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Google’s Pixel Watch 2, our favorite Fitbit smartwatch, is cheaper than ever

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Google’s Pixel Watch 2, our favorite Fitbit smartwatch, is cheaper than ever

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We also found deals on Anker’s MagSafe-friendly 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo), the 2022 Tile Mate, and Philips Hue products.

By Sheena Vasani, a writer covering commerce, e-readers, and tech news. She previously wrote about everything from web development to AI at Inside.

Jan 8, 2024, 6:07 PM UTC|

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The second-generation Google Pixel Watch with a blue band resting on a surface with its display on.
Google’s second-generation Pixel Watch offers a lot of improvements over its predecessor, including longer battery life.Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales

Given how popular health-related New Year’s resolutions are, it makes sense to expect that a ton of good smartwatch deals will drop in January. This year is no exception, with retailers discounting everything from the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to more budget-friendly options like the Apple Watch SE and Fitbit Inspire 3. And now, a great Google Pixel Watch 2 deal has popped up that our Android readers will particularly appreciate. Right now, Google’s Pixel Watch 2has returned to its all-time low price of $299.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target.

Our favorite Fitbit smartwatch boasts even more Fitbit-powered health features and Google apps than its predecessor, including automatic workout tracking and access to Google Calendar and Gmail. What’s also great is that you don’t need to own a Google Pixel phone to get the most from the smartwatch, as is the case with Samsung’s watches. Most features are available to all users, which is why the Wear OS 4 wearable is also our top Android pick for non-Samsung users. It helps, too, that the Pixel Watch 2 lasts longer and can charge much faster than its predecessor, reaching 50 percent in about half an hour.

The new Google Pixel Watch 2 now achieves a reliable 24 hours on a single charge with the always-on display enabled. It sports a new processor, multipath health sensor, Wear OS 4, and new safety features — all around a substantial update.

Don’t worry, Apple aficionados, we’ve also got a good deal for you today. If you’re looking for a portable power bank to juice up your iPhone, right now the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) has returned to its best price of $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. It’s also available for the same price directly from Anker, though you’ll have to use the promo code WSPEU5CTPZ to buy it there.

Like Apple’s now discontinued MagSafe Battery Pack, the power bank delivers 7.5 watts of power to your smartphone. However, the 5,000mAh battery pack boasts double the battery capacity of Apple’s accessory. It also comes with a sturdy built-in foldable kickstand that’s strong enough to prop up even Max-sized iPhones. Plus, unlike its predecessor, it now comes with a USB-C port that offers passthrough wireless charging, so you can prop up your phone and use it as a wireless charging pad.

A portable power bank with magnetic wireless Qi charging, a convenient folding kickstand, and a USB-C port for wired charging. The original model has its USB-C port on the bottom, while a revised version has it on the side to allow passthrough wireless charging while the phone is propped up on the stand.

A few more ways to save

  • Walmart is selling a four-pack of gray Tile Mate trackers for $37.88 ($12 off), or about $9.47 a pop. The 2022 Bluetooth trackers are capable of keeping tabs on items within a 250-foot range and are platform-agnostic, so they’ll work well with both Android and iOS devices.
  • As a part of Amazon’s latest Philips Hue sale, you can save 20 percent when you buy two or more select Philips Hue lighting products. The promotion includes the Philips Hue Festavia string lights (on sale for some people for $187, or $33 off, when you clip the on-page coupon), which are our favorite smart holiday string lights, along with color-changing smart bulbs and the discounted Hue Bridge.
  • You can buy the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5with 512GB of storage for $944.99 ($175 off) from Amazon, which is one of its better prices to date and the first discount we’ve seen since Black Friday. The 256GB base model is also down to $874.99 ($125 off) at Amazon. The 6.7-inch flip phone folds in half like its predecessor, but now comes with a larger front cover display and the faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Read our review.
  • Amazon is once again selling the Blink Smart Video Doorbell for $35.99 ($24 off), which is its second-best price to date. The 1080p video doorbell camera is our top budget-friendly pick, one that nails the essentials and comes with support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio.

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