MicroSD Express cards and Anker’s travel adapter rule the deal roost this week
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See our ethics statement.Image: The VergeBrandon WidderCloseBrandon WidderPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Brandon Widder is a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends.Welcome to the weekend, friends! We’re still in a bit of a deals lull before the Presidents Day and V-Day sales begin, the bulk of which we anticipate kicking off the first week of February. However, for now, we’re still seeing some solid discounts on a few newer gadgets and some old, Verge-approved favorites. Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter has returned to its best price to date, for instance, as has Samsung’s last-gen Frame TV. You’ll also find discounts on microSD Express cards, budget-friendly robot vacuums, and more, so let’s get into it.Featured ProductsPreviousNextAnker Nano Travel Adapter (5-in-1, 20W)Read More$20 at Amazon (black)$20 at Amazon (white)Samsung P9 microSD Express CardRead More$40 at Amazon (256GB)$40 at B&H Photo (256GB)Samsung The Frame (2025)Read More$598 at Woot (43-inch)$698 at Woot (50-inch)DJI Mic Mini (with one mic and two transmitters)Read More$59 at AmazonIf you have plans to spend some time outside of the US this year, Anker’s versatile Nano Travel Adapter is on sale at Amazon in black and white — and directly from Anker with code WS7DV21AXQQZ — for $19.99 ($6 off), matching its lowest price to date.Anker’s thin, foldable charger measures a mere 0.98 inches thick and sports a pair of USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and a US-style Type A outlet on the front, in addition to four plug types (Type A, C, G, and I). The main drawback, aside from the lack of a voltage converter, is that the maximum power output is 20W (or 15W when sharing power across all four USB ports), meaning you’ll need to bring another adapter if you want to charge a laptop or any other power-hungry device.Anker Nano Travel Adapter (5-in-1, 20W)$20$2623% off$20$20 at Amazon (black)$20 at Amazon (white)$20 at AnkerIt’s been nearly eight months since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 — meaning, if you haven’t already purchased a microSD Express card to level up your storage capacity of your console, you’ll likely need to do so soon. Fortunately, Samsung’s P9 microSD Express card is currently on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo with 256GB of storage starting at $39.99 ($15 off), matching its second-best price to date.As you might expect, P9 is built to handle the Switch 2’s faster storage speeds, with sequential read speeds of up to 800 MB/s, resulting in quicker load and launch times. The Switch 2 features 256GB of internal storage, meaning you’re doubling your storage capacity with a 256GB card, or tripling it in the case of Samsung’s 512GB variant. Most first-party Nintendo games aren’t massive, mind you, but third-party titles like Split Fiction (69GB) and Madden NFL 26 (59GB) can quickly devour dozens of gigabytes. That makes picking up a discounted microSD Express card a no-brainer, especially since they’re also compatible with cameras, drones, and any gadget with a microSD USH-I slot.Samsung P9 microSD Express Card$40$5527% off$40$40 at Amazon (256GB)$40 at B&H Photo (256GB)$80 at Amazon (512GB)I hate to break it to you, but so-called “art TVs” are not exceptional TVs, at least not in a traditional sense. Still, Samsung’s 2025 Frame TV — which is on sale at Woot in its 43-inch configuration starting at $597.99 ($302 off) through January 31st — is likely to look far better in your living room when idle than your typical LCD or OLED TV.Samsung’s last-gen 4K TV is vastly different than the company’s 2026 panels, either. The slim QLED display can cycle through a small selection of free art pieces when idle, all of which take on a more textured, canvas-like appearance thanks to an anti-glare matte coating that helps curb unwanted reflections. The Frame is plenty good enough for bingeing Slow Horses and Stranger Things, even if the refresh rate is capped at 60Hz, and you still get support for both HDR10 Plus and Dolby Atmos, along with access to all your favorite streaming apps.Samsung The Frame (2025)$598$90034% off$598$598 at Woot (43-inch)$698 at Woot (50-inch)DJI’s drones might have been banned in the United States, but you can still pick up some of the company’s other gear stateside (at least for now). Take DJI’s Mic Mini, for instance, which is currently on sale at Amazon with a single mic and two transmitters for $59.99 ($20 off), matching the record-low first set during this time last year.If you want to capture audio that sounds more professional than your smartphone can deliver on the go, the Mic Mini is a commendable option. The compact, 10-gram wireless microphone plugs directly into your phone via USB-C, Lightning, or a standard 3.5mm audio cable, and it can be clipped to clothing or worn using a magnetic mount or lanyard. The receiver lasts up to 10.5 hours and includes an onboard dial, which lets you fine-tune gain settings and adjust your volume levels. The pair of included transmitters, meanwhile, can run for up to 11.5 hours on a single charge and capture audio from up to about 400 meters away, provided they’re connected simultaneously.Just don’t expect built-in backup recording or the option to connect a smaller lav mic, neither of which is available on the Mic Mini.DJI Mic Mini (with one mic and two transmitters)$59$7925% off$59$59 at AmazonMore ways to save this weekendOf all the games coming out this year, Resident Evil Requiem might be at the top of my list. If you’re in the same camp, you can preorder the Steam version (via a digital key) for PC through Fanatical for $57.39 (about $13 off), which is likely the best price we’re going to see in the next mainline RE before it launches on February 27th. I, for one, can’t wait for my return to Racoon City, especially since the ninth installment of the survival horror game will let you toggle between first- and third-person perspectives on the fly.If you find the price of most robot vacuums intimidating, Tapo’s RV30 Max Plus is down to an all-time low of $179.99 ($150 off) at Amazon. The RV30 remains our favorite budget vacuum / mop, namely because it offers a bevy of features found in robovacs that cost twice the price, including an auto-empty dock, smart lidar-based navigation, multiple suction and water levels, and room-specific cleaning with the ability to add virtual walls and no-go zones via the app. You also get a large 300ml tank and 5,200Pa of suction power, which is terrific for a bot in this price range.The JLab Go Air Pop ANC are on sale at Amazon, JLab, and Best Buy for $19.99 ($10 off), which is about $2 shy of their best price to date. They come up a little short in terms of audio quality, but you’d be hard-pressed to find another pair of wireless earbuds that offer a customizable EQ, ANC, multipoint connectivity, and seven hours of playback for under $20. 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The current week in tech is characterized by a confluence of deals and product releases, primarily revolving around convenient accessories and consumer electronics. Several noteworthy offers are surfacing, including discounted microSD Express cards – particularly Samsung’s P9 variant – designed to expand storage capacity for devices like the Nintendo Switch 2. Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter remains a popular choice for travelers seeking a compact and versatile charger, currently available at its lowest price. Furthermore, Samsung’s Frame TV, a “smart” art TV, is experiencing a significant price drop, offering a unique aesthetic feature alongside standard 4K entertainment capabilities. DJI’s Mic Mini, a professional-grade audio microphone, is also on sale, catering to content creators and mobile users alike. Finally, Tapo’s RV30 Max Plus robot vacuum is seeing an all-time low price, offering a powerful and feature-rich cleaning solution at a budget-friendly cost. These deals highlight a focus on practical, consumer-oriented tech, demonstrating a shift toward accessible upgrades and convenient accessories within the current marketplace. By bolstering storage, allowing for seamless creative production, and providing efficient home cleaning solutions, these offerings address common needs among tech-savvy individuals. |