With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, the Verge has graciously compiled a list of 20 discounted gadgets, so you can finally show your love by offering your partner something that says, “I bought this because someone at a tech blog told me to.”
This year’s highlights include such romantic bestsellers as the Aura Aspen digital photo frame—now just $199—so you can display JPEGs of happier couples, and the Roborock Saros 10, a $1,099 robot vacuum capable of cleaning up every crumb of dignity after you present it as a gift. The Lego Roses kit, for $9.99, offers 120 tiny reminders that you assembled plastic flowers rather than risk the emotional vulnerability of real ones.
“Nothing reignites the flame like a massager connected to an app I’ll never understand,” said Henry Dolman, 34, staring at the Theragun Mini 3 he’s considering for his wife. “It’s not about the gift, it’s about the USB-C charging port.”
Relationship counselor Dr. Melinda Fort added, “Strategically buying whatever’s on sale is the hallmark of a healthy romance. If you can automate your love with the Echo Dot Max, that’s even better.”
For those with smaller budgets, an Apple AirTag for $17 provides a subtle way to track your loved ones’ every move, an act which experts agree is “probably romantic if you don’t mention it.”
At press time, the Verge confirmed that buying any of these gifts will guarantee lasting happiness, or at least Bluetooth connectivity for the next 18-24 months.
