Brad Bourque | The Verge

The Sonos Era 100 speaker is down to its lowest price in months

2026-06-05T13:00:47-04:00

Whether you’re considering starting a Sonos speaker setup, or adding to an existing group, the Sonos Era 100 is worth picking up. The compact, capable smart speaker is currently marked down to $189 ($30 off) at a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Sonos. If you want an even lower price, Sonos is selling refurbished Era 100 speakers for just $134. They come with fresh accessories and packaging, and sport the same one-year warranty as its new speakers.

Sonos Era 100

The Era 100 is Sonos’s most affordable in-home smart speaker. Offering pleasant sound at a relatively compact size, it improves upon the prior Sonos One with stereo audio, line-in support, and Bluetooth support. Read our review.

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The wireless speaker has a rich, detailed sound profile, with room-filling audio despite its small size. You might be able to improve the sound further with the Sonos Trueplay feature, which uses either your phone or the speaker’s built-in microphone to automatically tune it to your space. The Era 100 can easily connect with other speakers in the Sonos ecosystem for multi-room play, even with different Sonos models.

The Era 100 has expanded functionality from previous entry-level Sonos speakers, adding in Bluetooth and USB-C wired audio, as well as improved onboard controls. While the speaker features built-in voice assistant support for both Sonos and Alexa, you can flip a switch on its back to cut power to the microphone.

Read our full Sonos Era 100 review.

Other deals to consider

The Google Nest Doorbell is one of our favorite video doorbells, and the wired version is currently marked down at Amazon to just $140 ($40 off). This doorbell has fairly sharp 960 x 1280 video quality, notifications for people and packages (a Google Home Premium subscription can provide more detailed notifications, including familiar face recognition), and full integration with many other Google products. The wired model has sharper video and faster response times than the battery-powered version. Read our review.
Humble has a 2K Sports bundle full of games redeemable on Steam.. If you spend at least $10, you’ll get NBA 2K26 plus a heap of the game’s virtual currency. Pledging $25 or more will also get you PGA Tour 2K25, TopSpin 2K25, and Olli Olli World Rad Edition. Proceeds go to Covenant House.
The Technics EAH-AZ80 wireless earbuds have a natural warmth and expansive soundstage that rivals some of our other favorite picks. They also sport excellent active noise-canceling and three-way multipoint pairing, but their high launch price didn’t do them any favors. However, at the discounted price of $147.99 ($52 off) at Amazon, they’re a much more appealing pick. Read our review.

The durable, floatable UE Wonderboom 4 speaker is cheaper than ever

2026-06-02T14:05:35-04:00

I like the UE Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker so much that I bought two of them, though I wish I could have paid less for them. Fortunately, you can stock up on the cheap, so long as you like the color blue. The Wonderboom 4 is available in blue at Amazon for $51.49, and at Walmart and Best Buy for $51.99 ($28 off its regular price). That’s the lowest price we’ve seen yet for the waterproof speaker, with most of the other color options selling at a slightly higher (but still discounted) $69.99.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4

The Wonderboom 4 might feature a compact design, but it still delivers big sound for its diminutive size. It also carries an IP67 rating, meaning it’s both water- and dust-resistant (it can even float if you need it to).

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Despite the Wonderboom 4’s compact size, the speaker sounds great, and is IP67-rated, meaning it can survive being submerged in water for a while. Although, its floatable design means that it’ll quickly return to the surface so you can put it back on dry land (it’s not meant to be listened to while in the water). If you have two of them, like me, they can be wirelessly paired together for stereo sound. With up to 14 hours of battery life per charge, the speaker will likely outlast your long summer outings.

Other deals to consider

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel to Team Cherry’s 2017 metroidvania, is discounted for the first time on the Nintendo eShop, bringing the price for the Switch and Switch 2 digital versions down to just $15.99 ($4 off). The difficult sequel pits players against relentless bosses and demanding platforming sections, and is great for anyone who loves a challenging side-scroller. Read our review.
This MAG 272QP 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor from MSI is marked down to $339.99 ($60 off) for Costco members, its lowest price yet. It’s selling for around $400 at other retailers, so this is a good deal even if you have to get a Costco membership to snag. The monitor features a fast 240Hz refresh rate, plus FreeSync Premium and G-Sync support to keep the image looking smooth even if the frame rate fluctuates. In terms of ports, it offers two HDMI 2.1 inputs and one DisplayPort 1.4 port, plus a USB-C connection for DP Alt Mode, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The monitor includes a three-year warranty that also covers OLED burn-in.
Fractal Design may be best known for PC components, but the case maker’s Scape wireless gaming headset surprised us with excellent sound and a sleek, refined aesthetic. They’re marked down to $169.99 ($30 off) at Amazon for Prime members, available in both silver or black finishes, with an included inductive charging dock. In addition to working with PC, we also got it working on a PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 with its included USB audio transmitter. Read our review.

Motorola’s last-gen Razr Ultra is almost half off

2026-05-28T14:33:08-04:00

Motorola’s latest Razr Ultra proves that its flip foldable format has evolved to become more than just a nostalgic gimmick. I’d understand if you’re not interested in shelling out $1,499.99 for the 2026 model, but the similar 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra with 512GB of storage is a much more palatable $699.99 unlocked at Best Buy (was $1,299.99) in all colors, while just the green color is available at this price at Amazon. Those may not feel as luxurious in the hand as the 2026 model’s Alcantara finish, but it looks nearly identical and now costs hundreds less. The discount brings it within range of some of our favorite budget-friendly smartphones.

Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)

Motorola has pulled out all the stops for its latest high-end flip phone with top-notch performance, great battery life, and luxurious finish options.

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You aren’t making many compromises by opting for last year’s version instead of getting the new one. In fact, some of its internal hardware is the same, including its Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is still snappy and performant, and aided by 16GB of RAM. The 2025 model offers fast 68W wired charging and 30W wireless charging. If you want better camera performance, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 costs around $1,000, but it’s missing the Razr Ultra’s charming design.

Other deals to consider

You can nab the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuum and mop from Best Buy, Target, or Roborock for $899.99 ($100 off). The mop is particularly effective at handling tough stains, as well as general vacuuming, and the mop cover can help keep your taller rugs from getting accidentally damp. The device is a little on the bulky side, and in our testing, it occasionally got stuck under shorter furniture, but it’s still one of our favorite combined robot vacuum and mops.
Amazon has the Apple AirPods Max 2 marked down as low as $509 ($40 off), depending on your color preference. They’ve dipped to this price a few times, but if you’ve been considering the upgrade, it’s worth mentioning. These have the same drivers as the original version, but with upgraded processing and new features for Apple users, like live translation and spatial audio. They sound better than ever, and have incredible noise-canceling, but some of the issues linger from the old model, like hefty weight and lack of a proper carrying case included with purchase. Read our review.
The Logitech G29 steering wheel is a great place to start if you’re feeling curious about sim racing at home, and you can snag it Best Buy or Amazon for $199.99 ($100 off). It’s a fairly basic wheel and pedal set, but it has force feedback for realistic rumbling, plus compatibility with PC, the PlayStation 4, and the PS5. It’s also compact, so you can stash it away when you aren’t using it.