Brandon Widder is a Portland-based journalist and a senior editor at The Verge, where he helps oversee deals, buying guides, and other commerce initiatives. Since he was a kid, he’s been obsessed with tech, having spent far too many hours playing Sega Genesis and downloading copious amounts of music on LimeWire. Formerly a senior editor at Digital Trends, he’s spent the past decade honing tutorials, buying guides, and other types of evergreen content. When he’s not sifting through the latest deals and tech news, he can typically be found in a heated exchange over Catan, zipping around on his ‘81 Honda Passport, or volunteering with his local search and rescue outfit. Like many, he also has an unhealthy obsession with Star Wars. Go figure.
Like most things in life, the sale price for the UE Boom 4 has been inching up for the past year; however, you can currently grab the cylindrical, IP67-rated Bluetooth speaker for $124.99 ($25 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. It’s a good pickup for the warmer months ahead, regardless of where you intend to use it.
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There are certainly more affordable ways to rig your home with smart lights, but the company’s newest “budget” kit is still a great option that sets you up with four color, 800-lumen E26 bulbs and a Hue Bridge. It’s currently on sale at Amazon for $89.97 ($10 off), its lowest price to date.
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The slick handheld — which works with nearly 3,000 Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges — is available directly from Analogue in black and white for $239.99, a $20 price hike. It’s expected to ship in June, provided it doesn’t suffer the same delays that have previously plagued the company’s other retro console.
