In news that will surprise absolutely no one who has looked at a price tag recently, high-end memory and storage are getting more expensive. But hold onto your wallets, because Amazon and Best Buy are offering a brief respite: the 11-inch iPad Air with the M4 chip is on sale for $649, a cool $100 less than the retail price that went into effect in June, when Apple decided to hike prices on, well, everything. If you're feeling fancy, the 256GB model is down to $749 (from $849), and the cellular version is $799 (from $899).

We reviewed the M4 iPad Air back in March, and found it to be, as the kids say, 'more of the same, but faster.' The upgraded internals deliver a performance boost and better connectivity (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6), but if you've used an iPad Air in the past few years, you're not missing much in the way of exciting new tricks. It's like a reliable friend who shows up to the party with the same stories, but now they're wearing a slightly nicer watch.

But wait, there's more! For those who prefer to be unreachable in the wilderness, the Garmin InReach Mini 2 is discounted to $249.99 at Amazon, REI, and Garmin's own site. This compact device uses a satellite connection (subscription required) to offer emergency services, location sharing, and text messaging, because sometimes you need to let someone know you're lost but still have service.

Best Buy is also unloading the Anker 140W 4-Port Laptop Charger for $55.99 (down from $79.99). With three USB-C ports and a USB-A port mounted on the bottom to prevent sagging (a real problem, apparently), this charger can power a weekend's worth of gadgets. The built-in display shows your total power usage, because who doesn't want to monitor their energy consumption like a hawk?

Finally, Amazon is selling the Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth speaker for $199.99, which is half off and matches its lowest price ever. It lacks a phono pre-amp, but it does have RCA inputs for use with a record player, and its vintage amplifier styling ensures it stands out from the sea of boring black boxes. Because nothing says 'I have taste' like a speaker that looks like it belongs in a 1970s recording studio.