It’s become an involuntary tic to complain about staying home these days. Where I live though, there’s nothing new about staying indoors in January. There’s always this white stuff covering the ground, and my feet turn blue when I wear sandals. Weird. But here’s the thing, staying home can be as exciting as you want it to be. It’s up to you. Check out these deals on gaming, gadgets, and other gear to make winter hibernation more bearable.
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Tech Deals
Apple Watch Series 6
Photograph: Apple- Apple Watch Series 6 GPS for $339 ($60 off): The Series 6 is Apple’s latest smartwatch, and it’s our favorite smartwatch for anyone with an iPhone. If this is still too pricey, read our Best Apple Watch guide to see more options.
- Garmin Fenix 6X Pro for $695 ($55 off): If you want a sports watch that can do anything—seriously, just about anything—the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the way to go.
- Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd Generation) for $199 ($100 off): Apple’s Magic Keyboard is a great keyboard for the iPad Pro, but it’s way too expensive. This deal helps out a little with that. For other keyboard alternatives, read our Best iPad Accessories guide.
- Google Pixel 4A 5G for $459 ($40 off): If you’re hunting for a great Android phone under $500, the Pixel 4A 5G is one of our favorites and should be at the top of your list. We recommend other great cheap phones too.
- Lenovo Thinkpad L13 Yoga for $974 ($524 off): This 13-inch 2-in-1 Thinkpad features an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 chip, 16 gigabytes of RAM, a 512-gigabyte SSD, and a Thinkpad Pen Pro for sketching and notes.
- Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 for $590 ($180 off): If you don’t need the power of the Thinkpad above, this Ideapad is a more budget-friendly deal. The processor is an Intel Core i5, and the RAM is down to 12 gigs, but you still get a 512-gigabyte SSD and the 2-in-1 design.
Home and Audio Deals
