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The fall semester is officially kicking off in much of the country, so if you haven’t started preparing for the year ahead, it’s wise to start now. Thankfully, the Amazfit GTR 4 — which is one of our top back-to-school guide picks — has returned to its 2023 all-time low price of $169.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target.
As they say, health is wealth, but when schoolwork and deadlines take over, it’s far too easy to neglect it. That’s where the Amazfit GTR 4 comes in handy. Along with being relatively affordable, the wearable makes it incredibly easy to keep tabs on the basics like sleep, fitness, and even stress levels. One of the best things about it is that it’s platform-agnostic, so it won’t lock you into just one ecosystem like the Apple Watch does. It also sports support for Amazon Alexa voice commands and other features that’ll make life easier, like turn-by-turn navigation.
The Amazfit GTR 4 is a platform-agnostic smartwatch that delivers a lot of bang for your buck. It has dual-band GPS, is Alexa-compatible, and has 14 days of battery life.
If the impending launch of Starfieldor Microsoft’s slick new console wraps suddenly have you yearning for an Xbox Series X, you have a couple of deal options to consider. The first up is at Dell, where you can pick up an Xbox Series X with a $75 digital gift card. The latter can be applied toward a range of games — including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Cyberpunk 2077 — along with controllers like Microsoft’s Xbox Elite
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