The best deals on smartphones, laptops, and headphones

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Louryn Strampe | 07.31.21 With a month or less to go until summer vacation starts to wrap up, this is your chance to have one last hurrah. Below, we have advice on traveling smartly and safely, plus fresh reviews and recommendations for the gear that belongs in your suitcase. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. ⚡ Weekend Deals: Save on headphones, back-to-school products, and even an iPad. If your gear could use an upgrade, now's a good time to check for deals. We'll probably see even more tech and office deals as we get closer to the start of school, especially around Labor Day. 👋 The 10-inch Facebook Portal is down to $99. The gadget goes on sale pretty frequently, but the prices don't get much better than this. The Portal is great for video chatting with your friends or family members, but it's also super handy for work teleconferences. WIRED editor Adrienne So really likes hers (even though she isn't the biggest fan of Facebook). 🏆 WIRED has a new "Best Under $100" gaming headset. The SteelSeries Arctis Prime has great audio and clear microphones, and it works seamlessly with every gaming device. It's also supremely comfortable. Check out our roundup for other solid picks. 💰 We just updated our Best Cheap Phones guide. We added a bunch of new devices. All of our favorites have the features you need for less. Most of them cost less than $300. ✈️ The Best Travel Adapter costs less than $25. Even if you aren't traveling to another country anytime soon, a good travel adapter is an essential suitcase inclusion. Make sure your gadgets will work anywhere with one of our expert recommendations. 📝 Free Advice: these apps and tricks will help you plan your next vacation. From planning the best route to saving can't-miss restaurants, your phone can double as a travel agent once these are installed. Be sure to check out our post-vax road trip guide, too. 🔥 Hot Deal: $10 off a $25 order of school supplies at Amazon. Amazon has about 150 qualifying items, most of which are writing utensils such as dry-erase markers or mechanical pencils. Add $25 worth to your cart and you'll get $10 off at checkout.   The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Smartphones, Laptops, and Audio Hunker down at home and block out the real world with these deals on Chromebooks, headphones, and more. The Best Cheap Phones for (Almost) Every Budget There's little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones for $200 to $500. Power Up Anywhere With the Best Travel Adapters When going abroad, these plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are our favorites. Our 10 Favorite Gaming Headsets for Every System No matter which console or device you play on, these wired or wire-optional headsets will lend depth and drama to your gameplay. The Best Sunglasses for Every Outdoor Adventure Protect your eyes in style while you lounge, run, paddle, or work on your computer outside. GET WIRED Summer Sale! Ending Soon: Get WIRED for $10 $5. You can't see into the future, but you can subscribe to WIRED. Subscribe now. TCL's New Android Phones Can't Keep Up With the Competition The TCL 20 Pro 5G, 20S, and 20 SE are perfectly capable and affordable handsets, but you can do better. How to Upgrade Your Home Audio for Music or Movies No one ever regrets investing in a better home sound system. Our advice and gear recommendations can help. 18 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear Face coverings are back. Read our updated tips on how to pick an effective mask—whether you're heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish. The Best Laptop Stands to Save Your Achin' Neck Help your back and posture by raising your computer screen up to eye level.       When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.