Today’s quick deals & savings
- Super Bowl streaming: NBC aired the 2026 Super Bowl (Patriots vs. Seahawks) on broadcast TV and the game was also available to stream on Peacock — a free/over-the-air option that saves on pay TV or pay-per-view costs. (See Sources)
- Budget gear: AT&T launched the AmiGO Jr., a budget-focused kid phone with built-in parental controls — worth checking if you want a lower-cost, phone-based option for children.
Consumer tech deals & price notes
- iPhone 17e: Reports say Apple will keep the iPhone 17e’s entry price at $599 while adding upgrades — that keeps the entry-level price stable, but watch launch-day promotions.
- New Apple hardware: Rumors point to refreshed entry iPad, iPad Air, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air in the coming weeks; historically, new Apple announcements can trigger discounts on previous-generation models.
- Collector/limited runs: Analogue announced limited-edition N64 3D consoles in rare colorways — limited supply usually means premiums rather than discounts.
- Steam change: Steam now lets developers show the exact date a game will leave Early Access, which helps time purchases and avoid paying for unstable early builds.
Subscriptions & service alerts
- Streaming choices: Peacock + NBC carried the Super Bowl stream (cost-saving for cord-cutters who can access Peacock or over-the-air NBC).
- Industry watch: The DOJ has opened a probe into whether Netflix used anticompetitive tactics related to its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition; regulatory developments could affect subscription pricing, bundling or availability — monitor for changes.
Key takeaways
- Free/OTA streaming (NBC/Peacock) can save you money on major live events.
- Apple appears to be holding iPhone entry pricing; expect launch promotions and potential discounts on older models when new hardware ships.
- Budget alternatives (like AT&T’s AmiGO Jr.) are viable cost-saving options for families.
- Regulatory news (Netflix/DOJ) and limited-run hardware releases can shift prices — watch announcements before buying.
Sources
- How to stream the 2026 Super Bowl for free tonight: Patriots vs. Seahawks time, where to watch Super Bowl LX — https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/how-to-stream-the-2026-super-bowl-for-free-tonight-patriots-vs-seahawks-time-where-to-watch-super-bowl-lx-start-time-halftime-show-and-more-124512549.html?src=rss
- The final trailer for Project Hail Mary is here and it’s an emotional ride — https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/the-final-trailer-for-project-hail-mary-is-here-and-its-an-emotional-ride-213444765.html?src=rss
- AT&T’s budget-friendly phone for kids was designed with parental controls in mind — https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/atts-budget-friendly-phone-for-kids-was-designed-with-parental-controls-in-mind-202200139.html?src=rss
- We may see Apple’s new iPads and MacBooks in only a matter of weeks — https://www.engadget.com/computing/we-may-see-apples-new-ipads-and-macbooks-in-only-a-matter-of-weeks-192953977.html?src=rss
- Steam now lets developers display the exact date of when their game leaves Early Access — https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/steam-now-lets-developers-display-the-exact-date-of-when-their-game-leaves-early-access-190413701.html?src=rss
- The iPhone 17e will reportedly bring some key upgrades without raising the price — https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/the-iphone-17e-will-reportedly-bring-some-key-upgrades-without-raising-the-price-174154577.html?src=rss
- DOJ is investigating if Netflix used anticompetitive tactics as part of its merger probe — https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/doj-is-investigating-if-netflix-used-anticompetitive-tactics-as-part-of-its-merger-probe-210940856.html?src=rss
- Analogue unearths N64 prototype colors for its limited edition 3D console — https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/analogue-unearths-n64-prototype-colors-for-its-limited-edition-3d-console-171923894.html?src=rss
Disclaimer: Not financial/professional advice