With time running out to get a great Father’s Day gift, this Amazon deal could be just the ticket. The retailer is currently offering a $5 promo credit on Google Play gift cards worth $50 or more, and you don’t even have to enter any discount codes or clip any coupons to do it. The savings are applied at checkout, and there are digital and physical gift cards available for you to choose from.

Amazon is currently offering Google Play gift cards in various denominations, but note that the $5 promo credit is applicable only to cards worth $50 or more.

Gift cards can be redeemed for any item available at the US Google Play store, including apps, games and other Google products. All the receiver needs to do is scratch off the barcode included on the card and use the available funds. With no expiration dates to worry about, this is a great gift for gamers, Android fans or anyone who regularly uses Google products.

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If you prefer a faster option, then you can also choose a digital Google Play gift code. Essentially, it’s a digital gift card that can be delivered to your chosen recipient via email or text. Purchasing these gift codes in values of $50 or more also gets you an Amazon $5 promo credit. Both the gift card and gift code are for use at US Google Play stores as well.

Why this deal matters

Treating Dad to the right gift can be difficult, especially for those fathers who seem to have it all already. So why not give him the gift of credit for use on his Android phone and the Google Play Store and let him pick something for himself instead? And because digital codes are available, you don’t have to worry about your gift card arriving on time.

When it comes to choosing a pair of wireless earbuds or headphones, some names immediately spring to mind. Beats, Samsung and Sennheiser are definitely on that list. It just so happens that those names are also part of Woot’s wireless earbuds sale that offers big savings on all kinds of models — and you can save an additional 21% off when you enter the discount code BIRTHDAY at checkout.

These deals are available right now, but they won’t stay that way for long. Woot says the promotion will come to an end on June 18, which is just a few days away at the time of writing. Stocks could well run dry before that date, too.

There are plenty of different models for you to choose from, starting with the inexpensive Skullcandy Indy Evo wireless earbuds. This deal gets you not one pair, but two, and they’d normally sell for anywhere up to $140. This deal slashes that to just $29 when you enter that discount code. They’re water-resistant and pack 30-hour batteries, making them a great option for workouts and home listening alike.

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If you’re looking to spend more, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro would normally cost around $250, but you don’t want to pay that much, do you? Use the discount code BIRTHDAY and you’ll get yours for just $95. Note that these are the international earbuds, meaning you’ll get a Woot 90-day warranty rather than the usual Samsung one.

Other options include heavily discounted Beats Powerbeats Pro for just $99 and Beats Studio Buds Plus for just $63, among others.

Some of these earbuds are available in multiple color options, so make sure to pick the one you like best before adding anything to your cart.

Why this deal matters

A good pair of wireless earbuds can make all the difference, whether you’re commuting or just looking to block out a busy, noisy office. These deals offer some of the best and most popular options at prices you can’t afford to miss — just make sure to order before it’s too late.

It’s been more than four years since Apple launched the original AirTag. In Apple years, that’s practically a lifetime. While the little tracker has become a go-to for finding lost keys, wallets and luggage, it is severely overdue for an update. 

That sort of delay is unusual for Apple, which tends to refresh most of its product lines every couple of years. Now, as we head into summer travel season, when item trackers are more useful than ever, rumors and hints are heating up that a second-gen AirTag might finally be on the way.

Competitors like Tile, Samsung and Google have all made moves to expand or improve their tracking tech since AirTags first hit the scene. Meanwhile, Apple has stayed quiet, which is typical for the brand, but industry whispers suggest we could see the AirTag 2 announced later this year. 

From design tweaks to Find My network upgrades, there’s a lot of speculation around what Apple could be planning. Here’s what we know so far about the possibilities of an AirTag 2.

AirTag 2 design

There have been no rumors that the AirTag 2 will look too different from the original. It will likely have the same tiny circular shape that can fit easily into a pocket or a compatible keychain loop. Some consumers have asked for physical changes like a built-in key hole or a flatter design — which we’ve seen in rivals made by Tile and Chipolo — but there’s no indication that Apple will follow these suggestions. 

Similarly, the AirTag 2 will likely continue to use a replaceable CR2032 3-volt coin battery instead of transitioning to a rechargeable model. However, there have been reports that the current AirTag isn’t always compatible with coin batteries that have a bitterant coating, so the company might alter it somewhat so that it will be. 

AirTag 2 features

Macworld has reportedly taken a look at code in the upcoming iOS 26 and found evidence that Apple has changed how it manages AirTags. Bluetooth communications between Apple devices and the trackers will be improved, making it more reliable, and there are new battery-related features too. iOS 26 also apparently utilizes Extended Precision Finding more, which would enable longer range tracking for up to 60 meters. Current versions of the AirTag only have Precision Finding of up to 15 meters. 

More importantly, however, the new AirTag 2 might be more tamper-proof. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the second-generation AirTag will be more difficult for wannabe stalkers to hack. The AirTag has come under fire as a potential tool for stalkers, so Apple introduced safety features like sound alerts when it’s not around its registered owner. However, the speaker is apparently fairly easy to remove, which negates this effort. The idea is that the newer AirTag will have a speaker that is far more difficult to fiddle with. 

Another important upgrade is that the new AirTag could have a longer tracking range thanks to the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, which is the technology that the AirTag uses to locate your stuff. (This chip is already in existing iPhones — it was introduced with the iPhone 15.) The longer tracking range of the new chip means you can keep track of your belongings at an even greater distance since it has three times the range of the original. This backs up the earlier leak from MacWorld that it would have Extended Precision Finding enabled. This, along with a new onboard wireless chip, would certainly make finding items easier. 

Last but not least, there are rumors that the new AirTag will integrate with Apple’s Vision Pro augmented reality headset. It’s not entirely clear what this means, but Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has theorized that the location-tracking capabilities of the AirTag could be part of a spatial computing concept.

AirTag 2 price

So far, little has been said about the pricing of the second-gen AirTags. Currently, a single AirTag is $29 while a four-pack is $99(though a four-park can often be found for $75 or less at Amazon). The AirTag 2 could retain the same price, but with the current on-and-off tariff situation, the cost of the AirTag 2 is currently unclear. 

AirTag 2 release date

It’s widely rumored that the AirTag 2 will be released in the middle of 2025. Since Apple’s annual WWDC event will take place June 9, that date seems highly likely for the announcement of the AirTag 2.

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