Daily Deals & Tech Brief — Feb 7, 2026

Updated: 2026-02-07 (UTC)

Today’s highlights

  • ExpressVPN is on sale: two-year/long-term plans listed as up to 81% off; Engadget notes the Advanced tier is $88 for 28 months (marked down from $392).
  • Noble Audio launched the Sceptre, a pocket-sized USB-C Bluetooth transmitter aimed at higher-fidelity wireless audio.
  • Spotify is rolling out an “About the Song” swipe feature to show context and stories about tracks.
  • Streaming notes: NBC will re-air the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight; Super Bowl LX (Patriots vs. Seahawks) will air on NBC and stream on Peacock (Feb. 8).
  • Reported platform news: Apple is said to be planning support for third-party AI voice assistants in CarPlay; some Disney+ subscribers in parts of Europe have lost Dolby Vision/HDR features.

Key takeaways

  • Deals: ExpressVPN’s limited-time pricing is the clearest immediate savings opportunity (up to 81% off).
  • Gadgets: Noble Audio’s Sceptre may improve audio quality for wireless listening from USB-C devices.
  • Subscriptions & streaming: check streaming codecs and availability if you rely on HDR (Disney+ issue); Super Bowl and Olympics rebroadcasts provide free/linear viewing options via NBC/Peacock links.
  • Product features: Spotify and Apple platform updates may change how you interact with music and in-car assistants.

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