There are many good smartwatches out there, and Google’s latest generation Pixel Watch 3 is one of them. Right now, the 45mm/Wi-Fi model is available at Amazon, Walmart, and more. Target is $199.99 ($100 off), a new low price and $150 less than the Pixel Watch 4. In her review, our very own Victoria Song said that the plus-size long-sleeved shirt is well worth the price. For example, you can use the watch as a remote for your Google TV, download offline Google Maps navigation routes, and create voice recordings that are automatically synced and copied to the Pixel phone.
The Pixel Watch 3 recently received an overhaul, as Google rolled out an update to Wear OS 6, which introduced a refreshed design and Gemini AI to the watch (our early tests show it still has a long way to go before becoming significant). On the fitness and wellness side, the Pixel Watch 3 can track your activity, sleep, blood oxygen levels and heart rate. If you feel the need, you can also use it to take an EKG from your wrist.
If you need to charge more than one device at a timeAnker’s 2-in-1 USB-C cable Will let you do that. It’s a practical, affordable gadget that we think you’ll enjoy, and it’s matched its best ever price on Amazon (with Prime) and Anker’s online storefront (with code (with code) for $16.99 ($9 off). WSPDV22SVFBJ) one end of the cable plugs into a power adapter, while the other splits into two USB-C cables that can be plugged into different devices.
You can use any USB-C power adapter with this cable, but you’ll get the most out of its peak power with a 140W adapter—like Apple’s 140W USB-C Power Adapter, available at Amazon. Also on sale for $74.99 ($25 off). The cable will automatically allocate how much power to send to both devices, but if you plug in two laptops, the first to plug in takes priority.
Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller has topped our guide to the best Xbox controllers for years, and now the black and white versions are on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for a new low price of $39.99 ($25). The wireless gamepad is comfortable to hold, and its buttons, triggers, joysticks, and D-pad feel satisfying to use. I’ve used the one that came with my Xbox Series X for about five years, and it still feels like new, with no input drops or other signs of wear.
It runs on a pair of AA batteries, which you can easily replace. You can also purchase a rechargeable battery pack for the controller if you prefer, but keep in mind that this will drain its charging capacity over time. The Xbox Wireless Controller costs a lot more than many of our wired recommendations, and its wire-free design means you won’t feel tied down when you use it.
