JBL’s Flip 5 waterproof speaker is cheaper now than during Prime Day

It’s been a busy week here at The rodwith recent reviews of the new M2 MacBookAir and Nothing Phone 1 as well as non-stop coverage of Amazon Prime Day. I’m sure we’re all set for a relaxing weekend to rest and recuperate. But first, more offers!

This first one is actually perfect for R&R time, as it’s a Bluetooth speaker you can take with you to the beach or poolside for sunbathing. the JBL Flip 5 is on sale for $84.99 at Woots. This roughly $45 discount on the waterproof speaker is the best we’ve seen in a while, and less than anything on offer during Prime Day. The Flip 5 comes in a variety of colors and sounds good, with enough volume to fill a room or really annoy the couple sitting under the umbrella next to you on the beach. It also has an IPX7 waterproof rating, so you don’t have to worry about it getting wet, and it’s easy to take anywhere. Just don’t actually be that person with the booming music while everyone tries to relax.

One of the biggest discounts we saw during Prime Day was Google’s $100 cut on Google’s base version of its flagship phone, the Pixel 6. That deal may have ended, but there’s still a deeper $200 discount on the larger Pixel 6 Pro, which offers excellent telephoto and a beautiful (but gigantic) 6.7-inch OLED display. The Pixel 6 Pro can be purchased now for $699 until July 17 at Amazon, best buyand directly from Google. Read our review.

While I know many may choose Amazon for convenience, I suggest checking out Google’s own store if you have a phone to trade in. I can speak from personal experience, after buying the Pixel 6 Pro, that Google offers higher trade-in values ​​when you trade in your old phone for the more expensive Pixel 6 Pro. For example, at the time of writing, trading in an older Pixel 3A XL will get you $68 in trade-in value from Google to a Pixel 6, but to a Pixel 6 Pro it’s good for 100 $. Take a chance and see if you get any extra-special value to help you take advantage of the current Pixel 6 Pro discount.

Google Pixel 6 Pro (128 GB, unlocked)

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is the bigger sibling of the latest Pixel duo, sporting a 6.7-inch screen, 12GB of RAM and a third camera that has a 4x telephoto lens and 48-megapixel resolution.

If you feel like it’s high time to get outside and get active, a wearable can be a great motivator to track your steps, activities, and heart rate. Fortunately, the Fitbit Versa 3 is currently on sale on Amazon for $161.49 in the rose-gold color combo (or in purple for about $1 more). It’s about as cheap as the smartwatch, and 30% off its regular price of $229.95.

The excellent Versa 3 is our choice for the best Fitbit for most people, as it hits a sweet spot that balances price, features, and design. It’s even sweeter at this lower price, and it goes beyond fitness band chores with its ability to make NFC payments and call a voice assistant from your phone. But the star of the show is its fitness capabilities – with GPS to track runs, cycling and other activities – plus battery life that can last all week.

Fitbit Versa 3

Fitbit’s Versa 3 is an Apple Watch doppelgänger with built-in GPS and heart rate monitoring, as well as support for NFC payments, the option of Alexa and Google Assistant, and long battery life.

Nomad Goods celebrates its 10th anniversary, 30% discount from some of its best sellers. The high-end accessory maker is known for making fancy leather goods for the iPhone and Apple Watch, including horween leather cases. Nomad also makes stylish wireless chargers, including the MagSafe-compatible Base One. The multi-charger version of this, the Base One Max, is on sale for $104.95 — a $45 discount. It is a heavy metal charging mat for charging Apple Watch and MagSafe compatible iPhone. It charges an iPhone 12 or 13 at 15W and doesn’t slip when you pick up either device.

If you prefer more bang for your buck, or you don’t have MagSafe, the compatible Apple Watch Nomad Base Station is also on sale for $104.95 (regularly $149.95). It wirelessly charges an Apple Watch, a Qi-enabled phone and a third device simultaneously. It even has USB ports for plugging in two additional wired devices.

Nomad Base Station (Apple Watch Edition)

Nomad’s base station uses three wireless charging coils for maximum coverage. It can simultaneously charge a phone, a wireless earphone case and an Apple Watch. It also has two USB ports for plugging in and charging two other wired devices.

Nomad Base One Max MagSafe Charger

Nomad’s Base One Max is a 2-in-1 magnetic wireless charging pad for an Apple Watch and a MagSafe-enabled iPhone. It can reach a full 15W charge with MagSafe.

Some sweeter Saturday deals:

• MagSafe-enabled Apple AirPods Pro are still available for their Prime Day price of $169.99 (about $79 off) at Amazon and Walmart. It’s the best price for some time on these excellent noise-canceling headphones, which are ideal for those who have already tapped into the Apple ecosystem. Read our review.
• The Samsung 512GB EVO Select microSD card is on sale for $54.99 (about $11 off) at Amazon and Samsung. A microSD card like this is an easy way to expand the storage capacity of your Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck without spending a ton.
• A Anker’s 20W 511 charger two-pack costs $23.99 ($7 off) at Amazon. These tiny USB-C chargers are so small, but they’ll charge an iPhone (and other models) as quickly as possible.
• Joby’s GorillaPod 1K Kit, which includes a flexible tabletop tripod and ball head, costs $24.17 (60% off) on Amazon. These are very useful when packing light for travel photography.
• Full-frame mirrorless Sony Alpha cameras and lenses have instant discounts through July 17. This includes $200 off the last-gen A7 III body Where caseand $500 off the A7R IVA at retailers like B&H Photography and Amazon.