The Google Pixel Watch 3 and Anker’s dual-pin USB-C cable are two of our favorite deals this week

There are a lot of good smart watches out there, and… The latest generation of the Pixel Watch 3 from Google He is one of them. Right now, the 45mm/Wi-Fi model is available at Amazon, Walmart, and Target for $199.99 ($100 off), which is a new lower price and $150 less than the Pixel Watch 4. In her review, our own Victoria Song noted how much she liked the longer battery life of the larger size, as well as how versatile it is as a companion to Android phones, especially Pixel devices. For example, you can use the watch as a remote for your Google TV, download offline Google Maps navigation routes, and create audio recordings that automatically sync and transfer to your Pixel phone.

The Pixel Watch 3 recently received a major overhaul as well, with Google rolling out an update to Wear OS 6, which introduced a refreshed design and Gemini AI to the watch (our initial tests show it still has a long way to go before it becomes live). On the fitness and wellness front, the Pixel Watch 3 can track your activity, sleep, blood oxygen level, and heart rate. You can also use it to take an ECG from your wrist, if you feel the need.

If you need to charge more than one device at onceAnker 2-in-1 USB-C cable I’ll let you do that. It’s a practical, inexpensive gadget that we think you’ll enjoy, and it almost matches its all-time best price of $16.99 ($9 off) on Amazon (with Prime) and Anker’s online storefront (with code WSPDV22SVFBJ). One end of the cable is connected to the power adapter, while the other end is split into two USB-C cables that can be connected to different devices.

You can use any USB-C power adapter with this cable, but you’ll take full advantage of peak power output with a 140W adapter — like Apple’s 140W USB-C Power Adapter, which is also on sale for $74.99 ($25 off) on Amazon. The cable will automatically allocate how much power to send to both devices, but if you connect two laptops, the first plugged-in device takes priority.

Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller has held the top spot on our guide to the best Xbox controllers for years, and now the black and white versions are on sale for a new low price of $39.99 ($25 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The wireless gamepad is comfortable to hold, and the buttons, triggers, joystick, and D-pad feel good to use. I’ve been using the hardware that came with my Xbox Series

It runs on a pair of AA batteries, which you can easily replace. You can also purchase a rechargeable battery pack for the controller if you prefer, but keep in mind that it will lose its ability to charge over time. The Xbox Wireless Controller costs the same as many of our wired recommendations, and its wire-free design means you won’t feel restricted when using it.

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