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Amazon has slashed the price of the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip by $900, bringing the cost down to $3,499. This record-low discount applies to the model with 36GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD, following recent price hikes across Apple's lineup.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 is on sale at Amazon for $1,650 (down from $1,900), delivering a large inner display for multitasking up to three apps, a cover screen for quick tasks, a thinner, flatter hinge with a shallow crease, on-device Galaxy AI features (real-time translation, document summarization, object removal), and seven years of OS/security updates.
Samsung slashes $300 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 to $1,600 (with 512GB and 1TB variants also on sale); Amazon also discounts the 256GB model by $250 and offers up to $600 in trade-in credits, though you can't combine Samsung's discount with trade-ins. The Fold 8 remains a phone-and-tablet hybrid with a large fold-out display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and a 4,800 mAh battery. Apple is rumored to reveal a foldable iPhone at a high price point later, while the Galaxy Z Flip 8 offers a cheaper alternative for similar features.
Amazon slashes $300 off the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, bringing the 256GB model to $1,800 and the 512GB to $2,000, which now undercuts the standard Z Fold8 at $1,900–$2,100. The Ultra adds a larger display, better cameras, and a 4,800mAh battery with 45W charging, making it the stronger device for a limited time.
The Verge reports Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is $300 off at Best Buy, bringing the 256GB model to $1,799.99—the lowest launch price yet—with improvements like brighter interior/exterior displays, sharper cameras, faster charging, and a larger 5,000mAh battery, though its IP48 rating trails some rivals; the piece also links to a review and highlights additional deals on the Remarkable Paper Pro Move tablet, Insta360 X5, and The Mandalorian and Grogu 4K Blu-ray.
Fox News reports a 52-foot solar string lights set is on sale for $15 after an extra coupon, down from $39.99; the lights run on a solar panel, last up to 26 hours on a full charge, and include a remote with four brightness modes, a steady/twinkle/flash option, and a six-to-eight-hour timer; available in longer lengths up to 202 feet, making it an affordable, weather‑resistant option for fall patio spaces; the product has more than 2,000 reviews with a 4.4/5 rating on Amazon.
Intel’s 24-core Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has dropped to $199 at Micro Center, the first sub-$200 price since launch, signaling pricing pressure on AMD’s X3D lineup; the deal is in-store pickup only and comes amid broader Arrow Lake Refresh discounts and bundles.
Apple released a new Polishing Cloth version priced at $9, down from $19, with the same soft, nonabrasive material safe for cleaning Apple displays including nano-texture; the original Polishing Cloth remains available on Amazon for $19.
Amazon is offering a 1TB Pixel 11 Pro (Obsidian) bundled with a Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, Wi‑Fi) for $1,599, a $250 savings off the usual $1,849, with an extra trade‑in credit of up to $600 depending on your device; the deal runs through August 27 or while supplies last.
AirTag 2 is down to $20 per tag at Amazon (4-pack $79.99), the lowest price yet, ahead of the iOS 27 and watchOS 27 release that will bring enhanced Find My features. The update adds longer-range Precision Finding, a louder signal, anti-tracking protections, and a unified Find My experience across devices, with Apple Watch gaining on-screen locating arrows.
AirPods Max 2 have been discounted by $120 to $429, available on Amazon (two colors) and Best Buy (all five colors) with delivery around August 22; Prime members may get same-day delivery in many locations. It’s the best price MacRumors has tracked since June, though still about $30 above the all-time low.
Anker's Solix S2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $649.99 (down from $1,199), delivering about 2,000Wh of capacity, 1,500W continuous output (3,000W peak), eight outlets, and an LFP battery rated for up to 10,000 charge cycles; it can back up a fridge for roughly 35 hours on a full charge, recharges via six methods (including solar), and switches to backup power in under 10 milliseconds.
Amazon has AirPods Max 2 on sale for $449 (down from $549), available in all five colors with free delivery and Prime’s same-day options in many areas; this marks the best price on the headphones since June.
Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus are now available below MSRP as part of the Gamer Days promotion, with the 270K Plus at $290 (about $49 below the new MSRP) and the 250K Plus starting around $194–$209 depending on SKU. The two-game bundle, worth about $119.98, includes Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Star Wars: Galactic Racer and is valid for purchases during Aug 10 to Sept 13, 2026, with claim submissions accepted through Sept 30, 2026 and redemption running through Oct 31, 2026. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches Feb 12, 2027, while Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches Oct 6, 2026.
AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $189.99 at Amazon, about $60 off the $249 list price (roughly 25%), delivering one of the year’s best AirPods deals. The piece also notes rumors of a future AirPods model with cameras that could be pricier, and highlights ongoing Apple shopping events and discounts across retailers.