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Every night before bed, I tackle the mountain of dishes that has somehow taken over the sink (seriously, how can a toddler use so many dishes in a single day?). As I scrub away, I prop my phone against the backsplash and turn on whatever podcast I've been listening to throughout the day. Without fail, multiple times during the hour-long cleanup, my phone slips down, crashing onto the counter. To make matters worse, I miss half the conversation whenever the faucet is running — cranking up the volume barely helps, and after a long day of wearing earbuds at work, I like to give my ears a break.
That's where a phone stand like this one would come in handy, especially at nearly 30% off. (And hey, it makes a great Valentine's Day gift, too.)
There's a reason for the hype surrounding the latest iteration of these top-rated earbuds — many reasons, in fact. For starters, they offer rich, crisp sound and superior noise cancellation, allowing you to enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks and more without outside commotion getting in the way. This model lets you control the volume simply by swiping the stem, and you'll receive four pairs of silicone tips in different sizes for customized comfort.
Our tech editor, Rick Broida, named these "best wireless earbuds overall," saying, "What you get here is even better ANC, a bump in battery life, extra-small ear tips for users with smaller ears and an adaptive-audio mode that adjusts noise-cancellation and transparency modes based on the sounds around you. Meanwhile, Apple's charging case now has a speaker (for use with Find My) and a USB-C port in place of Lightning (the better to match with the USB-C iPhone 15)."
Check out his roundup of the best wireless earbuds for a full review.
If you have a little more to spend on an Apple wearable, the Series 10 is worth the investment. It boasts an always-on Retina display and comes with useful features like ECG apps, a fitness tracker and more. And while the Series 11 has just been released, it sports the same processor, same design and nearly all of the same features. In other words, you're getting the bulk of the 2025 Apple Watch here, but at the 2024 discount.
"I upgraded from a Series 5," said this watch wearer. "The battery life is phenomenal, I can literally go two days without charging. When I do have to charge it, it's full in about 30 minutes. The price is on par for the quality. The health sensors are nice. I know I have sleep apnea and never got around to taking care of it. The watch notified me after about a month of use and provides data to bring in to the doctor's office."
Thanks to AirTags, I can track my bags from drop-off to the plane to the luggage carousel. And even when the worst happens, and my bags end up in Orlando when I'm in Michigan (true story), I know where they are and how to find them.
"First, we bought one Apple AirTag for my husband's wallet. Then we bought a second one for his car keys," said this repeat buyer. "Now, we have a four-pack, which is cheaper, for our golf bags and checked roller bags."
Imagine this: You're stopped at a red light when the car in front of you starts to back up. Before you have time to think, let alone drive away, bam! They hit your car, but claim you rear-ended them. Unfortunately, these kinds of insurance scams happen all too often, and unless you have a dash cam that shows what actually happened, you might be shelling out a lot of dough to make this problem go away. Fortunately, high-quality dash cams don't have to cost an arm and a leg: For instance, this dash cam is on sale for its lowest-ever price thanks to this lightning deal.
All-time-low-price alert! If you prefer headphones to earbuds, this is a deal worth considering. "Expect rich, balanced audio with clear highs and punchy bass that’ll make your playlists pop," says Senior Deals Writer Chris McGraw, who specializes in all things tech. "They pair seamlessly with Apple devices, offer up to 40 hours of battery life and are as portable as they are comfortable, making them perfect for life on the go."
Planning any road trips? This popular power station is an absolute steal at nearly $400 off. With a massive 1,070 watt-hour capacity and multiple ports, it's perfect for powering everything from your camping gear to essential appliances during a power outage, and this is the best price I've seen in marked down to months.
How about a more romantic color for Valentine's Day, like this red, for just a buck more?
When it comes to Bluetooth speakers for your phone, under $30 tends to be a good price, especially for a great-sounding speaker. This one checks both boxes, plus it comes with a built-in stand so you can watch video, stream movies or live-chat much easier than having to hold it in your hand.
Looking for a Valentine's Day gift that's actually useful? Your search is over. This speaker props up your phone while boosting its audio, so no more muffled speakerphone chats or balancing your phone against a coffee mug while FaceTiming (this happens to me multiple times a week). Bonus: The built-in mic makes calls clearer — great for anyone who struggles to hear via speaker.
It's also compact, foldable and works with most phones, tablets and e-readers. Adjustable angles mean it's perfect for FaceTime, YouTube, or background music while working. Now, it doesn't charge your phone, but it can easily be plugged in while using it.
With anti-slip padding and a sturdy hook, this stand keeps devices safe and steady whether you have them on the desk, the workbench or next to you on the floor while you do yoga. It's sleek, simple, and — unlike flowers — it won't wilt in a week.
Over 7,600 fans of this stand-speaker combo have given it a perfect, five-star rating, saying that the speaker is crystal clear and easy to use.
This product is no frills and that's exactly what this five-star fan likes about it. "It's basically a Bluetooth speaker with a built-in phone stand. That's what I wanted, that's what I got. Great compact mobile design. ... After 4 days of using it at least an hour or more each day, the battery is still above 85%!"
Another happy customer raved about everything from the size to the sound quality. "When I say this little thing packs a punch with sound. ... It has a nice sleek design. It can fit in your pocket. Very user-friendly and very clear sound."
My husband has hearing aids in both ears and cannot use earbuds or Air Pods. Even with the speaker volume on his iPhone set at maximum level, he still struggles to hear at times," reported another five-star reviewer. "I found this cellphone holder with Bluetooth speaker and hoped he would be just as pleased with it—and he is!! At last, he can hear clearly and has the added bonus of being able to see the screen easily, as well, as it stands before him while he works at his desk."
"The clarity of the speaker is somewhat mellow, so higher frequencies are lost to a degree. I find this to be the major fault for me with my hearing loss," cautioned one four-star reviewer, adding, "I would like a crisper tone designed to give clear voice amplification, as that is what I primarily use this amplifier for."
The same four-star fan mentioned another nitpick: "The power/charging/Bluetooth LED is hidden from view when the unit is folded up for storage or charging. You have to lift the phone holder out of the storage position in order to view the LED."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
