Top deals to shop today
- iPhone Air MagSafe battery — listed as “cheaper than ever right now”; good pick if you want a thin MagSafe battery option for iPhone users. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-iphone-air-magsafe-battery-is-cheaper-than-ever-right-now-144516217.html)
- Apple AirTag (4-pack) — first‑gen four‑packs are on sale for $64, a solid bargain for tracking keys, bags and more. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/deals/get-a-four-pack-of-first-gen-airtags-on-sale-for-only-64-163619270.html)
- Samsung P9 microSD Express (512GB) — discounted about 33% right now, useful for Switch 2 owners and microSD Express adopters. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/deals/get-the-512gb-samsung-p9-microsd-express-card-for-33-percent-off-right-now-143849920.html)
- Anker 45W Nano charger with smart display — listed with a $10 discount; compact charger with an integrated display. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/deals/ankers-45w-nano-charger-with-smart-display-is-10-off-160707508.html)
- Presidents’ Day roundup highlights — Apple Watch Series 11 is among the featured deals (priced at $299 in the roundup) and other limited tech discounts from Apple, Sony, Anker and more. (Sources: https://www.engadget.com/deals/apple-presidents-day-get-the-apple-watch-series-11-for-299-plus-more-deals-to-shop-this-weekend-151616206.html and https://www.engadget.com/deals/presidents-day-sales-2026-the-best-tech-deals-to-shop-this-weekend-from-apple-sony-anker-and-others-163000988.html)
Notable product spotlight
- Official Pokémon pinball machine — notable collector piece with an animatronic Pikachu and Master Ball plunger, listed with a staggering $6,999 starting price (not a budget buy). (Source: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-official-pokemon-pinball-machine-has-an-animatronic-pikachu-and-a-master-ball-plunger-204915013.html)
Other tech headlines to watch
- Hideki Sato, a key Sega hardware designer, reportedly died at 77 — important context for gaming history and collectors. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/hideki-sato-known-as-the-father-of-sega-hardware-has-reportedly-died-230634768.html)
- Netflix anime “Terminator Zero” has been canceled after one season, per the showrunner. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/terminator-zero-showrunner-confirms-the-netflix-anime-has-been-canceled-after-one-season-211656840.html)
- Apple reportedly tested light yellow, green, blue and pink colors for a budget MacBook — could influence upcoming MacBook refreshes. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apple-may-be-adding-a-splash-of-color-to-its-upcoming-budget-friendly-macbook-192740002.html)
- Tesla CarPlay compatibility remains pending and is reportedly held up by low iOS 26 adoption numbers. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/tesla-carplay-is-coming-but-its-reportedly-being-held-back-by-low-ios-26-adoption-numbers-173812736.html)
- Airbnb is testing AI-powered search with a “small percentage” of users as it builds out generative features. (Source: https://www.engadget.com/ai/airbnb-is-testing-out-ai-search-with-a-small-percentage-of-users-203054011.html)
Key takeaways
- Presidents’ Day promotions include useful discounts on Apple and accessory gear; AirTags 4‑pack and Samsung P9 microSD are standout bargains.
- Small, practical accessories (chargers, batteries, trackers) are where the clearest immediate savings appear to be this weekend.
- Keep an eye on device compatibility and platform rollouts (e.g., Tesla CarPlay/iOS 26) before buying into accessory ecosystems.
Sources
- Hideki Sato reported death — https://www.engadget.com/gaming/hideki-sato-known-as-the-father-of-sega-hardware-has-reportedly-died-230634768.html
- “Terminator Zero” canceled — https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/terminator-zero-showrunner-confirms-the-netflix-anime-has-been-canceled-after-one-season-211656840.html
- Official Pokémon pinball machine — https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-official-pokemon-pinball-machine-has-an-animatronic-pikachu-and-a-master-ball-plunger-204915013.html
- Apple budget MacBook color tests — https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apple-may-be-adding-a-splash-of-color-to-its-upcoming-budget-friendly-macbook-192740002.html
- Tesla CarPlay/iOS 26 adoption — https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/tesla-carplay-is-coming-but-its-reportedly-being-held-back-by-low-ios-26-adoption-numbers-173812736.html
- iPhone Air MagSafe battery sale — https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-iphone-air-magsafe-battery-is-cheaper-than-ever-right-now-144516217.html
- AirTags 4‑pack sale — https://www.engadget.com/deals/get-a-four-pack-of-first-gen-airtags-on-sale-for-only-64-163619270.html
- Presidents’ Day deals roundup — https://www.engadget.com/deals/presidents-day-sales-2026-the-best-tech-deals-to-shop-this-weekend-from-apple-sony-anker-and-others-163000988.html
- Samsung P9 microSD Express sale — https://www.engadget.com/deals/get-the-512gb-samsung-p9-microsd-express-card-for-33-percent-off-right-now-143849920.html
- Anker 45W Nano discount — https://www.engadget.com/deals/ankers-45w-nano-charger-with-smart-display-is-10-off-160707508.html
- Apple Presidents’ Day Apple Watch Series 11 deal — https://www.engadget.com/deals/apple-presidents-day-get-the-apple-watch-series-11-for-299-plus-more-deals-to-shop-this-weekend-151616206.html
- Airbnb AI search test — https://www.engadget.com/ai/airbnb-is-testing-out-ai-search-with-a-small-percentage-of-users-203054011.html
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