This has been a week to remember here at
The Verge
. MWC 2026 in Barcelona lead straight into Apple’s week of product announcements. There was truly something for everyone, whether you’ve been wanting a company to
make a phone that can start fires
, or had your fingers crossed for a
brand-new MacBook model that costs just $599.99
. It was also a great week for gaming, with the launch of
Slay the Spire 2
on Steam as an early access game, plus
Pok
é
mon Pokopia
on Nintendo Switch 2, and
Marathon
on PC and PS5.
It was also a pretty good week when it comes to deals, especially if you’re in the market for new hardware. You can nab a free gift card with a preorder of early 2026’s most anticipated tech launching on March 11th, including Apple’s new MacBooks, plus Samsung’s lineup Galaxy S26 phones. Let’s not forget that Google’s Pixel 10A launched this week, and the gift card promo for that is happening through March 11th.
Here are this week’s best deals.
March 11th is a
big
day for tech launches. That’s when every product that Apple announced this past week will ship and hit shelves, including its M5-powered MacBook Air, its MacBook Pro models equipped with the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, its affordable new MacBook Neo, the M4 iPad Air, plus two new Studio Displays. But wait, there’s more! Samsung’s Galaxy S26, the S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra launch that day, too.
With a couple exceptions (the Studio Displays and the iPad Air), you can get a gift card when you buy any of those products right now. Best Buy is the source for gift cards on most of Apple’s latest gear (including $25 with the
MacBook Neo
, $50 with the
MacBook Air
, or $100 with the
MacBook Pro
), while you can get one with any of
Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 phones
at
Amazon
(ranging from $100 to $200, depending on the model). Let’s not forget about the
Google Pixel 10A
, which launched March 5th and includes a $100 gift card through March 11th at
Best Buy
and
Amazon
.
MacBook Neo (with $25 e-gift card)
For a limited time, you can get a $25 gift card at Best Buy when you preorder the MacBook Neo.
Where to Buy:
$599 at
Best Buy (256GB)
$699 at
Best Buy (512GB)
$599 at
Amazon (256GB, no gift card)
Spring is in the air, and that means the return of many things: warmer weather, beautiful green leaves on trees, and bugs. Alright, I’m not excited about bugs, but I am excited about the return of the creatures who feast a lot of them — birds! I’m tempted to get a camera-equipped bird feeder this year, in part to let my toddler get a close look at hummingbirds, and one of the most appealing models out there is 37 percent off.
Birdbuddy’s Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar
is down to $189 at
Birdbuddy
and just $10 more at
Chewy
.
This model is powered by its solar panel, which works even on cloudy days (it can be recharged via USB-C if where you place it doesn’t get enough sun). Its motion-activated camera can capture 5-megapixel stills, slow motion footage, and HDR video of hummingbirds doing their thing. While these birds are often too quick to fully appreciate with the naked eye, this feeder will give you access to view them leisurely from the company’s companion app. There’s a
Birdbuddy Premium subscription
that starts at $69.99 per year that lets you name birds and track returning visitors, plus other features, but the base bird-viewing experience doesn’t cost extra.
Birdbuddy Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar
Where to Buy:
$299
$189 at
Birdbuddy
$299
$239 at
Amazon
$299
$199 at
Chewy
If you’re into first-person shooters, you’ve probably heard of — and possibly already own —
Marathon
, Bungie’s anticipated PvPvE multiplayer title that’s a modern remake of one of the studio’s first games in the 1990s. The game just launched on PlayStation 5 and PC for $39.99, and you can get a small deal on the Steam PC version.
Fanatical
is selling Steam keys for $34.39, which is a 14 percent discount. Nothing huge, but it’s a nice price cut.
Several of us here at
The Verge
are playing
Marathon
, and are digging it so far. Its art style is unlike any other game, and admittedly, it has me strongly considering buying an OLED gaming monitor to enjoy. I need to see those neon colors
pop
.
Marathon
Where to Buy:
$39.99
$34.39 at
Fanatical (Steam)
Other great deals you might have missed this week
There’s a new
M4-equipped iPad Air
coming out on March 11th. While you won’t get a gift card for preordering one, you can save a bit of money off the retail price. Right now, the 128GB / Wi-Fi model is available at
Amazon
,
Best Buy
, and
Walmart
starting at $559 ($40 off), while the LTE config is selling for $709 ($40 off) at
Best Buy
. If you want more storage space,
Amazon
and
Walmart
are also both selling the 11-inch model with 256GB and Wi-Fi for $649 ($50 off). The larger 13-inch variant, meanwhile, can be found at the same retailers, including
Amazon
and
Walmart
, in its base configuration with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage starting at $749 ($50 off).
Over the Garden Wall
is a beloved cartoon with narrative ties to
Dante’s Inferno
that ran on Cartoon Network in 2014. At long last, it’s coming to Blu-ray on April 7th, and you can save a smidge on preorders through
Gruv
if you’re a first-time customer. Use the offer code
FIRSTGRUV15
at checkout to knock the cost from $19.99 to $17. The cast is stacked, with voices provided by Elijah Wood, Melanie Lynskey, and Christopher Lloyd, to name a few.
Bose’s Ultra Open earbuds
are down to their lowest price at
Amazon
, selling for $199 (originally $299). Unlike most earbuds, these clip around your lower ear, with the audio driver leaving your inner ear partially exposed so you can hear outside noises. This Ultra Open is great for people who want to go for a walk or run outside without cutting themselves off to hearing potential oncoming hazards, and they provide better sound quality than bone conduction headphones, which don’t cover your ears at all. This is a price that I bet my former colleague Chris Welch would have been happier with
when he reviewed the Ultra Open
in early 2024.
— Source: The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/890788/macbook-neo-air-pro-samsung-galaxy-s26-gift-card-deal-sale)