Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Preorder Deal & Bose QuietComfort Sale: Weekend Roundup
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By Team Gimmie
Updated August 27, 2026
The Weekend Rundown: Huel, High-End Handsets, and a Very Tiny Vacuum
The office is currently a strange mix of high-voltage tech energy and the distinct, slightly chalky aroma of Huel. It is that time of the month where we are either recovering from a "special experience" at an Apple event or bracing for the next big wave of hardware. Amidst the chaos, we have been sifting through the latest releases and the inevitable "weird" sales that pop up on Woot and Amazon to figure out what is actually worth your money.
While the hype machine for new phones is currently at a deafening roar, the real wins this weekend are actually found in the reliable, established gear that has finally hit its price floor. We have tracked down the standouts—from the massive preorder bonuses on Samsung’s latest flagship to a Game of the Year winner that is currently priced like a budget title.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Art of the Preorder
Samsung has officially pulled back the curtain on the Galaxy S26 lineup, and I will be blunt: if you are looking at the base S26 or the S26 Plus, prepare to be underwhelmed. They are iterative to a fault, offering very little to justify an upgrade if you have anything from the last two years. However, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a different beast entirely.
Our resident reviewer Allison Johnson has been spending some quality time with the Ultra, and her early insights suggest this might be the first time in years the "Ultra" moniker feels earned for more than just a big screen. The standout feature is the new Privacy Display. It is one of those things you didn't know you needed until you used it; it makes the screen nearly unreadable from side angles, ensuring that your private messages stay private while you are on a crowded train.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is doing some heavy lifting, particularly with the new Gemini integration that handles AI tasks within third-party apps with surprising fluidity. If you are going to jump in, Amazon is currently offering the definitive deal: a $200 gift card bundled with a free storage upgrade to the 512GB model. Given that the phone officially hits shelves on March 11th, preordering now is the only way to effectively shave $200 off the effective price while doubling your space.
