Samsung’s M8 smart 4K monitor comes with a $100 gift card

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One of the best deals of the week is on a product that isn't even out yet. If you pre-order the 32-inch M8 4K smart monitor before April 17th, you will get a $100 credit to use on future purchases. The white-colored model that costs $699.99 will be delivered in early May. Green and pink, which cost $30 more, will ship by April 18th. There is a blue option, but it is not available for pre-order.

Many others don't have the features of the M8 monitor. I wrote about them all here, but if you want the skinny, it can run smart TV apps, like Apple TV Plus, and more, even if you don't have a computer or streaming device to connect to it. You can access Microsoft Office apps if you connect a mouse and keyboard to it. You can do video chats via the cam on top, which snaps onto the top.

If that is part of the reason why you are buying this, then keep that in mind.

Each of the four colors of the 4K M8 has some pretty cool tricks. They can use apps to stream TV and movies. It comes with an attachableWebcam, which you can use to conduct video calls.

Microsoft's small, but capable Xbox Series S console is $30 off its usual price at Newegg. The price drops when you enter the code at the checkout. If you're a current or prospective Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, it's like getting two months for free.

The Series S is a little brother to the Series X, and its features and power are less powerful. It doesn't have a disc drive, and it targets high frame rates at less than 4K resolution. It's not the right console for a person who wants the best performance. It could be the perfect device for someone who needs a console.

The Xbox Series S is smaller than the 4K- capable Xbox Series X, but it can still play the same games at the same resolution. It also plays original games from the XBOX, XBOX, and XBOX One.

You can get Apple's HomePod Mini in white, blue, yellow, or space grey for $79.99, which is $20 off the retail price. This is the same price as the lowest we have seen yet, but it is not a great deal for non-members. You can check out without a membership, but it will add five percent to your total.

The smaller HomePod Mini has almost all of the same features as the larger HomePod. You can control your HomeKit smart devices with your voice.

Apple's HomePod mini has good sound for its size and works well with other Apple devices.

The E4 robot vacuum is on a deep discount at Amazon, selling for $199.99 after you clip the on-page coupon. The best robot vacuum on a budget was nominated by The Verge's smart home expert. In her testing, the E4 had an impressive run time of about 200 minutes, and it has four levels of cleaning, ranging from powerful to a light mode that isn't too loud. It doesn't have the self-emptying bin of pricier models, but the bin is generously sized.

Yes, robot vacuums are becoming more affordable.

The E4 is a workhorse because it has the same battery as the more expensive S7 that can run for 200 minutes and a huge bin. It works with voice assistants and is very clean.

• $199 at Walmart
• $239 at Amazon

Some other deals you may want to check out

• 1Password is offering a great deal on its service for Verge readers who don’t yet have an account with the company. It’s offering two discounts, one for its individual account, and its family bundle that serves five people with password storage, protection, and more. Get an individual account for $14.40 for your first year (normally $36), or a family account for $24.
• Amazon’s latest Echo Buds are well-designed wireless earbuds that offer good sound quality and robust noise cancellation. Normally $119.99, they’re just $49.99 and come with a wired charging case.
• At Microsoft, you can build your own Xbox Series X bundle, containing the console (of course), a game (ranging in price from $49.99 to $59.99), and a controller (costing at least $49.99). If you don’t want a bundle, you can pick up just the console for its regular $499.99 price at Walmart.

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