While iPads are cheaper and more convenient to carry around than MacBooks, you often need an extra iPad accessory or two to make them just as useful. While an attachable keyboard can be great for anyone who writes (hi!), the Apple Pencil is a must-have for everything from studying to designing.
Thankfully, it’s cheaper than ever to get a budget option with the USB-C Apple Pencil for $65, down from $79. The 18 percent discount puts the accessory at $5 less than its Prime Day price.
Apple released its USB-C Pencil in late 2023 as a cheaper option than its counterparts, the second-generation Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil Pro. The Pencil is compatible with all iPads with a USB-C port and offers a hover feature when using the M2 iPad Air or iPad Pro. It also has some great features like low latency, tilt sensitivity, and pixel-perfect accuracy. However, it doesn’t have the same pressure sensitivity as its fellow Apple Pencils.
After CES and ahead of Samsung’s Unpacked, the Engadget crew had a quick chance to catch its breath this week. But we took a look at the deal machine to find out which tech sales are worth your money.
Right now, we’re seeing some great deals from Apple – one on the latest iPad mini and another on the new 15-inch MacBook Air – as well as a first-time discount on the Kindle Colorsoft ereader.
There are some discounts on Bluetooth trackers that help you keep track of your keys and bag. And Best Buy is still running a promotion for three free months of Apple TV+ so you can start watching the recently released season two of Severance.
The Chipolo One Point came out shortly after Google launched its Find My Device feature, a crowd-sourced search network that relies on other Android phones to track down your lost belongings (a bit like Apple’s Find My function). This is currently our favorite Bluetooth tracker for Android.
We liked how easy it was to set up and how loud it plays. Plus, unlike AirTags, it has a hole, so it’s easy to attach the tracker to a key ring. Also on Amazon. Chipolo is also selling a pack combining its wallet and two standard One trackers for $52.
Those looking for a great-sounding but extremely portable music box will want to check out this sale on the JBL Clip 5. This model isn’t on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers, but there are plenty of other options from JBL.
This waterproof unit has an integrated carabiner, lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge and can be paired with other Clip speakers via the Auracast feature in the JBL app.