With Christmas coming up fast, it’s time to start crossing some names off this year’s gift list. And fortunately, you won’t have to wildly overspend to get them something truly special. You’ll find tons of amazing gifts on sale right now at Walmart, which has thousands of holiday bargains on top tech, household essentials and much more.
To help you make the most of these savings, CNET’s shopping experts will be rounding up some top offers throughout the holiday shopping season. For today, Dec. 8, those include a $40 discount on a top-rated Bose speaker and a Google smart thermostat, as well as a rare chance to snag a free game when you buy the popular Nintendo Switch 2.
Deals on the Nintendo Switch 2 have been pretty much nonexistent since it first launched this summer. We still aren’t seeing any price cuts on the console itself, but this discounted bundle offer is a great way to pick up one of its most popular titles. At $51 off, you’re paying full price for the console, but getting a digital copy of Mario Kart World completely free. That’s a pretty serious bargain considering that the game lists for $80 on its own. Just note you’ll have to add the console to your cart to see the deal.
Even at full price, CNET audio expert David Carnoy hailed the second-gen SoundLink Flex as the “best mini Bluetooth speaker you can buy right now.” It’s one of the absolute best speakers on the market and an incredible bargain now that it’s back down to its all-time low price. In addition to some surprisingly powerful sound for its size, it also boasts a rugged IP67 waterproof design and impressive 12-hour battery life. Plus, it’s equipped with a programmable shortcut button that you can pair to your Spotify account, preferred voice assistant and more.
There’s nothing worse than coming home to a freezing house, so you may want to grab this programmable Nest thermostat now that winter is here. It’s an easy-to-install smart thermostat that allows you to adjust the temperature from anywhere. It also makes it easy to set custom heating and cooling schedules and can even help you knock a few bucks off your utility bill. It automatically lowers the temperature when you’re out of the house, monitors for issues with your HVAC system and has a Savings Finder feature that will suggest schedule adjustments to help improve efficiency.
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