Ars Technique
This is the weekend, which means it’s time for another Dealmaster. Our latest build of the best technology deals from across the web includes a nice offer for those who are interested in trying Apple Music or just want to grab a few free months of music streaming. Currently, Best Buy is offering a six-month service to new subscribers to Apple’s rival Spotify for free. In the meantime, if you are a returning subscriber, you will receive five months for free. Apple typically provides a one-month free trial to new users before charging a monthly fee of $ 10, so this deal runs up to a total of $ 50 off.
You will need to provide Best Buy with an email address to redeem the offer, and unfortunately the deal does not apply to current Apple Music subscribers. After activating the advanced trial, your subscription will be set to automatically renew by default, but Dealmaster can confirm that you can turn this off in your account settings without losing access to the free months of the service. It took about five minutes for Best Buy to send us a redemption code after you place an order, so don’t worry if you don’t get the deal right after your purchase.
Earlier this year, we looked at the pros and cons of Apple Music in our guide to the best alternatives to Spotify. Compared to its biggest competitor, Apple’s service tends to put more emphasis on curating music than real people. It’s by no means devoid of algorithm-based recommendations, but overall Spotify is better tuned. Apple’s approach may be good or bad, depending on how much Spotify suits your taste, but anyway, both services have a huge music library that you can sort into playlists and listen to a la carte as you wish. . Unlike Spotify, Apple doesn’t offer a free level to go back to, but it can integrate music you already have (in iTunes) with its streaming library, and offer higher quality audio with some content (at least for now). Of course, it’s also more closely integrated with other Apple products – here you are, the owners of the HomePod – although there are apps for both iOS and Android.
However, if you don’t want to switch to a new music service, our review has a lot of discounts on other gadgets and equipment we like, including the still great Sony WH-1000XM4 noise canceling headphones, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Sonos Portable Speaker Move, truck with computer, Xbox and PlayStation games, Fitbit trackers, high-speed SSDs and much more. You can view our full curated overview below.
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Presented offers for the day
- Up to 6 months Apple Music free ($ 50) Best Buy (new or returning users only)
- Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K Media Streamer for $ 40 ($ 50) on Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless ANC Headset for $ 278 ($ 325) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Capcom Summer 2022 Bundle: various computer games + coupons for $ 20 in Humble
- Nintendo Switch Online 12-month family membership + SanDisk MicroSDXC card for Nintendo Switch (128GB, U3) for $ 35 ($ 56) on Amazon (cart pack)
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Xbox, PC) for $ 16 ($ 25) on Xbox, Steam (also on Game Pass)
- Sony DualSense Wireless Controller for PS5 (Different Colors) for $ 59 ($ 70) on Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Sonos Move Portable Home Speaker for $ 319 ($ 399) at Sonos, Best Buy, Walmart
- Sonos Roam Portable Speaker for $ 143 ($ 179) at Sonos, Target, Best Buy
- WD Black SN850 (2TB) PCIe 4.0 internal SSD for $ 225 ($ 260) at Newegg (use code: SSBTAA26)
- Fitbit Versa 3 activity tracker for $ 161 ($ 195) on Amazon
- Dell S2721DGF 27-inch Gaming Monitor (1440p, 165 Hz, IPS, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible) for $ 300 ($ 365) at Dell, Best Buy
Advertisement Enlarge / At its current price, the Sony WH-1000XM4 (right) is still great value among noise canceling headphones. Compared to the newer and more expensive WH-1000XM5 (left), the XM4 is less comfortable and defaults to bass sound by default, but can be folded for easier storage and still provide excellent active noise reduction .
Jeff Dunn
Electronics deals
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless ANC Headset for $ 278 ($ 325) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Sony WF-1000XM4 Genuine Wireless ANC Headphones for $ 228 ($ 265) on Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless ANC Headphones for $ 279 ($ 310) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Sonos Move Portable Home Speaker for $ 319 ($ 399) at Sonos, Best Buy, Walmart
- Sonos Roam Portable Speaker for $ 143 ($ 179) at Sonos, Target, Best Buy
- Sonos One SL (refurbished) smart home speaker for $ 159 ($ 199) at Sonos
- Smart Watch Apple Watch Series 7 (45 mm) for $ 359 ($ 385) on Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Real Wireless Headphones for $ 150 ($ 165) at Amazon, Target, Walmart
- Apple AirPods Pro Genuine Wireless ANC Headphones for $ 175 ($ 185) at Amazon, Target, Walmart
- Google Nest Hub Smart Display (2nd Generation) for $ 60 ($ 90) at Target, Best Buy, Walmart
- Google Nest Thermostat for $ 100 ($ 120) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
Zoom / Sonos Move is powerful, but works over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and sounds great for a (technically) portable speaker.
Jeff Dunn
- Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker (2 Packs) for $ 55 ($ 80) at Amazon, Best Buy (use code: FDDOT)
- Fitbit Versa 3 activity tracker for $ 161 ($ 195) on Amazon
- Fitbit Luxe for $ 90 ($ 115) activity tracking on Amazon
- Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS Running Watch for $ 225 ($ 270) in Garmin, Amazon, Target
- Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 1080p dashcam for $ 110 ($ 125) at Garmin, Amazon, Best Buy
- Kobo Clara HD 6-inch e-reader for $ 90 ($ 110) at Walmart
- WD My Passport (1TB) portable SSD for $ 117 ($ 130) on Amazon, Best Buy
- Robot Vacuum Cleaner iRobot Roomba i3 Evo for $ 249 ($ 290) on Amazon, Target, iRobot
- iRobot Roomba i3 + Evo robot vacuum cleaner + self-emptying docking station for $ 399 ($ 480) on Amazon, Target, iRobot
- iRobot Roomba j7 + robot vacuum cleaner + self-emptying docking station for $ 599 ($ 740) on Amazon, Target, iRobot
- iRobot Braava Jet M6 robot mop for $ 349 ($ 385) on Amazon, Target, iRobot
- Eufy RoboVac 11S robot vacuum cleaner for $ 140 ($ 175) on Amazon
Zoom / Fitbit Versa 3 is focused on a fitness device, which we recommend in our guide for the best smart watches.
Fitbit
Offers for laptops and desktops
- Gigabyte Aorus 15P KD 15.6-inch gaming laptop (Core i7-11800H, 1080p 240Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 3060 6GB) for $ 1,199 ($ 1,340) at Best Buy
- WD Black SN850 (2TB) PCIe 4.0 internal SSD for $ 225 ($ 260) at Newegg (use code: SSBTAA26)
- SK Hynix Gold P31 (1TB) PCIe 3.0 internal SSD for $ 93 ($ 110) on Amazon (2TB for $ 179)
- Dell S2721DGF 27-inch Gaming Monitor (1440p, 165 Hz, IPS, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible) for $ 300 ($ 365) at Dell, Best Buy
- LG 27GL850-B 27-inch gaming monitor (1440p, 144 Hz, IPS, FreeSync, G-Sync compatible) for $ 300 ($ 365) on Amazon, B&H
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core / 12-Thread Desktop Processor for $ 169 ($ 205) at Amazon, B&H
Zoom in / Most people still don’t need higher speeds on a PCI Express 4.0 SSD like WD’s Black SN850, but if you own a PlayStation 5 and want to expand its internal storage space, this model meets Sony specifications and comes with excellent.
Jeff Dunn
TV and home entertainment deals
- Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K Media Streamer for $ 40 ($ 50) on Amazon, Target, Best Buy
- Roku Ultra 4K Media Streamer for $ 70 ($ 95) at Target (Shopping Cart Discount)
- Dune (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, Digital) for $ 14 ($ 27) on Amazon, Best Buy
- Hisense U6G (2021) 65-inch 4K LED TV for $ 498 ($ 625) at Walmart
- Hisense U8G (2021) 65-inch 4K LED TV for $ 850 ($ 1000) on Amazon, Best Buy
- LG C1 (2021) 55-inch 4K OLED TV for $ 1,097 ($ 1,275) on Amazon, Target, Best Buy
Zoom in / Google Chromecast with Google TV is our best choice among available 4K streamers.
Jeff Dunn
Video game deals
- Halo Infinite (Xbox) for $ 25 ($ 50) on Amazon, Best Buy (also on Game Pass)
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Xbox, PC) for $ 16 ($ 25) on Xbox, Steam (also on Game Pass)
- Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox) for $ 43 ($ 52) on Amazon (also on Game Pass)
- Ori: The Collection (Xbox, PC) for $ 12 ($ 25) on Xbox (also on Game Pass)
- Stardew Valley (Xbox) for $ 10 ($ 15) on Xbox (also on Game Pass)
- Rare Replay (Xbox) for $ 7 ($ 15) on Xbox (also on Game Pass)
- Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (Xbox, PS4, PC) for $ 5 ($ 15) on Xbox, GOG, Steam, PSN
- Assassin’s Creed Origins (Xbox, PS4, PC) for $ 9 ($ 15) on Xbox, PSN, Epic (also in Game Pass)
- OlliOlli World (Switch) for $ 20 ($ 28) on Nintendo
- Subnautica + Subnautica: Below Zero (Switch) for $ 20 ($ 30) at Best Buy (also on Game Pass)
Advertisement Enlarge / Blockbuster first-person shooter Halo Infinite.
Xbox Game Studios / 343 Industries
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch) for $ 45 ($ 58) on Amazon, Best Buy
- Assault Android Cactus (PS4) for $ 4 ($ 15) on PSN
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) for $ 40 ($ 60) at Target, Best Buy
- Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5) for $ 30 ($ 50) on Amazon, Target
- God of War (PS4) free ($ 15) on PSN (PS Plus required)
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PS5) for $ 40 ($ 50) on Amazon (Epic for $ 38 with 25% off coupon)
- Sackboy: Great Adventure (PS5, PS4) for $ 30 ($ 45) at Target, Best Buy
- MLB The Show 22 (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch) for $ 50 ($ 65) in Target, Best Buy (also on Game Pass)
- Tales of Arise (PS5, PS4, Xbox) for $ 20 ($ 35) on Amazon, Best Buy
- Nier Replicant Ver.1.22474487139 … (PS4, Xbox) for $ 20 ($ 35) …
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