You can grab a serious bargain on TCL TVs this holiday shopping weekend. | Image: TCL It just wouldn’t be Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday without a deluge of TV deals. And while we don’t recommend the second-rate models lining the Sunday circulars, there are plenty of TVs on sale that deliver a satisfying viewing experience and solid feature set — whether you plan on gaming, watching sports, or catching up on the latest TV shows and movies.Several of the best OLED models are currently sitting at or near all-time low prices right now, including the excellent LG C4 and Sony A95L QD-OLED, the latter of which a panel of judges (including our own Nilay Patel) voted as the veritable “King of TV.” Below, we’re also highlighting briefcase TVs; solid midrange picks under $1,000 like the 65-inch TCL QM85 (which has tons of... Continue reading…

For someone buying their first mechanical keyboard in 2024, the market is flooded with countless options for every budget, form factor, and style. However, if you want to go with an established brand without spending a ton, the Corsair K70 core TKL is one of the newest entrants in the affordable segment.

When it comes to productivity software, hearing the term "open-source" can be a turn-off for some. Giving up software capability to save a few bucks or to preserve your privacy is not a trade-off some professionals are willing to take. The good news is, that compromise hardly exists anymore. There are a ton of excellent open-source options out there that rival even the best paid productivity software, and here are my top picks to definitely consider weaving into your workflow.

We've covered a range of projects for your Raspberry Pi here on XDA, from the ambitious, wacky, and wonderful, to the more beginner-oriented DIY projects you can tackle without much equipment or gear. Passionate hackers and tinkerers have built just about everything you could imagine with a Raspberry Pi since its introduction in 2012, but today's project is something a little special. If you've ever really wanted to put ther power of your Pi to proper use, then this might be up your alley.

If you're looking for a cheap and easy way to expand your desk setup, a USB hub or docking station is going to be the way to go. Of course, the latter is going to provide a little more bang for your buck, offering better connectivity options. But docking stations are also more expensive, which is why this one from Kensington is a must-buy right now, as it drops to just $50, which is 72% off its original price for Cyber Monday.

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 is a fantastic CPU air cooler. In my review, I praised the cooler for handling even the more powerful processors from AMD and Intel. While it's no "affordable" option for keeping temperatures in check, it's also not the most expensive air cooler and is well worth the asking price. For Cyber Monday, you can enjoy a full 20% discount on the listing price, bringing be quiet!'s premium cooler down to a low $72.

Whether you are a freelancer, a solo professional, or a busy entrepreneur, juggling multiple projects, clients, tasks, and deadlines can quickly become overwhelming without the right tools at your fingertips. Since there is no shortage of productivity tools out there, choosing relevant solutions can feel overwhelming. That is why I have compiled a list of nine must-have productivity powerhouses that will streamline your workflow, boost your efficiency, and ultimately free you up to focus on what you do best.

Over the past few years, mechanical keyboards have gained more attention, with more people being curious about the experience and how it compares to a traditional keyboard. Of course, if you're on the fence, it may be hard to see the benefits of a mechanical keyboard without actually using one long term.

Did you manage to catch all the cool tech news that happened over the last week? I can't blame you if you didn't; with Thanksgiving now come and gone, the dust settling from Black Friday, the Cyber Monday deals on the horizon, and the Christmas bells ringing in the distance, it's pretty easy to lose track of everything happening. Which is a shame, because this week saw a ton of great news hit the grapevine.

Hey, remember that leak that happened yesterday that pinned an Intel Battlemage release date on December 3rd? It turns out that the leak was a lot more accurate than we had first assumed. Intel has stepped up to the podium and declared that we'll learn more about the GPUs this coming Tuesday, but that hasn't stopped a leaker from revealing even more information about the GPUs.

You’re practically making money on this phone at 400 bucks. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge For someone who wants to spend the absolute least on a phone and not have to think about buying another one for a good long while, I’ll always recommend Google’s A-series Pixel phone. That’s doubly true now with the Pixel 8A on a $100 discount for Black Friday-ish Cyber Shopping Holiday or whatever it is we’re currently experiencing. The 8A is a solid value at its full $499 price, and cut down to $399 it’s a ridiculously good deal.Here’s the kicker: Google is promising to update the Pixel 8A with OS version upgrades and security releases through May 2031. That means you can expect it to run Android 21. If you bought the 8A now for $400 and owned it for six years, that works out to $66 per year. You’d have to use a $1000 flagship phone... Continue reading…

The File Explorer has been an integral part of Windows for decades, and it's an incredible important tool since it lets you manage all your files. But while it does the job fine for the majority of users, there are a few things holding File Explorer back on Windows 11.