Twelve South’s 120W charger with Apple Find My support is nearly half off

13/08/2025

We also found discounts on Amazon’s inexpensive Smart Air Quality Monitor and a versatile handheld fan from Jisulife.Aug 13, 2025, 2:41 PM UTCSheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge.It’s not every day you come across a wall charger that can both power and help you keep track of your devices, but that’s the beauty of Twelve South’s 120W PlugBug. The slim wall charger with four USB-C ports can double as a location tracker when needed, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon for $67.12 (about $53 off) when you clip the on-page coupon. This is a new low price for this high-end configuration.Although the 50W variant was recently on sale for just $19.99, it’s since increased to $58.99 at Amazon, making it only $10 cheaper than the 120W model. The 120W PlugBug a better value overall, obviously, since the travel-friendly charger offers four USB-C ports as opposed to two, not to mention a lot more power. It’s capable of quickly charging the latest MacBook Pro, as well as other power-hungry laptops.What really sets this GaN charger apart, though, is its compatibility with Apple’s Find My app. If you own an Apple device, such an iPhone or iPad, you can track the location of the charger along with whatever bag it’s in, just as you would an AirTag. It even beeps if you accidentally leave it behind, which can be a lifesaver during those frantic mornings when you’re rushing out the door. It’s worth mentioning that the PlugBug includes a coin battery that enables Find My.A few more Verge-approved deals

Jisulife’s Handheld Fan Life8 can help keep you comfortable and cool while out and about in the heat, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon and Walmart starting at just $12.74 ($13 off) — just $2 shy of its all-time low. The USB-C fan can be used as in either handheld or tabletop mode, and can last up to 21 hours on a single charge. It also functions as a 60-lumen flashlight and 2,000mAh power bank, making it useful for more than just for keeping cool.
As a part of its annual back-to-school sale, Sonos is taking up to 25 percent off a wide range of audio gear through September 1st. The promo includes the Sonos Ace over-ear wireless headphones, which are available from Sonos, Amazon, and Best Buy for $299 ($100 off), which is about $5 shy of their best price to date. The comfy, stylish headphones stand out from rivals by letting you stream audio directly from a Sonos soundbar to the Ace. They also offer great sound, solid noise cancellation, and up to 30 hours of battery life per charge. Read our review.
If you want to keep an eye on the air quality in your home, Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor is on sale at Amazon for $54.99 ($15 off), one of its best prices to date. The handy gadget can notify you when it detects a change in air quality, either via voice notifications, Alexa app alerts, or with its built-in LED. It can also turn on Alexa-enabled devices like air purifiers using Alexa Hunches, and Amazon lets you create custom Routines in the app so you can control when exactly these devices turn on. Read our review.

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