Amazon deals of the day at a glance:
It’s a slow day for deals, y’all. But we still managed to find a few standouts at Amazon that are worth adding to your cart. Better yet, they’re brands we know and love, like Apple, Google, and Anker. Why not head into the weekend by treating yourself to some tech on sale?
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day for Aug. 16. If none of these pique your interest, be sure to check out our picks from Aug. 14 and Aug. 15; some of those discounts are still live.
Our top pick
Released a few months back, the M4 iPad Pro has already had a surprising number of discounts. However, this is just the second time we’ve seen the price dip this low. As of Aug. 16, you can scoop up the insanely good 11-inch iPad Pro (M4, 256GB, WiFi) for only $899 instead of the usual $999. As the first Apple product to carry the M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro “blew us away with its power efficiency, striking display, and breakneck performance.” It’s also just 0.21 inches thick and weighs less than a pound, making it the sleekest and lightest version to date. More powerful than most PC’s and even most MacBook’s on the market, it’s our top iPad pick for professionals.
Announced at Made by Google 2024, the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 promise to trump their predecessors in practically every way. Of course, like most tech in 2024, they’re AI-powered. The new Tensor A1 Chip allows for better audio processing and active noise-cancellation. The battery life gets a boost, and the comfort and fit of the earbuds has been adjusted. They’re also smaller, lighter, and more secure than previous versions. They won’t be released officially until Sept. 26, but if you pre-order them now at Amazon, you’ll get a free $30 Amazon gift card to spend on other goodies.
A solid travel companion, the Anker 622 MagGo portable charger snaps magnetically to the back of your iPhone and extends your battery life without adding much bulk. And thanks ot its built-in kickstand, you can keep your phone upright for comfortable viewing while you power up. It comes in fun colors to pair with your iPhone 12 or newer. On sale for just $34.99, you can save 50% for a limited time.
Mashable Deals
The new and improved classic instant camera, the Polaroid Now features two lenses for twice the clarity, a new double exposure mode, a self-timer mode, and a USB-C charging port. It’s compatible with both i-type film and 600 film, though film is sold separately. Usually $119.99, it’s down to just $92 for the first time. That’s a savings of 23%.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon’s daily deals for even more savings.
