The Memorial Day weekend is here. So is the urge to spend money we don’t strictly need. But hey, sales are sales.
Most of the headphones and power banks I’ve recommended lately are cheaper right now. Just buy the stuff that actually works.
The Last Minute Panic
Need a Mother’s Day gift? Don’t cry yet.
WIRED has checked these prices. They are legit. Save cash and give Mom something she’ll actually keep on her counter instead of donating next week.
Sleep Matters
If your bed feels like a brick, now is the time to switch. Mattress deals peak today. Then they vanish. It’s one of the few times the year I recommend sleeping on something new.
For the Photographers
B&H Photo is handing out codes. Cameras, computers, lenses. All of it is marked down. Go look at it before someone else buys your gear.
Audio Upgrades
Bose is aggressive this time around. 40% off headphones, soundbars, speakers. It’s steep. Why pay full price when you don’t have to?
And while you’re at it, grab a smart bird feeder. The prices on Birdfy models are the lowest we’ve ever tracked. WIRED has a exclusive coupon, too. It helps.
Gear and Outdoors
Columbia is doing a quiet thing with 15% off. Jackets. Outdoor wear. Student discounts if you qualify. It adds up.
Samsung isn’t shy about the discounts either. You’re looking at 30% off select items or up to $1,000 off major appliances. The Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7. S25. Limited time only.
REI is celebrating its anniversary. This is usually the single best time to buy a tent or a sleeping bag. Go get the gear before summer hits properly.
Kitchen and Yard Work
Vitamix. Expensive normally. Discounted now. Blenders, food processors. If you wanted to justify the purchase, do it.
Still dealing with a dirty pool? Skip the net. These robotic cleaners scrape the walls and skim the surface. They stay on sale a little while longer.
Buy what you need. Leave the rest.
The best deal is the one you actually use.
