>, it still gets you lossless streaming quality and an extensive library of both music and podcasts. You could do worse if you just want to bum a few months of music streaming for no cost. Just note that your subscription will auto-renew once the trial period ends until you cancel.</p> <p> </p> <p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=31889812-5c97-46c6-9086-e63f63923d41&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwODMyV1pGS0c_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMzE4ODk4MTItNWM5Ny00NmM2LTkwODYtZTYzZjYzOTIzZDQxIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwODMyV1pGS0ciLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAWSWE-nx6Fvahsv9ri9JdkvgS3IR7QmWRnd6esMA_AUy&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0832WZFKG"><strong>Chipolo One for $20 ($5 off)</strong></a>: The Chipolo One is the top overall pick in our guide to the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-bluetooth-tracker-140028377.html">best Bluetooth trackers</a>. While Apple’s AirTag can tap into a substantially larger crowd-sourcing network, we’ve found the One to send separation alerts faster when you’ve left an item behind and ring louder when you’re back in its vicinity. Unlike the AirTag, it can also attach directly to a keychain. It probably isn’t the safest choice for long-distance travel, but it’s a convenient security blanket if you, say, leave your keys or wallet behind at a restaurant. This is another discount that’s been available for a few weeks, but it’s just 10 cents more the best price we’ve seen.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-under-50-the-best-discounts-you-can-still-get-on-chargers-earbuds-accessories-and-more-091512018.html?src=rss
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Amazon Spring Sale robot vacuum deals: The best sales from iRobot, Tineco, Shark and Anker
<p>The <a href="https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-spring-sale-tech-deals-the-best-sales-from-apple-bose-irobot-dyson-and-others-130607743.html">Amazon Big Spring sale</a> may not be as huge as the company's Prime Day events — but it lasted longer. Now on the final day, we're continuing to track the best robot vacuum deals. Of course, the big news in robot vacuums right now is iRobot’s <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/irobot-has-new-roombas-but-it-doesnt-sound-confident-itll-be-around-to-sell-them-191747458.html"><ins>announcement</ins></a> that it’s not confident in its ability to continue operating. That’s surprising considering the Roomba’s dominance in the automated floor-bot market, with top picks in our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-budget-robot-vacuums-133030847.html"><ins>budget</ins></a> and standard robo vac <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-robot-vacuums-130010426.html"><ins>buying guides</ins></a>. Fortunately, a number of other brands make great vacs — and Roomba’s are still available. We also found <a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-spring-sale/">deals</a> on a few of our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-cordless-vacuum-130007125.html"><ins>recommended</ins></a> cordless stick vacs, which make great spot-cleaners to supplement the bots' automated runs.</p> <h2 id="jump-link-the-best-amazon-spring-sale-robot-vacuum-deals">The best Amazon Spring Sale robot vacuum deals</h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li><p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=41cf239e-ee2b-4977-881b-c264fa44821f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=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&signature=AQAAAVAI-mcw-mwsoRFnsoA2hG8Os2duLli31ASexZDKyvAb&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FShark-Mopping-Mapping-CleanEdge-AV2630WA%2Fdp%2FB0DFZ2HMY8"><strong>Shark's Matrix Plus robovac for $400 ($350 off)</strong></a>: In our testing, we’ve been consistently impressed with Shark vacuums — but they’re not cheap. This machine can mop in addition to vacuum and is nearly half price at 47 percent off.</p></li> <li><p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=41cf239e-ee2b-4977-881b-c264fa44821f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=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&signature=AQAAAVtT5iLhWqaAsQQRi7F-UCrPW1G45zR7CdTiqcbP6ZVx&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Feufy-Super-Thin-Super-Strong-Self-Charging-Medium-Pile%2Fdp%2FB07R295MLS"><strong>Anker Eufy Robot Vacuum 11S MAX for $140 (44 percent off)</strong></a>: The “S” in the model name stands for “slim” and it was one of the more low-profile machines we tried. It’s a pick in our guide to <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-budget-robot-vacuums-133030847.html">budget robot vacuums</a> and has a long battery life and good suction power for its price. The main drawback is the lack of Wi-Fi, so instead of programming it with your phone, you’ll use the included remote.</p></li> <li><p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=41cf239e-ee2b-4977-881b-c264fa44821f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRExLMTc0OFk_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDFjZjIzOWUtZWUyYi00OTc3LTg4MWItYzI2NGZhNDQ4MjFmIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRExLMTc0OFkiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAASEfEQPoklFKZwjT9oj2bvBWS_zPfty-RLdPdH9EaSVa&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DLK1748Y"><strong>Anker Eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20 for $400 ($200 off)</strong></a>: If you can’t decide between a robot vacuum or a lightweight stick vac, you don’t have to. The new Eufy E20 combines a robo vac, cordless upright and handheld vacuum in one machine. Plus the automatically emptying base holds a lot of debris for its size. While <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/anker-eufy-e20-review-a-robot-vacuum-that-transforms-to-do-more-150005198.html">we found</a> the robot performance to be better than the stick vac suction, it’s still impressive and convenient for an all-in-one model.</p></li> <li><p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=41cf239e-ee2b-4977-881b-c264fa44821f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRERaVktWTko_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDFjZjIzOWUtZWUyYi00OTc3LTg4MWItYzI2NGZhNDQ4MjFmIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRERaVktWTkoiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAWv211nHETggt-kQIOGLUoMm1hrdul5vEIQggLqC9dTF&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DDZVKVNJ"><strong><ins>Shark PowerDetect cordless stick vacuum for $299 ($130 off)</ins></strong></a>: This is a variant of the runner-up pick in our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-cordless-vacuum-130007125.html"><ins>guide to cordless vacuums</ins></a>. It lacks the auto-empty base of the model we tested, but it’s the same basic machine, which we found to have excellent suction power, plus a bright light and an articulating arm that helps suck up dirt in harder-to-reach places.</p></li> </ul> <h2 id="jump-link-the-best-cordless-vacuum-deals">The best cordless vacuum deals</h2> <ul> <li><p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=41cf239e-ee2b-4977-881b-c264fa44821f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQ0I2QjJKV0c_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDFjZjIzOWUtZWUyYi00OTc3LTg4MWItYzI2NGZhNDQ4MjFmIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQ0I2QjJKV0ciLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAfXJVfXV2Ru14uVfGI2BFwDWI8NgG2uU6CS94Oy2GAvo&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CB6B2JWG"><strong>Levoit Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (LVAC-200) for $150 ($50 off)</strong></a>: The lowest price we’ve tracked on this stick vac is $130 but this matches the lowest price we’ve seen this year. It’s our runner up budget pick for a stick vac in our guide. It doesn’t have a storage base and the bin is smallish, but it’s lightweight and super affordable. It also disassembles easily for storage making its lack of base less of a deal breaker.</p></li> <li><p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=41cf239e-ee2b-4977-881b-c264fa44821f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRDhKMlJQVjk_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDFjZjIzOWUtZWUyYi00OTc3LTg4MWItYzI2NGZhNDQ4MjFmIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRDhKMlJQVjkiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAZgSzr24I98ZRClL9Fi82QpjdsEm6PSilUvBxIhwV7Mm&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0D8J2RPV9"><strong>Tineco Pure ONE Station 5 for $349 ($110 off)</strong></a>: This vac earned an honorable mention in our tests. The self-emptying base is a big selling point. We also liked the auto-adjusting suction and single-button start feature. The fact that it doesn’t require proprietary bags helps keep down the long-term cost, too.</p></li> <li><p> <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=41cf239e-ee2b-4977-881b-c264fa44821f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOENEUTUyVEI_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDFjZjIzOWUtZWUyYi00OTc3LTg4MWItYzI2NGZhNDQ4MjFmIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOENEUTUyVEIiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAZ9vkrWsjyxBmnXWiPSTHoFGpOTu4jwhUd7uagcGuitb&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08CDQ52TB"><strong>Tineco Pure ONE S11 cordless vacuum for $200 ($100 off with coupon)</strong></a>: Click the coupon to get $95 off our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-cordless-vacuum-130007125.html#:~:text=the%20Pure%20One%20S11%20is%20a%20budget%2Dfriendly%20model">top pick</a> for a budget stick vac. We like that it automatically adjusts suction depending on what it's picking up and is relatively lightweight when you’re pushing it around your floors. The bin is on the small side and the battery life isn’t as good as on other models, but it’s an easy-to-use, no-frills way to clean floors.</p></li> <li><p><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=41cf239e-ee2b-4977-881b-c264fa44821f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzU4SzI1NEs_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDFjZjIzOWUtZWUyYi00OTc3LTg4MWItYzI2NGZhNDQ4MjFmIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzU4SzI1NEsiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAdymDdmNUaKA44oi0K5jV7f_sX2R6mhvsG5VERjqTcUW&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C58K254K"><strong>Tineco Pure ONE Station FurFree for $400 ($300 off)</strong></a>: Of all the stick vacs our reviewer tried for <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-cordless-vacuum-130007125.html#:~:text=the%20Pure%20One%20S11%20is%20a%20budget%2Dfriendly%20model">our guide</a>, this is the one she wanted to use the most. It’s super convenient with a dock that charges and empties and cleans all parts of the machine — brush, tube and dustbin — after each use. Plus the suction power is great and the iLoop smart sensor kicks up the suction when needed.</p></li> </ul>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-spring-sale-robot-vacuum-deals-the-best-sales-from-irobot-tineco-shark-and-anker-092652460.html?src=rss
Source: www.engadget.com
Reception: Positive
Riot Games' League of Legends TCG is officially called Riftbound
<div id="49334d3e22a34bd6b1228fd0c180daf6"></div> <p>Riot Games has unveiled new details for its upcoming tabletop game, called <em>Riftbound - The League of Legends Trading Card Game</em>. We first got a look at this TCG under the codename <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/gaming/riot-is-making-a-physical-league-of-legends-tcg-and-its-not-lor-162923406.html">Project K</a> in December. The latest trailer showed off new artwork for the cards, including fresh takes on the <em>LoL</em> characters that aren't just copies of their in-game champion portraits. The card UI has also gotten some extra polish compared with what was showed late last year.</p> <p>The team at Riot has been incorporating player feedback into the game's first set, called Origins. This set will have more than 300 different cards, and familiar <em>LoL</em> champions including Jinx, Viktor and Lee Sin will star in pre-built decks for this inaugural set. For the serious collectors, there will also be secret rare versions of the champion cards with unique art.</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>In addition to the previously revealed multiplayer aspect, <em>Riftbound</em> offers a path for reaching fans who don't have experience in this card game genre. <em>Riftbound</em> will have a box called Proving Grounds where champions like Lux, Annie, Master Yi and Garen will help newer players to get acclimated to TCG basics.</p> <p>The timeline for the <em>Riftbound</em> is also starting to firm up, with its China launch is scheduled for summer 2025. Some English speaking countries will also see the game arrive this year, but other markets will have to wait until 2026; the devs didn't specify which regions will be on which timeline.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/riot-games-league-of-legends-tcg-is-officially-called-riftbound-212507458.html?src=rss
Source: www.engadget.com
Reception: Positive
ChatGPT gained one million new users in an hour today
<p>OpenAI has been <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/chatgpt-reaches-400m-weekly-active-users-203635884.html">doubling its audience</a> for ChatGPT at a rapid rate, and the addition of its latest image generation feature has increased the AI assistant's popularity. Today, CEO Sam Altman <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://x.com/sama/status/1906771292390666325">posted</a> to X that the service "added one million users in the last hour," calling it a "<a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://x.com/sama/status/1906231623445868912">biblical demand</a>" for the image generation.</p> <div id="e1aca63922ba40d0960acbdb482bf811"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">the chatgpt launch 26 months ago was one of the craziest viral moments i'd ever seen, and we added one million users in five days.<br /><br />we added one million users in the last hour.</p>— Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1906771292390666325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2025</a></blockquote> </div> <p>When the company <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/now-you-can-generate-images-directly-from-chatgpt-and-sora-180047905.html">announced</a> the rollout of image generation in ChatGPT last week, the tool was meant to be available to all user tiers. However, the high degree of interest meant that access for free users <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-delays-rollout-of-chatgpts-image-generator-to-free-users-123041109.html">was walked back</a>. Now, the company is reporting "<a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://status.openai.com/">issues with new signups</a>," which has been its status for more than a day.</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>While ChatGPT's ability to create original images has been a delight (and occasional horror show) for users, the AI platform continues to draw the ire of artists and creatives. Many of these people have their work taken, either as training material for the large-language model scraped from the internet or improperly taken and modified by ChatGPT users, without any credit or compensation. One of the more visible examples have been the many memes image inspired by the animation style of Studio Ghibli. Altman is currently using one such image as his X profile photo, but other users have used ChatGPT to <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/style/ai-chatgpt-studio-ghibli.html">apply the look</a> of the studio's films to violent or triggering content, raising a fresh round of questions about how creators can protect their work from misuse. </p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/chatgpt-gained-one-million-new-users-in-an-hour-today-201314746.html?src=rss
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Reception: Positive
Substack updated its app to make it even more like TikTok
<p>Substack is taking one more step towards becoming an all-in-one social media / creator platform by adding a vertical video feed to its app. Technically, the new TikTok-style feed is a redesign of the existing <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://post.substack.com/p/introducing-substack-originals-and">Media tab</a> that the company added to the app in 2024, but either way Substack's intentions are clear: It wants a piece of the short-video pie currently being shared by Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.</p> <p>The feed features scrollable videos from creators you're subscribed to and others that have been algorithmically suggested. Multiple forms of short-form content can be included, like videos posted through <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/substacks-twitter-esque-notes-feature-has-officially-launched-172646913.html">Substack Notes</a>, the company's Twitter-esque microblogging feature, clips from longer video posts and eventually previews of podcasts.</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Adding multimedia features like podcasts and videos has been a boon to creators, according to Substack. The company says that "82% of Substack’s top-earning writers are using multimedia, up from just over 50% last April." Supporting short-form videos is an attempt to push things even further.</p> <p>Substack added <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://on.substack.com/p/video-on-substack">support for native video</a> in 2022, <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/substack-adds-new-video-tools-to-compete-with-patreon-and-youtube-202025605.html">expanded those features</a> in 2023 and more recently, gave creators the ability to <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/substack-is-now-letting-all-publishers-broadcast-live-video-165321645.html">host live video streams</a> in 2024. The company has been pretty upfront that it views Substack as a home for more than just newsletters, and it's been trying to <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/substack-is-trying-to-lure-tiktok-stars-to-its-platform-130052380.html">court TikTok creators</a> specifically since at least 2024. </p> <p>Redesigning the Substack app gives subscribers a new way to find creators to follow, and makes the platform a better home for a whole new type of creator. The timing of Substack's change is purposeful. The extra breathing room <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/trump-delays-tiktok-ban-for-at-least-75-days-via-executive-order-014523110.html">President Trump gave TikTok</a> by not enforcing the app's ban is supposed to end in April, meaning there could be room for alternative vertical video apps.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/substack-updated-its-app-to-make-it-even-more-like-tiktok-193415204.html?src=rss
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Reception: Positive
WD's 1TB C50 Xbox storage card is 30 percent off in the Amazon Spring Sale
<p>The only real way to increase the storage of an Xbox Series X/S is to use a specialized expansion card. Luckily, a really good one is heavily discounted right now. The WD 1TB C40 storage card <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=8af8d665-7010-4502-9d8d-cdc21255afd9&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1dEX0JsYWNrLVN0b3JhZ2UtRXhwYW5zaW9uLUNhcmQtV0RCTVBIMDAxMEJOQy1XQ1NOL2RwL0IwQzQ0WFZXQ0g_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOGFmOGQ2NjUtNzAxMC00NTAyLTlkOGQtY2RjMjEyNTVhZmQ5Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1dEX0JsYWNrLVN0b3JhZ2UtRXhwYW5zaW9uLUNhcmQtV0RCTVBIMDAxMEJOQy1XQ1NOL2RwL0IwQzQ0WFZXQ0giLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAak3nTzNFsCayW75O3iAn6mj2_BqjrtZIqBDxVvJAiq4&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWD_Black-Storage-Expansion-Card-WDBMPH0010BNC-WCSN%2Fdp%2FB0C44XVWCH"><ins>is down to $110</ins></a> as part of the Amazon Spring Sale. This is a discount of 30 percent, as the regular price is around $158.</p> <p>This is an officially-licensed product, so it’ll be a plug-and-play experience. It also delivers roughly the same performance as the internal drive. It’s important to note that this allows for both the storage and playing of games. Most external drives can only store, and not play, titles on an Xbox Series X/S.</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span> <p> </p> <p>Most modern AAA games require at least 50GB of available space. In other words, this drive will accommodate around 20 of these titles. Indie games tend to be much smaller, so the drive could conceivably house hundreds of smaller releases. The 2TB model <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=8af8d665-7010-4502-9d8d-cdc21255afd9&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1dEX0JsYWNrLVN0b3JhZ2UtRXhwYW5zaW9uLUNhcmQtV0RCTVBIMDAxMEJOQy1XQ1NOL2RwL0IwQzQ0WFZXQ0g_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOGFmOGQ2NjUtNzAxMC00NTAyLTlkOGQtY2RjMjEyNTVhZmQ5Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1dEX0JsYWNrLVN0b3JhZ2UtRXhwYW5zaW9uLUNhcmQtV0RCTVBIMDAxMEJOQy1XQ1NOL2RwL0IwQzQ0WFZXQ0giLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAak3nTzNFsCayW75O3iAn6mj2_BqjrtZIqBDxVvJAiq4&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWD_Black-Storage-Expansion-Card-WDBMPH0010BNC-WCSN%2Fdp%2FB0C44XVWCH"><ins>is also on sale</ins></a>, for $200 instead of $260. The 512GB version is still at the original $80 asking price.</p> <p>This is a handy drive that gets the job done. The only drawback is the price. Most 1TB external drives are cheaper than $110. It sucks that Microsoft went this weird route with storage, but that’s certainly not WD’s fault. On the positive side, this is a small and light card that won’t add any real weight to the already bulky Xbox consoles.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/wds-1tb-c50-xbox-storage-card-is-30-percent-off-in-the-amazon-spring-sale-184918803.html?src=rss
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Reception: Positive
Alexa+ is out, but missing a lot of features Amazon demoed last month
<p>If there’s one thing you can count on with AI tools is that they’ll launch without most of the promised features. It happened with <a href="https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/engadget-podcast-apples-genmoji-are-ai-disappointments-123031877.html">Apple Intelligence</a>. It happened with <a href="https://tech.yahoo.com/phones/articles/galaxy-ais-half-baked-tools-231711284.html">Galaxy AI</a>. Now, it’s happening with Alexa+, Amazon’s <a href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/alexa-is-a-smarter-more-conversational-ai-version-of-amazons-digital-assistant-154349563.html">AI-heavy upgrade to its virtual assistant</a>. The tool is officially available but it doesn’t do a whole lot, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/03/31/amazon-alexaplus-delay/">according to reporting by <em>The Washington Post</em></a>.</p> <p>The paper reviewed a number of internal company documents that noted the delay of many features. These documents suggest that a bunch of tools won’t be available for two months or longer. Alexa+ users won’t be able to use the platform to order takeout on Grubhub or identify family members via camera to remind them to do chores.</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>The same goes for that neat-sounding tool that the company says will auto-generate a story to entertain kids. Also, Alexa+ cannot be used to brainstorm gift ideas or order groceries. Finally, there isn’t a browser-based version available. The company says these delays are because the features do not “meet Amazon’s standards for public release.”</p> <div id="f8a1403fd209438e9f08ae1d248d15ac"></div> <p>So what can Alexa+ do right now? I haven’t gotten a chance to fool around with it, but the <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=478e2c6b-9eaf-4dbe-9165-b2da2145d832&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2I_bm9kZT0yMDYyMDc1NjUwMTEmdGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNDc4ZTJjNmItOWVhZi00ZGJlLTkxNjUtYjJkYTIxNDVkODMyIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2I_bm9kZT0yMDYyMDc1NjUwMTEiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAeah5s72bcHMg0pM0ThsELHwnEPPuhF3ltw2TMj9OwQa&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fb%3Fnode%3D206207565011">early access page</a> suggests customers can use it to order an Uber, identify objects and draft emails. That’s something, I guess.</p> <p>Alexa+ is included with Amazon Prime but non-members have to pony up $20 per month. It may not be accessible to everyone just yet, as availability is expanding over the coming weeks and months. Also, it only works on devices with screens. These include the Echo Show 8, 10, 15 and 21.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/alexa-is-out-but-missing-a-lot-of-features-amazon-demoed-last-month-180741504.html?src=rss
Source: www.engadget.com
Reception: Positive
iOS 18.4 is available now with new emoji, Apple News+ Food and priority notifications
<p>Apple <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://nr.apple.com/Dp8Q6R0wA6">has released</a> iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4 and visionOS 2.4, bringing a grab bag of new features to the companies devices and expanding Apple Intelligence to new countries and languages.</p> <p>As <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/apps/apple-is-adding-tens-of-thousands-of-recipes-to-news-194518874.html">previously announced</a> by Apple iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4 include a new Apple News+ Food section in the News app that collects recipes and food-oriented articles, including exclusive recipes for Apple News+ subscribers. The updates also introduce new emoji, AI-sorted Priority Notifications in Notification Center, new ways to filter photos in the Photos app and <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/apple-is-finally-updating-airpods-max-with-lossless-and-ultra-low-latency-audio-140142271.html">lossless audio on the AirPods Max. </a>That's on top of a random assortment of other quality-of-life features like:</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><ul> <li><p>AI-generated summaries of App Store reviews</p></li> <li><p>An Ambient Music tool in Control Center</p></li> <li><p>The ability to add and control Matter-compatible robot vacuums to the Home app</p></li> <li><p>New widgets for the Podcasts app</p></li> <li><p>A new "Sketch" style for images in Image Playground</p></li> </ul> <figure><img alt="The Writing Tools features in visionOS on the Vision Pro." src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-03/e5b70ac0-0e56-11f0-bbeb-d6ad1c214b4e" style="height: 2160px; width: 3840px;" /><figcaption></figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Apple</div></figure> <p>The update to <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://nr.apple.com/Ds3G1a7zP6">visionOS 2.4</a> will add Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground to the Vision Pro for the first time, on top of a streamlined process for sharing your headset with another person, a new Apple Vision Pro app for the iPhone to download apps and experiences to your Vision Pro remotely, and a Spatial Gallery app for the headset itself that features a rotating collection of spatial videos and photos curated by Apple.</p> <p>After a bit of a delay, Apple says Apple Intelligence will be available in the European Union for the first time on iPhone and iPad. The suite of AI features will now also work in several new languages "including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified) — as well as localized English for Singapore and India," Apple says.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ios-18-4-available-now-175358838.html?src=rss
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Reception: Positive
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay brings two PSP classics to PC, PS5 and Switch on July 11
<p>A pair of cult classics from Sony's PlayStation Portable library are heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC. As part of the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/watch-todays-nintendo-direct-here-at-10am-et-145809275.html">Nintendo Direct showcase</a> this March, Bandai Namco announced <a href="https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/patapon-1-plus-2-replay"><em>Patapon 1 + 2 Replay</em></a>, a package that brings together brand new remasters of 2007's <em>Patapon</em> and 2008's <em>Patapon 2. </em>Originally developed by Pyramid and Sony Japan Studio, which <a href="https://www.engadget.com/japan-studio-never-forget-knack-234822543.html">shuttered in 2021</a>, the two games combine elements from strategy and rhythm games.</p> <div id="8c650faf457d40b6b2601b54bc27dbd5"></div> <p>As the player, you must guide a tribe of anthropomorphic eyeballs to victory over their foes through a combination of drum beats. <em>Patapon</em> and <em>Patapon 2</em> were well-received on release and went on to define the PSP's library of quirky but fun games. In addition to HD graphics, <em>Patapon 1 + 2 Replay </em>includes quality of life changes that should hopefully make this the best way to play these two gems. </p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p><strong>Update, March 31, 1:15PM ET:</strong> Bandai Namco confirmed that <em>Patapon 1 + 2 Replay</em> is coming to PS5 and PC as well as Switch, and this information has been included in the article.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/patapon-1--2-replay-brings-two-psp-classics-to-pc-ps5-and-switch-on-july-11-143627055.html?src=rss
Source: www.engadget.com
Reception: Positive
Warner Bros. has officially sold the Looney Tunes film Coyote vs. Acme
<p>The Looney Tunes film <em>Coyote vs. Acme</em> won’t be rotting away in David Zaslav’s basement for the next 50 years. Warner Bros. Discovery has sold the rights to the movie to Ketchup Entertainment, the same company that just released<em> The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie</em>.</p> <p>Ketchup ponied up around $50 million for the film and it’ll hit theaters in 2026, <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/coyote-vs-acme-warner-bros-sale-complete-ketchup-1236354552/"><ins>according to reporting by </ins><em><ins>Deadline</ins></em></a>. Warner Bros. funded the creation of the movie but then <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/coyote-vs-acme-warner-bros-discovery-115m-write-down-mystery-projects-1235832120/"><ins>shelved it for a tax write-off</ins></a>. You know the drill. It’s pretty much the same thing it did <a href="https://www.engadget.com/hbo-max-discovery-earnings-call-second-quarter-010400473.html"><ins>with the </ins><em><ins>Batgirl</ins></em><ins> movie</ins></a> and <em>Scoob! Holiday Haunt</em>. Nobody loves scrapping finished projects more than WB.</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>This one, at least, has a happy ending. <em>Coyote vs. Acme</em> always seemed like a pretty nifty concept. It stars Will Forte and John Cena and follows Wile E. Coyote as he sues notorious manufacturer Acme after he repeatedly fails to catch his arch-nemesis, the roadrunner. Directing duties fell to Dave Green, who made <em>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows</em>. It was produced by Chris deFaria and James Gunn, with a screenplay by <em>May December</em> scribe Samy Burch.</p> <div id="7b97b29b89f74453b986aa107d3842ce"></div> <p>This hasn’t stopped Warner Bros. Discovery from feverishly hitting the “delete” key. It just pulled all of the original Looney Tunes shorts <a href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/warner-bros-discovery-pulled-the-original-looney-tunes-shorts-off-max-190500556.html"><ins>from the streaming platform Max</ins></a>. This happened just as <em>The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie</em> <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_day_the_earth_blew_up_a_looney_tunes_movie">was hitting theaters</a>. To be fair, that film <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl305627137/?ref_=bo_yld_table_30"><ins>didn’t exactly blow up the box office</ins></a><ins>.</ins></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/warner-bros-has-officially-sold-the-looney-tunes-film-coyote-vs-acme-170346994.html?src=rss
Source: www.engadget.com
Reception: Positive