With school out and longer days ahead, summer is the perfect season to relax, recharge, and refresh. We've got discounts on DJI's Mini 3 drone, some video games for Switch and PS5, and maybe a laptop or a smartwatch if that's your thing. Or perhaps your idea of summer is kicking back while a robot cleans your house? You could throw on some noise-canceling headphones while the machine does the hard work and kick your feet up. Now that's what we call the good life!

Regardless of how you indulge in self-care, we've got a ton of stuff on sale to make your summer more chill. Happy browsing!

Toys and games

Ars' Kyle Orland tries out the Nintendo Switch in its portable mode. (credit: Jennifer Hahn / Ars Technica)

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch for $53 (was $60) at Amazon
• DJI Mini 3 drone Fly More combo for $798 (was $858) at DJI | Amazon
• DJI Mini 3 drone for $469 (was $559) at Amazon
• DJI Action 2 dual-screen camera for $309 (was $399) at DJI
• Nintendo Switch Sports for $45 (was $50) at Amazon
• Mario Party Superstars for Nintendo Switch for $51 (was $60) at Amazon
• Nintendo Switch 11-in-1 Sports Accessories for $26 after coupon (was $37) at Amazon
• Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch for $54 (was $60) at Amazon
• FIFA 23 Legacy Edition for Nintendo Switch for $33 (was $40) at Amazon
• Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 5 for $20 (was $40) at Amazon
• Sonic Frontiers for PlayStation 5 for $40 (was $60) at Amazon
• Elden Ring for PlayStation 5 for $48 (was $60) at Amazon
• Elden Ring for Xbox for $45 (was $60) at Amazon
• Demon's Souls for PlayStation 5 for $44 (was $70) at Amazon
• Marvel's Midnight Suns for PlayStation 5 for $35 (was $70) at Amazon
• Wreckfest for PlayStation 5 for $15 (was $40) at Amazon
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II for PlayStation 5 for $60 (was $70) at Amazon
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II for Xbox for $66 (was $70) at Amazon
• Ghost of Tsushima Director's cut for PlayStation 5 for $51 (was $70) at Amazon
• Ghost of Tsushima Director's cut for PlayStation 4 for $40 (was $60) at Amazon
• LEGO Icons Succulents for $40 (was $50) at Amazon
• LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet for $48 (was $60) at Amazon
• LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker Red 5 Helmet for $56 (was $70) at Amazon
• LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian Helmet for $67 (was $70) at Amazon
• LEGO Star Wars Imperial TIE Fighter for $36 (was $45) at Amazon
• LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter for $48 (was $60) at Amazon
• LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Starship for $160 (was $170) at Amazon
• LEGO Technic McLaren Senna for $40 (was $50) at Amazon
• LEGO Architecture Paris Skyline for $40 (was $50) at Amazon
• LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty for $97 (was $120) at Amazon
• dOvOb Statue of Liberty building set for $35 after coupon (was $39) at Amazon

Laptops, workstations, tablets, and gaming

The Y520 starts at $899 and is meant for occasional gamers.

• Apple MacBook Air M2 for $1,349 (was $1,499) at Amazon
• Apple iPad Air with M1 for $559 (was $599) at Amazon
• Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 (16-inch AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon RX 6600S) for $989 with GAMINGEXTRA coupon (was $1,700) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 (15-inch AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3070 Ti) for $1,311 with GAMINGEXTRA coupon (was $2,260) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Slim 7i (14-inch Intel Core i5-1340P) for $827 with SURPRISES coupon (was $1,180) at Lenovo
• Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15-inch AMD Athlon Gold 7220U) for $230 with MAYDEAL coupon (was $400) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14-inch Intel Core i5-1335U) for $1,591 with THINKMEMW2 coupon (was $2,609) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1270P vPro) for $1,768 with THINKMEMW2 coupon (was $3,609) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1260P vPro) for $1,719 with THINKMEMDEALS coupon (was $3,439) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad IdeaPad Slim 5 (16-inch AMD Rysen 5 7530U) for $580 (was $830) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (14-inch Intel Core i5-1135G7) for $1,000 with THINKMEMDEALS coupon (was $2,469) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (14-inch AMD Ryzen 7 5825U) for $652 with THINKSPECIALSAVE coupon (was $1,869) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 7 (Intel Core i7-12700K, RTX 3070) for $1,473 with GAMINGEXTRA coupon (was $2,300) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1365U vPro) for $2,268 with THINKMEMW2 coupon (was $3,719) at Lenovo
• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (16-inch AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) for $527 with SURPRISES coupon (was $750) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 (16-inch Intel Core i7-13700HX, RTX 4060) for $1,450 (was $1,700) at Lenovo
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (16-inch AMD Ryzen 7 7730U) for $620 with MAYDEAL coupon (was $930) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga (13-inch Intel Core i7-1160G7) for $974 with X1CLEARANCE23 coupon (was $3,219) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1185G7) for $1,099 with X1YOGAG6CLEARANCE coupon (was $3,889) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Slim 7i (14-inch Intel Core i7-1260P) for $880 with MAYDEAL coupon (was $1,280) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 7 (16-inch AMD Radeon 7 6800H, Radeon RX 6700M) for $1,501 with GAMINGEXTRA coupon (was $2,300) at Lenovo

Speakers and headphones

Sonos Beam soundbar. (credit: Sonos)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-canceling headphones for $278 (was $348) at Amazon
• Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for $249 (was $299) at Amazon
• Sony WH-CH720N noise-canceling headphones for $128 (was $149) at Amazon
• Bose QuietComfort 45 noise-canceling headphones for $279 (was $329) at Amazon
• Sonos Era 300 (2-pack) for $853 (was $898) at Best Buy
• Sonos Arc Soundbar, Sonos Sub Gen 3, and Sonos Era 300 (x2) combo for $2,471 (was $2,597) at Best Buy
• Sonos Arc Soundbar, Sonos Sub Gen 3 combo for $1,618 (was $1,699) at Best Buy
• Sonos One SL (x2) combo for $378 (was $400) at Best Buy
• Sonos Beam Gen 2, Sonos Sub Mini combo for $883 (was $929) at Best Buy
• Sonos Beam Gen 2, Sonos Sub Mini, Sonos Era 100 (x2) combo for $1,377 (was $1,427) at Best Buy
• Sonos Ray Soundbar, Sonos Sub Mini combo for $637 (was $710) at Best Buy
• Sonos Five (x2) combo for $1,048 (was $1,100) at Best Buy
• Sonos Arc Soundbar, Sonos Era 300 (x2) combo for $1,717 (was $1,798) at Best Buy

Robot vacuums and stick vacuums

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop. (credit: Chuong Nguyen)

• Roborock S8+ vacuum and mop combo with self-emptying dock for $800 (was $1,000) at Roborock
• Roborock S7+ vacuum and mop combo with self-emptying dock for $700 (was $950) at Roborock
• Roborock S8 vacuum and mop combo (no dock) for $600 (was $750) at Roborock
• Roborock S7 MaxV robot vacuum and mop combo (no dock) for $650 (was $860) at Roborock
• Roborock Q5+ roboto vacuum with self-emptying dock for $480 (was $700) at Roborock
• iRobot Braava Jet M6 for $300 (was $450) at Amazon
• iRobot Roomba i3 EVO for $249 (was $350) at Amazon
• iRobot Roomba i3+ and Braava M6 mop set for $680 (was $900) at Amazon
• iRobot Roomba s9+ with self-emptying dock for $749) (was $1,000) at Amazon
• iRobot Roomba j7 vacuum for $399 (was $600) at Amazon
• iRobot Roomba Combo j+ vacuum and mop with self-emptying dock for $800 (was $1,100) at Amazon
• iRobot Roomba j7+ with self-emptying dock for $600 (was $800) at Amazon
• Dyson V8 cordless vacuum for $349 (was $449) at Amazon

MagSafe accessories and car chargers

Belkin's MagSafe Vent Mount makes mounting your phone in your car a snap, but unfortunately it doesn't have built-in charging. (credit: Corey Gaskin)

• iOttie Easy One Touch 5 dashboard phone mount for $25 (was $33) at Amazon
• ESR MagSafe dashboard mount car charger for $33 (was $42) at Amazon
• ESR MagSafe vent car mount charger for $24 after coupon (was $30) at Amazon
• ESR MagSafe windshield car mount for $23 after coupon (was $30) at Amazon
• VICSEED MagSafe dashboard car mount for $31 after coupon (was $51) at Amazon
• AINOPE dual USB-C car charger with 56 W PD for $17 (was $23) at Amazon
• UGREEN 130 W USB-C car charger with three ports for $35 after coupon (was $40) at Amazon
• AINOPE slim 72 W dual USB-C metal car charger for $17 (was $20) at Amazon

Smartwatches and wearables

Unlike in the smartphone app, you can tap into your Training Readiness score on the watch to see further details and graphs for each factor. (credit: Corey Gaskin)

• Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced for $120 (was $150) at Best Buy
• Garmin Fenix 7X for $800 (was $1,000) at Best Buy
• Garmin Fenix 7 47 mm for $500 (was $700) at Best Buy
• Garmin Genix 7S Solar 42 mm for $600 (was $800) at Best Buy
• Garmin Instinct 2 45 mm for $250 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Garmin Venu 2 Plus 43 mm for $400 (was $450) at Best Buy
• Garmin Venu 2S 40 mm for $300 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Amazfit Band 7 for $45 (was $50) at Best Buy
• Garnin Epix Gen 2 47 mm for $800 (was $1,000) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 40 mm for $230 (was $270) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 LTE 40 mm for $270 (was $330) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 44 mm for $260 (was $310) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 45 mm for $400 (was $450) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro LTE 45 mm for $430 (was $500) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40 mm for $180 (was $200) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Stainless Steel for $300 (was $380) at Best Buy
• Fitbit Ace 3 activity tracker for kids for $70 (was $80) at Best Buy
• Amaxfit T-Rex 2 for $190 (was $200) at Best Buy
• Fitbit Sense 2 for $230 (was $300) at Best Buy
• Garmin Vivomove 40 mm for $160 (was $180) at Best Buy
• Garmin Forerunner 745 40 mm for $453 (was $500) at Best Buy
• Garmin Quatix 7X Solar 51 mm for $1,000 (was $1,200) at Best Buy
• Garmin Quatix 7 Standard Edition 47 mm for $500 (was $700) at Best Buy

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Now that summer is unofficially underway following the Memorial Day weekend, you can try to boldly go where no man has gone before to escape the heat. If you can't seek out new life and new civilizations, try embracing our humble planet with some stellar deals on Star Trek merchandise, like the replica U.S.S. Enterprise Bluetooth speaker or a new trivia game for the ultimate Trekkie. If you want to keep cool, a new air purifier will help circulate air and trap contaminants in its filter.

And even though the laptops and tablets in today's Dealmaster may not be as advanced as the U.S.S. Enterprise's library computer, you can still get plenty of work done on models from Lenovo, Apple, and HP. And like the tidy cockpit of the Enterprise, you can keep your workstation clean with some of our cable management deals.

Star Trek merchandise sale

Kirk, Spock, and McCoy beam down. (credit: CBS)

• Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise replica Bluetooth speaker for $70 (was $80) at Amazon
• Futuristic Hoverpen with embedded meteorite for $369 after coupon (was $399) at Amazon
• Futuristic Hoverpen for $89 after coupon (was $99) at Amazon
• TUBBZ Star Trek collectible duck vinyl figure for $25 (was $30) at Amazon
• Star Trek 21-inch U.S.S. Enterprise Ship with lights and sounds for $40 (was $50) at Amazon
• Star Trek Next Generation Bluetooth Communicator Badge for $65 (was $80) at Amazon
• The Star Trek Book New Edition hardcover for $14 (was $28) at Amazon
• Star Trek Spock ears for $8 (was $11) at Amazon
• Star Trek original series playing cards for $11 (was $15) at Amazon
• Star Trek Captains—The Autobiographies paperback book set for $31 (was $48) at Amazon
• Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series hardcover book for $45 (was $50) at Amazon
• Star Trek The Next Generation Technical Manual paperback book for $17 (was $26) at Amazon
• Star Trek Trilogy: The Kelvin Timeline in Blue-ray for $16 (was $20) at Amazon
• Star Trek Starfleet Command cufflinks for $73 after coupon (was $77) at Amazon
• Star Trek Playmates Toys for $12 (was $15) at Amazon
• Star Trek Adventures: Utopia Planitia Starfleet Sourcebook collector's edition hardcover book for $66 (was $78) at Amazon
• Playmobil Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise for $340 (was $500) at Amazon
• Star Trek Ascendancy game for $86 (was $100) at Amazon
• Star Trek trivia game for $90 (was $100) at Amazon
• Star Trek Scene It? for $25 (was $30) at Amazon

Air purifiers and fans

• Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan TP01 for $300 (was $400) at Dyson | Amazon
• Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 for $470 (was $590) at Dyson
• Alen BreatheSmart FLEX air purifier for $304 (was $379) at Amazon
• Molekule Air Mini+ for $310 (was $360) at Molekule

Laptops, desktops, and tablets

The old IBM ThinkPads used a red-green-blue IBM logo for models with color screens. As monochrome models got phased out, that meant that they all had the multicolor logo. Lenovo can't slap an IBM logo on the 25th Anniversary ThinkPad, so it offered this version of the ThinkPad logo instead. (credit: Lenovo)

• Lenovo Slim 7i (14-inch Intel Core i7-1260P) for $880 with MAYDEAL coupon (was $1,280) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Slim 7 Gen 7 (16-inch AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Radeon RX6600S) for $990 with GAMINGEXTRA coupon (was $1,700) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch Intel Core i7-1360P) for $1,150 (was $1,400) at Best Buy
• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (16-inch Intel Core i5-1335U) for $603 with SURPRISE5 coupon (was $860) at Lenovo
• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (16-inch AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) for $527 with SURPRISE5 coupon (was $750) at Lenovo
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15-inch AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) for $580 with SURPRISE5 coupon (was $830) at Lenovo
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15-inch AMD Ryzen 3 7330U) for $400 after MAYDEAL coupon (was $650) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 (16-inch AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H) for $1,337 with THINKMEMW2 coupon (was $2,799) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 (16-inch Intel Core i7-13700HX, RTX 4060) for $1,450 (was $1,700) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 (16-inch Intel Core i7-13700H, RTX 4060) for $1,450) (was $1,630) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 7 (16-inch AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon RX6700M) for $1,501 with GAMINGEXTRA coupon (was $2,300) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 (15-inch AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3070 Ti) for $1,311 with GAMINGEXTRA coupon (was $2,260) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1185G7) for $1,099 (was $3,869) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga (13-inch Intel Core i5-1140G7) for $810 (was $1,849) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga (13-inch Intel Core i7-1160G7) for $974 with X1CLEARANCE23 coupon (was $3,219) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 (13-inch Intel Core i7-1255U) for $825 with THINKBOOKDEAL coupon (was $2,069) at Lenovo
• Lenovo X1 Yoga Gen 8 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1365U) for $2,268 with THINKMEMW2 coupon (was $3,719) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (14-inch AMD Ryzen 7 6825U) for $652 with THINKSPECIALSAVE coupon (was $1,869) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14-inch Intel Core i5-1335U) for $1,591 with THINKMEMW2 coupon (was $2,609) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1260P) for $1,719 with THINKMEMDEALS coupon (was $3,439) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14-inch Intel Core i7-1270P) for $1,768 with THINKMEMW2 coupon (was $3,609) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (14-inch Intel Core i5-1135G7) for $1,000 with THINKMEMDEALS coupon (was $2,469) at Lenovo
• HP Envy 17 (Intel Core i7-1260P) for $850 (was $1,300) at HP
• HP Laptop 17Z (AMD Athlon Gold 7220U for $350 (was $500) at HP
• HP Omen 25L Gaming Desktop (AMD Ryzen 7, Radeon RX 6700XT) for $1,100 (was $1,750) at HP
• HP Envy All-in-One 34 (Intel Core i5-12400, GTX 1650) for $1,450 (was $2,000) at HP
• HP Envy x360 (15.6-inch AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) for $650 (was $900) at HP
• HP Envy 16 (16-inch 13th Gen Intel Core i9, RTX 4060) for $1,450 (was $1,750) at Best Buy
• HP Pavilion x360 (14-inch Intel Core i5-1235U) for $500 (was $800) at HP
• HP EliteBook 860 G9 (16-inch Intel Core i5-1245U) for $1,299 (was $2,663) at HP
• HP Spectre x360 (13.5-inch Intel Core i5-1235U) for $850 (was $1,250) at HP
• Apple MacBook Pro 13.3-inch M2 for $1,149 (was $1,299) at Best Buy
• Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch M2 for $1,049 (was ($1,199) at Best Buy

Memory and storage

• Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 4TB for $220 (was $350) at Samsung
• Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB for $80 (was $140) at Amazon
• Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shielf 1TB for $90 (was $160) at Amazon
• Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM kit (2x16GB) for $119 (was $155) at Amazon

USB-C cables and cable organizers

Just because it's USB-C doesn't mean you know which USB standard it uses.  (credit: Scharon Harding)

• Baseus 100W PD USB-C braided 3.3ft cable for $10 after coupon (was $12) at Amazon
• uni 100W USB-C braided 10ft cable for $9 after coupon (was $12) at Amazon
• AINOPE 100W USB-C right-angle braided 10ft cable with USB-A adapter for $10 after coupon (was $19) at Amazon
• Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro 1.8m cable for $119 (was $129) at Amazon
• 100-piece reusable cable ties for $7 (was $14) at Amazon
• 3-pack cable management box for $31 (was $34) at Amazon
• 60-piece adhesive cable clips for $8 (was $10) at Amazon
• No-drilling under-desk cable management box for $19 after coupon (was $25) at Amazon

Wearables and smartwatches

Unlike in the smartphone app, you can tap into your Training Readiness score on the watch to see further details and graphs for each factor. (credit: Corey Gaskin)

• Fitbit Charge 5 for $120 (was $150) at Best Buy
• Fitbit Sense 2 for $230 (was $300) at Best Buy
• Fitbit Ace 3 activity tracker for kids for $70 (was $80) at Best Buy
• Garmin Forerunner 45 for $130 (was $170) at Best Buy
• Garmin Vivoactive 4S for $200 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Garmin Venu 2 for $300 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Garmin Epix Gen 2 for $800 (was $1,000) at Best Buy
• Garmin Fenix 7 for $500 (was $700) at Best Buy
• Garmin Fenix 7x for $800 (was $1,000) at Best Buy

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The X1 Carbon's fingerprint reader. (credit: Casey Johnston)

Among other things, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Hopefully, you're headed to the mountains, a beach, or at least grilling something during the long weekend. It's no time for Dealmaster to take it easy, though—retailers know you're off work. So lots of companies have launched deals and discounts.

This weekend is a great time to get a new smartwatch for tracking your outdoor activities or a blender to whip up a protein shake after your workout. Our favorite deal, if you're in the market for a new laptop, comes from Lenovo's sale on various ThinkPad and gaming models. There are also sales on new TVs, headphones, robot vacuums, and other practical tech accessories.

Laptops and tablets

The deck has a fingerprint reader/power button above the keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding)

• Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 (16-inch) with 13th Gen Intel Core i9, RTX 4090 for $3,190 (was $3,600) at Lenovo
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 31 (15-inch) with 13th Gen Intel Core i3 for $460 with MAYOFFER coupon (was $660) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Slim 7i (14-inch) with 13th Gen Intel Core i5 for $826 with SURPRISES coupon (was $1,180) at Lenovo
• Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 (16-inch) with AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, RTX 4070 for $1,600 (was $1,900) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga (13-inch) with 11th Gen Intel Core i7 for $800 with THINKVICW1 coupon (was $2,099) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14-inch) with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 for $1,804 with THINKMEMDEALS coupon (was $3,609) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14-inch) with 13th Gen Intel Core i5 for $1,415 with THINKVOCW1 coupon (was $2,319) at Lenovo
• Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch) M2 with 1TB SSD for $2,449 (was $2,699) at Amazon
• Apple iPad Air (5th Gen) with M1 for $500 (was $600) at Amazon | Best Buy
• Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch with M2 for $1,049 (was $1,099) at Amazon
• Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for up to $200 off various models at Microsoft
• Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for up to $300 off various models at Microsoft
• Razer Blade 14 with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, RTX 3070 Ti for $2,200 (was $2,600) at Amazon

Desk organization and home office accessories

Various cable management solutions. (credit: Leon Kaye)

• 192-piece cable management kit for $15 (was $20) at Amazon
• 100-piece reusable cable ties for $7 (was $14) at Amazon
• 50-piece self-adhesive cable management clips for $12 (was $14) at Amazon
• BenQ ScreenBar LED monitor light bar with auto-dimming for $98 (was $109) at Amazon
• Govee smart LED light bars for $42 (was $50) at Amazon
• Govee rope light for $51 (was $60) at Best Buy
• Govee outdoor light strip for $68 (was $80) at Best Buy

Headphones and headsets

Sony's WH-1000XM5 (left) and WH-1000XM4 (right) wireless noise-canceling headphones. Sony promises improved active noise cancellation and audio quality with the XM5s. (credit: Jeff Dunn)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-canceling headphones for $280 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods Max for $480 (was $500) at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) for $200 (was $250) at Best Buy
• Sony LinkBuds S wireless noise-canceling earbuds for $150 (was $200) at Best Buy
• Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling headphones for $348 (was $400) at Amazon
• Yamaha YH-L700A wireless noise-canceling headphones with 3D sound for $411 (was $500) at Amazon
• Asus ROG Delta S wired USB-C gaming headset for $150 (was $200) at Amazon
• Logitech G733 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset for $138 (was $150) at Amazon
• HyperX Cloud II wired gaming headset for $69 (was $100) at Amazon

Home, health, and personal care

(credit: Garmin)

• Garmin Epix Gen 2 sports watch for $800 (was $1,000) at Best Buy
• Garmin Instinct sports watch for $250 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Garmin Instinct 2 sports watch for $350 (was $450) at Best Buy
• Garmin Venu Sq smartwatch for $120 (was $200) at Best Buy
• Garmin Forerunner 45 sports watch for $130 (was $170) at Best Buy
• Hyperice Hypervolt 2 percussion massager for $199 (was $299) at Hyperice
• Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 percussion massager for $129 (was $199) at Hyperice
• Vitamix Explorian Blender for $290 (was $329) at Amazon
• Vitamix Ascent A2300 smart blender for $500 (was $550) at Amazon
• Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso machine for $130 (was $209) at Amazon
• Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso machine for $127 (was $159) at Amazon
• Roborock S8 robot vacuum and mop for $600 after coupon (was $750) at Amazon
• Ninja AG301 Foodi indoor grill with air fry for $183 (was $230) at Amazon
• Ninja OL501 Foodi 14-in-1 pressure cooker for $149 (was $280) at Amazon
• Ninja BL610 Professional countertop blender for $87 after coupon (was $100) at Amazon
• Oral-B iO 9 electric toothbrush for $280 after coupon (was $300) at Amazon
• Sensibo Pure smart air purifier for $159 (was $169) at Amazon
• ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium with sensor for $219 (was $250) at Amazon

Toys and games

At $380 it's not cheap, but the real thing is 9,736 times more expensive. And sold out. (credit: Lego)

• LEGO Architecture Collection: The White House for $95 (was $100) at Amazon
• LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine 10300 for $180 (was $200) at Amazon
• LEGO Technic McLaren Senna GTR for $40 (was $50) at Amazon
• LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter for $24 (was $30) at Amazon
• LEGO Star Wars TIE Bomber for $61 (was $65) at Amazon
• LEGO City Lunar Roving Vehicle for $32 (was $40) at Amazon
• LEGO Ideas 21312 Women of NASA for $56 (was $60) at Amazon
• LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course for $48 (was $60) at Best Buy
• LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker (Red Five) Helmet for $56 (was $70) at Best Buy
• LEGO Technic Formula E Porsche 99X Electric for $40 (was $50) at Best Buy
• LEGO Technic App-Controlled Transformation Vehicle for $127 (was $150) at Best Buy
• LEGO Technic Lamborghini for $400 (was $450) at Best Buy
• LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course for $48 (was $60) at Best Buy

Thunderbolt 4, USB-C cables, and chargers

Thunderbolt 2 is picking up another feature. (credit: Chris Foresman)

• Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex braided 10-foot USB-C cable with PD for $25 (was $30) at Amazon
• Baseus braided 3.3-foot 100 W USB-C cable with PD for $10 (was $12) at Amazon
• Lionwei 6-foot Thunderbolt 4 cable for $31 after coupon (was $44) at Amazon
• Brilocea braided 6.56-foot Thunderbolt 4 cable for $25 after coupon (was $36) Amazon
• Apple 1.8-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable for $119 (was $129) at Amazon
• UGREEN 200W USB-C 6-port GaN desktop charger for $140 after coupon (was $200) at Amazon
• UGREEN 140W USB-C GaN laptop charger for $77 after coupon (was $110) at Amazon
• Baseus 65W USB-C GaN charger for $34 after coupon (was $50) at Amazon
• UGREEN 145W Power Bank with 25000mAh for $106 after coupon (was $150) at Amazon

TVs

• Insignia 55-inch Class F30 4K LED Fire TV for $260 (was $400) at Best Buy
• Samsung 55-inch Class Q60C 4K QLED for $700 (was $800) at Best Buy
• Sony 65-inch Bravia XR A80K 4K OLED Google TV for $1,800 (was $2,000) at Best Buy

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Summer is so close we can almost smell the suntan lotion and burnt hot dogs. Today's Dealmaster has the usual office fare—including a great deal on Lenovo's gold-standard business-class ThinkPad X1 Carbon series, including the Gen 11 model with Intel's 13th Gen processor—but also a few picks for relaxing and travel. That includes a great price on Sony's highly rated WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones, as well as Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 tablet.

Featured deals

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10. (credit: Andrew Cunningham)

• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 laptop starting at $1,598 with THINKVICW1 coupon (was $2,619) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 laptop for $1,804 with THKNKMEMDEALS coupon (was $3,609) at Lenovo

Headphones

The WH-1000XM5's earcups can't fold up for easier storage, sadly. (credit: Jeff Dunn)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones for $348 (was $400) at Amazon
• Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones for $278 (was $350) at Amazon | $280 at Best Buy
• Sony LinkBud S noise-canceling earbuds for $150 (was $200) at Amazon | $150 at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) for $200 (was $250) at Best Buy

Desktop and laptop PCs

A snazzy sub-variant of the blue Surface Pro 9 includes an intricate pattern called "Liberty," which will sadly only be available at Liberty and Microsoft Stores and only for a limited time. (credit: Microsoft)

• Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with Core i5 and Signature Keyboard bundle for $1,000 (was $1,280) at Best Buy
• HP Spectre 2-in-1 with Intel Core i7 for $1,150 (was $1,650) at Best Buy
• Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 with Intel Core i5 for $700 (was $850) at Best Buy
• HP Victus 15L gaming desktop with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Radeon RX 6600XT for $750 (was $1,260) at Amazon
• Asus ROG Strix G15 gaming desktop with Intel Core i7-12700F and Nvidia RTX 3060 for $1,355 (was $1,430) at Amazon
• Cyberpower Gamer Xtreme gaming desktop with Intel Core i5-12400F and RTX 3050 for $850 (was $950) at Amazon
• Zotak MEK Hero G1 gaming desktop with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 3070 for $1,260 (was $1,900) at Amazon
• MSI Pulse GL76 17.3-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-12700H and RTX 3060 for $1,150 (was $1,400) at Amazon
• MSI Stealth 15M gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-1260P and RTX 3060 for $1,150 (was $1,400) at Amazon
• Acer Swift X creator laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 5825U and RTX 3050 Ti for $800 (was $1,100) at Amazon
• Asus TUF F17 gaming laptop with Intel Core i5-11400H and RTX 3050 for $800 (was $900) at Amazon
• MSI Stealth 17 Studio gaming laptop with 13th Gen Intel Core i9 and RTX 4080 for $2,640 (was $2,800) at Amazon

Drones

• DJI Air 2S Quadcopter drone with 5.4K video recording for $849 (was $999) at Amazon
• DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo for $1,109 (was $1,299) at Amazon

Robot vacuums

• iRobot Roomba j6+ robot vacuum for $650 (was $800) at Amazon
• iRobot Braava Jet m6 robot mop for $400 (was $500) at Amazon
• iRobot Roomba s9+ robot vacuum for $899 (was $999) at Best Buy
• iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO robot vacuum for $500 (was $550) at Best Buy
• Roborock s7 smart vacuum and mop for $400 (was $650) at Amazon
• Narwal Freo smart vacuum and mop with auto dry for $1,000 after coupon (was $1,400) at Amazon

Gaming accessories

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• SteelSeries Arctis 9 wireless gaming headset for $126 (was $200) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Stratus Duo wireless gaming controller for $39 (was $60) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 gaming headset for $70 (was $100) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Arena 7 2.1 desktop speakers for $240 (was $300) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Rival 5 wired gaming mouse for $40 (was $60) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Arctis 1 wireless gaming headset for $63 (was $100) at Amazon
• Logitech Blue Yeti USB microphone for $90 (was $130) at Amazon

Smart home and personal care

Ecobee's Smart Thermostat comes with a presence sensor to automatically shut off when no one's around. (credit: Chuong Nguyen)

• Levoit smart air purifier for homes up to 1,900 square feet for $155 after coupon (was $190) at Amazon
• ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced for $170 (was $190) at Amazon | $170 at Best Buy
• ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium with smart sensors for $240 (was $330) at Amazon
• ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced with smart sensors for $190 (was $270) at Amazon
• ecobee smart sensors (2-pack) for $60 (was $80) at Amazon
• TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro AXE5400 (2-pack) mesh Wi-Fi 6E for $270 (was $350) at Amazon
• Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 electric toothbrush for $200 (was $230) at Best Buy
• Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000 cordless for $65 (was $80) at Best Buy

Kitchen, grilling, and power tools

• Ninja OG751 Woodfire Pro outdoor grill and smoker for $350 (was $400) at Amazon
• Ninja Compact Kitchen System with blender and food processor for $130 (was $160) at Amazon
• Ninja KT200 electric kettle for $70 (was $90) at Amazon
• Dewalt 20V MAX cordless drill and impact driver combo kit for $149 (was $239) at Amazon
• Ooni Karu multi-fuel outdoor pizza oven for $640 (was $800) at Best Buy
• Ooni Koda 16 gas outdoor pizza oven for $480 (was $600) at Best Buy
• Weber Genesis S-w335 propane gas grill for $1,329 (was $1,429) at Best Buy

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In another world, the arrival of summer might mean you're off to the beach—but for some of us, it's just as likely that we'll stay glued to that computer monitor. Fortunately, we have some solid deals on monitors—and of course, computers and peripherals to plug into them—along with wearables and smartphones today. Staying inside to avoid the humidity? No problem. Today's Dealmaster has some solid deals on office chairs and cable management, too. Here's what we've found.

Smartwatches, smartphones, and wearables

Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic. (credit: Samsung)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for $400 (was $450) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with extra wireless charger for $280 (was $310) at Samsung
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in stainless steel for $330 (was $430) at Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone for $1,470 (was $1,920) at Amazon
• Garmin vivoactive 4S for $200 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Garmin Venu 2 45 mm for $300 (was $350) at Best Buy

Laptops and tablets

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• Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro from $1,450 (was $1,750) at Samsung
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 from $700 (was $780) at Samsung
• Dell XPS 15 with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 and RTX 3050 from $1,149 (was $1,899) at Dell
• Dell XPS 17 with 13th Gen Intel Core i9 and RTX 4080 from $3,649 (was $4,149) at Dell
• Dell XPS 15 with 12th Gen Intel Core i9 and RTX 3050 Ti from $2,349 (was $2,899) at Dell
• Dell Inspiron 16 with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 from $650 (was $850) at Dell
• Lenovo Yoga 7i 16-inch with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 for $1,070 with YOGA7OFFER coupon (was $1,580) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 for $899 with THINKMAY2SAVE coupon (was $1,499) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 for $642 with THINKSPECIALSAVE coupon (was $1,619) at Lenovo

Monitors and displays

The $2,500 Odyssey Neo G9. (credit: Samsung)

• Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43-inch 4K monitor for $700 (was $1,000) at Samsung
• Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch 4K curved monitor for $2,000 (was $3,000) at Samsung
• Samsung ViewFinity S65UA 34-inch WQHD curved monitor for $470 (was $700) at Samsung
• Samsung ViewFinity S80TB 27-inch 4K Thunderbolt 4 monitor for $430 (was $600) at Samsung
• Samsung ViewFinity S80A 32-inch 4K monitor $370 (was $470) at Samsung

Keyboards and mice

The Logitech MX Keys. This is the Mac version, but a Windows version is also available. (credit: Jeff Dunn)

• Logitech MX Keys with number pad for $110 (was $120) at Amazon
• Logitech MX Master 3s mouse for $98 (was $110) at Amazon
• Logitech ERGO K860 keyboard for $122 (was $130) at Amazon

Office chairs

• Duramont ergonomic mesh office chair for $230 after coupon (was $330) at Amazon
• Sytas office chair with high back design for $170 after coupon (was $200) at Amazon

Office organization

• 192-piece cable management kit for $15 (was $20) at Amazon
• 100-piece reusable cable ties for $7 (was $14) at Amazon
• 20-pack silicone cable ties for $8 (was $12) at Amazon
• HumanCentric Vertical Laptop Stand for $35 (was $40) at Amazon

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From discounts on a new TV to deals on smart grills, our latest Dealmaster is curated to help Arsians kick off the summer. And with June quickly approaching, if you're not shopping for yourself this time around, the tech we've included in our list would also make for fun, thoughtful gifts for the dad or grad in your life.

TVs and screens

Samsung Neo QLED 4K QN95B. (credit: Samsung)

• Samsung 75-inch Neo QLED 8K TV for $6,000 (was $6,300) at Samsung
• Samsung 50-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV for $1,100 (was $1,300) at Samsung
• Samsung 65-inch QN85B QLED 4K for $1,200 (was $2,000) at Samsung
• Samsung 50-inch Q80C QLED 4K TV for $950 (was $1,000) at Samsung
• Sony 75-inch Bravia XR90K 4K TV for $1,400 (was $1,700) at Best Buy
• LG 55-inch Class 80 QNED 4K TV for $700 (was $800) at Best Buy
• Sony 55-inch Class X75K 4K TV for $450 (was $500) at Best Buy

Toys and games

A Lego Succulents set is the perfect way to spruce up your desk if you don't have a green thumb. (credit: Lego)

• Lego Icons Bonsai Tree for $40 (was $50) at Amazon
• Lego Icons Succulents for $40 (was $50) at Amazon
• Lego Technic Bugatti Bolide Racing Car for $41 (was $50) at Amazon
• Lego Architecture Statue of Liberty for $96 (was $120) at Amazon
• Lego Art World Map for $220 (was $250) at Amazon
• Super Smash Bros for Nintendo Switch for $50 (was $60) at Amazon
• Sonic Mania + Team Sonic Racing for Nintendo Switch for $30 (was $40) at Amazon
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe for $50 (was $60) at Amazon
• Harvestella for Nintendo Switch for $38 (was $50) at Amazon

Microsoft Surface laptops

Microsoft's Surface Pro 9. (credit: Andrew Cunningham)

• Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with Intel Core i7 and 256GB storage for $1,400 (was $1,600) at Best Buy
• Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with Intel Core i5 and 256GB storage for $1,000 (was $1,100) at Best Buy
• Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with Microsoft SQ3 and 512GB storage for $1,600 (was $1,900) at Best Buy
• Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch with AMD Ryzen 7 and 256GB storage for $900 (was $1,200) at Best Buy
• Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch with Intel Core i7 and 512GB storage for $1,500 (was $1,800) at Best Buy
• Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 with Intel Core i5 and 128GB storage for $600 (was $700) at Best Buy
• Microsoft Surface Go 3 with Intel Pentium Gold and 128GB storage for $500 (was $550) at Best Buy

Wearables, smartwatches, trackers, and accessories

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• Garmin Instinct 2 45 mm watch for $250 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Garmin Venu Sq 4 mm watch for $120 (was $200) at Best Buy
• Garmin Forerunner 45 mm watch for $130 (was $170) at Best Buy
• Garmin Venu 2 Plus 43 mm watch for $400 (was $450) at Best Buy
• Garmin Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm watch for $350 (was $450) at Best Buy
• Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Charger for Apple Watch for $55 (was $60) at Best Buy
• Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 wireless charging stand for $127 (was $150) at Best Buy

Health, home, and personal care

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute. (credit: Chuong Nguyen)

• Sonicare ExpertClean 7300 electric toothbrush for $140 (was $160) at Best Buy
• Oral-B Pro 1000 electric toothbrush for $53 (was $70) at Best Buy
• Braun Series 9 wet/dry electric shaver for $270 (was $300) at Best Buy
• Philips Norelco Shaver 7600 for $125 (was $140) at Best Buy
• Philips Norelco 9000 Prestige Shaver for $330 (was $350) at Best Buy
• Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan TP01 for $300 (was $400) at Best Buy
• Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum for $650 (was $750) at Best Buy
• Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 for $470 (was $570) at Best Buy
• Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum for $550 (was $650) at Best Buy

Grills and cooking

• Weber Genesis E-325s liquid propane grill for $899 (was $999) at Best Buy
• Weber Genesis EX-325s natural gas grill for $1,079 (was $1,179) at Best Buy
• Weber Genesis SX-335 propane gas grill for $1,499 (was $1,599) at Best Buy
• Weber Genesis S-335 natural gas grill for $1,329 (was $1,429) at Best Buy
• George Foreman 9-serving indoor grill for $58 (was $64) at Amazon
• Yedi Total Package 6-in-1 indoor grill for $129 (was $150) at Amazon
• George Foreman Beyond Grill for $88 (was $99) at Amazon
• Ninja OG701 woodfire outdoor grill for $300 (was $370) at Amazon
• Ninja Professional Plus blender for $100 (was $120) at Best Buy

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Enlarge / Amazon's entry-level Kindle doesn't have all the features of the pricier Kindle Paperwhite, but it's a good choice for those who want a quality e-reader for as little money as possible. (credit: Valentina Palladino)

Although the date to celebrate moms and mother figures on Sunday, May 14 is fast approaching, you can still catch some solid deals. Thanks to services like Amazon's same-day or two-day Prime shipping, Walmart+, and Best Buy's in-store pickup, there's time to order your gifts and get them delivered by Sunday!

Kindle deals for moms who love reading

• Amazon Kindle (2022 edition) for $80 (was $100) at Amazon
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for $110 (was $140) at Amazon
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $145 (was $190) at Best Buy

Get your mom a tablet, moms love tablets

• Apple iPad mini 6th Gen for $400 (was $500) at Amazon
• Apple iPad Air for $559 (was $600) at Amazon
• Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (4th, 5th Gen) for $259 (was $300) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 for $620 (was $700) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Book Cover Keyboard for $113 (was $140) at Amazon

The gift of streaming entertainment

• Disney+ with Hulu subscription starting at $10 per month at Disney
• Amazon Prime membership with Amazon Prime Video streaming for $15 per month at Amazon

Fitness and wearables

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 for $220 (was $280) at Samsung
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for $400 (was $450) at Samsung
• Garmin Venu 2 Plus for $400 (was $450) at Best Buy
• Garmin Forerunner 45 for $130 (was $170) at Best Buy

Headphones and earbuds

Apple AirPod Max headphones are $480 at Best Buy right now. (credit: Apple)

• Sony WF-1000XM4 for $200 (was $280) at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods Max for $480 (was $500) at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation for $200 (was $250) at Best Buy
• Bose QuietComfort 45 for $279 (was $329) at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods 3rd Generation for $150 (was $170) at Best Buy

Health and beauty tech

• Oral-B iO Series 6 electric toothbrush for $127 (was $150) at Best Buy
• Oral-B iO brush heads (2 count) for $23 (was $30) at Best Buy
• Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige electric toothbrush for $330 (was $400) at Best Buy
• Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 electric toothbrush for $200 (was $230) at Best Buy
• Therabody Theragun Pro 4th Gen for $430 (was $600) at Best Buy
• Hyperice Hypervolt 2 for $200 (was $300) at Best Buy
• Hyperice Venom Go heat therapy for $109 (was $129) at Best Buy

TV and streaming boxes

• Samsung Neo QLED QN90B 65-inch 4K TV for $1,600 (was $2,600) at Samsung
• Samsung Freestyle projector for $600 (was $800) at Samsung
• Samsung Q60B QLED 43-inch 4K TV for $400 (was $550) at Samsung
• Samsung Q60C QLED 85-inch 4K TV for $2,000 (was $2,300) at Samsung
• Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max for $35 (was $55) at Amazon
• Roku Express 4K+ for $30 (was $40) at Best Buy

Savings on stuff for the home

• Breville - the Barista Express espresso maker for $600 (was $750) at Best Buy
• Ninja Mega Kitchen System for $150 (was $200) at Best Buy
• Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe for $187 (was $249) at Best Buy
• Ninja Air Fryer Max XL for $100 (was $170) at Best Buy
• NutriBullet Juicer Pro for $128 (was $160) at Best Buy

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From laptops to kitchen appliances and everything in between, we've rounded up some good deals on tech stuff you might want. If you're in the market for a new gaming laptop, an iPad, some Nintendo Switch games, or a robot smart vacuum to help keep the house clean while you sip on a freshly brewed cup of coffee from your new coffee machine, we have some options here.

Arguably the strongest deal we've found is for an up to 50 percent discount on Lenovo's excellent business-class ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop. On the Mac side, you can snag some good discounts, including an M1 MacBook Air for $800. No, it's not the latest Apple Silicon chip, but it's still more than speedy enough for most people's use cases.

And while we do aim to help you save some money, not everything is about deals—if you're a Nintendo Switch user, you still have some time to preorder the next Zelda installment, Tears of the Kingdom.

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It has felt like a long time since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched back in 2017, but the game offered so much that some of us are still playing it today.

Still, Nintendo has been showing peeks at the sequel—Tears of the Kingdom—over the past few weeks, and it looks plausible that we'll get another six years' worth of fun out of it. Between the rework of the landscape of Hyrule, the array of new floating islands, and the major, gameplay-altering new powers Link will get, it's looking less like a retread every day.

That has a lot of us very excited about the new game. If you're right there with us, this is a good place to start to prepare for the launch. You can buy the game, of course (no discounts just yet), but there are a bunch of limited-time deals on accessories for your Switch that you might get some use out of when you're exploring the skies.

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It's now Star Wars day once again, or so they say: Yes, we're talking about that genius marketing ploy to rebrand May the 4th based on a pun—well, it's not even a pun, really, but it sounds similar enough to elicit a smirk.

Some Star Wars fans might long for a bygone era when the franchise wasn't so commercialized as to have its own holiday, but if they're honest with themselves, Star Wars was always somewhere on that spectrum.

Still, the generational appeal of the universe George Lucas launched back in the late 1970s is as strong as ever—as is the creativity of the people making Star Wars tie-in gags and products that might remind you of your favorite film set in that universe. (Which is, of course, The Empire Strikes Back, we're sure. Or maybe Rogue One? We can be confident it isn't Attack of the Clones or Rise of Skywalker, at any rate.)

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These Mother's Day gifts are mom-approved! (credit: Soleil Summer | Condé Nast)

There’s no such thing as a perfect Mother’s Day gift—not in the abstract. Motherly figures vary too much for there to be any one ideal gift for the day we’ve set aside to thank mothers for their contributions.

But we have some ideas, 33 to be specific, ranging from the coldly practical to the borderline ornamental. It’s up to you to decide between them. Be warned, while the motherly figures in your life might be someone who wants a robotic vacuum, your mother may be the type of person who's not into that.

Knowing who your mother is—and not just clicking the buy button—is your most important contribution. We’ve provided some ideas below, all approved by mothers in our lives and ready for delivery by Sunday, May 14. Good luck!

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In this kitchen appliance edition of Dealmaster, we've gathered some of the best deals on some of our favorite tools for cooking. One of those favorites happens to be the Instant Pot, which our readers also love for its versatility and convenience (check this forum thread for proof!). We found both the six- and eight-quart sizes of the Instant Pot on sale, and regardless of the size you choose, we're confident that this humble tool will be worth the small investment.

In addition to the Instant Pot, we've also found some terrific deals on other kitchen tech. From coffeemakers to waffle makers, we've rounded up some of the best deals for you to host your next big family breakfast or brunch gathering.

The most versatile kitchen appliance you can buy is on sale

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Whether you're slow-cooking or making yogurt or rice, or even stir-frying your dinner, the Instant Pot is an all-in-one tool that makes cooking easier. Use it to slow-cook a roast to perfection as a crockpot replacement, or if you're pressed for time, you can cut the cooking time on some foods with the pressure-cooking function. In my house, next to the oven, the Instant Pot is the most used appliance of all the countertop appliances that we own. The best part is that the Instant Pot is on sale for up to nearly 25 percent off.

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An ergonomic chair provides many health benefits. A proper task chair, for example, can prevent abnormal strain on the neuromuscular system, according to a 2012 research paper published by the National Institutes of Health. Better posture support, reduced back and neck pain, and improved circulation are among some of the benefits as the chair helps keep the spine, neck, and hips aligned. Chairs with a headrest also add support for the back and shoulders, according to Open Access Government.

If you're shopping for an office chair and don't want to spend a ton of money on bigger brands like Herman Miller, there are plenty of affordable options that are on sale today. We've curated some of the best deals on designer office chair dupes before deciding on making a larger investment. Although these models don't necessarily have all the research and development that goes into more premium brands, like Steelcase, our latest Dealmaster deals make for a great entry point for those new to ergonomic chairs.

Herman Miller Aeron dupes

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Herman Miller's Aeron chair has been a fan favorite among our editorial staff and with office workers for years due to its comfortable design. No one wants a sweaty back after a long work day, and the Aeron's use of a mesh construction for the back and seat helps prevent heat from getting trapped for long sitting periods.

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The Pixel 7 in a lovely "hazel" color. (credit: Google)

We have a smorgasbord of discounts ranging from some of the latest Android smartphones to HP's desktop PCs, as well as savings on solid-state drives, headphones, and more. So whether you need to upgrade your storage, or you want to get a new Galaxy or Pixel phone, there's something in there to help you stay productive and entertained.

Android smartphone deals

Samsung's Galaxy S23 launched not too long ago, and we're starting to see discounts on the company's flagship handset series. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra promises solid photography capabilities, with Samsung's "Nightography" for low-light images and the controversial 100X Space Zoom. Outside of the bump to a 200-megapixel sensor, this year's upgrades are more modest: You still get a similar design to the prior S22 series, and the faster, more efficient processor is considered a nice quality-of-life update. So while it may not be worth it for someone with last year's flagship to upgrade, if you're coming from an older phone, the S23 promises fast speeds, 5G connectivity, and a great camera experience.

• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with 256GB storage for $1,100 (was $1,200) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with 512GB storage for $1,280 (was $1,380) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy S23+ with 256GB storage for $900 (was $1,000) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy S23+ with 512GB storage for $1,020 (was $1,120) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy S23 with 128GB storage for $750 (was $800) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy S23 with 256GB storage for $810 (was $860) at Amazon

If you prefer Google's Android operating system, the Pixel 7 delivers the purest version of the OS. Though the Pixel 7 doesn't come with the Galaxy's high zoom and megapixel count, Google's investment in AI and computation photography is no slouch, and the Pixel 7 delivers some of the best images captured on a smartphone with its unique camera bar design on the rear, and now you can get all that with up to a 25 percent discount. The larger Pixel 7 Pro has a 5x optical telephoto lens that can capture images with up to 30x Super Res zoom with digital cropping, whereas the non-Pro version lacks the telephoto shooter.

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Enlarge / Frostpunk, an alternate history survival city building simulation game. (credit: GOG.com)

Several staff members are big fans of the GOG games marketplace, primarily for two reasons: the games are DRM-free, and there are many classic DOS games from the '80s and '90s.

GOG has been running its annual Spring Sale for a few days now. This time around, we worked with GOG to curate a list of Ars Technica picks. These are discounted games chosen by Ars staffers Samuel Axon and Lee Hutchinson that we think Ars readers might enjoy—assuming you haven't played them already.

If you haven't, discounts during this sale range from 20 percent to as much as 75 or 80 percent. Since most of them are classics, they generally weren't too pricy to begin with.

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The deck has a fingerprint reader/power button above the keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding)

Lenovo is back this week with a few terrific deals on some of its bestselling laptops. The company is still continuing its 50 percent off promotion for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10, and now it's adding the convertible model of that laptop to its anniversary sale. The 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 is now enjoying a 55 percent discount from its regular retail price, knocking the price down from $3,099 to $1,395 with coupon code CLEARANCE2023.

You're getting a laptop that can convert into a tablet in the same 14-inch form factor as the regular ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10. It has a 360-degree convertible hinge design, a touchscreen, integrated pen support, and all the reliability and durability of a business-class notebook from Lenovo. If you don't need a business-class laptop, Lenovo's Yoga 7i is also on sale.

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CES introduced an OLED PC monitor with quantum dots. (credit: Scharon Harding)

For those who value performance, a big display, and upgrade flexibility, a desktop continues to deliver the best value. Not only can you outfit these larger computing rigs with a graphics card, but you can readily upgrade to newer, more powerful components down the road as your needs change. Pair a capable desktop with a gorgeous display and you've got a more spacious digital canvas for working , gaming, or staying entertained than any laptop can afford.

More serious gamers will want to check out the OMEN by HP desktop, which is discounted by $670, while casual home users can go for a model without a graphics card for less graphics-intensive productivity tasks. Both the Acer Aspire and the Dell Inspiron desktops are great options and come in at more reasonable prices because they lack the GPU. Enthusiast gamers and workstation users who demand the performance of the latest silicon will want to check out the Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop, which is discounted by $630. Now on sale for $3,600, this desktop packs in a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor alongside Nvidia's RTX 3090 graphics.

Best desktop deals

• Acer Aspire TC-1760 for $550 (was $620) at Amazon: Not the most powerful desktop on our list, Acer's Aspire desktop still comes with Intel's 12th Gen Core i5 processor and is a great option for college students and general PC use around the home. Discrete graphics is notably missing, as this model relies on Intel's UHD Graphics 730. The desktop also packs in 12GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB solid-state drive. Surprisingly, a DVD writer is still included in this model.
• HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop for $1,000 (was $1,315) at Amazon: Designed for work and play, this affordable gaming desktop is configured with AMD's Ryzen 7 5700G processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2060 Super graphics. Serious gamers will likely dismiss the older GPU, but at close to 25 percent off, this is a terrific desktop for casual gamers and content creators. It comes with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of solid-state storage, and plenty of ports to connect your gear on the front.
• HP Envy Desktop for $1,230 (was $1,700) on Amazon: If you have a little bit of extra cash, we'd recommend HP's Envy Desktop over the Pavilion model on our list. At $230 more than the Pavilion, you're getting a much sleeker case design, more powerful silicon with Intel's 12th Gen Core i9 processor and Nvidia's RTX 3070 graphics, and similar memory and storage configurations. There's room for expansion and upgrades on the inside, and the tool-less, one-touch latch to open the side panel will give you access to this desktop's internals.
• Dell Inspiron 3910 Desktop for $723 (was $750) at Amazon: At a 10 percent discount, you're getting Intel's 12th Gen Core i5 processor on this Inspiron Desktop configuration, alongside integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730, 256GB of storage, and 16GB of DDR4 memory. Discrete graphics is notably absent, similar to the Acer model on our list, making this compact tower more suited for productivity than creative workflows.
• Dell XPS 8950 Desktop for $1,682 (was $2,349) at Amazon: This isn't the cheapest price for the XPS 8950 in recent days, but it's still 28 percent off of its retail price. With a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti graphics, you'll still get plenty of performance for creative work and gaming, provided you don't need a more powerful GPU for AAA titles. With accessible ports in the front and an accommodating tower, you'll be able to upgrade to a more capable GPU down the road if your needs change.
• OMEN by HP 45L Gaming Desktop for $1,630 (was $2,300) at HP: HP's OMEN gaming desktop is now discounted by $670 on the manufacturer's website. This desktop packs in an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor, discrete Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, 16GB of HyperX DDR4 memory, and a 512GB WD Black PCIe NVMe M.2 solid-state drive alongside a 1TB 7200rpm HDD.
• Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop for $3,600 (was $4,230) at Dell: Dell's latest gaming desktop may be the priciest option on our list, but it's also the most powerful. This gaming powerhouse packs in Intel's 13th Gen Core i9-13900F processor with 24 cores and Nvidia's powerful GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. Other features include 32GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory along with a 1TB NVM.e M.2 solid-state drive. Less expensive configurations are available as well, with prices starting at $1,400.

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If you bought a standing desk, chances are you’re interested in the health benefits of, well, not sitting all day. Better posture, reduced back pain, and an increase in productivity due to a boost in mood and focus are among some of the top benefits of standing, according to a 2021 research paper published by the National Institutes of Health.

But without the proper equipment to support you while you’re standing, there are some health drawbacks compared to sitting. Those who stand have reported an increase in leg and foot pain and vein issues, including varicose veins, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety reported. Experts recommend having the proper support to mitigate pain issues and frequently switching between standing and sitting to maximize the ergonomic benefits while reducing the risk of injury. We’ve compiled some of the best accessories to help get you standing safely and ergonomically while you’re working at your standing desk.

Anti-fatigue mats

Paired with comfortable, supportive sneakers, anti-fatigue mats help you take the pressure off of your feet, knees, and legs. When it comes to padded support for your feet, you’ll want to look for a thicker mat—some mats start at just 0.5-inches thick while industrial mats can be upward of 1 inch in thickness—though the actual footprint of the mat doesn’t really matter if you don’t intend to move around too much. These mats can come in several different colors and patterns to match your decor or provide a pop of color to your workspace.

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Enlarge / Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10. (credit: Andrew Cunningham)

Arguably one of the best business laptops on the market, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 is now discounted by 50 percent. The Gen 10 version of Lenovo's laptop retains the slim and ultraportable laptop design of prior generations but comes with Intel's 12th Gen mobile Core processors. One downside is the battery. While the Gen 10 model delivers meaningful performance improvements with Intel's silicon, it is hampered by a significant reduction in battery life compared to the prior Gen 9 model, as we noted in our review.

The ThinkPad also offers durability boosts like a spill-resistant keyboard, MIL-SPEC 810H certification, and upgradeable and repairable internal components. A few of the notebook's configurations are currently on sale for half off their original retail price:

• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 with Core i5-1240P processor for $1,200 with coupon code BYOTHINKP2023 (was $1,399) at Lenovo: Configuration includes Intel 12th Gen Core i5 processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, 8GB of LPDDR5 memory, 256GB of solid-state storage, and a 14-inch WUXGA non-touch display with 400 nits of brightness.
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 with Core i7-1260P processor for $1,565 with coupon code X1CARBONG10DEAL (was $3,129) at Lenovo: This upgraded configuration of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes with a more powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i7 chip but retains the same integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. It doubles the RAM and storage from the prior configuration to 16GB LPDDR5 and 512GB, respectively, and comes with the same WUXGA non-touch display.
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 with Core i7-1270P vPro processor for $1,732 with coupon code X1CARBONG10DEAL (was $3,609) at Lenovo: This premium model comes with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with vPro support, 32GB of LPDDR5 memory, 512GB of storage, and a 14-inch WUXGA display that supports touch input.
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 with Core i5-1235U processor for $1,287 with coupon code THINKANNUALW2 (was $2,859) at Lenovo Sold out: The most affordable Gen 10 configuration of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon on our list enjoys the biggest savings percentage-wise, at a 55 percent. This model makes do with a lower-powered U-series Intel Core i5 processor, but it still comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and 512GB of solid-state storage alongside a 14-inch WUXGA non-touch display.

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5. (credit: Andrew Cunningham)

All of the ThinkPad X1 Carbons on our list have 14-inch displays. If you need a larger panel, consider the company's ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 laptop, which currently has a 47 percent discount with coupon code BYOTHINKP2023. That laptop has a 16-inch WUXGA non-touch display that, like the X1 Carbon, has a 60 Hz refresh rate. The screen can reach 300 nits of brightness. The larger Extreme configuration comes with Intel's 12th Gen Core i7-12700H processor, discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics, 8GB DDR5 memory, and 256GB of storage. Now priced at $1,590 direct from Lenovo, you'll save $1,410 off the original $2,999 list price.

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Eufy's home security products are on sale, with several discounts across a wide array of smart home accessories, including door locks, cameras, and doorbells. One of my favorite items from the company is a smart door lock that combines three products in one, and it's now discounted by 15 percent.

The Eufy Security S330 integrates a fingerprint keyless entry door lock, a smart lock that can be accessed via your phone or keypad, and an integrated smart doorbell with a chime and camera to detect visitors at your front door. The S330 isn't at the lowest price we've ever seen, but it still knocks $53 off the cost of this all-in-one front door smart home accessory. If you don't need a three-in-one lock, Eufy also sells standalone smart deadbolts, doorbells, and cameras at various prices.

Eufy Security products for your front door

• Eufy Security S330 Smart Video Lock for $297 (was $350) at Amazon: Eufy's S330 is more than just a smart deadbolt for your home. This Wi-Fi-connected lock integrates a fingerprint reader for easy access, a smart doorbell with a 2K camera to monitor your front entryway, and a keypad with chime. A traditional key can also be used to access your home. One of the nicest things about Eufy compared to some competitors is that no subscription is required to access these smart features, including video recording and live feeds. You can store your video footage locally on a memory card in the included doorbell chime.
• Eufy Security C210 Smart Lock for $100 after coupon (was $140) at Amazon: If you don't need all the bells and whistles of the Eufy Security S33 and would prefer a simpler smart lock, the C210 is a deadbolt with a keypad on the front, a key slot for traditional access, and Wi-Fi connectivity that eliminates the need for a hub or bridge. Eufy promises access to your home in five different ways, including through the Eufy Security app, the keypad or a physical key, your Apple Watch, or Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
• Eufy Security Dual Camera Video Doorbell for $150 after coupon (was $200) at Amazon: Eufy's Dual Camera Video Doorbell sets itself apart from the competition with its dual-camera setup designed to deter porch pirates. This model comes with a traditional forward-facing 2K camera to check for visitors and alert you when someone is at the door, but it also includes a bottom-mounted camera that's ideally placed to monitor packages and notify you if you have a delivery. It's perfect for online shoppers.
• Eufy Security Video Doorbell (Battery) for $80 after coupon (was $100) at Amazon: For those who prefer simplicity, this video doorbell is battery operated, meaning you won't have to mess with wiring inside your home, and it comes with an FHD 1080p resolution camera. While affordable, the Eufy Security Video Doorbell comes with AI-driven features that will detect if there's a human presence at your door. Eufy also includes a wireless chime in the package.

The coupons referenced in our deals do not require a specific code. Instead, be sure to click on the "apply coupon" box before adding the items to your shopping cart to enjoy the savings. 

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