Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Watch 7 has returned to its best price to date
Image: The Verge I jumped on the smartwatch bandwagon a bit late, but now I can’t go a day without mine. Beyond delivering helpful notifications, it’s perfect for setting timers, tracking workouts, and monitoring my sleeping habits (which are terrible). If you haven’t yet joined the smartwatch party or you’re looking to upgrade, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 is down to $199.99 ($100 off) in the 40mm / Bluetooth configuration at Amazon and Walmart. If you prefer a larger display, the 44mm model is on sale at Amazon starting at $229.99 ($100 off). While the Galaxy Watch 7 isn’t as flashy as other Samsung wearables, its more simplistic approach is part of its charm. It retains the signature circular design and slim profile of prior models, which remains a stark contrast to the adventure-ready Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s comfortable to wear while sleeping and working out — as our own Victoria Song noted in her review last year...
Image: The Verge I jumped on the smartwatch bandwagon a bit late, but now I can’t go a day without mine. Beyond delivering helpful notifications, it’s perfect for setting timers, tracking workouts, and monitoring my sleeping habits (which are terrible). If you haven’t yet joined the smartwatch party or you’re looking to upgrade, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 is down to $199.99 ($100 off) in the 40mm / Bluetooth configuration at Amazon and Walmart. If you prefer a larger display, the 44mm model is on sale at Amazon starting at $229.99 ($100 off).While the Galaxy Watch 7 isn’t as flashy as other Samsung wearables, its more simplistic approach is part of its charm. It retains the signature circular design and slim profile of prior models, which remains a stark contrast to the adventure-ready Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s comfortable to wear while sleeping and working out — as our own Victoria Song noted in her review last year — and it comes with a selection of welcome features, including heart rate tracking, an Energy Score for gauging recovery, and FDA-approved sleep apnea detection.One of the new marquee tools of the Watch 7 is its AI-powered wellness insights, which provide personalized suggestions to help you hit your health and fitness goals. There’s also a 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor that can measure metabolic health thanks to an experimental advanced glycation end products (AGEs) metric, though both features were rather hit or miss in our testing. Of course, the wearable also offers a range of basic smartwatch features, such as the ability to stream music, send texts, and take calls when your phone is nearby.Despite its slimmer design, the Watch 7 offers around 24 hours of battery life with the always-on display enabled, though if you upgrade to the 44mm Watch 7, you can eke out a few additional hours. Samsung’s wearable also runs Wear OS 5, as of now, though we’re expecting the Gemini-powered Wear OS 6 to arrive via an update later this year. All that being said, the timing of these deals could indicate that a Galaxy Watch 8 is on the horizon. Samsung typically holds an Unpacked event in mid-July, and this year it may introduce a refreshed lineup of foldable and wearable devices.
Other deals to check out
Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus is down to an all-time low of $174.99 ($75 off) at Amazon. The 37-inch soundbar features three speakers, three tweeters, and two woofers, providing a nice upgrade over your TV’s built-in speakers. Plus, it supports Dolby Atmos for richer, more three-dimensional sound. A dedicated center dialogue channel promises you’ll actually hear what people are saying as well, allowing you to turn off closed captions, while its relatively compact size makes it a great option for smaller setups.
The Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe is available from Amazon and Anker (with code WS7DV2DYGOBA) for $103.99 (about $46 off), matching its best price to date. The 3-in-1 charger is perfect if you own multiple Apple devices, allowing you to simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. The primary wireless pad delivers 15W of power, with an adjustable viewing angle of up to 60 degrees. The Apple Watch charger, meanwhile, features a convenient slide-in and slide-out mechanism, while the AirPods charging pad can be accessed by angling the main charger. It also comes with a 30W USB-C charger and a 5-foot USB-C cable, so you’re ready to go out of the box.
The Soundcore Select 4 Go is back down to its all-time low of $19.98 (about $15 off) at Amazon in select colors. The diminutive Bluetooth speaker is perfect for listening to your favorite playlist while relaxing by the pool, at the park, or in the bath. It features IP67 waterproofing, allowing it to withstand immersion in up to 3.3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes, thus providing peace of mind when used outdoors. A handy lanyard also lets you attach it to your bag or your bike’s handlebars, while the speaker’s 20-hour battery ensures it can keep the party going during all-day events.
This Ugreen NAS battery backup just hit its lowest price, and your data will thank you
There's nothing worse than a power outage wrecking your favorite tech products or, even worse, wiping out your data. It's not common, but it can happen, which is why you should protect your products with a battery backup if you can.
There's nothing worse than a power outage wrecking your favorite tech products or, even worse, wiping out your data. It's not common, but it can happen, which is why you should protect your products with a battery backup if you can.
William Garcia Boston
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Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore
That cover art is almost certainly AI too. | Image: Fenix Flexin It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly...
That cover art is almost certainly AI too. | Image: Fenix Flexin It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the company releasing an AI detector that identifies it as Treblo AI-created. In a reply to a comment pointing out that Tyga admitted to relying on AI for his own controversial '80s-influenced album $tarface, on one of his Instagram posts, Fenix said:never said I didn't use AI , i said it had nun to do w recording process . I didn't even know what da app was till we mixed …Read the full story at The Verge.
Yosifata Goychuk Ukraine
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I opened my Obsidian vault in this open-source alternative, and it does what Obsidian needs three plugins for
Obsidian is probably one of the best note-taking apps out there, but it's not open-source, which is fine, there are perfectly good reasons for that. But a part of the Obsidian user base has always wanted a properly open-source alternative, one that isn't half-finished or abandoned. So when SoloMD popped...
Obsidian is probably one of the best note-taking apps out there, but it's not open-source, which is fine, there are perfectly good reasons for that. But a part of the Obsidian user base has always wanted a properly open-source alternative, one that isn't half-finished or abandoned. So when SoloMD popped up as MIT-licensed and Markdown-native with a built-in AI panel, it seemed worth a look.
Sophia Wilson Atlanta
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I upgraded my NAS to 10 Gigabit and immediately discovered the bottleneck nobody warns you about
I wanted 10 GbE networking at home. I (probably) didn’t need it, but I wanted 10 GbE and I was going to get it. The first piece of networking equipment with that speed wasn’t a client device, but a managed network switch. Then came a Synology DS1621xs+, with 10 GbE...
I wanted 10 GbE networking at home. I (probably) didn’t need it, but I wanted 10 GbE and I was going to get it. The first piece of networking equipment with that speed wasn’t a client device, but a managed network switch. Then came a Synology DS1621xs+, with 10 GbE as standard equipment, a rarity for the company. And a vision in my head of my NAS backup strategy zooming along at a full gigabyte per second.
Anine Ismail Netherlands
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The best Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal is still up for grabs
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now available at retailers and wireless carriers. Preorders for the phone have been outstanding, and the reviews are pretty solid for the most part. We enjoyed our time with it, praising the overall design.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now available at retailers and wireless carriers. Preorders for the phone have been outstanding, and the reviews are pretty solid for the most part. We enjoyed our time with it, praising the overall design.
Freddie Pena United States
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I ditched expensive cloud storage subscriptions for a $0 Nextcloud server on an old laptop
Cloud storage subscription prices are steadily increasing, and my free-tier account cannot keep up with the limited space. Google Drive is more generous than any other service, but even the 15GB limit starts to feel restrictive when you start uploading documents, images, and other files. I’ve tried to be selective,...
Cloud storage subscription prices are steadily increasing, and my free-tier account cannot keep up with the limited space. Google Drive is more generous than any other service, but even the 15GB limit starts to feel restrictive when you start uploading documents, images, and other files. I’ve tried to be selective, but it was more of a temporary solution. Additionally, I’ve looked into some other free alternatives, but as you know, cloud storage doesn’t come cheap, and there’s no way around it.
Daniel Martinez Dallas
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This forgotten Pixel feature is the one I want Google to bring back the most
When I think back to features I really liked about earlier Pixel smartphones, one key feature always comes to mind: Active Edge.
When I think back to features I really liked about earlier Pixel smartphones, one key feature always comes to mind: Active Edge.
Emily Brown Houston
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I stopped using free VPNs after I learned what they do with your traffic
If you type “free VPN” into any search engine, you’ll get a wall of options. They might even sound good, with promises not to log your traffic, to stop your ISP from snooping on your browsing, and other claims of private browsing.
If you type “free VPN” into any search engine, you’ll get a wall of options. They might even sound good, with promises not to log your traffic, to stop your ISP from snooping on your browsing, and other claims of private browsing.
Eliot Vidal France
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This free PS Vita homebrew app turns Sony’s forgotten handheld into an Xbox Cloud Gaming device
Sony gave up on the PlayStation Vita console in 2019. The homebrew community continues to release new apps and games for the legacy handheld console. The biggest challenge with the PS Vita is the lack of games exclusive to other platforms. The PlayStation Store on Vita has been dead for...
Sony gave up on the PlayStation Vita console in 2019. The homebrew community continues to release new apps and games for the legacy handheld console. The biggest challenge with the PS Vita is the lack of games exclusive to other platforms. The PlayStation Store on Vita has been dead for years and online in name only. Sony’s decision to sunset the PlayStation Store in July 2027 didn’t dampen the homebrew community’s spirits.
Daniel Martinez Dallas
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The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing...
Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off.Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency, though its editorial mission page says it's "powered" by Walmart. That page outlines how Walmart is (or was) involved:When we mention a game, we'll provide purchase links that will take you to Walmart using a partner tracking code. This link provides us with 0% of the sale if you decide to buy the product, but it doe …Read the full story at The Verge.
Sophia Wilson Atlanta
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I’m building a PC with a back-connect motherboard, so I’ll never have to thread cables behind the tray again
Assembling a PC is perhaps the most exciting undertaking an enthusiast looks forward to, right from the moment they buy the first component that goes into it. I've been through that same exhilarating feeling countless times, and each time, the journey has been as rewarding as the first.
Assembling a PC is perhaps the most exciting undertaking an enthusiast looks forward to, right from the moment they buy the first component that goes into it. I've been through that same exhilarating feeling countless times, and each time, the journey has been as rewarding as the first.
Lisa Carr United Kingdom
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I turned my phone into an AI agent powered by my local LLM, and it installed software on its own
The phone in my pocket is the worst computer I own for running a language model, but arguably one of the best any of us own when it comes to what the hardware is capable of. It has sensors, notifications, messages, files, and a touchscreen. What it doesn't have is...
The phone in my pocket is the worst computer I own for running a language model, but arguably one of the best any of us own when it comes to what the hardware is capable of. It has sensors, notifications, messages, files, and a touchscreen. What it doesn't have is the memory bandwidth or the thermal headroom to run anything genuinely clever, and it never will, because, well, it's a phone.
