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Google’s Pixel 10A is a good midrange phone that’s $50 off

2026-04-13T15:07:22-04:00

If it’s time for you to upgrade your phone, it’s worth considering the Pixel 10A, Google’s latest midrange phone that has some (but not all) of the new software features of the pricier $599 Pixel 10. Every color of the 128GB 10A — including the alluring “berry” tone — is down to $449 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store, where you can get it for even less with an eligible trade-in. This is the first cash discount we’ve seen since the phone’s launch in early March. The 256GB version is $50 off, too, selling for $549 at Amazon and Best Buy.

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If you look at our coverage of the Pixel 10A, it won’t take you long to put the pieces together and see that we feel Google played it safe with this year’s model. It’s strikingly similar to last year’s Pixel 9A — both feature a Tensor G4 processor, plus a camera combo consisting of a 48-megapixel main shooter and a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens — but we don’t suggest getting the 9A, at least right now. Its software support will end a year earlier, and it’s currently more expensive than the 10A ($50 more at most retailers).

The 10A stands out for its slightly brighter screen, faster wired charging, and support for Satellite SOS, among other small differences. It also has two unique AI-powered features from the Pixel 10 series that are not available on the 9A: Camera Coach and Auto Best Take. However, there are no internal hardware differences in the latest version that would prevent the features from coming to last year’s model.

Read our full Pixel 10A review.

Some more Verge-approved deals

Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are back down to around $298 at Amazon and Best Buy, matching their lowest price to date. The wireless, noise-canceling earbuds debuted in mid-February at $329, and they were discounted to this price once before, in the latter half of March. My colleague John Higgins praised their stellar sound, great call quality, and their best-in-class active noise cancellation. However, how well the ANC works for you will depend on whether you can get a good seal with their included foam ear tips. He noticed the tips starting to wiggle out after some time, though Sony will send you silicone tips for free if you can’t get a good seal in its Sound Connect companion app on mobile. Read our review.
Depending on where you live in the US, a Micro Center store near you might have a great budget-friendly AMD motherboard / CPU / RAM bundle you can pick up today. The retailer is offering AMD’s Ryzen 5 7500X3D processor pre-mounted on a compatible AM5-socket motherboard (saving new builders a somewhat stressful installation step), and you’ll get 16GB of G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5 RAM clocked at up to 6,000MHz all for $299.99. While the included motherboard varies, you’ll be able to figure out for yourself which one you’ll get in the bundle when you go into the store.
Elden Ring Nightreign is on sale as part of Best Buy’s Ultimate Deal sale on tech and video games, with the Xbox Series X version now at $11.99 (typically $29.99). FromSoftware’s multiplayer twist on Elden Ring was engineered for fervent fans of the single-player RPG and people who dig roguelike games. It’s designed to be played in groups of three (though you can play alone or in a duo), and its roguelike design is the opposite of the open-ended game it derives from. The explorable map shrinks throughout each in-game day, culminating in difficult boss matches. Read our hands-on impressions.

The latest Pixel 11 leak shows slimmer bezels and an all-black camera bar

2026-03-30T11:59:24-04:00

This isn’t an official Pixel 11 color, according to Android Headlines. | Image: OnLeaks via Android Headlines

The launch of the Google Pixel 11 is still months away, but leaked renders shared by Android Headlines may give us an idea of what to expect. Based on the images, the Pixel 11 could come with slimmer bezels than its predecessor, along with a completely black rear camera bar.

The Pixel 10, which launched in September, places its rear camera lenses against a black background, while surrounding its flash with the same color as the body of the phone. Other than these tweaks, it doesn't look like much else has changed visually between the two phones.

As noted by Android Headlines, the Pixel 11's rumored 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm dimensions are nearly …

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Google Pixel 10A review: Just buy the 9A

2026-03-20T11:54:41-04:00

I'm not entirely sure why the Pixel 10A exists.

Google hasn't upgraded the chipset, cameras, or battery in the new phone, and the tweaks it's made elsewhere are minimal at best. The flatter camera island is good, I guess! In one sense this isn't a big problem: The Pixel 9A is an excellent device, and for the last year was easily the best phone you could buy for $500 in the US. The new 10A is available to buy now at that same great price ($499 for 128GB of storage or $100 more for 256GB), but with the 9A still on sale, and dropping in price, there's one big question: Why not just buy the 9A - which is almost the same phone - for $50 less?

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Google’s latest Pixel Watches have fallen to their lowest prices ever

2026-03-09T14:48:20-04:00

With longer days and warmer weather on the way, it’s a good time to take your gym routine outside. Luckily, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 can help you track all your outdoor fitness activities, and right now it’s on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target starting at $289.99 ($60 off), a new low price. The last-gen Pixel Watch 3 is also currently the cheapest it’s ever been, with the 41mm / Wi-Fi configuration selling for $169.99 ($80 off) — also a new low — at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target.

The Pixel Watch 4 is our favorite Fitbit-powered smartwatch, one that offers a great feature set for the price. Google’s latest wearable features dual-frequency GPS, which improves accuracy in challenging environments such as cities and dense forests, and it can automatically record certain cardio activities on your behalf, including both running and cycling. It also offers improved sleep tracking, satellite SOS (on the LTE model), and a slew of AI features courtesy of Gemini — including an exclusive raise-to-talk gesture that’s useful while on a run.

Google Pixel Watch 4

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The hardware has improved as well. Most notably, you can now replace and repair both the screen and the battery, making it a better long-term investment. The display is bigger and brighter, too, and the Pixel Watch 4 lasts about a day and a half on a single charge, or roughly 45 hours if you buy the 45mm model (up from 32 hours on the Watch 3). Charging is also faster, allowing you to charge it up to 80 percent capacity in under 30 minutes. And as a nice little extra, the included side-mounted charger lets you use the watch as a glanceable display, so you can see the battery percentage and other useful tidbits of info more easily.

Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm, Wi-Fi)

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If you want a great Android smartwatch for less, the last-gen Pixel Watch 3 is also a good option. While it’s not easily repairable like the Watch 4 and lacks some of the aforementioned upgrades (including dual-frequency GPS), it still offers a good set of health and fitness tools, allowing you to track your activity, sleep, blood oxygen levels, and heart rate. It also supports Gemini and integrates well with Google’s various services, letting you download offline maps and leave your wallet at home by paying via Google Wallet. You can even use it to control a slew of compatible devices from your wrist, from Nest cameras and video doorbells to the newest Google TV devices.

Read our Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 reviews.

A few more ways to save

The transparent white Razer Kishi V3, which is designed to make mobile gaming feel more like playing on a dedicated handheld, is currently on sale at Amazon for an all-time low of $79.99 ($30 off). It attaches directly to USB-C phones, including Android devices and newer iPhone models, and comes with anti-drift TMR thumbsticks and dual mouse-click back buttons, which allow you to react faster while gaming on the go.
Sony’s last-gen WH-1000XM5 are on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for around $278, which is a solid $122 discount. Despite having launched in 2022, the over-ear headphones still deliver impressive sound and top-notch noise cancellation. They’re also comfortable to wear for long periods of time thanks to their lightweight design and plush earcups, and last up to 40 hours on a single charge. You also get multipoint connectivity and, thanks to an October firmware update, support for audio sharing and Gemini Live, Google’s conversational AI assistant. Read our review.
You can buy the stylish Marshall Willen II for around $98 ($32 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is one of its better prices to date. The lightweight Bluetooth speaker features an IP67 dust and waterproof rating, along with a built-in fastening strap, making it easy to carry on outdoor adventures. It also features a mic for hands-free calls and up to 17 hours of battery life.

Google’s Pixel 10 is the best Android phone available, and it’s $200 off

2026-03-04T11:04:20-05:00

The Google Pixel 10 is $200 off, bringing it closer in price to the Pixel 10A.

Google’s Pixel 10a is set to arrive on March 5th, but if you’d prefer the more powerful Google Pixel 10, Woot is currently selling it unlocked through March 6th for $599 ($200 off) with 128GB of storage. While we’ve seen it drop to $449 during Black Friday, this is one of the best prices we’ve seen in awhile on our favorite Android phone, and it includes a one-year warranty.

Google Pixel 10

The Google Pixel 10 offers several features you won’t find in the $499 Pixel 10A, which helps this deal stand out even with Amazon, Best Buy, and Google offering $100 gift cards with Pixel 10a preorders. For one thing, It boasts a sharp 6.3-inch OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, along with a more capable camera system that includes a dedicated telephoto lens. You also get Google’s more powerful and faster Tensor G5 chip, which is the same one found in the pricier Pro models. Plus, with 12GB of RAM instead of just 8GB, you can take advantage of more advanced AI features like Magic Cue, which offers helpful suggestions based on what you’re doing on your phone.

The Pixel 10 also includes a few other perks. You get Qi2 wireless charging with built-in magnets, the latter of which the Pixel A lacks. Google promises seven years of OS and security updates, making it a great investment for years to come. Plus, as a nice bonus, this particular model is the Canadian version, meaning it includes a physical SIM slot in addition to eSIM support (the US version is eSIM-only).

Read our Google Pixel 10 review.

Three more good deals

You can grab a four-pack of Motorola’s last-gen Moto Tag Bluetooth trackers for $60 ($40 off) with code SD10 from Motorola. The AirTag-style tracker is a solid option for Android users, as it can tap into Google’s Find Hub network and offers ultra wideband support for more precise tracking on compatible phones. The IP67-rated tracker also includes a handy button that can ring your phone or act as a remote camera shutter. While it lacks the new Moto Tag 2’s 500-day battery life, the original uses a replaceable CR2032 battery that lasts up to a year.
Anker’s Soundcore Boom 3i Bluetooth speaker is on sale starting at $74.99 ($65 off), which is a new record low price, at Amazon, Walmart, and directly from Soundcore. Roughly the size of a 24-ounce Hydro Flask, the speaker is built for pool parties, as it’s capable of floating on water while playing music thanks to upward-facing speakers. It also boasts some fun colorful LED lights, but it’s just as well-suited for other kinds of outdoor adventures, too, courtesy of a rugged IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating and a feature that lets it shake off dust. Plus, you can even use it to signal for help if you’re in an emergency.
Belkin’s UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger is on sale for $69.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, which is its best price to date. The foldable charger can deliver up to 25W of power to compatible smartphones, while also adding a 5W pad for a pair of AirPods and a dedicated charger for an Apple Watch. It can charge all three devices at one, all while doubling as a stand when unfolded so you can prop up your phone at an adjustable viewing angle.

Google’s latest Pixel drop allows Gemini to order groceries for you and more

2026-03-03T14:16:59-05:00

Google is adding several new features to Pixel phones with its latest March update, including the ability for its Gemini AI assistant to do things for you, like order groceries or book a ride. This feature, which was first shown off during Samsung's Unpacked event last week, is rolling out now to the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.

With Gemini's new agentic feature, you can ask the assistant to complete work on your behalf inside "select" apps, including Uber and Grubhub. It will work in the background while you use your phone, but Google notes that you can supervise or interrupt its work at any time. This feature will also be …

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Google brings Android’s desktop mode to Pixel devices

2026-03-03T14:09:02-05:00

Google is bringing a new desktop mode to its Pixel phones and tablets. The feature comes as part of Google's March Pixel drop, allowing users with a Pixel 8 and newer to connect their device to an external monitor via USB-C for a "desktop-like multi-window experience."

You can use a mouse and keyboard with the new desktop mode, which also works with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The Pixel Tablet is also getting a desktop windowing feature that Google says will offer a "familiar interface to arrange and resize overlapping windows."

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Though Google's announcement doesn't include any images of what these new experiences will l …

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The Pixel Watch now lets you tap to pay without opening the Wallet app

2026-03-03T14:09:24-05:00

Google has a big update in store for the Pixel Watch, which will now allow you to make a range of payments by simply tapping your watch to a retail terminal without opening the Wallet app. The feature, called "express pay," is coming to the Pixel Watch 2 and later.

It's similar to "express mode" on the Apple Watch, a feature that lets you use compatible cards without waking or unlocking your device. However, Google notes that you'll need to opt in to use the new express pay feature, and that the watch itself will need to be unlocked to make a payment.

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Before this update, Pixel Watch users had to double-tap the device's crown to open the Wa …

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The Pixel 10A and Soundcore Space One are just two of the best deals this week

2026-02-21T09:47:37-05:00

Welcome to the weekend, folks! The Reviews and Guides team here at The Verge is gearing up for all things Unpacked, but Samsung isn’t the only one readying new phones. Google just announced the Pixel 10A, which, for you early adopters, is already up for preorder with a $100 gift card. Elsewhere in deal land, you’ll find steep discounts on mopping vacuums, slight discounts on Soundcore’s cheap ANC headphones, and a rare discount on a new PC controller with swiveling sticks.

So, let’s get to it, shall we?

We finally have a release date for the Pixel 10A: March 5th. What’s more, if you’re thinking about picking up Google’s latest phone, you can already preorder the base-model configuration at Amazon and Best Buy with 128GB of storage and a $100 gift card for $499. Alternatively, Amazon is offering it with a free pair of the Pixel Buds 2A, a fantastic set of recently released earbuds that typically retail for $130.

Despite being a pretty minimal update, Google’s forthcoming Android handset is a pretty solid deal. It doesn’t adopt a lot of features from the flagship Pixel 10 series; however, last year’s Tensor G4 chip is still speedy enough for most tasks, satellite SOS is handy, and you get slightly faster wired and wireless charging. More importantly, it still comes with seven years of OS and security updates, which, personally, I’d take over Magic Cue, Pixel Screenshots, and other AI-based tools any day of the week.

Read our hands-on impressions.

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Twelve. That’s how many AC outlets Anker’s 351 Power Strip — which is now available in black or white from Amazon and Anker for $23.99 ($6 off) — packs into its 9.65-inch, surge-protected build. The beefy power strip also features a 20W USB-C port and two USB-A ports, both of which can deliver up to 15W of juice. Just keep in mind that, like with most power strips and like-minded chargers, you’ll have to split power amongst the USB ports, which are limited to a max output of 15W when charging multiple devices simultaneously.

Anker 351 Power Strip

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I’m admittedly not a huge fan of fighting games — I have no patience for learning combos, dear readers — but the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot seems like a good compromise if I were forced to choose between a traditional controller and one specifically built for hammering out hadokens. And now, the novel gamepad is on sale at both Amazon and Best Buy for $99.99 ($40 off), its lowest price to date.

Although Turtle Beach’s wireless PC controller offers a slew of welcome components, including drift-free Hall effect joysticks and adjustable trigger stops, its defining feature is a pair of rotating modules that can “pivot” to reveal a customizable controller layout that’s better suited for retro titles and fighting games. You also get programmable back buttons, the ability to save up to five profiles, and a 3.5mm audio jack, not to mention compatibility with mobile devices over Bluetooth and Xbox consoles via a wired connection.

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot

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If you’re looking for a cheap(ish) set of noise-canceling headphones, Soundcore’s Space One are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and directly from Soundcore (with code WS7DV2G0S7DJ) in all four colors for $79.99 ($20 off), matching their second-best price to date.

During Cyber Monday last year, our own John Higgins waxed poetic about the over-ear cans, namely because they deliver impressive sound and comfort for the price. The sound quality and ANC don’t rival the flagships from Sony or Bose, sure, but you can try over 20 different presets or tweak the sound yourself using the eight-band equalizer in Anker’s companion app. They can also last up to 40 hours with ANC enabled, meaning you should be able to fly from New York to Singapore and back again without ever having to charge them.

Soundcore Space One

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More ways to save this weekend

Google’s refreshed Nest Cam Indoor, which launched in October, is already down to a new low of $74.99 ($25 off) at Amazon. The wired camera supports 2K HDR video and offers a taller and wider field of view than prior models, along with a new sensor for full-color low-light video. It also comes in a new berry color, which, for better or worse, seems to be Google’s latest obsession.
After a quick series of price drops, Piggyback’s Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective has settled in at $36.59 (about $13 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is the best price we’ve seen on the excellent hardcover. We rarely go out of our way to flag tabletop books at The Verge, but given the treasure trove of stunning concept art and the behind-the-scenes stories on display here, we thought we’d make an exception. It even features assets that never appeared in the trilogy, as if the original mock-ups and juicy developer commentary weren’t enough. Read our review.
Eufy’s Robot Vacuum Omni S2 is right around the corner — which is probably why the Omni S1 Pro is available for an all-time low of $699.99 ($800 off) at Eufy’s online storefront when you use promo code WS24T2080111. The robovac / mop hybrid is still a great option for hardwood floors despite being a last-gen pick, especially since it can self-wash and dry its own roller mop as it cleans. It also features AI-powered obstacle avoidance and 8,000Pa of suction, which is enough power to pick up most debris.

Google Pixel 10A preorders come with a $100 gift card

2026-02-18T17:51:47-05:00

As promised, Google opened preorders for its Pixel 10A midrange phone, and it’ll launch on March 5th. We already published a hands-on with the device, and I encourage you to check it out (we think it’s more like a better Pixel 9A than a slightly worse Pixel 10). If you decide that you want to go through with a preorder, the best deal we’ve found so far is at Amazon and Best Buy, where you can get a $100 gift card by preordering the $499 phone with 128GB of storage in any of its four colors (berry, fog, obsidian, lavender). Alternatively, you can opt to get a free pair of Pixel Buds 2A (a $129 value) instead with the purchase of the obsidian color at Amazon.

Google Pixel 10A

Google’s new Pixel 10A introduces faster wired charging, Satellite SOS, and new AI tools like Camera Coach and Auto Best Take. Otherwise, it’s basically the Pixel 9A, with the same Tensor G4 chip and a dual-camera system. Read our hands-on impressions.

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If you want to buy a Pixel 10A through the Google Store, it’s offering either a $100 store credit or a pair of Pixel Buds 2A with purchase through March 11th. Additionally, trading in your phone can knock down the price of the 10A to as low as $49, depending on the model (my Pixel 9 Pro with 128GB of storage would get $450 in trade-in credit, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max would only get $100 more).

While the Pixel 10A looks almost identical to last year’s Pixel 9A, there are some differences. It has the stronger Gorilla Glass 7i glass, and it’s capable of going up to 11 percent brighter, peaking at 3,000 nits. Google says that the screen’s bezels are 10 percent narrower. It’s a similar phone to the Pixel 9A internally, too, with the Tensor G4 processor and 8GB of RAM, but it lacks PixelSnap, so it can’t tap into Google’s ecosystem of magnetic Pixel 10 accessories. It has some AI-powered features from the latest flagship phone, but ones like Magic Cue and Pixel Screenshots aren’t included here due to memory constraints.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for other appealing Pixel 10A preorder offers to add to this post ahead of the phone’s launch.

Correction, February 18th, 2026: An earlier version of this story misstated the Pixel 10A’s release date. It is March 5, not March 4.