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The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is $100 off, matching its best price to date
Source: The Verge · Published

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the company’s most capable smartwatch. Whether you intend to put its many tracking features to the test, or you simply want the longest battery life of any Apple Watch, it’s currently on sale for $699.99 ($100 off) in multiple colors at Amazon , matchin
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the company’s most capable smartwatch. Whether you intend to put its many tracking features to the test, or you simply want the longest battery life of any Apple Watch, it’s currently on sale for $699.99 ($100 off) in multiple colors at Amazon , matching its all-time low price. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Where to Buy: $799 $699 at Amazon Powered by Apple’s new S11 chip (also in the Series 12), the Apple Watch Ultra 4 delivers faster performance than the last-gen version, plus a handful of new Apple Intelligence features.
Of note, those include Sound Recognition, which alerts you to noises like alarms and doorbells, and the Live Rewind feature that lets you revisit the last 15 seconds of an in-person conversation. An upcoming Siri Recap feature will be able to create summaries of conversations for later reference. This model has broader health and fitness capabilities than previous models, too.
Its sensors promise more accurate EKG measurements, while the watch can track your heart rate as often as every five seconds. The new Readiness feature (not available on the Ultra 3 and earlier models) also analyzes your recent activity, sleep quality, and other health metrics to generate a score from zero to 10, helping you determine whether to push yourself or take it easy. On the hardware front, battery life is perhaps the biggest highlight, with Apple promising up to 50 hours on a charge — twice as long as the Series 12 .
Like its predecessor, this model features Apple’s brightest watch display and a rugged design that’s water-resistant up to 100 meters and IP6X-rated for dust resistance. It also retains conveniences like the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for Precision Finding, and helpful gesture controls so you can you can perform actions with a double tap or flick of your wrist. Read our hands-on impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra 4.
Three more ways to save Ugreen’s FineTrack 2 Bluetooth tracker is on sale for $13.99 at Amazon , which is just a few cents shy of its best price to date. The soccer ball-shaped tracker stands out with its playful design, but it also offers some useful features including a non-rechargeable battery can last up to seven year. It works with Apple’s expansive Find My network to help you locate misplaced belongings, while its lanyard makes it easy to attach to your keys, bag, or other items.
If you’re looking to spruce up your Apple Watch Ultra or Series smartwatch, a variety of Apple’s official bands are on sale for up to 69 percent off at Woot . The silicone Sport Band is down to $14.99 ($35 off) , while the soft, breathable Sport Loop is available for $19.99 ($29 off) . You can also grab the rugged Trail Loop for $34.99 ($65 off) .
Hoto’s new Pulse 4-in-1 Cordless Staple Gun is on sale for $69.99 ($10 off) at Amazon . The versatile tool can help with repairing stuff, or putting together decorations. It works with four types of staples and nails, letting you switch between them depending on the task, while offering two firing modes.
It also features a built-in display that shows battery life and alerts you when you can safely fire the stapler and when it’s time to reload it. The stapler comes with 1,200 fasteners.
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