Today’s highlights
- Big VPN sale: winter discounts include up to 87% off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more — handy if you want to stream the Olympics or protect browsing on public Wi‑Fi.
- Google Pixel 10a: pre-orders open; official price is $500 and the phone ships March 5. Reviews position it as strong midrange value vs. last year’s Pixel 9a.
- Watch the calendar: Apple’s “Apple Experience” is set for March 4 (NYC, London, Shanghai) — new product events sometimes shift promo timing across retailers.
Deals and savings quick guide
- VPNs: If you need cross-border streaming or extra privacy now, the current VPN discounts are the clearest immediate bargains (up to 87% off). [Source: Engadget deals roundup]
- Phones: If you want a new midrange phone, the Pixel 10a is $500 and available March 5; compare features vs. the Pixel 9a before buying if price sensitivity matters.
- Tickets & subscriptions: Spotify’s SeatGeek integration makes ticket discovery easier in-app — useful when comparing prices, fees and resale options.
Other tech notes to watch
- Dyson unveiled the PencilWash wet floor cleaner — new product launches can produce early-adopter pricing or later discount windows.
- Google’s Gemini (with Lyria 3) can now produce 30‑second approximations of real music — keep an eye on how AI features are bundled into paid tiers or creator tools.
Key takeaways
- VPN deals are the standout immediate savings (up to 87% off).
- Pixel 10a is positioned as a strong $500 midrange value; consider timing purchases around early March events.
- New integrations (Spotify + SeatGeek) and product launches may affect where and how you buy tickets, subscriptions, or new devices.
Sources
- Mark Zuckerberg testimony: https://www.engadget.com/social-media/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-in-social-media-addiction-trial-that-meta-just-wants-instagram-to-be-useful-234332316.html?src=rss
- Dyson PencilWash announcement: https://www.engadget.com/home/dyson-announces-the-pencilwash-wet-floor-cleaner-230152299.html?src=rss
- Gemini music generation (Lyria 3): https://www.engadget.com/ai/gemini-can-now-generate-a-30-second-approximation-of-what-real-music-sounds-like-204445903.html?src=rss
- Replaced delay: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/cyberpunk-platformer-replaced-has-once-again-been-delayed-190621246.html?src=rss
- VPN deals roundup: https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-vpn-deals-up-to-87-percent-off-protonvpn-surfshark-expressvpn-nordvpn-and-more-120056484.html?src=rss
- Nevada sues Kalshi: https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/nevada-sues-kalshi-for-operating-a-sports-gambling-market-without-a-license-175721982.html?src=rss
- Apple March 4 event preview: https://www.engadget.com/computing/heres-what-to-expect-at-apples-product-launch-event-on-march-4-173612772.html?src=rss
- Spotify + SeatGeek integration: https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/spotify-debuts-seatgeek-integration-for-concert-ticket-sales-162248870.html?src=rss
- Pixel 10a vs 9a comparison: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/google-pixel-10a-vs-pixel-9a-whats-changed-and-which-one-should-you-buy-150000786.html?src=rss
- Pixel 10a hands-on: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/pixel-10a-hands-on-google-locks-down-the-midrange-phone-game-150000513.html?src=rss
- Pixel 10a availability: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/googles-500-pixel-10a-smartphone-arrives-on-march-5-150000489.html?src=rss
- Polestar station wagon reveal: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/polestar-unveils-a-station-wagon-version-of-the-4-144025505.html?src=rss
Disclaimer: Not financial/professional advice.