Valentina Palladino has been writing about consumer tech for over a decade, focusing on smartwatches, fitness trackers, laptops, smart home gadgets and accessories. After graduating with a degree in journalism from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, she started off her career in the Good Housekeeping test kitchens and moved on to work at publications including Wired, The Verge, Tom’s Guide and Ars Technica. Now as Engadget’s Senior Commerce Editor, she manages all of the site’s buying guides, gift guides and tech deals coverage. When not working, Valentina is usually reading, attempting to complete DIY home projects or planning her next travel excursion.
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The best budgeting apps for 2024
Budgeting apps can help you keep track of your finances, stick to a spending plan and reach your money goals. These are the best budget-tracking apps available right now.
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The Apple Watch Series 9 is on sale for as low as $295 right now
The Apple Watch Series 9 is more than $100 off right now at Amazon, with some models and color options hitting record-low prices.
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One of our favorite headphones for running is 20 percent off in the Amazon Big Spring Sale
The Jabra Elite 8 Active wireless earbuds are 20 percent off for the Amazon Big Spring Sale.
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The best headphones for running in 2024
Finding the right pair of headphones or earbuds to accompany you on your next 5K can be a challenge. We tested more than a dozen models to find the best headphones for running that you can buy today.
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Dyson enters the US robot vacuum market with the 360 Vis Nav
Dyson's latest robot vacuum, the 360 Vis Nav, is available in the US now for $1,199. Here's everything you need to know about the new robovac, plus how you can order it.
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The Google Pixel 7a drops to a record low of $374 ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Google's Pixel 7a smartphone is on sale for $374 right now ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. That's 25 percent off and the best price we've seen.
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The 5 best cordless vacuum cleaners for 2024
Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use than standard vacuums. We tested a number of the most popular cordless vacuums today to find the ones that are worth your money.
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Amazon Big Spring Sale: 20 early deals from Apple, Sonos and Sony you can shop today
Here are the best Amazon Spring sale early deals we could find, including discounts on headphones, smart speakers, thermostats and more tech.
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These are the best tech deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale — save on headphones, speakers, gaming gear and more
The Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 will run from March 20 through March 25. Here's are the best tech deals we could find.
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How to order the Apple MacBook Air with M3
Apple just revealed the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops with the M3 chipset. Here's how you can order the new machines, which start at $1,099.
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How to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Here's how to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S24 and S24+ and everything else announced at Samsung Unpacked 2024.
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The best smart home gadgets for 2024
Creating a smart home from scratch can be a daunting task. These are our favorite smart home devices available today, from smart speakers to robot vacuums to security cameras.
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The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2024
Here's a list of the best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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The best smart light bulb for 2024
Smart LED light bulbs make it easy to customize the lighting in your home as much as you want. These are the best smart light bulbs you can buy right now, plus everything you need to know about how to pick the right one for you.
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The best fitness trackers for 2024
Here's a list of the best fitness trackers you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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What we bought: How YNAB gives me peace of mind and keeps my money in check
I thought I was budgeting when I was really just expense tracking. The budgeting app You Need a Budget helped me organized my finances and plan for the future — here's how.
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The best robot vacuum for 2024
Robot vacuums are available at many price points today, and some of them can even mop in addition to vacuum. These are the best robot vacuums you can buy today.
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The best 15 last-minute Christmas gifts for 2023
These are the best last-minute Christmas gifts you can get this year, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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The best webcams for 2024
Here's a list of the best webcams you can buy for your laptop or desktop, plus advice on how to choose the right one for you.
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The best robot vacuum deals for Black Friday 2023: We found deals on Shark, Roomba and Anker machines to fit every budget
Here are the best Black Friday deals on robot vacuums we could find for 2023.