Tech Deals Surge as Valentine’s Day Approaches: AirPods, Lego Roses, and Streaming Bargains Dominate Weekend Sales

Good morning, tech enthusiasts! After a few weeks of underwhelming offers, the deal landscape is heating up just in time for the weekend. We’re seeing a resurgence of some of our favorite holiday season bargains, making this the perfect moment to snag perennial favorites like the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or Google’s TV Streamer (4K). We’ve also uncovered a charming deal that takes $5 off a pair of Lego Roses, plus another that lets both new and returning subscribers enjoy a month of Apple TV Plus completely free.

So let’s dive into the weekend’s most compelling tech deals!

AirPods 4 with ANC: A Surprisingly Capable Alternative

If your budget allows, I strongly recommend the AirPods Pro 3, currently on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $199 ($50 off). However, for Apple users looking to save some cash, the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation make for a surprisingly capable alternative, especially since they’re on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $119—about $20 below the all-time low we saw during Black Friday.

Despite their open-style design, the AirPods 4 with ANC deliver the best sound quality of any AirPods to date (excluding the Pro models). The noise cancellation is remarkably effective at reducing ambient noise, and because they’re an Apple product, they come loaded with all the usual ecosystem features. That means you’ll get support for head-tracking spatial audio, automatic device switching, and live translation courtesy of iOS 26. The ANC also includes several Pro-level features, including wireless charging and a built-in speaker on the charging case that lets you track it via Apple’s Find My app.

Lego Roses: A Subtle Valentine’s Surprise

Ready or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While we’ll be publishing several gift guides in the run-up to the main event on Sunday, February 14th, if you want to get a head start on shopping for your sweetheart, Lego’s Roses are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Target for around $9.91 (about $5 off), nearly matching their best price to date. While Lego does sell more elaborate floral sets—you can currently buy a dozen stems for around $55—this 120-piece kit feels like a more thoughtful, personal surprise. Just pair it with an actual vase, and voila: instant brownie points.

Google TV Streamer (4K): A Streaming Powerhouse

These days, most TVs come with built-in access to Netflix, HBO Max, and countless other streaming apps. That said, a dedicated device like Google’s TV Streamer (4K)—now available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Google for $79.99 ($20 off), nearly matching its all-time low—can provide better customization, faster performance, and more advanced search functionality than many 4K TVs.

Google’s speedy Chromecast follow-up supports both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, along with a handy Find My feature that lets you locate the remote when it inevitably falls between your couch cushions. It can also aggregate recommendations from across streaming services, and thanks to its built-in support for both Matter and Thread, you can leverage it as a smart home hub, making it easy to control your lights or view livestreams from connected cameras. We just wish it weren’t limited to Wi-Fi 5, even if the built-in ethernet port does help.

Apple TV Plus: A Sci-Fi Fan’s Dream

In case you weren’t aware, Apple TV Plus has essentially become the streaming service for sci-fi fans, with recent standouts like Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus further cementing its status in recent months. Thankfully, if you haven’t had a chance to explore the streamer’s movie and TV catalog, both new and qualified returning subscribers can currently sign up for a free 30-day trial for a limited time.

If interstellar travel or hive mind antics aren’t your thing, don’t worry—there are plenty of other options. The second season of the high-stakes wine drama Drops of God and the third season of Shrinking—an excellent comedy starring Jason Segel—are now underway, and the next season of Ted Lasso is (finally) set to premiere this summer after a three-year absence. Just be sure to cancel your membership before the trial period ends; otherwise, it will renew at the current rate of $12.99 per month.

More Ways to Save This Weekend

Anker MagGo Charging Puck

Anker’s MagGo charging puck has returned to $14.99 ($15 off) at Amazon, matching its lowest price to date. The Qi2-certified charger only outputs up to 15W of power, and while the newest iPhone models technically support up to 25W wireless charging, you’ll likely have to pay a premium for that capability. Anker’s Qi2 offering is affordable, effective, and comes with a five-foot cable you can plug into either your laptop or a power adapter.

Sonos Era 100: The Perfect Smart Speaker

My go-to smart speaker recommendation for family and friends, the Sonos Era 100, is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos’ online storefront for $179 ($40 off), its second-best price to date. The feature-packed speaker sounds noticeably better than the last-gen Sonos One, with improved bass response and support for stereo playback. It’s also equipped with Bluetooth, and like the larger Era 300, it lets you listen to wired audio sources via line-in—assuming you pick up a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter, that is.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

I regret to inform you that most of the standout titles from Woot’s so-called “Video Game Mega Sale” have been snapped up at this point, though you can still grab a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for $44.99 ($15 off). I’m a big fan of the game’s chibi miniature-style art design and its clever open-world formula, which, while a little formulaic, is still fitting for Princess Zelda’s first solo outing on the Nintendo Switch.

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