<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/macbookneodealroundup.png/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2040" height="1360" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/macbookneodealroundup.png/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>   </figcaption> </figure> <p>This has been a week to remember here at <em>The Verge</em>. MWC 2026 in Barcelona lead straight into Apple’s week of product announcements. There was truly something for everyone, whether you’ve been wanting a company to make a phone that can start fires, or had your fingers crossed for a brand-new MacBook model that costs just $599.99. It was also a great week for gaming, with the launch of <em>Slay the Spire 2</em> on Steam as an early access game, plus <em>Pok<em>é</em>mon Pokopia</em> on Nintendo Switch 2, and <em>Marathon</em> on PC and PS5.</p>  <p>It was also a pretty good week when it comes to deals, especially if you’re in the market for new hardware. You can nab a free gift card with a preorder of early 2026’s most anticipated tech launching on March 11th, including Apple’s new MacBooks, plus Samsung’s lineup Galaxy S26 phones. Let’s not forget that Google’s Pixel 10A launched this week, and the gift card promo for that is happening through March 11th. </p>  <p>Here are this week’s best deals.</p>  <hr/>  <p>March 11th is a <em>big </em>day for tech launches. That’s when every product that Apple announced this past week will ship and hit shelves, including its M5-powered MacBook Air, its MacBook Pro models equipped with the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, its affordable new MacBook Neo, the M4 iPad Air, plus two new Studio Displays. But wait, there’s more! Samsung’s Galaxy S26, the S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra launch that day, too.</p>  <p>With a couple exceptions (the Studio Displays and the iPad Air), you can get a gift card when you buy any of those products right now. Best Buy is the source for gift cards on most of Apple’s latest gear (including $25 with the <strong>MacBook Neo</strong>, $50 with the <strong>MacBook Air</strong>, or $100 with the <strong>MacBook Pro</strong>), while you can get one with any of <strong>Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 phones</strong> at Amazon (ranging from $100 to $200, depending on the model). Let’s not forget about the <strong>Google Pixel 10A</strong>, which launched March 5th and includes a $100 gift card through March 11th at Best Buy and Amazon.</p> <div><h3>MacBook Neo (with $25 e-gift card)</h3> <p>For a limited time, you can get a $25 gift card at Best Buy when you preorder the MacBook Neo.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/030426_Apple_MacBook_Neo_ADiBenedetto_0018.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/030426_Apple_MacBook_Neo_ADiBenedetto_0018.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> $599 at <strong>Best Buy (256GB)</strong></li><li> $699 at <strong>Best Buy (512GB)</strong></li><li> $599 at <strong>Amazon (256GB, no gift card)</strong></li></ul></div> <hr/>  <p>Spring is in the air, and that means the return of many things: warmer weather, beautiful green leaves on trees, and bugs. Alright, I’m not excited about bugs, but I am excited about the return of the creatures who feast a lot of them — birds! I’m tempted to get a camera-equipped bird feeder this year, in part to let my toddler get a close look at hummingbirds, and one of the most appealing models out there is 37 percent off. <strong>Birdbuddy’s Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar</strong> is down to $189 at Birdbuddy and just $10 more at Chewy.</p>  <p>This model is powered by its solar panel, which works even on cloudy days (it can be recharged via USB-C if where you place it doesn’t get enough sun). Its motion-activated camera can capture 5-megapixel stills, slow motion footage, and HDR video of hummingbirds doing their thing. While these birds are often too quick to fully appreciate with the naked eye, this feeder will give you access to view them leisurely from the company’s companion app. There’s a Birdbuddy Premium subscription that starts at $69.99 per year that lets you name birds and track returning visitors, plus other features, but the base bird-viewing experience doesn’t cost extra.</p> <div><h3>Birdbuddy Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar</h3> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/bridbuddysmarthummingbirdfeedersolarpowerogreen.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/bridbuddysmarthummingbirdfeedersolarpowerogreen.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$299</strike> $189 at <strong>Birdbuddy</strong></li><li> <strike>$299</strike> $239 at <strong>Amazon</strong></li><li> <strike>$299</strike> $199 at <strong>Chewy</strong></li></ul></div> <hr/>  <p>If you’re into first-person shooters, you’ve probably heard of — and possibly already own — <em><strong>Marathon</strong></em>, Bungie’s  anticipated PvPvE multiplayer title that’s a modern remake of one of the studio’s first games in the 1990s. The game just launched on PlayStation 5 and PC for $39.99, and you can get a small deal on the Steam PC version. Fanatical is selling Steam keys for $34.39, which is a 14 percent discount. Nothing huge, but it’s a nice price cut.</p>  <p>Several of us here at <em>The Verge</em> are playing <em>Marathon</em>, and are digging it so far. Its art style is unlike any other game, and admittedly, it has me strongly considering buying an OLED gaming monitor to enjoy. I need to see those neon colors <em>pop</em>.</p> <div><h3>Marathon</h3> <figure><img width="300" height="169" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/2025_DEC_Marathon_Press_Kit_Compressed_003.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/2025_DEC_Marathon_Press_Kit_Compressed_003.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$39.99</strike> $34.39 at <strong>Fanatical (Steam)</strong></li></ul></div> <h2>Other great deals you might have missed this week</h2>  <ul> <li>There’s a new <strong>M4-equipped iPad Air</strong> coming out on March 11th. While you won’t get a gift card for preordering one, you can save a bit of money off the retail price. Right now, the 128GB / Wi-Fi model is available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart starting at $559 ($40 off), while the LTE config is selling for $709 ($40 off) at Best Buy. If you want more storage space, Amazon and Walmart are also both selling the 11-inch model with 256GB and Wi-Fi for $649 ($50 off). The larger 13-inch variant, meanwhile, can be found at the same retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, in its base configuration with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage starting at $749 ($50 off).</li> </ul>  <ul> <li><strong><em>Over the Garden Wall </em></strong>is a beloved cartoon with narrative ties to <em>Dante’s Inferno </em>that ran on Cartoon Network in 2014. At long last, it’s coming to Blu-ray on April 7th, and you can save a smidge on preorders through Gruv if you’re a first-time customer. Use the offer code <strong>FIRSTGRUV15 </strong>at checkout to knock the cost from $19.99 to $17. The cast is stacked, with voices provided by Elijah Wood, Melanie Lynskey, and Christopher Lloyd, to name a few.</li>    <li><strong>Bose’s Ultra Open earbuds</strong> are down to their lowest price at Amazon, selling for $199 (originally $299). Unlike most earbuds, these clip around your lower ear, with the audio driver leaving your inner ear partially exposed so you can hear outside noises. This Ultra Open is great for people who want to go for a walk or run outside without cutting themselves off to hearing potential oncoming hazards, and they provide better sound quality than bone conduction headphones, which don’t cover your ears at all. This is a price that I bet my former colleague Chris Welch would have been happier with when he reviewed the Ultra Open in early 2024.</li> </ul></div>

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<p>Apple has announced a new MacBook model priced at $599.99, with preorders available that include a free gift card promotion until March 11th. The new MacBooks, including the M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro models, will launch alongside Samsung's Galaxy S26 phones on the same date. Best Buy offers gift cards ranging from $25 to $100 with various MacBook models, while Amazon provides similar promotions for Samsung devices. Additionally, the Google Pixel 10A launched with a $100 gift card offer through March 11th.</p>

- The week featured major tech announcements at MWC 2026 in Barcelona and Apple’s product launches, including new MacBooks and Samsung Galaxy S26 phones.  
- Noteworthy game releases included Slay the Spire 2 and Marathon, while various hardware deals offered gift cards with preorders until March 11th.  
- Prominent discounts were available on products like the iPad Air and Birdbuddy’s Smart Hummingbird Feeder, among others.

Time’s running out to get a free gift card when you preorder a new MacBook